Joyful Reads for the Weekend, Vol. 30: How to Get Your Act Together

I was having lunch with a good friend recently when the check came. I'm a "Words-and-Pictures" type of person, so if you hand me anything with numbers on it, my mind automatically starts to fog up. After staring dumbly at the check and getting the usual Brain Fog, I told my friend that I had no idea how much money we should be leaving because I really stink at All Things Math.

"Oh, that makes me feel so good," she said. "I thought you were perfect!" (Say what???)

I was 10% flattered and 90% stunned (how's that for math?), because I'm very, verrrrrrrrry far from perfect, believe me. I've chaired a couple of committees at school (roped in--never again!), but if you could see the current state of my laundry room (scary!) or the roots of my "blonde" hair (scarier!), you'd see the major cracks in the veneer. In fact, I practically inhale any articles about organizing, simplifying, scheduling, trying to relax, and Figuring It All Out. So, here are five good reads, in honor of the imperfections and complications we all face:

From Braid, some wise words on rethinking your goals: Don't Aim to Inspire

Overwhelmed by too many ideas? Rochelle at Lucky Lucille sorts out the situation: A Serious Confession

Tiny Buddha gets right down to business: 6 Powerful Questions That Will Change Your Life Forever

I always think of Martha Beck as the "Queen of Good Advice": How to Listen to Your Instincts

And finally, another brilliant post from Raptitude: I Don't Want Stuff Anymore, Only Things

Here's to a weekend of effortless fun!

P.S. No, the photo at the top of this post was not taken at my house! I took it when I visited Edith Wharton's house, The Mount.

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