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A Small Change in Perspective: Turning ‘Impossible’ into ‘I AM POSSIBLE’

Today, while delivering lunch to my father, I got stuck in traffic. Two cars were jammed on a narrow road, slightly wider than one lane, with no space to pass each other. I thought it was impossible for them to cross without reversing. As I waited, hoping they would clear the road soon, I was convinced they had to move back to let one car pass.

However, an uncle on a motorcycle guided them to change the angle of their wheels. Amazingly, both cars managed to cross each other in that small space. This experience taught me two valuable lessons:

Nothing is impossible; every “impossible” has “I AM POSSIBLE.”

A small change in perspective or angle can clear the path in life.

I hope you enjoyed my story. Please share your similar experiences in the comments below!

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DNA Transformation Challenge: How Does It Work?

The DNA Transformation Challenge is about you and how DNA Health Appliances can transform your life. Whether you���re on a weight loss journey, eating healthier, starting a new diet or simply choosing a healthier alternative. This challenge is about you and what you want to achieve in 2025. And our team at DNA Health wants to help you, every step of the way!

How To Enter The Transformation Challenge:

Buy any DNA appliance between the 1st of January 2025 and the 31st of December 2025. Register your product online, and fill out the DNA Transformation Challenge form. The DNA Transformation Form requires you to fill out your contact information and include 2 attachments, one of your proof of purchase and the other an image of yourself next to your purchased DNA Appliance.

We want to be part of every step you take to transform you, we want to know your goals and how you want to achieve them through our DNA Health Appliances. These can be any goals you want to achieve; from as small as juicing every day to increase your nutritional intake to as big as participating in physical exercise every day. It is all for you and no one is going to stop you!

How Long Is The Transformation Challenge?

The DNA Transformation Challenge as a whole runs through the whole of 2025 from the 1st of January 2025 to the 31st of December 2025. Your personal challenge is to make any kind of transformation within a period of 3 or 6 months. The challenge is on a 3-month rotation and every 3 months there will be a new winner of the DNA Transformation Challenge! We encourage participants to enter the challenge in the first month of every rotation, for example, the first month of the 3-month rotation is January 2025 and a winner will be announced on the 31st of March.

How Do I Win?

After every 3 month rotation, we will announce the winner on all our socials. Winners are determined based on your commitment to the challenge, if you have achieved all your goals from the challenge, you have upheld the terms and conditions of the DNA Transformation Challenge and have provided an appropriate and clear record of you before and after the challenge as well as some record of any milestones on your personal social media or sent to us. The record can be through pictures, text and even video. The best out of these categories will win the challenge and take home the grand prize for that month.

What Classifies As A Completed Challenge?

The challenge is all about improving yourself whether it is a big or a small change. The form to opt into the DNA Transformation Challenge has a section for you to fill out the duration of the challenge and what goals you would like to achieve through our appliances. Here are some examples;

Drinking too much tap water has been making you feel sick and you use the DNA Water Purifier for 100% pure clean water to achieve your goal.

You want to cut down on your oil and fat consumption because of persistent acne and you use the DNA Airfryer Oven for healthier cooking to achieve your goal.

You want to improve your nutritional intake because you suffer from fatigue and you use the DNA Cold Flow Juicer to make fresh juice to achieve your goal.

You want to ease gut discomfort because you have a low-fibre diet and you use the DNA Super Blender to make and consume soups that are both delicious, high in fibre and promote easy digestion.

You love sparkling water but you are tired of constantly buying it from the store you can use the DNA Sparkler to sparkle any drink which is perfect for entertaining and saves you money in the future!

This challenge is about transforming you, by simply switching to a healthier alternative and noticing that difference means you have done it! And have made your life that much healthier through this DNA Transformation Challenge and through our DNA Health Appliances.

Are you ready?

Get involved! Get inspired! Transform you today with the DNA Transformation Challenge. Get yourself any DNA Health Appliance from us or one of our trusted retailers. Register your product online and let us transform your life!

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Atomic Habits and a New Perspective on Life

Lately, my train rides to work have taken on a different vibe. I've started reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, a book recommended by my psychologist. And honestly, it couldn’t have come at a better time.

Recently, I’ve been feeling like the universe has been throwing endless roadblocks my way. Between running into issues with PayPal and Amazon while managing my business, Wizards Of AUS, it felt like everything was working against me. But then I cracked open the first chapter of Clear’s book, and something clicked.

