I was going to name this post “50 Truths About Life I’ve learned in 50 years”. But I changed my mind for two reasons. I’m actually 52, but 50 just sounded better, and we don’t remember much from our first two years anyway except maybe this truth. From what I have been...
I wrote the post, How to Start Living a True Minimalist Lifestyle, a few weeks ago because minimalism has intrigued me. Since then, I have noticed some ways that I have already been living a simpler life. Living simply and creating room for what is important is easier...
Writing in a journal has always helped me sort my thoughts and figure out what I want to do with my life. It has helped me work through problems and vent my frustrations. Journals are a way to acknowledge your past and learn how far you have come. A way to understand...
Are you ready to take responsibility for your life goals? Do you ever feel like you have so many ideas in your head and plans for your life, but they never get accomplished or even started? Do you keep writing about or thinking about the same goals every month? You...
I had just finished reading a book about how to find inner peace when I was challenged to do just that. I was flying to a conference in Tampa. We arrived on schedule at the airport. I had just finished my book and was packing up and getting ready to get off the...
When I wrote the tagline “Making the most of this life,” my thought was that we take every day we are blessed with and make it meaningful and enjoyable. To do that, we need to create a few daily habits that keep us on track. Every day is a new chance to improve your...
Hi! I’m Laurie Jonas. I created Living Marvelously to encourage midlife women to rediscover their purpose, follow what brings them joy, and design a next chapter that feels truly fulfilling. Have a look around!
