http://www.marriedwithluggage.com Life is too short to stay in one place! Mon, 20 May 2013 20:42:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Life is too short to stay in one place! Married with Luggage no Life is too short to stay in one place! http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Married-with-Luggage.png http://www.marriedwithluggage.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/marriedwithluggagehttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/6CR4bWK1XU4/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/16/middle-aged-adventurer/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:05 +0000 Betsy Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10480 The Lycian Way in Turkey will be our fourth attempt at a multi-day hike. And lest you think that we&#8217;re old pros by now, let me tell you about the learning curve on the first three. Is My Inexperience Showing? The first was a 2-day trek in the high Andean jungle in Ecuador. Our guide [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=6CR4bWK1XU4:kn5rPcqvDIs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=6CR4bWK1XU4:kn5rPcqvDIs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=6CR4bWK1XU4:kn5rPcqvDIs:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/6CR4bWK1XU4" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/16/middle-aged-adventurer/feed/ 31 http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/16/middle-aged-adventurer/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/nNCYPnmTCiY/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/14/how-parents-inspire-our-dreams-podcast-10/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 12:15:38 +0000 Warren Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10421 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=nNCYPnmTCiY:mUEvRa3KaXE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=nNCYPnmTCiY:mUEvRa3KaXE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=nNCYPnmTCiY:mUEvRa3KaXE:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/nNCYPnmTCiY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/14/how-parents-inspire-our-dreams-podcast-10/feed/ 2 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little bit closer. View our our past episodes here on the site or click here to subscribe at iTunes . Thanks to Russ Kiel who performs our theme song every week. We sound better because of his tune. Show Notes It is amazing to think what an impact our parents had on our desire to follow our dreams. In looking back at both our lives we can easily spot those lessons, instilled by our parents, which led us to following our dreams. We dive into the impact that parents have on their children's desire to create the lives they create by going after their own. We are also joined by Ingrid Ricks, author of Hippie Boy, who shares how her children encouraged her to go after her dreams. Ingrid also shares how her decision to make her dream a reality has impacted her children. It is a compelling story for us all. This is a great opportunity to appreciate how our parents have paved the way for our dreams. Plus, for all you parents out there to see how you can impact your kids by going after your own dreams now.  Action Plan Take Aways: Instead of focusing on the excuses, make a list of reasons why you "MUST" go after your dream and then build an action plan to make it happen. Don't lock yourself into deadlines which you cannot control. Focus on action plans you can control. Remember that it is about the process, not just the end goal you are striving to achieve. Be open to the possibilites. Sponsor Love This week's podcast sponsor is LearnVest.com. LearnVest's mission is to empower people everywhere to take control of their personal finances so that they can afford their dreams. Take control of your money. Click here to join LearnVest today. Miss a Recent Episode? Coming Up On next week's show we'll be talking about gaining control over your expenses. There's no way your dream life includes debt and worry over money, and we'll show you how to start taking control right away. We'll also be joined by Simon Fairbairn, the creator of Trail Wallet, a handy tool to help you keep track of all your expenses. You won't want to miss this episode so subscribe to the podcast here. Until next time, remember to take the first step and keep on moving. This week we were featured as New and Noteworthy on the front page of iTunes thanks to your reviews. If you enjoyed the show, please take 3 minutes to leave us a review on iTunes. Your reviews help others discover our podcast. 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It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=idr9psP5CrA:5yQNjO3NQ7A:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=idr9psP5CrA:5yQNjO3NQ7A:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=idr9psP5CrA:5yQNjO3NQ7A:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/idr9psP5CrA" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/07/be-brave-podcast-9/feed/ 6 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little bit closer. View our our past episodes here on the site or click here to subscribe at iTunes . Thanks to Russ Kiel who performs our theme song every week. We sound better because of his tune. Show Notes Being brave does not require you to don tights and a cape (though if you do please send pictures). Instead, bravery is something we all possess when we step outside our comfort zones and push ourselves to try something new. In this podcast we talk about bravery how to give yourself permission to go after what you want most in life. We are excited to be joined by best-selling author and superhero Chris Brogan.  