The book reframed these roadblocks as "hurdles" rather than massive obstacles, making them seem more like minor annoyances or, dare I say it, first-world problems. It made me realize that maybe, just maybe, the world isn’t conspiring against me after all.

I’m only a few pages in, but already I've learned a powerful lesson: If I can get just 1% better each day, those small improvements will snowball into something remarkable. Clear’s math is simple yet profound—by the end of the year, a 1% daily improvement can make you 37 times better. Wild, right?

So, what’s my first step toward that 1%? Well, my psychologist has been encouraging me to write down one thing I’m grateful for every day. I’ve been avoiding it because, honestly, I didn’t believe it would make a difference. I tend to have a negative view of the world, often feeling like the bad far outweighs the good. It’s not that I think there’s no good out there—I just struggle to see it amid the chaos.

But Clear’s book gave me another wake-up call. He explains that when you focus on seeing people as selfish or negative, that’s all you’ll notice in the world around you. So maybe gratitude could be my first small change, something that could eventually shift my outlook from negative to positive.

And today, my first moment of gratitude is for my mum. She’s always been there for me, no matter what. She’ll drop everything to come to me when I need her. She fills my freezer with homemade meals so I can still have a taste of home, even when she’s not around.

Today, I am grateful for my mum.

Let’s see where this journey of small changes takes me.

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What's one small change you've made recently that has had a big impact on your daily routine? Share your experience!

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The Power of Micro-Habits: Boosting Writing Productivity

In the quest for writing productivity, big changes often start small. Enter the world of micro-habits — tiny, yet transformative actions that can have a colossal impact on your writing journey. Join me as we unravel the concept of micro-habits and discover how incorporating these small, consistent practices can become the secret sauce to supercharging your writing productivity. It’s time to…

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Making Life Healthier and Lighter: Small Changes, Big Results

Welcome to LiffeBlend, where we seek the harmony between lifestyle and well-being. To kickstart this space, we want to share with you some simple yet powerful tips to make our days healthier, balanced, and lighter.

1. Start with a Nutritious Breakfast: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Begin your day with a nutrient-rich breakfast, such as oatmeal, fruits, and lean proteins. This will provide energy and vitality to tackle daily tasks.

2. Stay Hydrated: Drink water throughout the day to keep the body hydrated and refreshed. Keeping a water bottle in sight can serve as a constant reminder to hydrate.

3. Take Breathing Breaks: Take a few minutes each hour to breathe deeply and relax. Quick meditation or simply a stretch break can work wonders for your productivity and well-being.

4. Incorporate Physical Activity: It doesn't have to be an intense workout session. A walk, yoga, or even dancing to your favorite tunes can boost your mood and health.

5. Practice Mindful Eating: Pay attention to what you eat. Eat slowly and savor every bite. This not only aids digestion but also helps prevent overeating.

6. Find Time for Leisure: Set aside time to do things you love. Whether it's reading, listening to music, painting, or any other activity that relaxes you.

7. Daily Gratitude: Before bedtime, reflect on the things you're grateful for. This can help maintain a positive outlook.

Remember, the journey to a healthier and lighter life doesn't need to be complicated. Small daily changes can accumulate into significant results over time. We invite you to join us here at LiffeBlend as we explore more ways to live with balance, style, and well-being. Together, let's create a life that's a beautiful blend of all the things we love.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! 💚

Wellness #Balance #HealthyLiving #LiffeBlend

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Summary of "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy

“The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy is a self-help book that explores the principle of small, consistent actions leading to significant long-term results. Hardy emphasizes the power of making positive choices and taking consistent action over time to create major transformations in various areas of life. This summary provides an overview of the key concepts and takeaways from the book, offering…

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Master List of Decluttering Resources

Backup of the list from r/declutter recommendations, due to planned mid-June 2023 Reddit Blackout in protest of plans to charge exorbitant fees for API access.

Some well-established decluttering gurus have omnimedia empires covering YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, multiple books, TV shows, a web site, and more. For these titans of tidying, the list shows whichever one to three resources are most recommended. These resources intentionally showcase a variety of perspectives, so if you dislike one, scan the list for something different.

