ADOT no longer sending notifications for vehicle registration renewal

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-26T06:40:15+00:00

100% agree, I will make sure to put it in my calendar so I don't forget. This was the first time in decades that I didn't get a renewal notice in the mail, which I'm fine with. I know a lot of people use the notices we usually get in the mail as their only reminder.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-26T05:28:34+00:00

Easiest way is to look at the sticker on your license plate or your registration papers that should be in your glovebox or elsewhere in your car.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-26T05:27:42+00:00

I also looked at the news and didn't find anything. My friend said both the person she spoke with on the phone and at the MVD gave her the same "it's your responsibility to know when it's due" line. She was under the impression that this was a new thing.

I'll update next week when I call and/or do down to get mine figured out.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-26T05:25:30+00:00

I just noticed mine today, it expired a few weeks ago and the system says there is no record. I haven't had a chance to call to see if there is a way to get my registration reinstated. When my friend called the MVD she got the impression that they had completely stopped sending any notifications.

I'll update next week when I call or go in person to deal with this.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-24T22:52:49+00:00

I'll give my totally biased opinion. I'm a retired Life and Health Coach so I have a bit of experience in this realm. In my experience self-help books are immensely helpful, but they can only go so far. It is hard to truly process emotions, trauma or roadblocks without direct feedback.

I also believe most of us can benefit from therapy and have used it off and on in my life. I do recommend everyone take the ACEs test, to see where they are on the childhood trauma scale. You don't have to have been raised by an alcoholic who beat you to have childhood trauma. I was surprised by my own score.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T19:45:08+00:00

I intentionally stopped watching reality TV produced in the US. I used to love unscripted shows like Survivor, but they all seem to be pushed to be as over the top as possible. I wonder if we just have more than our fair share of delusional people or if they are coached to seem that way.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T19:06:43+00:00

It's worse than it was a few years ago. I finally left FB, IG, and Twitter because it was impossible to filter enough of it out.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T19:04:40+00:00

I've seen a few episodes, it didn't seem as bad as the first season of Hell's Kitchen.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T19:03:39+00:00

It pains me to admit it, but that is soooo true.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T19:02:54+00:00

There is a concept of walking meditation, it's my preferred way to meditate, but it takes practice. We live in a very loud world, so many things are competing for our attention and it's stressing people out. I've been a Health and Life Coach for a while and my clients who take the time to meditate or at least routinely get quiet time are a lot less anxious.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T17:45:02+00:00

It sounds to me that walking is not the best time for you to listen to audiobooks. It seems like walking is more of a clear-your-head type of activity, and frankly, I don't think most of us get enough of that. We don't need to fill every moment of our day with productive tasks. I absolutely require downtime to feel well, I make sure I have at least a full hour every day for quiet time.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T17:38:54+00:00

I don't think there is a perfect representation of any character. I see complaints about how every sort of character in all types of stories.

It would be very hard to write most books if the author had to belong to that segment of society. If you grew up poor, you couldn't write a character who grew up rich.

I think some authors throw an under-represented character in a story to avoid being criticized, but they may just be putting a filter on a character already in the story. Some authors actually do the research and fully develop the character, but will still be criticized.

The reality some authors are better than others, some have flat characters no matter who the character is.

Some readers are more critical than others.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T17:23:22+00:00

He was pretty brutal in his early US shows, the whole concept of Hell's Kitchen was abusive IMHO. I haven't watched it in years.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T16:13:28+00:00

I prefer to watch Gordon's British productions. His anger is a product of American TV. He isn't abusive in his British shows. Seeing clips of him with his family, I don't think he is naturally mean.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-23T15:55:58+00:00

I never bothered with classics, but gave a few a try this year and wasn't impressed.

I do have some advice about not letting the size intimidate you. It helps that you purchased the books, so there is no time limit pressure. Set a reasonable reading goal, a short period of time, or a set number of pages, and don't think about how long it will take you to get through it. I personally found it easier to listen to the audiobook than to read a paper book.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-22T22:46:03+00:00

Just curious are you a writer, or know someone who's a ghost-writer? Or are you getting all bent out of shape over something that you have no first-hand knowledge of?

