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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: what really matters
When Sweat Meets Tears
I applied extra strength deodorant…three times. I had an arsenal of frozen water bottles in my possession. I donned airy, Dri-fit clothing that allowed for optimal air circulation. Every single hair on my head was secured as far away from … Continue reading
Posted in I Have Today, Sunset Moments, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged Be in the moment, being thankful, gratitude, making the most out of life, positive inner dialogue, stop complaining about insignificant things, summer swim meets, Sunset Moments, swim meets, thankful to be alive, What I Would Have Missed, what really matters
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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
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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The Angel Impact
A few weeks ago, I celebrated a birthday. I was overwhelmed with kindness from all directions…family, friends, even strangers who have become part of my life through this blog. Several of my closest friends planned to take me out to … Continue reading
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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The Beauty Inside The Fold
Before I became Hands Free I loathed folding clean laundry. The unsightly mile-high heap created a persistent bother (similar to a wart) whenever I caught sight of it passing by the laundry room. Eventually, I couldn’t stand the eyesore any … Continue reading
Posted in Memory Bank, Perfect Imperfection, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged dirty laundry, doing things with your child, family bonding, family time, folding laundry, household chores with your children, household tasks, making a memory, Memory Bank, type A, type A personality, what really matters
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The Tipping Point
I recently had the opportunity to practice one of my Hands Free strategies, which is called Take Time to Say It. Making an effort to express appreciation for people in my life through note writing has always been one of … Continue reading
The Magazine Gesture
Yesterday I wrote about encouragement. I received such a positive response that I am “encouraged” to write more on this topic today. See how beautifully that works? Today’s story illustrates that expressions of encouragement, support, and love need not come … Continue reading