YouTubers and Podcasts

A to Zen Life. A recovering “emotional hoarder” shares her extreme decluttering journey, including tips and new habits. https://www.youtube.com/@AtoZenLife

The Art of Decluttering. Includes an entire series on decluttering with ADHD, plus interviews with ordinary people who are decluttering. (Australian) https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/podcast/

But First, Coffee. Katie in Conneticut intersperses decluttering, organizing, and home maintenance hacks with her experiences with motherhood. https://www.youtube.com/@ButFirstCoffee

Clean My Space. Over 500 videos on cleaning and organizing, dividing the topic into small bites. https://www.youtube.com/@cleanmyspace

Clean with Me. The podcast that talks you through cleaning your house. https://cleanwithmepodcast.com/

Clutterbug. Focus is on organizing and organizational style. She also talks with popular decluttering experts. https://clutterbug.me/podcast

Curious Freedom. Professional organizers explore decluttering issues you may be curious about, from tips to broad minimalism, to smart shopping. (Australian) https://curiousfreedom.com.au/podcast/

The Declutter Hub. Professional organizers Ingrid and Lesley offer a mix of quick-and-easy tips, professional organizing secrets, and approaches to de-hoarding. https://declutterhub.com/the-podcast/

A Hoarder’s Heart. A recovering hoarder shares her journey to a better life, with lots of material on decluttering with ADHD and struggling with the craft stash. https://www.youtube.com/@ahoardersheart

Messy Minimalist. Mom-blogger-style journey from hoarder to minimalist, with challenges and adventures in every room and on topics like decision fatigue. Appears to have taken a break after 2022. https://www.youtube.com/@MessyMinimalist/

The Minimal Mom. How-tos for decluttering, deciding how many items are enough, and even thrifting with a minimalist mindset. https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom

The Minimalists. Netflix stars Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus discuss ways to live more meaningfully with less stuff. Their topics range widely into lifestyle issues such as diet, travel, personal finance, and chronic illness; this rec is not an endorsement of everything they have to say on those issues. https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/

My Great Challenge. “Declutter with me” videos and cleaning routines. https://www.youtube.com/@mygreatchallenge

Organize 365. Covers an extensive binder-based organization system, intended to organize people who need a lot of paperwork or have a complicated family. https://organize365.com/podcast/

Simply This Life. Candice exudes enthusiasm along with cleaning and decluttering hacks. https://www.youtube.com/@FancyThatwithCandice

A Slob Comes Clean. Dana K. White talks about her experiences with and insights into decluttering. Her emphasis is on managing your home and fitting what you value into your space. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/podcasts/

Small Changes. Sarah walks you through minimalist cleaning routines and debunks myths about decluttering. https://www.youtube.com/@SmallChanges

Spark Joy. KonMari consultants Karin Sochi and Kristyn Ivey host speakers on issues related to bringing greater joy into your life, from meditation to shopping habits to productivity and mindfulness. Seems to end with 2020. https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episodes

Struggle Care. Therapist KC Davis focuses here on self-care and issues that can be barriers to decluttering, such as ADHD, depression, perfectionism, and having limited spoons. https://www.strugglecare.com/podcast-rss

Instagram

clutterbug_me. Clutterbug content emphasizing organizing and cleaning inspo. https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/?hl=en

find_yourgold. Professional organizer with minimalist home shares her process and inspiration. https://www.instagram.com/find_yourgold/

the_organized_mum. Tips on not letting your house get away from you, but also not letting it bully you. https://www.instagram.com/the_organised_mum/

simplyspaced. Style inspo and organizing tips in a very orderly, soothing home, plus before-and-afters. https://www.instagram.com/simplyspaced/

aslobcomesclean. Dana K. White shows you decluttering tips and talks about why organizing is not decluttering. https://www.instagram.com/aslobcomesclean/

strugglecare. Short items from her mission to help people remove barriers to treating themselves right (including clutter). https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/

@taramstewart. Organizing and donating tips. https://www.instagram.com/taramstewart/

Books

Links are to Goodreads so you can evaluate reviews for yourself.

The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less (Christine Platt). Radical revisioning of minimalism, incorporating social justice issues and the experience of marginalized peoples. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711709-the-afrominimalist-s-guide-to-living-with-less

Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness! (Donna Smallin). Cute little book of short tips for decluttering. Fun if you want a daily inspiration to tackle a new task.

Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui (Karen Kingston). Uses westernized feng shui principles as a guide to decluttering and organizing. Reviews suggest this one is polarizing. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27071482-clear-your-clutter-with-feng-shui

Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What’s Holding You Back (Brooks Palmer). Motivational approach looking at reasons for clutter, such as fear of change or trying to live a fantasy self. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6262598-clutter-busting

The Clutter Cure (Juli Culbertson). Focuses on assessing emotional attachments, with lots of exercises to help think through what objects are serving your current needs. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/879650.The_Clutter_Cure

Clutter’s Last Stand (Don Aslett). Fast-paced and humorous approach to reducing clutter. Aslett is one of the earliest organizing and cleaning gurus, and any of his decluttering or cleaning books are worth a read. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11610.Clutter_s_Last_Stand

Cozy Minimalist Home (Myquillyn Smith). Primarily a decorating guide, focused on achieving a cozy minimalist home that honors your specific priorities (e.g., not stark white with one chair and an artfully placed rock). https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38915707-cozy-minimalist-home

Decluttering at the Speed of Life (Dana K. White). A decluttering approach that isn’t “all or nothing” but is geared to gradual progress. (The rest of White’s books are also worth a read.) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35540769-decluttering-at-the-speed-of-life

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning (Margareta Magnusson). A gentle nudge toward decluttering so your heirs aren’t overwhelmed and housekeeping in old age is less demanding. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35297297-the-gentle-art-of-swedish-death-cleaning

Goodbye Things (Fumio Sasaki). One man’s journey toward minimalism and personal growth. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30231806-goodbye-things

It’s All Too Much (Peter Walsh). Organizer from TLC’s Clean Sweep explores frustrations related to clutter and organizing, and how to resolve them. He also has a Facebook with decluttering challenges. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34266.It_s_All_Too_Much

The Joy of Less (Francine Jay). Thoughts on simple living and achieving a minimalist lifestyle. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8576972-the-joy-of-less-a-minimalist-living-guide

The Hoarder in You (Robin Zasio). Focuses on the psychological aspects of over-attachment to stuff, including tips on dealing with hoarding relatives. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11452567-the-hoarder-in-you

How to Keep House While Drowning (KC Davis). Subtitled “a gentle approach to cleaning and organizing,” this book emphasizes overcoming shame and perfectionism, handling mental health issues, and creating a home that is a safe and kind place. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60139504-how-to-keep-house-while-drowning

Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff (Matt Paxton). Extreme cleaner Paxton shares his process for decluttering sentimental items when it’s time to downsize or when dealing with a deceased person’s estate. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58933265-keep-the-memories-lose-the-stuff

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (Marie Kondo). The now-famous Kon-Mari approach emphasizes deciding what “sparks joy” in your life. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22318578-the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up

The Minimalist Home (Joshua Becker). Room-by-room approach to reducing clutter and achieving a more peaceful lifestyle. Reviews note a conservative evangelical slant to his material. Has many decluttering-related best sellers, including Clutter Free With Kids, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39810030-the-minimalist-home

Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter (Erin Rooney Doland). Checklists of tasks sorted by room and by “30 seconds,” “1 minute,” etc. Many are geared more to developing maintenance routines than to actual clutter removal. Her Unclutter Your Life in One Week also gets recommended. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25817627-never-too-busy-to-cure-clutter

Organizing from the Inside Out (Julia Morgenstern). Addresses emotional barriers to organizing, on the way to providing tips and solutions. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220713.Organizing_from_the_Inside_Out

Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD (Suzanne C. Pinsky). Tips are intended to be aimed at people with ADHD. Judging from reviews, this book gets both very strong positive responses and very strong negative responses. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19033611-organizing-solutions-for-people-with-adhd

Outer Order, Inner Calm (Gretchen Rubin). Quick read pulling together the Happiness Project author’s thoughts and tips on bringing more joy into the home through orderliness. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39901314-outer-order-inner-calm

Simple Ways to Be More with Less (Courtney Carver). Brief ebook where thinkers on minimalism share ideas and inspiration. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16028018-simple-ways-to-be-more-with-less

Tidy the F*ck Up (Messie Condo). Yes, it’s a parody of KonMari, but it includes actual useful decluttering tips. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45869149-tidy-the-f-ck-up

Unf*ck Your Habitat (Rachel Hoffman). Book developed from the blog, with checklists for routine and emergency cleaning, and an approach geared to students, people with roommates, and people with disabilities. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39901314-outer-order-inner-calm

The Year of Less (Cait Flanders). Documents a year of low-buy (food, gas, and similar only), lowered consumption, and decluttering, including reactions to crisis. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35488858-the-year-of-less

