Grow to be a Member for as little as $4/mo and revel in limitless studying of TSLL weblog.
~The Easy Sophisticate, episode #75
~Subscribe to The Easy Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio
“For a brand new yr to deliver you one thing new, make a transfer, like a butterfly tearing its cocoon! Make a transfer!” – Mehmet Murat ildan
The Latin phrase annus mirabilis interprets roughly to superb yr, miraculous yr or noteworthy yr, in different phrases, a yr value celebrating and commemorating. And as we’re fewer than two weeks away from the graduation of 2016, one of the best ways to incur success is to plan for it. So with the purpose of cultivating our lives in order that they’re able to producing experiences in 12 months time that warrant the label of annus mirabilis, I’d prefer to share with you what TSLL can be diving into within the new yr that can assist you obtain such a momentous accomplishment.
The underlying premise of dwelling merely luxuriously is to dwell a life that’s distinctive to every of us, a life that faucets into our skills, permits us to achieve our full potential and eliminates the pointless, thereby permitting us to dwell a lifetime of high quality over amount regardless of the place we name dwelling, our age, our relationship standing or our revenue. A satisfying life begins with the alternatives we make each day, the habits that turn into second nature, the relationships we set up and select to nurture, the experiences we choose to partake in and the dangers we perceive we should take and discover the braveness to make the large strikes.
As I’ve talked about quite a few occasions, captured and shared on my Instagram feed in addition to mentioned in my book, having a planner is like having my Linus blanket. It’s my mind in some ways, because it not solely retains me organized, however retains observe of favourite quotes, books to learn, potential weblog posts, locations to go to in addition to retains my objectives useful as I take pleasure in checking in repeatedly.
And talking of the book, because it was launched final yr, readers have inquired a couple of planner, one which aligns with the values and mission of dwelling merely luxuriously, all of the whereas incorporating the illustrations which have come to be the popularity of dwelling a lifetime of trendy simplicity. Effectively, as you will note beneath, the request is simply days away from being granted and made accessible on to you the listener/readers. And the excellent news is, it is going to be far lower than the value of a planner pocket book.
Starting on January 1st, TSLL planner templates (pdf information) can be accessible for obtain right here on TSLL. At present, every day planner pages can be accessible (as seen beneath), and it is possible for you to to customise which illustration you would favor to have in your pages. Every of the 12 merely luxurious ladies can be accessible (as included in every of the 12 chapters in TSLL book. At the moment, the scale has been designed for Franklin’s Basic planner (5.5″ x 8.5″) and could be printed again to again with room for margins. All you will have is a shade printer (optionally available), a hole-punch, a planner (Franklin or any binder will do) and paper so you may print as many as you need. The worth, you might be questioning, can be nominal. At present, there are a handful of different templates (which you’ll see here) starting with a 2-page month-to-month calendar for 12 months, capsule wardrobe planner, objectives, favourite lists, and month-to-month cowl pages. All of those can be accessible individually or in a bundle choice. Extra particulars can be revealed on Friday January 1st right here on the weblog, so make sure you cease by.
And as at all times, I’m in search of suggestions. What templates do you like? What would you utilize? Updates and tweaks will at all times be made, and I’m at all times able to hear.
2. Cook dinner Merely, however Effectively
Nigella Lawson lately shared in an interview that cooking is restorative, particularly after a busy day, however provided that the recipes are easy. I couldn’t agree along with her extra which is why earlier this yr I discussed I’d be making a weekly capsule menu. The aim, just like a capsule wardrobe, is to supply a handful of recipes for principal and aspect dishes which might be simple to pair in addition to put together. The combo and match that permits for optimum vitamin, taste in addition to easy preparation. I’m presently engaged on this menu and am excited to share it with you within the new yr. (One cookbook that I can be utilizing for inspiration: The Art of Eating Well).
3. Harness Your Strengths
A big a part of dwelling effectively and reaching our full potential is getting to know ourselves, and as soon as we do, it’s how we transfer ahead that can decide the standard of our lives. After we acknowledge our strengths, it may be exhilarating to find the chances that await if now we have the braveness to place within the effort, however once we uncover our weaknesses, the default is usually to neglect about them, sweep them below the incorrect and concentrate on our strengths. And whereas I’ve talked about earlier than that it’s best to spend money on our strengths, somewhat than are likely to our weaknesses, we should not ignore them fully. Moderately doing the soiled work of why our weaknesses happen (concern of confrontation, defaulting to self-criticism, simply to call a number of) and discovering wholesome methods to fight them so that they don’t get in the way in which of our strengths reaching their full potential, can be a focus for me this yr and relaxation assured, once I uncover useful suggestions, I can be sharing them with you. (One e book that I can be utilizing for inspiration: Super You: Release Your Inner Superhero).
