An Ordinary Day...

Wednesday, April 12th started off as an ordinary day. The alarm sounded off at 6:00 a.m. like it always did. Reggie did his work day morning ritual, showering, grooming, selecting a suit and accessorizing with the perfect accents for Read more

Why are some people mean?

Why are some people mean? I'm not talking about a little mean, but bazaar, go out of their way to be mean. Recently I've encountered a few mean people, I remind myself that these situations will make me a stronger Read more

Maldives

Our last trip of 2016 was to the Maldives. Last year was one full of excursions, We traveled to Cameroon, Paris, Bali, Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Lake Tahoe, Atlanta, Napa, San Francisco, Dubai, and I must say Read more

Quote

It's okay to venture out of your comfort zone... Lately I've been doing it quite often. This weekend is going to be one of renewal, my personal Super Bowl. What are your plans? I will be working today and tomorrow. Happy Read more

Do you enjoy yourself?

Both of my kids are in New York, my son is in school in the Hudson Valley and my daughter is living in Brooklyn and working. So we are officially empty nesters, and have been so for a while Read more

Simplify

25 Ways to Simplify your life

Posted on by Gigi in 50 ways Comments Off on 25 Ways to Simplify your life

One of the problems with going to a trade show is that you come back, full of excitement and ready to apply everything you learned. I guess that is the point of going, but in my case it can make my complicated life even more crazy. So that being said, when I get home I am determined to stay on task and not get distracted. 2016 is going to be a year of control and simplification- no distractions.

Gigi

Gigi

So here are 26 tips on simplifying your life.

  1. Get up 45 minutes earlier, than your normal time and take advantage of having a relaxed morning.
  2. This is a hard one for me, but get 8 hours of sleep. I am working on this one.
  3. Focus on your inner circle and don’t spread yourself to thin.
  4. Fine tune your business- and outsource so you can focus on what you do best.
  5. Pick your battles carefully- is it worth the energy?
  6. Prepare more meals at home.
  7. Find the good in everyone.
  8. Let go of anything that is keeping you down…
  9. Organize…one day I will be done.
  10. Surround yourself with Love.
  11. Take technology breaks- really working on unplugging-
  12. Wear your “fitbit” or other device- my is on my nightstand.
  13. Spend time in your garden- or plant one.
  14. Be Friendly!
  15. Return emails.
  16. Write a letter to someone, who would not ever expect a letter from you.
  17. Be accommodating –
  18. Don’t expect something of others that you are not capable of doing.
  19. Complete tasks.
  20. Slow down.
  21. Exhale.
  22. Move your body daily.
  23. Take a nap.
  24. Read a book- for pleasure- or listen to one during your commute.
  25. Be humble.
  26. Be grateful.
     gigi

    gigi                                                                                                                  Happy Wednesday! Today is going to be a long travel day.

     

    Xoxo- Gigi


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