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Smart Living

Living smart is all about optimizing efficiency while maximizing enjoyment and satisfaction. Whether it’s taking advantage of technology or honing personal skills, striving for a smart, organized home leads to better living. And that creative thinking extends to other aspects of life as well, including cooking and entertaining.

Technology-Assist

Technology has a major role to play in smart living. The internet, for example, is an invaluable resource for finding the best deals on everything from groceries and clothes to appliances, home décor and more. Smartphones can be used to track purchases and quickly compare prices, from store shelves to online sources. Smartphones and other tech gadgets, such as tablets and laptops, make communication easier, faster and more personal than ever, from talking to loved ones via FaceTime and Skype to keeping up with friends and family through email, text and social media.

Organize and Explore

Creating a system for organizing personal belongings is key to living smart. A good place to start is with basic storage solutions like filing cabinets, shelves, cabinets and bins. Keeping the home organized extends far beyond just putting things away though. Smart homes include systems for each room, so everything has its place, from dishes and cookware to office supplies and clothing.

Once the home is organized, explore new ways to utilize the available space. For example, you can arrange furnishings in different ways to create new and inviting ways to use the space, such as setting up a cozy reading nook or fun game area. You can also explore organizing cooking and entertaining from a new perspective, such as how to make the most of everyday ingredients and seasonal produce to create dishes that delight family and friends.

Good Habits

In order to truly live smart, it’s important to develop good habits. For home organization, keep abreast of mess-prone areas and designate days of the week for tackling them. Habits for staying connected and entertained are equally important.

Of course, technology plays a role here, too. Set aside time every day to catch up on news, local happenings and communication with friends and family, and use that technology to make sure you’re engaged and taking advantage of activities that inspire and entertain you.

The key to living smart lies in streamlining existing processes, staying organized and creating healthy habits. It’s about optimizing efficiency while maximizing enjoyment and satisfaction. It’s about allowing you the time to do the things you love and spend quality time with those important to you. That’s what living smart is all about.

Unfulfilled obligations happen. They can cause hurt feelings and financial loss for both the one who demanded fulfillment of an obligation and the one who did not fulfill their responsibility.

At the heart of unfulfilled obligations are usually either a misalignment of expectations or a problem with trust. To avoid unfulfilled obligations, expectations need to be made clear in the beginning stages of any transaction. Even when someone is acting in good faith, things can easily go wrong if expectations are not communicated up front.

If a trust issue is the cause of the unfulfilled obligation, there might not be much that can be done. The best course of action is to have an open and honest conversation with the person responsible and to do your best to come to an agreement.

It is also important to keep good records of any business transaction. Documented proof can play an important role in resolving any dispute that might arise, as it makes it harder for someone to deny an obligation or to wiggle their way out of a responsibility.

Unfulfilled obligations can be frustrating and stressful, but through clear communication and documentation, you can reduce the chances of having an unfulfilled obligation in the first place. If they do occur, open dialogue is the best way to come to a resolution and to maintain a good relationship between both parties.