You are making a lot of what seem to be unfounded assumptions about an industry you don't seem to be involved in.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-22T20:38:09+00:00

Accusing people without evidence is not only wrong but illegal.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-22T20:25:27+00:00

You can always download your .csv file from GoodReads and save it for when you decide where you want to go. I actually download most of my data from various sites twice a year.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-22T20:17:02+00:00

All books are a collaboration. Very rarely does a book go to print as it is originally written. Publishers, editors, and who knows who else has an influence on the finished product.

I don't think it's exploitive if a person is hired to do a job and agrees to the conditions of the contract. We all have the option to negotiate and say no.

I don't consider it a deception. I also don't think that the number of books produced is an accurate indication that the author is using a ghostwriter.

If it is something that bothers you, which it seems to be, I recommend you stop reading books by those authors.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-22T19:06:44+00:00

When you become a "brand" it's hard to say what you really feel without a chance of damaging your profits. When I read about someone apologizing for a statement they made, I automatically assume they are apologizing for it being unpopular, not untrue.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-22T19:03:27+00:00

Books are great, but you should probably seek out a therapist.

To answer your question here are a few suggestions.

Set Boundaries Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab

Boundaries by Cloud and Thompson

Reform your Inner Mean Girl by Ahlers and Arylo

Any book by Brene Brown

I'd also love to recommend a podcast by a fellow Life Coach, Tami Hackbarth. 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care. If you want a straight forward, but gentle reminder that you are worthy, she is amazing.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-22T04:55:10+00:00

Start your sleep preparation as soon as you get up. What I mean by that is learn what things during the day make it harder for you to go to sleep in the evening. What you eat and drink even early in the day may make it harder to go to sleep or to sleep soundly. Caffeine and Alcohol are the most common issues for a lot of people, but it can be anything, fried foods, sugar, spicy whatever. Too much water or other fluids late in the day. Just start paying attention. It may also be the media, games, shows, books etc that amp you up.

Create a winddown routine, stop using screens 1-2 hours before you plan to go to bed. Get yourself prepared for the next day, choose your outfits, look at your calendar, know what you have planned etc. Avoid anything that will amp you up or stress you out.

Figure out how many hours you actually need to feel refreshed. I've always needed more sleep than others around me. If you need 9 hours then go to bed 9.5 hours before you want to get up.

You may need to accept that you are a night owl and that your body prefers to be up later and to wake up later. if you can manage that around your responsibilities it may not be worth it to fight against your natural rythm.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-21T22:43:33+00:00

I have a good friend who reads a lot and we seem to like similar books. A few years ago she decided to start a podcast as part of her Life Coaching practice. She interviews a very diverse group of women and at the end of each interview, she asks her guests to share their favorite book of all time, favorite recent book, and favorite self-help or personal development books. I've found some amazing books from their recommendations and I love that the authors I've been introduced to are so diverse.

I don't think I would have found most of these books from mainstream recommendations. As I commented on another post, with every dollar we spend we are voting for the world we want to live in. Every purchase, download, review, and recommendation tells publishers what we want to see more of.

minimalist_coach · 2022-06-21T20:28:41+00:00

I see a lot of myself in your post. I'm an extreme introvert, but I still need human connection. I don't identify as someone with anxiety, but I am a cautious person, and it took some effort for me to get out of my shelter-in-place mindset. I still keep an eye on the covid case numbers but have set up a set of benchmarks for when I can relax my protocols and get back out to do some of the things I stopped when covid started.

We also do best when we feel purposeful. I'm transitioning into retirement and found myself with too much idle time. There are only so many hours that books and crafts can occupy. I started dog sitting which has been an amazing addition to my life. My own dogs passed a few years ago and having fur companions has been amazing for me, because I only take 1 families pet at a time, I've allowed people with dogs that don't mix well with others more freedom. I only do it part-time 10-14 days per month.

I've recently started to look for volunteer opportunities that will help me feel like I'm contributing to my community. I've been a volunteer most of my life. One of the things I love about volunteering is I can say no to anything that doesn't work for me.

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