If you’ve ever considered living in an RV or a tiny home, there are some things to consider that you may not have thought of…. I know I certainly didn’t!
Here are a few things that I’ve learned from living in the RV these past 4 months….
1 If you stop at a gas station to use the bathroom and they hand you a block of wood attached to a key and tell you it’s out back… don’t go. Just don’t. Gross.
2 When living in a small space…. DO NOT go to Homegoods, At Home, or Target without a list. And stick to the list because whatever it is… you DON’T need it. You really don’t. And it won’t fit anyway.
3 Water really is a precious commodity. We are truly blessed in this country to have running water available. When you live in an RV and have to fill your water tank, AND dump your grey water tank… you learn quickly to conserve.
4 When you flush the toilet, it’s gotta go somewhere. Lucky for me, Thad handles all the “dumping” of tanks, but seriously… what a blessing indoor plumbing is. ***This is why you learn to use the bathroom everywhere else so you don’t fill your own tank as quickly.*** (Did you know they call the tube used to drain the toilet tank a “stinky slinky?” lol. Gross!)
5 America is stunning and there is more to see than anyone would ever have time for. Go see as much as you can because it’s truly worth it. (My fav is still Mt. Rushmore.)
6 Ya better love the person you travel with because you are together in a small space all the time! If you’re not married to your BFF, you need to do some relationship work before venturing into a tiny home! How about a DIY Relationship Repair course for ONLY $7 at: http://diyrelationshiprepair.com (It WILL change your relationship!!!)
7 It’s hard to get deliveries when you have no address but many post offices offer “general delivery.” That means you can send a package to a post office and go there to pick it up. Just call the PO first to make sure they offer the free service.
8 Staying connected is super important. It can feel a little lonely when you are away from friends and family for an unknown amount of time. Remind your friends that you’ve moved, not moved ON and encourage them to reach out and say hello!
9 You really can work from anywhere! I am writing this in the RV somewhere in Virginia while Thad drives. Thank god for hot spots and wifi! If you want to learn more about becoming financially free enough to travel and work from anywhere, send me a message and let’s set up a free call!
10 You need more than yoga to be flexible! You’ve got to be willing to be flexible enough to change your mind about where you going or when you’ll arrive, and where you’re gonna sleep each night! Thank god for Cracker Barrels because they have designated RV spaces and allow overnight parking at all of their restaurants for free… and it’s way better than a Walmart parking lot- trust me!
Have you ever traveled in an RV or are you considering it? Do you have any great travel tips to share? I’d love to hear from you! Message me at my info below!
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With love, gratitude, and inspiration,
Heather Paris
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Here are 20 relationship building questions to ask and share with your special someone!
These special questions are designed to deepen your connection. All you do is sit quietly, without TV, phones, kids, etc and ask one another these questions and allow a conversation to happen!
You might be surprised by the answers and discover something new about your partner!
(Feel free to share this link with other couples!)
Here we grow:
- Are you happy?
- What do you remember thinking the first time you saw me?
- What’s something new you’d try if money and time were no object?
- What do you like best about our relationship?
- What was your favorite Christmas gift as a child?
- Where do you do your best thinking or have “a-ha” moments?
- If you could instantly get one artistic talent, what would it be? (painter, singer, etc..)
- If you could get paid to travel to one place for a year, where would you go?
- When you were young, did you trust your parents?
- If you could travel back in time, where and what year would you go to?
- What are you most afraid of losing in this world?
- Where do you feel most at peace in this world?
- What did you learn from your parents relationship?
- Tell me about the person you’re striving to become…
- If you could design the perfect day for us, what would it be?
- If you had to wear 1 outfit for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- If you could live like a TV family, which family would you choose and why?
- What is your favorite adventure that we’ve been on?
- What should I never say to you, even when I’m angry?
- If you could learn the truth about one thing in the world, what would you want to know?
OK, now grab some tea and a throw blanket, curl up on the couch with your loved one and have some fun! (You don’t have to discuss all 20 questions at once.)
These questions are meant to deepen your connection by opening communication and giving one another a safe place to be vulnerable. Don’t blow it by being sarcastic, making fun, or doubting answers. Your job is to listen, talk when it’s your turn, and love!
Please message me and let me know how it goes! I LOVE to hear from you!!
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With love, gratitude, and inspiration,
Heather Paris
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www.liveinspirednow.com
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3 different clients made me say these words this week:
“You are NOT the mood police!”
