12 Compassionate Quotes of the Year That Will Make You Feel Hopeful
It’s an excellent time to reflect on the past twelve months before the new year begins. 2024 had emotional, enriching, and deep conversations on the blog.
We walked together, shared tumultuous times, made exciting discoveries, and navigated life balance. In our free-flowing exchanges, insights and new perspectives emerged.
Meaningful Conversations
Our conversations about life balance, change, clutter, letting go, time management, motivation, organizing, hope, and more provided abundant comfort, connection, learning, and joy.
Thank you for being part of this community. You inspire me to show up, write, think, and engage.
Deepest Gratitude
I am profoundly grateful for your thoughtful words and generous sharing. From your comments this year, I curated twelve of my favorite insights from the most active engagers. Thank you, Ellen Delap, Janet Barclay, Janet Schiesl, Jonda Beattie, Julie Bestry, Diane Quintana, Sabrina Quairoli, Sara Skillen, Seana Turner, Sheila Delson, and Yota Schneider.
You are consistent voices and participants who bring our conversations to life. I am grateful to you and everyone who reads the blog, contributes to our discussions, or shares the posts. You infuse this community with hope, humor, curiosity, perspective, and learning.
Many others have contributed to our conversations this year, including Cathy Borg, Florena Davies, Hazel Thornton, Jana Arevalo, Julie Stobbe, Kim Tremblay, and Stacey Agin Murray. Thank you for enriching our exchanges and sharing your thoughts.
Enjoy the year in review- one quote at a time!
12 Inspired Quotes from Our Conversations This Year That Will Make You Feel Hopeful
1. Fresh Start | What Value Does Clearing Clutter Make for Having a Powerful Fresh Start?
“Decluttering may feel like breaking the ice or melting it, depending on how much effort is needed to make that fresh start, and over how long, but it’s always worth it!”
2. Embrace Change | How to Prompt One Helpful Ingredient to Encourage Change
“Asking ourselves if the change is worth the time and energy is a critical first step for anyone looking to try something new.”
“Humans are wired to work together and have been for thousands of years.”
“There are so many things we just put up with, whether in our business or personal lives. When we finally recognize that they’re posing problems and take action, the results are amazing!”
“Understanding the impact clutter has on our mental health is the first step to doing something about it.”
6. Time Management | 3 Time Management Strategies That Will Make Your Life More Happy
“When it comes to boundaries, I have learned there is a fine balance between building a boundary and building a wall.”
7. Motivation | How Is Chocolate Helpful with Being Motivated to Get Organized?
“The idea of compelling motivation is a powerful concept.”
8. Enlisting Help | Here Are Today’s Interesting and Best Enlisting Help Discoveries – v46
“I am doing a lot of asking for help as there are no alternatives. It’s not my typical ‘shoe to wear,’ but I hope to wear it gracefully.”
9. Virtual Organizing | How to Use Virtual Organizing as the Bridge to Help You Achieve Your Goals
“Virtual organizing delivers many gaps when professionally delivered.”
“Reducing suffering by reducing stuff (stuffering?), whether it’s tangible or temporal, is lifesaving.”
11. Wonderfully Human | 4 Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving More with Some Remarkable Ease
“Be imperfect, make it simple, notice the moments, and find gratitude.”
12. Life Balance | One Insightful Question to Bring a Joyful Balance Into Your Life
“I am making changes to my practices over the holiday and just doing a general reset in my life.”
Past Reflections and Future Possibilities
What was most significant for you this year? Is there one quote that resonates most with you? What area of focus do you want to bring into the New Year? I’d love to hear your thoughts. I invite you to join the conversation.
How Can I Help?
Let’s make 2025 a great year! Do you want support in creating a better balance, letting go of what no longer serves you, or getting more organized? I’m ready to help. Virtual organizing is an extraordinary path forward. A local feel with a global reach.
Please schedule a Discovery Call, email me at linda@ohsoorganized.com, or call 914-271-5673. Let me help you create the calm you deserve.
I wish you a happy, healthy, and joy-filled New Year!
