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I’m going Hands Free. I want to make memories, not to-do-lists. I want to feel the squeeze of my daughter's arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my spouse, not consumed by a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by extracurricular commitments that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter and gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of cell phones and text messages. I am letting go of distraction, disconnection, and perfection to live a life that simply, so very simply, consists of what really matters. I’m going Hands Free. And if this sounds like a life you want to start living, come along. A Hands Free revolution starts here! I hope you will join me!Join The Hands Free Revolution on Facebook
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Tag Archives: daily distraction
Did You Get The Memo?
The readers of this blog have been doing something I wasn’t expecting. But as I have discovered on this journey, the most meaningful things come unplanned; the most powerful things come unexpectedly. This is YOUR story… A few weeks ago … Continue reading
I Had It All
Last weekend I was inspired by my readers to “raise the bar” on my growing desire to live Hands Free. So I did something that was challenging for me. I turned off my hand held communication device and my computer … Continue reading
Posted in I Have Today, Putting Distraction In Its Place, The Hands Free Revolution
Tagged being focused, being in the moment, daily distraction, family bonding, family memories, family time, grasp what matters, living in the now, Memory Bank, quality time, Sunset Moments, time in my hands, turn off your Blackberry, turn off your cell phone, unplugged
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A Major Turn Off
A few weeks ago my husband and I went to a concert at a relatively small venue. Our seats were on edge of the second floor, which overlooked the area in front of the stage. The concert had not yet … Continue reading
Posted in Eyes Unseen Words Unheard, Putting Distraction In Its Place, The Truth Hurts (and Heals)
Tagged all notifications off, daily distraction, excessive use of technology, painful truths, put away technology, Putting Distraction In Its Place, technology addiction, technology is damaging my relationships, turn off your phone
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This May Hurt A Little
I’ve spent the last two posts writing about making eye contact with your children or loved ones when they speak to you. Why? Because the personal connection derived through eye contact plays a critical role in grasping what really matters. … Continue reading
Posted in Eyes Unseen Words Unheard, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged Be in the moment, daily distraction, eye contact, family memories, grasp what matters, Honest Truth Time, invaluable video, look your child in the eye, Mom, personal connection, Watch me, watch your child, What I Would Have Missed
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Eyes Unseen Words Unheard
Yesterday I wrote about discovering the importance of looking into my children’s eyes. Many of you shared that the post brought you a new awareness you hadn’t considered. I love it when that happens. As I thought about this topic … Continue reading
No Room For The Insignificant
I might be a bit biased, but I am convinced I have some of the most intelligent and thoughtful blog readers out there. I am constantly amazed by the insightful, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking comments you share with me. Quite often … Continue reading
Posted in Putting Distraction In Its Place
Tagged Accent on the Positive, all notifications off, blog readers, Bully, Bully Books, daily distraction, Froggy Books, going to the library, leave phone in car, library, Putting Distraction In Its Place, The insignificant, What I Would Have Missed, what really matters
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Someone Will Notice
It has become a common occurrence for readers to send me messages like the one I recently received from a disheartened mother after dropping off her child at school. This is what she wrote: Today I happened to be second … Continue reading
Posted in Putting Distraction In Its Place, The Truth Hurts (and Heals), Your Words
Tagged all notifications off, daily distraction, distraction, family memories, ignoring your children, listening to your child, living in the moment, paying attention to your child, put down your phone, Putting Distraction In Its Place, someone will notice, talking to your child, texting in the carpool line, texting while driving, The Hands Free Revolution, what really matters, your words
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Look Up
I often get pulled aside while out in the community to talk about my blog. And the number one question people ask me this about my Hands Free revelation is: “Where did this all start?” Although I can remember the … Continue reading
It Only Takes One
*Name has been changed to protect privacy Last week I received an email message from a man living on the East Coast. It was the type of message that one has to read several times to grasp the full capacity … Continue reading
Posted in I Have Today, Perfect Imperfection, The Hands Free Revolution, Your Words
Tagged 9/11, acts of kindness, angel, daily distraction, distraction, encouragement, family events, family memories, hope, price of success, save a life, September 11, The Hands Free Revolution, Wall Street
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Hands Free Evidence
One of my most widely shared blog posts was entitled, “Putting Distraction In Its Place.” If you have had a chance to read it you may remember the line, “My driving habits will affect my children’s driving habits. Let it … Continue reading
Posted in Hands Free Evidence, Your Words
Tagged Blackberry, Compassion International, daily distraction, distraction, iPhone, slow down, too busy
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