RESOURCES

Zen Habits

Simplicity blogger Leo Babauta has many wonderful resources on his site. He blogs about reducing clutter, simplifying one's life, getting on top of finances, healthy eating and many other related topics. If you are not familiar with his work, I suggest you visit his "guided tour" page and read his most popular posts. Leo is also the author of several ebooks "From Zen to Done", "The Simply Guide to a Minimalist Life" and several others. He also has a print book called "The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential, in Business and in Life" which you can purchase online.

Yesterday he posted a very relevant post to all participants of our upcoming class: Happiness is uncovering what you already have.


Martha Beck

We are big fans of Martha Beck, American Sociologist and life coach and "O" Columnist She is the author of Finding Your Own North Star, a book we highly recommend for those of you on the Dream Big Start Small journey.


Cheryl Richardson

Life coach and acclaimed author of Take Time for Your Life. Cheryl is a well-known inspirational speaker on topics related to self care. Take Time for your Life is a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to take stock of their priorities, identify the drains on their energy and improve their work-life balance. Cheryl also has a free newsletter. Click here to view her newsletter's archives.


FAQ:

Q: My dream is to retire in five years, but my spouse is worried about how we will live on a reduced income. How can I get his support for this big dream of mine?

A: When you have a big dream or a goal that will affect others but is more than a year away - if you think it might create stress and therefore stall you, a great way to deal with it is to proceed as though you are going to retire now, i.e. live on less, save more, or whatever your plan is, and without having to talk to your spouse about it just yet, begin to show them that it is possible. After all, you have five years to prove yourself!