Kathy Gottberg - Smart Living 365

01/07/2024

FACEBOOK FAST! Starting July 1, Thom and I will be going off social media for the entire month. If you need to reach us, don't leave a message here or messenger, call of send an email. After reading about what social media is doing our brains (and our sanity!) we decided to give this a try. Have a great month everyone! And feel free to join us if you choose!

08/06/2024

Happy Saturday everyone! Ever feel like life has become TOO convenient? Do you resist feeling bored without instantly picking up your phone or playing on your computer? Can you even remember the last time you ever felt really hungry? Are we all experiencing a "Comfort Crisis"? My recent blog post asks that question along with a few answers.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

03/05/2024

Happy Friday Everyone! Did you know that how long you think you'll live from this day forward is more important than your actual age? I didn't until recently. My latest blog post explains more. Check it out...

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

23/04/2024

For anyone who wants to stay healthy and happy in the future here's a short but powerful article about a way to do it.

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22/04/2024

It's Earth Day and important to recognize that our celebration of our planet also comes with urgent responsibility. It's critical to do what we each can do individually but also VERY important to realize that the biggest impact we can make is to insure that our government and leaders make global decisions that make necessary changes right now. If you have kids, grandkids or great grandkids--do it for them and all future generations. Here's a video that makes the point better than I ever could...

As the human population continues to grow, so does our impact on the environment. In fact, recent research has shown that three-quarters of Earth’s land surf...

19/04/2024

Happy Friday Everyone! How's your focus and attention these days? I know it's tempting to think it is age related but it's not. There is a book out that explains it better than I can but here's my thoughts in my latest blog post.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

24/03/2024

Happy Sunday Everyone! Have you experienced any wonder or awe in your life lately? Here's why you might want to take a "wonder-walk" or as my blogger friend Deb said, a "welly-walk!" Why? Here's my latest blog post that explains it...

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

24/03/2024

Happy Sunday Everyone! Have you experienced any wonder or awe in your life lately? Here's why you might want to take a "wonder-walk" or as my blogger friend Deb said, a "welly-walk!" Why? Here's my latest blog post that explains it...

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

01/03/2024

Happy Friday Everyone! My latest blog post explains a bit of what I've been up to the last couple of months along with some ideas about how important it is to meet and talk with each other. Is that something that comes easily to you where you live? Or are you looking for more ways to connect?

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

01/02/2024

Happy February everyone! Does your home have a lot of "rooms?" I'm not asking about the size of your house--I'm asking whether you have a lot of different aspects to your identity. While focus on one area of your life is good, it's important to have a balanced perspective and to remember than you are more than just one part of yourself. Curious about that? Check out my latest blog post that also shares a bit of what Thom and I've been up to in the last month or too here in Tucson.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

29/12/2023

Happy Friday Everyone! With a new year just around the corner I like to go back and consider actions and mindsets that I believe lead to a happy and hopeful New Year. What do you think?

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

18/12/2023

Happy Monday Everyone! Need a little holiday cheer? In my latest blog post I list my favorite quotes, thoughts and even a couple of song lyrics that pop up this time of year. It's amazing how they can brighten our spirits when needed--and isn't that a big part of power of the season?

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

02/12/2023

Happy Saturday everyone! I love finding new ideas about how our minds work and why people do what they do. That's what my my recent blog post is about, a concept called "collective illusions." It explains (at least to me!) why we seem so divided in our country and why people are struggling with their own personal incongruencies. If things like that interest you too then check it out...

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

20/11/2023

No matter who you are or what you have happening in your life...there are always trade-offs, picking priorities and choices. My latest blog post talks about a few I've made lately.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

08/10/2023

Happy Sunday everyone! Do you know what it takes to easily make friends and be a part of a fun and caring community? Here is one great example we found in MX and why we think they work so well for the people who call it home.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

25/09/2023

Happy Monday Everyone! A lot of us are getting older every year (funny how that happens!). But are we ALSO growing more "whole" and hopefully wiser? I don't think it just happens. If it's important to you then having the intention and taking a few steps are necessary. My current blog post explores that idea.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

08/09/2023

Happy Friday Everyone! Been a part of a deep conversation lately? Here in Mexico we've recently been part of several great conversations and that led to this week's blog post.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

26/08/2023

Happy Weekend Everyone! Do you like to travel? Ever been to Mexico? Short story is that even the "best" travel experiences carry challenges with them. Here is my current adventure.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

31/07/2023

Happy Monday Everyone! As you start your week let's remember that we each hold a lot of power in the quality of our words--what we say to each other, what we write here on FB (and other forms of communication.). This week's post is a good reminder that if we want the world to be a kinder and more compassionate place, then it needs to start with us! May you have an amazing week in all sorts of ways.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

14/07/2023

Happy Friday Everyone! Do you ever feel a bit guilty about taking time to enjoy yourself? How about if you aren't grinding it out and being productive? I have been taking it easy this summer (thankfully so) but every now and then I do a bit of guilt tripping. Here's my solution for overcoming it!

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

17/06/2023

Happy Saturday everyone! Any other Sci-fi lovers out there like me? Or what about people who like to read positive (protopian) type stories about a possible better world. Then you might want to learn more about solarpunk. Until recently I hadn't heard about it either but now I find it fascinating...so of course I wrote a blog post about it!

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

03/06/2023

Happy Saturday Everyone! How do you feel about the future? Optimistic? Pessimistic? Have you ever considered there is something in the middle?

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

06/05/2023

Happy Saturday Everyone! Guess what Thom and I have been up to lately? My current blog post shares some of our new adventure.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

11/04/2023

Happy Tuesday everyone! Ever feel like you're not doing as something (or as much) you should be doing? Maybe the solution is to accept the present moment--right now.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

26/03/2023

Happy Sunday everyone! So are you in or at least expecting to soon being able to enjoy your Golden Years? I think a lot of us are. But what are they really and can we all expect the same great experience? This week's blog post explores those questions and more. Please let me know what you think in the comments below.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

04/03/2023

Happy Saturday Everyone! Have you ever been friends with someone who "just isn't that into you?" Does that bother you or do you just move on easily without a thought? In my current blog post I share thoughts on this idea. Check it out.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

18/02/2023

Happy Saturday Everyone! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving very fast right now. Don't know what it is or why you should care? I think we all owe it to ourselves and future generations to at least learn the basics of what it is and where it is today. Interested? Check out my recent blog post.

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

31/01/2023

Happy Tuesday Everyone! Do you sometimes say you want to change something in your life but just never get around to it? Or start to change and then go right back to where you were before? I found a fascinating study of what change can be so hard and wrote about it in this week's blog post. Check it out!

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

13/01/2023

Happy Friday everyone! Those of you who know me know I've spent a lot of time thinking about, writing about, reading about and talking about happiness. But is it possible that my ladder has been leaning against the wrong wall? My current blog post explores that idea using Michael Singer's work around "the untethered soul."

SMART Living 365 is dedicated to exploring ideas and information that lead to a happier, more peaceful, and content life--365!

11/01/2023

What are you feeding your mind today?