Utilizing leap year to get a post published prior to end of month. I have a large collection of books that could be categorized as ‘self-improvement’. The topics range from addressing procrastination to effective time management. While these books are helpful and I have applied what I’ve learned, I am reminded that I need to…

It’s been a long while since I’ve posted. It’s not a matter of not caring about Styleannedesign, instead I’m not making time for it and I have an overall lack of focus for it. I need to answer the question, what encompasses Styleannedesign? When we transitioned from 2019 to 2020, I set many objectives (others…

Similar to my previous post, dated Dec. 2016, this is a reflection post. I recently read the book ‘Mindfulness’ by Gill Hasson. A fantastic read that makes a strong case for slowing down and being in the moment. I was able to apply this as I recently experienced a medical episode. I applied many of…

Busyness has two definitions per dictionary.com, 1. the quality or condition of being busy. 2. lively but meaningless activity. The second definition applied to the busyness I experienced over the past several years.  What kept me busy? It’s what keeps most millennials busy, their day job which in today’s world requires both days and evenings. I’ve recently resigned from my position that occupied my time and drained…