We discuss the concept of "borrowing bravery" from those around us and learning to go forward in spite of our fears. Chris provides his insights into how Confidence, Acceptance, Permission and Execution (CAPE) can help move you to taking action towards your dreams. Chris' book, It's Not About the Tights, provides insights into how you can be more brave in your life. When Chris is not out fighting crime in his mask and cape, he can be found online at ChrisBrogan.com. This is a fantastic discussion and we look forward to your thoughts in the comments below. In the podcast Chris refers to the following quotation which we believe sums up great advice for us all: "I rarely asked for permission. I just acted on the theory that my bosses had authorized me to do so in their behalf. They wanted me to take care of things without being nagged." - from Captain D. Michael Abrashoff’s book It’s Your Ship. Action Plan Take Aways: Agree that you are going to be the author of your life and accept the life you have Untangle from the praise and criticism of others Give yourself permission Sponsor Love This week's podcast sponsor is LearnVest.com. LearnVest's mission is to empower people everywhere to take control of their personal finances so that they can afford their dreams. Take control of your money. Click here to join LearnVest today. Coming Up On next week's podcast we will be celebrating Mother's Day and discussing how following your dreams can help your children see the power of going after the life you crave. We'll be joined by author Ingrid Ricks who will share her story and we'll learn how her daughters motivated her to follow her own dream to publish her memoir. You won't want to miss this episode so subscribe to the podcast here. Until next time, remember to take the first step and keep on moving. If you enjoyed this episode please click here to leave us a review on iTunes. We would love your help in letting others know about the show. Married with Luggage no http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/07/be-brave-podcast-9/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/v-QpOr_2zfM/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/06/the-real-reason-youre-frustrated/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 13:21:00 +0000 Betsy Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10388 Your boss is holding you back at work, picking less talented coworkers for projects and raises that should be yours. Your partner isn&#8217;t pulling his or her weight at home, and it&#8217;s why you&#8217;re too tired to exercise, take a class, or even remember to brush your teeth some nights before falling into bed. Your [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=v-QpOr_2zfM:wzib3e7qI1o:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=v-QpOr_2zfM:wzib3e7qI1o:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=v-QpOr_2zfM:wzib3e7qI1o:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/v-QpOr_2zfM" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/06/the-real-reason-youre-frustrated/feed/ 22 http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/06/the-real-reason-youre-frustrated/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/ZfHr2RUMLW8/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/02/how-to-meet-new-people/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 13:15:21 +0000 Betsy Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10352 When you call a powerful business man a bastard at a table full of his friends and he explodes with laughter, you know it&#8217;s going to be an unusual night. It was supposed to be a quiet dinner out with our friend Tara and home by 8. But dinner and great conversation meant we wanted [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=ZfHr2RUMLW8:EW9tB8qDBQU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=ZfHr2RUMLW8:EW9tB8qDBQU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=ZfHr2RUMLW8:EW9tB8qDBQU:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/ZfHr2RUMLW8" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/02/how-to-meet-new-people/feed/ 22 http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/05/02/how-to-meet-new-people/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/Gsx4MeMToI4/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/30/challenge-your-assumptions-podcast-8/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:21:05 +0000 Warren Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10288 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=Gsx4MeMToI4:myBX7yYS_Zo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=Gsx4MeMToI4:myBX7yYS_Zo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=Gsx4MeMToI4:myBX7yYS_Zo:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/Gsx4MeMToI4" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/30/challenge-your-assumptions-podcast-8/feed/ 5 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little bit closer. View our our past episodes here on the site or click here to subscribe at iTunes . Thanks to Russ Kiel who performs our theme song every week. We sound better because of his tune. Show Notes The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable." ~ Paul Broca You are likely holding on to unproven assumptions that are standing in the way of living your dream life. Whether you want a promotion (but assume your boss does not understand your work), start a business (but assume it will take too much money), or become a writer (but are assuming no one will like your writing) you are lettings assumptions stand in the way of the life you crave. In this week's episode we discuss the importance of challenging every assumption by asking questions and doing the research to find out the facts. We talk about the false ideas we had when we first chose to travel and how we overcame then. In addition, we are joined by psychologist and coach Karen Sargent, who escaped the corporate world to live life on HER terms. She's written an ebook called The Art of Making Big Dreams Happen, which you can find on her website, The 1 Big Thing, for free. Karen shares her insights and tips to help you challenge these assumptions and unlock the life you dream about. Your Action Plan to Challenging the Assumptions in your Life: Become aware of the assumptions you are holding on to by asking the question "What is it that I want?" Free write for 5 minutes listing out the assumptions you have about your dream life. Leave it then for 1 day and then come back and read what you've written and highlight your assumptions. Ask yourself "What new possibility can I create to open up new choices in my life?" Sponsor Love Today's sponsor is Eurail.com. Explore Europe by train