Members of Generation X, those of us in our 30s to mid 40s, particularly those of us living in major metropolitan areas, are delaying marriage and children later than any generation before us. 

Why do we put off these milestones, known to prior generations as rites of passage into adulthood?

Many of us are focused on establishing ourselves as adults in our own right.  Gen X is known for its focus on individuality, expressing ourselves through technology and an ever-younger and more casual tast...
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In the last post we explored internal clutter, the mental chatter that drags us down, and how to address it.

External clutter is an equally common and debilitating condition.  Most of us have cluttered desks or offices, at work or at home.

Here are some quick tips to scale back that mess.

1. Set aside a chunk of time, ranging from an hour to 3 or 4, depending upon the size of your clutter. Clear a large surface, whether on your desk or on the floor, where you can put all of the items that need t...
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As discussed in the prior "monkey mind' post, we're bombarded by thousands of messages every day, most of them stemming from our own minds.  The result is a feeling of turmoil.

Clutter can increase our sense of chaos.  Some downfalls of clutter include:
1. When we look at clutter, we feel anxious.  This is because clutter is an outward manifestation of an internal state of turmoil.
2. If our homes or work spaces are filled with clutter, it is hard to find what we need/want.
3. Clutter is just one...
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