Comments on: On The Concept Of Friction http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/ Simple Tips To Enjoy Life Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:29:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Do You Fall Victim To This Common Source of Stress? | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/#comment-2946 Do You Fall Victim To This Common Source of Stress? | Serene Journey Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:06:00 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1773#comment-2946 [...] Remove the friction. I’ve defined friction earlier as: “Friction is the object, thought, or excuse that stands between you and what you [...] [...] Remove the friction. I’ve defined friction earlier as: “Friction is the object, thought, or excuse that stands between you and what you [...]

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]]> By: What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/#comment-1789 What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything | Serene Journey Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:21:14 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1773#comment-1789 [...] Start small. Sometimes when you don’t feel like doing anything it’s because there is some source of friction that is impeding your way forward. Start small. Make a list of things that you know need to get [...] [...] Start small. Sometimes when you don’t feel like doing anything it’s because there is some source of friction that is impeding your way forward. Start small. Make a list of things that you know need to get [...]

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]]> By: Managing Common Household Clutter | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/#comment-1256 Managing Common Household Clutter | Serene Journey Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:59:55 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1773#comment-1256 [...] On The Concept Of Friction [...] [...] On The Concept Of Friction [...]

]]> By: Sherri http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/#comment-1032 Sherri Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:01:14 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1773#comment-1032 @ Daphne - Thanks so much for the kind words Daphne! I'm glad you like our new look. It's amazing how doing something so small like putting stamps on envelopes can make such a huge impact. It's all those tiny little inconveniences that add up and result in nothing getting done...or at least put off for quite a while. I'm glad you're all sorted :) @ Daphne – Thanks so much for the kind words Daphne! I’m glad you like our new look.

It’s amazing how doing something so small like putting stamps on envelopes can make such a huge impact. It’s all those tiny little inconveniences that add up and result in nothing getting done…or at least put off for quite a while. I’m glad you’re all sorted :)

]]> By: Daphne @ Joyful Days http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/#comment-1030 Daphne @ Joyful Days Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:10:18 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1773#comment-1030 Hi Sherri, Great organisation of points of friction and how to overcome them for specific tasks. I totally identify with the mailing letters one, and now have a drawer full of envelopes and stamps so there is zero friction in that area. Lovely new theme, by the way. Very professional and clean-looking. Your blog is going places! <abbr><em>Daphne @ Joyful Days’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JoyfulDays/~3/U4ejvP9ZFxM/" rel="nofollow">Energize Your Home and Life with Feng Shui</a></abbr></em> Hi Sherri,

Great organisation of points of friction and how to overcome them for specific tasks. I totally identify with the mailing letters one, and now have a drawer full of envelopes and stamps so there is zero friction in that area.

Lovely new theme, by the way. Very professional and clean-looking. Your blog is going places!

Daphne @ Joyful Days’s last blog post..Energize Your Home and Life with Feng Shui

]]> By: Lisis | Quest For Balance http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/#comment-1029 Lisis | Quest For Balance Sun, 31 May 2009 14:04:09 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1773#comment-1029 You're so right, Sherri! I'll take the mess any day, so long as I can keep these two crazy guys! ;-) <abbr><em>Lisis | Quest For Balance’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/05/31/inspiration-from-the-dalai-lama/" rel="nofollow">Inspiration From the Dalai Lama</a></abbr></em> You’re so right, Sherri! I’ll take the mess any day, so long as I can keep these two crazy guys!

;-)

Lisis | Quest For Balance’s last blog post..Inspiration From the Dalai Lama

]]> By: Weekend Reading: Paper Towels Edition | Man Vs. Debt http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/#comment-1027 Weekend Reading: Paper Towels Edition | Man Vs. Debt Sat, 30 May 2009 12:04:06 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1773#comment-1027 [...] Serene Journey: On The Concept Of Friction [...] [...] Serene Journey: On The Concept Of Friction [...]

]]> By: Sherri http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/on-the-concept-of-friction/#comment-1026 Sherri Sat, 30 May 2009 02:19:12 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1773#comment-1026 @ Alex - Sometimes the sources of friction are not easily changed it's not like you can install a new post box in a place that's a little more convenient :) @ Jay - It IS a fantastic feeling when you come to the realization that you really can choose to make things easier for yourself. Actively doing something is a lot more empowering than just going along complaining about how everything sucks :) @ Positively Present - I'm glad you liked it. I hope you liked the other posts as well :) @ Baker - Welcome Adam great to see you here! 90% of your stuff?? That's amazing! I'm sure you feel a lot better that's just wonderful. The exercise one I'm afraid I can't help you I'm just as bad. :) I know it's said everywhere but I do believe that if you find an activity that you truly enjoy you can actually look forward to exercise. I really like yoga and pilates and look forward to those sessions. Thanks for your comment. @ Roger - Routine is great! Doing the same little rituals every time you do something can really help to psych you up. With respect to the todo list have I mentioned next actionable items? ;) @ Lisis - Well I don't know what irritants do to pearls perhaps you'll just get shinier? ;) I know what you mean about the clutter...Gwynn is great but the kids...oh dear. BUT I've come to learn if you want a pristine, clean, tidy and ordered home you shouldn't get married, have kids or pets...not a trade off I'm willing to make. :) @ Nadia - I'm glad you liked it! :) @ Alex – Sometimes the sources of friction are not easily changed it’s not like you can install a new post box in a place that’s a little more convenient :)

@ Jay – It IS a fantastic feeling when you come to the realization that you really can choose to make things easier for yourself. Actively doing something is a lot more empowering than just going along complaining about how everything sucks :)

@ Positively Present – I’m glad you liked it. I hope you liked the other posts as well :)

@ Baker – Welcome Adam great to see you here! 90% of your stuff?? That’s amazing! I’m sure you feel a lot better that’s just wonderful. The exercise one I’m afraid I can’t help you I’m just as bad. :) I know it’s said everywhere but I do believe that if you find an activity that you truly enjoy you can actually look forward to exercise. I really like yoga and pilates and look forward to those sessions. Thanks for your comment.

@ Roger – Routine is great! Doing the same little rituals every time you do something can really help to psych you up. With respect to the todo list have I mentioned next actionable items? ;)

@ Lisis – Well I don’t know what irritants do to pearls perhaps you’ll just get shinier? ;) I know what you mean about the clutter…Gwynn is great but the kids…oh dear. BUT I’ve come to learn if you want a pristine, clean, tidy and ordered home you shouldn’t get married, have kids or pets…not a trade off I’m willing to make. :)

@ Nadia – I’m glad you liked it! :)

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