Life in the world of Nuno Costa

Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Simplicity

This past weekend I took the Coaster up to Carlsbad to have lunch with my dad and step mom.  I could have ridden my motorcycle, but I chose to take the coaster so that I'd have some quiet time on the way up to do some reading and journaling.  These are two things that I tend to do a lot whenever I take a trip somewhere, but whenever I am back home I find it more difficult to set time aside to do them.

Before I went to Australia I met with Doug from CFE and we had a great conversation where we talked about goals, values and things that were important.  I took a lot out of the conversation with these being the key takeaways:  simplifying my life, holding myself accountable and creating community.

In the midst of all that I was involved in I found myself spread thin and quite busy to say the least and not enough down time to reflect and process where I am at in regards to where I want to be.  I began the simplification process immediately that week and its been completely life changing!

I took a lot off my plate and found myself with more time now to do the things that are important to me and really dedicate myself fully to them.  Since I've done this I have found myself a lot happier too - a lot calmer, with a lot less rushing around and scrambling to get things done.





I have more time to spend with friends as well and continue to develop relationships that are important to me.  I have had a sense of peace about the way things are and where I am headed that I haven't felt in a long time.

Here's something I want you consider:  simply notice who and what you are being, doing, and having, and see whether it serves you...

Saturday, October 2, 2010

101 Things to do before i move on...

In no particular order of priority....
  1. Live in Miami
  2. Live in Portugal
  3. Be completely debt free
  4. Have kids - i am thinking 3 at least :)
  5. Teach PE
  6. Write a book
  7. Go to Italy & Greece - this will most likely happen next year!
  8. Fall in love again
  9. Speak to my family on the phone every week
  10. Live for a year without a car (currently doing so - see if i can hold out till June next year)
  11. Brazil - need i say more here?
  12. Take care of my brother
  13. Own a temperpeudic bed
  14. Tri Bike
  15. Read 1,000 books
That's as far as I've gotten - I had this list in a past journal and thought I would put it out there into the universe