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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:24:43 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Simplify</title><link>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/</link><description>A guide to simplify your life for balance and a saner and more satisfying life</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:03:11 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright>Transform Yourself, All Rights Reserved</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><itunes:author>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A guide for a saner more balanced life!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Simplify journal offers short yet helpful tips and guidance to bring your life into balance through a shift in perspective. By simplifying your space, at home, work and your internal lthoughtscape, you can achieve contentment and satisfaction.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>simplify,stress,management,de-clutter,stress,relief,manage,stress</itunes:keywords><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC., PhD</itunes:name><itunes:email>drh@transformyourself.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:category text="Health"><itunes:category text="Self-Help"/></itunes:category><item><title>Being Present: Meditation for you to use!</title><dc:creator>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:51:38 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/2009/9/10/being-present-meditation-for-you-to-use.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">331316:4376435:5152234</guid><description><![CDATA[Living a life that is simpler, saner and more grounded requires you to be present in the moment.  Knowing that whatever is happening "out there" is not more important than what is happening RIGHT NOW is very freeing!   Here is an audio file to help you feel more at peace and relax. Use this often and you can retrain your mind and your nervous system to be more relaxed.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/rss-comments-entry-5152234.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Recycle your "STUFF!"...</title><dc:creator>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:00:34 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/2009/9/9/recycle-your-stuff.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">331316:4376435:5107600</guid><description><![CDATA[When I was clearing our and throwing away, I was amazed at how abundant my closets, cabinets and life really was. Over time, it is so easy to accumulate stuff - whether it is the latest in hair gel or the BEST SELLER that is a must read or the belt, blouse, hot jeans or you name it MUST HAVE.  Yes, over time, this stuff collects dust and gets in the way...  here are some suggestions to recycle stuff without giving up!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/rss-comments-entry-5107600.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>What will make you REALLY happy?</title><dc:creator>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:00:53 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/2009/9/1/what-will-make-you-really-happy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">331316:4376435:5035436</guid><description><![CDATA[Happiness is personal and different for everyone.   How does money, attitude, health affect your happiness?      Research is now showing that these things make up the smallest percepntage of happy contributions.  At least 40% of being happy is actually within your own control!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/rss-comments-entry-5035436.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Time: 24 hours in a day?</title><dc:creator>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:06:12 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/2009/8/22/time-24-hours-in-a-day.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">331316:4376435:4973450</guid><description><![CDATA[There is a reality to our time. We have deadlines, commitments and expectations. Living a  simpler life means that you start to become aware of your time and your time wasters]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/rss-comments-entry-4973450.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>25 things I threw away &amp; affirmations I kept</title><dc:creator>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:04:45 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/2009/8/14/25-things-i-threw-away-affirmations-i-kept.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">331316:4376435:4901068</guid><description><![CDATA[1. All old toiletries in bathroom closet
2. Old raffle tickets, lottery tickets
3. Post it notes - I now have a pocket size daytimer and write all notes in on the day of receipt for a perpetual record!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/rss-comments-entry-4901068.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Simplify with Intentions</title><dc:creator>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:46:21 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/2009/8/7/simplify-with-intentions.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">331316:4376435:4841049</guid><description><![CDATA[Your intention is what sets the energy of your desire in motion. If you are not focused on what you want, consciously, and simply wish for it, you then attract your ambivalence.  Simplifying your life helps to shift your personal vibration and set clear, direct intentions in motion.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/rss-comments-entry-4841049.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Overwhelmed and underfull-filled?</title><dc:creator>Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:15:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/2009/7/24/overwhelmed-and-underfull-filled.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">331316:4376435:4729999</guid><description><![CDATA[Have you ever tried to simply your life? Wonder how you got so busy and overwhelmed - again? Carl Jung says that simplifying one's life s one of the  most difficult things to do.  This process of sorting out and saying no and then acting on it requires a strategy in order to be successful.  In this journal we are going to present ideas, that you can adopt (or not) to bring more time in your life while letting go of unimportant and no longer useful stuff!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.transformyourself.com/simplify/rss-comments-entry-4729999.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>