4. Staying Knowledgeable
Effectively, do I’ve some thrilling information to share with you. This previous September, I reluctantly needed to placed on hiatus Au Courant Weekly which started this summer time and went dwell every Saturday morning. Attributable to my educating schedule, when faculty started, I used to be unable to supply the present on Fridays as I had achieved in the summertime months. Nonetheless, when this announcement was made, a lot of you emailed sharing with me the way you loved listening to it to start out your weekend when you had been strolling, sipping your morning espresso or en path to your weekend plans, and appeared ahead to its return. It was irritating for me to learn these emails and know that I wasn’t capable of present one thing you loved.
The wait is over. Au Courant Weekly will return, this time Sunday mornings on The Simple Sophisticate podcast with the present notes accessible proper right here on the weblog. The primary individual I emailed earlier than I made a decision for sure the weekly episode would return was Géraldine Lepere of Comme Une Française to obtain her expertise for the French Phrase of the Week section. And with out hesitation, she was on board! Evidently, I used to be tickled, so make sure you tune in Sunday January third for the primary episode of 2016. In spite of everything, the brand new yr can be welcoming in a brand new President for the USA, however that’s simply the tip of the iceberg. A tremendous yr of stories and occasion awaits!
5. Again to Easy
The first post of 2015 targeted on the brand new yr being the yr of getting again to easy (22 ways were shared), and whereas in some ways, this certainly did occur for me in addition to guided most of the posts over the previous yr, the purpose stays. From eliminating pointless muddle, dimension and fear, the concept of dwelling merely will at all times be on the basis of dwelling merely luxuriously. (Two books I can be utilizing for inspiration: Simple Rules: How to Thrive in a Complex World and The Complete Book of Home Organization: 200+ Tips & Projects).
6. Take part in Residing Every Day
“Strategy the New Yr with resolve to seek out the alternatives hidden in every new day. ” – Michael Josephson
Right here on the weblog on Saturday December 26, I’m going to be sharing the highlights of my previous yr in footage, and as I’ve been compiling the listing of photographs and recollections that made 2015 the yr that in some ways modified my life, the first goal was that I stated sure to so many experiences that I didn’t need to, however am extremely grateful that I did. The behavior of collaborating in every day is an incredible present we can provide ourselves, our family members and our careers. I sit up for persevering with this behavior in 2016 and inspiring you with posts and episodes of the podcast to do the identical. (One e book I can be utilizing for inspiration: Year of Yes).
7. A Higher Understanding of the Thoughts & Physique
Stereotypes, traditions and habits which have turn into snug can usually be the unwell we have to repair in our lives if we wish to thrive. Whether or not it’s assuming that we’re not able to one thing or relinquishing management over facet of our well being which might be completely in our management, gaining information about how our minds and our bodies work is yet one more superb present we give the standard of our lives. Eternally the curious blogger, I’ll proceed to supply research and knowledge that show you how to perceive why and the way our minds and our bodies work and the way we might help them carry out at their finest. (One e book I can be utilizing for inspiration: Too Much of a Good Thing: How Four Key Survival Traits Are Now Killing Us).
I can’t totally describe or clarify how excited I’m for the brand new yr. There’s a lot exploring, studying and rising to be achieved, and the place it’ll lead, whereas that it’s nebulous, what is obvious is that it may solely result in an enchancment in quite a lot of arenas in our lives. I do hope you’ll be part of me. Right here’s to what has the potential to be every of our annus mirabilis!
~SIMILAR POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES YOU MIGHT ENJOY:
~15 Ideas for a Promising 2015
Petit Plaisir
~TSLL Vacation Playlist 2015
1.Skating – Vince Guaraldi (from the Charlie Brown Christmas album)
2. Jingle Bells – Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
3. Holly Jolly Christmas – Johnny Mathis
4. Here Comes Santa Claus – Ramsey Lewis Trio
5. The Christmas Song – Dexter Gordon Quartet
6. O Christmas Tree – Beegie Adair, that includes George Tidwell
7. Good Morning Blues – Ella Fitzgerald
https://youtu.be/yunohd0FmZo
8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Lester Lanin
9. Christmas in New Orleans – Louis Armstrong
10. White Christmas – Charlie Parker
11. Snowfall – Ahmad Jamal
12. Let It Snow – Diana Krall
https://youtu.be/zEIMcdYYigw
13. Carol of the Bells – Dianne Reeves
14. Zat You Santa? – Louis Armstrong
15. Smooth Jazz Christmas Overture – Dave Koz
16. Skating – David Benoit (thanks for the suggestion TSLL reader Glenda!)
~Don’t see the music you’re in search of? Maybe it’s on a earlier yr’s listing? Try TSLL 2014 or 2013 Playlist.
