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The website content encourages personal growth and gratitude by focusing on positive relationships, self-improvement through creativity, and setting clear boundaries for a fulfilling life.

Abstract

The article emphasizes the importance of not comparing oneself to others and instead cultivating personal growth through gratitude and positive actions. It references Lara Casey's philosophy and resources from "Cultivate What Matters," advocating for goal setting and action plans to improve oneself. The author shares a personal list of individuals they are grateful for and outlines specific ways to make these people feel appreciated. The article also stresses the need to read Lara Casey's book "Make It Happen" and to say no to negativity and time-wasting activities, while saying yes to creative pursuits such as writing, reading, and crafting. The author expresses a passion for creativity through stickers, planning, and sharing experiences on finance and early retirement. The piece concludes with the author's plans for the weekend, which include reviewing planners, creating YouTube videos, and writing, and invites readers to consider their own weekend activities.

Opinions

  • The author values personal connections and expresses gratitude towards specific individuals in their life.
  • There is a strong emphasis on the importance of creativity for personal satisfaction and mental well-being.
  • The author believes in the power of saying no to negative influences and distractions to maintain focus on personal goals.
  • The article suggests that organizing and planning are key components of a productive and fulfilling lifestyle.
  • The author is inspired by Lara Casey's work and encourages others to engage with her resources for self-improvement.
  • There is an opinion that sharing one's experiences and knowledge, particularly about finances and retirement, can be beneficial to others.
  • The author promotes the idea of actively engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment, such as creating videos and written content.

Do Not Compare Yourself to Others!

There is no point

Continuing with Lara Casey’s Cultivate What Matters (she has over 50 pages of goal setting and action plans to make you a better you)! She asks who are you grateful for and why. And not only that, how to make them feel good too?

Photo by Dominik Martin on Unsplash

Here is my list of people:

  • Sasha, who helps me whenever I ask.
  • Mom C, whom I call weekly and I need to send her some count down stickers for when we will see each other again. She helps me focus.
  • Dad C, whom I hold in great respect, and I am quite a bit alike.
  • Mom J, whom I need to listen to more, and make her feel good.
  • Sister K, who likes to text rather than call. Not a problem, I certainly can do that.
  • Sharon A, connects me via creativity and games.
  • Rachel E, messenger and meetups, she connects me to the planner world.
  • Mary Beth D, call or text with once a week, either on Messenger, Facebook or LinkedIn.

I Need to find the book: Make It Happen by Lara Casey, she has written a book.

I also need to say NO to: Negativity, Political Taunts, and spending hours on Games.

I need to say YES to: Writing, Reading, Creating videos and spoken words, Creative Crafts, Slapping Down Stickers, Texting with my Sister, and Being Organized.

What FIRES me up, what fuels me and makes me whole?

Creativity: #SlappingDownStickers. I have a series out on YouTube where I slap those stickers down. I do not care if they are straight. I do it for the mental relief and happiness it brings. I am using something up and making it my own.

Putting the stickers into planners makes me happy. Organizing my collections does as well.

Writing about finances, economy, and money and how I retired from the rat race when I was 38 makes me happy to help others.

Be creative in so many different forms: writing, crafting, videoing, playing real and online games. I need to be creative in my exercise, like find an old Wii and set it up to play!

What Ways Am I going to STOMP! This Weekend?

  1. I am going to go over my planners and YouTube videos for inspiration.
  2. I am going to SLAP down some stickers.
  3. I am re-vamping my writing for the week.

How about you? What are you doing this weekend?

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