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6 Slow Summer Self Care Practices

I do adore summer. I really do. Wearing sandals or being barefoot in the grass, eating outside, the seemingly neverending supply of daylight, bountiful pitchers of iced tea and lemonade......

6 Slow Summer Self Care Practices

By Andy Hayes

Why (And How) You Should Be Keeping a Commonplace Book

Andy Hayes

Could you imagine a world without books? You might not have to, if the internet information revolution keeps pace. But think back... In the 16th century, knowledge was handed down from...

Why (And How) You Should Be Keeping a Commonplace Book

By Andy Hayes

Maintaining Your Center When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed with Life

It has been widely (and accurately) reported that we live in the most peaceful time period in modern history. But for many of us, life often feels rather unsettled, and...

Maintaining Your Center When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed with Life

The Art of Wabi Sabi: Examples of How This Japanese Philosophy Can Make Your Life Easier

Andy Hayes

The Zen philosophy of Buddhism suggests that words get in the way of enlightenment. But since this is a blog post, I'll have to be forgiven for the moment as...

The Art of Wabi Sabi: Examples of How This Japanese Philosophy Can Make Your Life Easier

By Andy Hayes

The Gratitude Dinner: Mindful Conversation Starters for Your Next Small Gathering

Andy Hayes

If you're hosting a small gathering, I've got some mindful conversation starters that will turn it into a gratitude dinner that will leave your guests feeling like royalty. I have...

The Gratitude Dinner: Mindful Conversation Starters for Your Next Small Gathering

By Andy Hayes

Springtime Journaling Prompts

Andy Hayes

While there are no rules when it comes to journaling, we couldn't help but notice how much you enjoyed our previous feature: 4 Writing Prompts to Help You Live the...

Springtime Journaling Prompts

By Andy Hayes

How to Get Back In Your Flow: A 3 Step Process

Andy Hayes

Whether it's the holiday rush, family drama, work travel, or other circumstances, sometimes life knocks us off track. It might show up for you in how you're eating and drinking,...

How to Get Back In Your Flow: A 3 Step Process

By Andy Hayes

Wintertime Journaling Prompts

Andy Hayes

While there are no rules when it comes to journaling, we couldn't help but notice how much you enjoyed our previous feature: 4 Writing Prompts to Help You Live the...

Wintertime Journaling Prompts

By Andy Hayes

How to Create Your Own (Tea Time) Rituals

Andy Hayes

Here at Plum Deluxe, you know that we're really into tea. And we're really into mindfulness practices and ritual. There is a proven positive emotional impact of rituals and traditions.Ciaran...