You Have Too Much Shit (Chris Thomas). Humorous 20-page ebook that’s a kick in the face about consumerism and clutter. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24322942-you-have-too-much-shit

Zen Habits (Leo Babauta). Book from the Zen Habits blog, discussing decluttering in the context of living a simpler life. One reviewer calls it “a basic get-your-shit-together book.” Babauta has additional related books. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6056602-zen-habits---handbook-for-life

Web or Blog

30-Day Minimalism Cure. The Minimalists explain the rules and framework for the popular “declutter 1 item the first day, 2 items the second day” challenge. https://www.theminimalists.com/game/

Apartment Therapy Home Cure. Annual (or multiple times a year–it has varied over time) process for decluttering, cleaning, and decorating. Based (increasingly loosely) on founder Maxwell Ryan’s book, Apartment Therapy: The 8-Step Home Cure. Most of the community discussion has moved onto Facebook. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/features/the-cure-program

Avalanche Declutter Challenge. The one where you declutter 30 items on the first day, 29 on the second, 28 on the third... down to one item on the 30th day of the month. https://wannabeclutterfree.com/avalanche-declutter-challenge

FLylady (Marla Cilley). Daily 15-minute missions, habit-building, slow-cooker recipes, and task lists for the run-up to Christmas. One of the early dominant figures in declutter blogging, kind of what would happen if Pioneer Woman confronted a messy house. She also published a couple books. http://www.flylady.net/

Printable Short-Term Goal List (PopSugar). Printable page for dividing larger goals into smaller goals. Especially useful when you feel so overwhelmed that you need to break things into tiny areas or steps. https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/photo-gallery/44467993/image/44468176/Printable-Short-Term-Goal-Worksheet/amp

Project 333. Popular fashion challenge to dress with 30 or fewer items for 3 months. Part of a larger minimalism blog. https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/

TV-like

Links are to information on the series, as who's streaming what changes over time.

Hoarders. Long-running US series where a psychologist, a professional organizer, and a junk-hauling crew tackle serious hoards. Not for the squeamish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoarders_(TV_series) Has a subreddit at r/HoardersTV

Nick Knowles’ Big Clear Out. Most recent series from UK decluttering star: his team takes a family’s belongings to a warehouse to sort, then puts things back room-by-room. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15267660/

Sort Your Life Out. UK series with Stacey Solomon, in which a disorganized household declutters and reorganizes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00116n4

Tidying Up With Marie Kondo. Reality TV series where Marie Kondo visits U.S. households and guides residents in using her KonMari method. There is a follow-up series, Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo. Originally on Netflix. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidying_Up_with_Marie_Kondo

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REVIEW: Michael Kiwanuka "Small Changes"

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Michael Kiwanuka – Small Changes Michael Kiwanuka’s Small Changes is a remarkable addition to his already impressive catalog, showcasing his ability to craft music that is as emotionally resonant as it is technically sophisticated. Known for his unique blend of soul, folk, and rock, Kiwanuka brings listeners on a reflective journey that feels intimate, yet universally relatable. This fourth…

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Today's Friday New Releases include the hugely anticipated debut solo LP from legendary Pixies & Breeders member Kim Deal (with free keyrings & postcards to give away with every copy!); plus new solo LP's from American folk-rock troubador Father John Misty and soulful UK songwriter Michael Kiwanuka; along with a new limited edition colour vinyl re-issue of The Church's excellent 4th studio album Heyday from 1985 (the first time it's been re-pressed in 40 years!) and the 10th anniversary expanded 3LP edition of Chet Faker's Built On Glass.

- Kim Deal Music - Nobody Loves You More - $50 (Orange LP) / $25 (CD) - Father John Misty - Mahashmashana - $60 (Blue 2LP) / $25 (CD) - Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes - $75 (Green Marble LP) - The Church - Heyday - $60 (Red LP) - Chet Faker - Built On Glass - $80 (Clear 3LP)

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Small Changes Can Make A Big Difference Sometimes, it's the small changes that lead to the biggest impact. 🌱 In this motivational video, we explore how tiny adjustments in your daily routine or mindset can create a ripple effect in your life. Whether it’s improving your habits or shifting your perspective, these small steps can lead to massive transformations over time. Remember, great things often have humble beginnings. Start today, and watch the difference unfold! #SmallChanges #BigImpact #Motivation #SelfImprovement #Success #Growth