This is one of the most prevalent challenges in our society today…. we feel the need to correct or fix the feelings of other people because we feel their bad mood is a reflection of us as a person.
Imagine this:
- Husband is in a cranky mood.
- Wife is irritated by husband’s cranky mood so she tries to make him feel happy.
- Husband doesn’t want to feel happy right now. He wants to be left alone to think for a bit.
- Wife gets even more irritated that husband won’t “snap out of it.”
- Wife feels rejected and becomes cranky.
- Husband and wife argue and it escalates from crankiness to anger and now they both retreat away from one another to stew in rejection and misery.
- Kids are now upset too because Mom and Dad are fighting again.
It doesn’t have to be like this!
Imagine this instead:
- Husband is in a cranky mood.
- Wife asks if he’d like to talk about it.
- Husband says “No thank you, I’d prefer to have some time alone to stew.”
- Wife says “OK my love, take all the time you need.”
- Husband goes and has some alone time.
- Wife goes and plays with the kids.
- An hour later the husband emerges and thanks his wife for allowing him some time and they escalate into a supportive conversation about the days frustrations.
- Kids see a Mom and Dad lovingly supporting one another and feel happy and secure.
Other people are entitled to feel however they want to feel. It is not our job to constantly police moods, feelings, or emotions! And remember this…
Another persons emotions are NOT a reflection of you, your parenting, your relationship, your abilities, or your productivity! Your spouse does NOT love you because of what you provide. They love you because you are you!
What does this topic mean to you? Just hit reply to this email and let me know! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
With love, gratitude, and inspiration,
Heather Paris
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Are you old enough to remember parachute pants? They were popular in the 80’s, they were made of some kind of plasticy fabric, and they had zippers all over!
Only the coolest kids wore them so of course I wanted a pair… in black, and skin tight! Only I wasn’t allowed to wear skin tight anything!
My mom, being so loving and kind, decided to buy me a pair… no doubt to make me happy. BUT……she didn’t buy them at the cool store, no.
She bought them at the higher end store and made sure they were NOT tight. In fact, they were baggie which was so not cool in the mid 80’s!
I was excited to wear them anyway… and I proudly climbed onto the school bus to head to 8th grade with my best friend of the week, Angel, and that’s when it happened. All the boys on the back of the bus started laughing hysterically and called me “sandwich baggie pants!”
Great. I finally get my black parachute pants and now everyone’s calling me “sandwich baggie pants.”
I never wore those pants again which was too bad because they were expensive, good quality, and I would have grown into them.
Fast forward about a million years….. how does this apply to husbands?
I see many single people looking for the perfect fit in a mate but they often over look quality for what’s trendy, or because of what other people say. Or because they are focusing on something shallow rather than seeing all the really good things!
Just like the pants…. they might not be the exact fit, but if they are quality and YOU can grow into them, then they might be the better choice!
It took me 3 divorces and years of turmoil to learn these valuable lessons:
- Don’t compromise quality because other people don’t understand worth.
- Marry someone with like values, not necessarily a like mind.
- Don’t date or marry someone you’ve already grown past and hope they will catch up.
Listen, relationships aren’t hard. Love it, change your attitude about it, or leave it. There are no other options!
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With love, gratitude, and inspiration,
Heather Paris
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
Score each relationship category on a 1-10 scale, based on the following questions:
(1 = the worst. 10= the best.)
Security: ____
How stable does your relationship feel right now?
Emotional Freedom: ____
Does your partner accept you unconditionally?
Recognition: ____
Does your partner make you feel important, needed, desired, or
respected?
Spirit: ____
Are you growing together versus apart?
Adventure: ____
Do you have fun and play together or surprise one another?
Love: ____
Do you feel connected emotionally, mentally, socially, and sexually?
TOTAL SCORE: ____
0-30: Fix it or lose it!
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31-42: Not bad, but not awesome!
If someone told you their relationship was “not bad” how long would you expect it to last? “Not bad” relationships are easily swayed to awesome, or horrendous by one small thing! You can easily learn how to make sure it becomes awesome! Get DIY Relationship Repair now!
43-60: Level up!
Looks like you are enjoying a nice relationship with someone special! Keep it up by continuing to grow together! Take it to the next level by learning how to create even more magic moments together! Get DIY Relationship Repair now!
Your score doesn’t determine your relationship success, your willingness to learn and grow does!
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Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!