Saying No to Kids’ Sports Intensity . . . I know you’ve seen it becoming more and more prevalent on Facebook. The “martyr post,” where a parent glorifies how busy they are over the weekend with their kids’ sports schedule. Youth sports is the new keeping up with the Joneses. — Michael S. Rosenwald […]
Stop enduring a non-ideal existence. . . . I have an amazing friend who shows up to our lunch dates lugging a big tote-bag full of highlighted-books to discuss with me. I love seeing the titles she stacks on the table. I admit (rather shallowly), that this close friend has one habit that […]
Life really does begin at forty. . . . The truth is, I am not exactly sure what this project — this website BecomingUnbusy.com — is all about yet. I am waiting until I meet you to make that decision. I am waiting to I hear your story. I am waiting to hear […]
Join us for a Screen-Free Week with your family. . . . Growing up, my neighbor had a Blow Up Your TV bumper sticker. As a child, I never understood it. This phrase later showed up on a No TV Week paper flyer a co-worker shared with me in 2005. Shad and […]
Take life at the pace that suits you & your family. Embrace Becoming UnBusy today. Enjoy these ten benefits shared from The Life on Purpose Movement to living slow (and purposefully) with your kids. . . . I sit with feet stretched out in front of me, bark chips in my sandals and the sound […]
The journey to Becoming UnBusy for me started with frustration and anger—and (honestly) quite a bit of profanity. A close friend recommended the book The Art of Non-Conformity. This short guide touts that through intentional daily actions you can live the alternative lifestyle of your choice. The more author Chris Guillebeau talked about his life of travel […]