Secrets of a Belle is all about simple moves you can take to create the beautiful life we all desire. Today’s small step is so simple, but I can tell you that it has had a definite effect on my peace of mind. We subscribe to both The NY Times and the Wall Street Journal, but up until recently we were spending more weeknights watching shows in our Netflix queue than reading. So at the beginning of the year, I decided that I would try to read a bit of each paper in the evenings, and then boldly attempt the Times crossword. A simple act that’s had a big impact. I feel a lot more calm reading the paper at the end of the day rather than staring at my computer screen and (*bonus*) I feel a little smarter too. If you’re stuck in a rut, as we were, let me suggest closing the laptop or iPad and picking up the paper.
Ron and I like to do crosswords together and see who can get the word first…yes, we’re nerds.
My precious Dad did a crossword puzzle every day. I started doing them about 10 years ago. Feel really bad if I miss a day. When I am out if town I have Jim keep all the newspapers so I can catch up. The ones from USA Today are really good.