in up to 24 countries with the Eurail pass and choose from thousands of fascinating destinations to visit. Go to Eurail.com for more information. Coming Up On next week's podcast we will be talking with superhero Chris Brogan about bravery. We'll learn about the importance of "borrowing bravery" and how to give yourself permission to go after the life you crave. You won't want to miss this episode so subscribe to the podcast here. Until next time, remember to take the first step and keep on moving. If you enjoyed this episode please click here to leave us a review on iTunes. We would love your help in letting others know about the show. Married with Luggage no 19:30 http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/30/challenge-your-assumptions-podcast-8/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/ctBJttRyP6A/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/23/one-year-marriage-contract-podcast-7/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:50:56 +0000 Warren Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10271 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=ctBJttRyP6A:CO_uDinpuB0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=ctBJttRyP6A:CO_uDinpuB0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=ctBJttRyP6A:CO_uDinpuB0:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/ctBJttRyP6A" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/23/one-year-marriage-contract-podcast-7/feed/ 5 http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/23/one-year-marriage-contract-podcast-7/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/EWfDVJEuK58/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/17/be-the-hero-or-take-turns-freaking-out/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:14 +0000 Betsy Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10257 Editor’s Note: This is part of an occasional series titled, The 24/7 Relationship: Lessons on Life, Love, and Laughter. If you have a relationship topic you’d like us to write about, email us. And if you want a bigger sneak peek into how our habits create the life we live, be sure to sign up for [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=EWfDVJEuK58:9BzINRrCwow:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=EWfDVJEuK58:9BzINRrCwow:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=EWfDVJEuK58:9BzINRrCwow:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/EWfDVJEuK58" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/17/be-the-hero-or-take-turns-freaking-out/feed/ 29 http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/17/be-the-hero-or-take-turns-freaking-out/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/_GLT_OIxZ9s/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/16/thriving-in-the-midst-of-loss-podcast-6/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:25:20 +0000 Warren Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10226 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=_GLT_OIxZ9s:ffs5mbBpkgE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=_GLT_OIxZ9s:ffs5mbBpkgE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=_GLT_OIxZ9s:ffs5mbBpkgE:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/_GLT_OIxZ9s" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/16/thriving-in-the-midst-of-loss-podcast-6/feed/ 0 http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/16/thriving-in-the-midst-of-loss-podcast-6/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~3/-mUkoRtWQuA/ http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/09/podcast-episode-5-the-emotional-blocks-to-decluttering/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:52:57 +0000 Betsy Talbot http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/?p=10203 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=-mUkoRtWQuA:9vOu6d5-l5U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=-mUkoRtWQuA:9vOu6d5-l5U:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?a=-mUkoRtWQuA:9vOu6d5-l5U:Vocv5HUz-Ok"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/marriedwithluggage?d=Vocv5HUz-Ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marriedwithluggage/~4/-mUkoRtWQuA" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.marriedwithluggage.com/2013/04/09/podcast-episode-5-the-emotional-blocks-to-decluttering/feed/ 2 An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, An Action Plan for Dreamers is a weekly 20-minute podcast where we provide practical and actionable advice about what it takes to create the life you crave. It’s short enough to listen on your commute or coffee break, but long enough to contain 3-5 practical steps you can take to make your dream life a little bit closer. Here is a link to our past episodes. Show Notes Do you have junk hiding out in the nooks and crannies of your home (or smack dab in the middle of the floor)? Whether your dream involves travel or not, lightening your load will make the path to your dream clear, uncluttered, and easier to travel. We've already written the book on how to declutter your life, and in this episode we focus on the emotional blocks to getting rid of your junk and how to overcome them. With Warren being an organizing savant and me being a packrat, you are getting two very different perspectives on decluttering and how we made it work for us. Your Action Plan Steps: Halt the accumulation with a 1 in/1 out policy Focus on just 2 statuses: It Stays and It Goes (you can figure out the sell/donate/trash status on your It Goes pile later) Start with the least emotional things (like snow shovels and staplers) Take back the power of your feelings and memories from inanimate objects Go slowly - you don't have to do this overnight Sponsor Love Today's show is sponsored by our friends at TrustedHousesitters.com, the world's most comprehensive and fastest growing house sitting website. Use the discount code "married" when you sign up for a 25% discount on membership. Dream Makeover Lisa wants to grow her craft business so she can quit her job. She's already got a lot going for her, but she's got a few hangups. Find out our advice in this first Dream Makeover segment. 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