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Take a detour

Step off the paved path
Take a deep breath
Swish your feet through some leaves
Resume your journey
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LivSimpl Tip: Bring a plant inside

Beautify your workplace with something living. Bring some plants inside. Not only will you break up the oft sterile work environment with something organic and natural, but plants can improve air quality as well.
If you don’t have a green thumb, visit a nursery and ask for recommendations for resilient plants that can thrive with [...]

LivSimpl Tip: Touch something natural

So much of our lives are spent in what I refer to as a “manufactured world.” For example, right now I’m sitting (OK, slouching) on a couch made with some kind of synthetic fibers in an air conditioned apartment typing on a plastic keyboard looking at a glowing screen. Far too much of my time [...]

LivSimpl Tip: Grow something

Go to a nursery, buy a plant and help it grow. We recently acquired a tomato plant and I’ve absolutely loved walking outside each morning before my run to water it. It’s a quiet, peaceful time of day and there’s it’s very rewarding to know you’re helping something grow. Give it a try.
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LivSimpl Tip: Go camping

Get away from the hustle and bustle. Leave your laptop and Blackberry at home. In fact, don’t bring anything electronic. Just enjoy the beautiful simplicity nature has to offer. It could prove quite enlightening to see that you can get by (and enjoy life!) without all the distractions you normally feel are necessary.
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