JOT Calendar

Didn’t get the apology or appreciation you expected?

Before Rosh Hashanah, many send greetings, show appreciation, and ask for forgiveness. You may expect or hope for this from those you’ve helped or who may have hurt you. But sometimes, those messages don’t come, or they aren’t quite what you hoped for. Just let it go—don’t stress over it. Try to understand. Some people

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After you get rid of the useless, be selective about what you put back in.

You’ve put in the effort to organize and get rid of things that don’t serve you well. From hereon, be selective about what you bring into your life. Choose wisely. Don’t let your clean home become a mess again. Shop in quality places that reflect the vibe you want for your home. Try things out

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Throw out what doesn’t serve a purpose in your life.

Take inventory of the stuff in your home. Reflect: Does it bring you joy? Does it make your life better? When you brought it into your life, it may have served a purpose. But if it doesn’t anymore, get rid of it. Over the years, you may have picked up defense mechanisms, habits, attitudes, or

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Stop and celebrate small wins.

Don’t forget to celebrate small wins along the way. The small win is an accomplishment that you weren’t entirely confident you could achieve, like cleaning out a closet or clearing out some clutter. Each small victory you achieve adds up to significant progress. Step by step, you’re making a difference in your home and your

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The mess won’t go away unless you do something about it.

Ignoring the mess doesn’t make it less of a mess. Neither does denial. Neither does wishing it away or hoping that someone else will take care of it. It doesn’t just get clean by itself. (‘Just point and junk disappears’ is just a marketing ploy from a junk removal company.) It may seem overwhelming. But

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Everyone has a messy drawer somewhere.

Don’t compare your home/life to anyone else’s. Everyone has at least a small messy drawer somewhere. But you may not see it and they probably are not going to share it publicly. Similarly, in your marriage and relationships, comparing yourself to others can be a recipe for frustration and disappointment. Instead, focus on your own

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You don’t get a new house just because it is a mess now.

It may seem overwhelming and paralyzing to tackle the mess. It is just too big.But the truth is moving and starting all over again is hard too. And if you don’t change your cleaning habits, you’ll have a mess in the new place too. It is usually worth trying to reclaim your current home. You

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