It has been awesome to see the Simple Life Habits Blog grow over the last six months. Once again in September we experienced the highest amount of traffic in the life of the blog. A special thanks to all of you who read this blog on a consistent basis. If you would like to receive email updates as new blog posts are added, then please consider joining the Simple Life Habits newsletter to the right.

Since this blog now has several posts live, I thought it might be helpful to write a blog post on the most read posts during the month of September. That way, you will not miss out on some of the more popular articles on this blog. Here are the blog posts that received the most traffic in descending order:

1. The SMART Goals Acronym Defined – This is a close look at a traditional ways to set concrete, actionable goals. I add my own experience to the mix on how I reach goals.

2. 5 Amazing Benefits of Starting an Early Morning Walk – I wrote this blog post over two years ago and it still remains one of the most read blog posts on the site. I list several benefits that I have received from starting a habit of walking early in the morning.

3. My Top 12 Best Self Help Books of All-time – Here is a short list of the books that have impacted my life the most. Add these to your MUST reading list. This list covers all areas of life from spiritual, physical, mental, and social.

4. Inspirational Quotes for Difficult Times – Quotes can have a positive impact on our lives. We can derive inspiration and encouragement to what others have said. This is a list of some of my favorite quotes during difficult times.

5. How to Wake Yourself Up – The early morning hours can be an incredible time of productivity. I am not a natural morning person but I have over time developed a routine for waking up early. If you desire to do the same, here are some helpful tips for you.

6. Best To-Do List App for iPhone – This is a review that I did on one of my favorite to do apps for the iphone. The best part is that this app is free!

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7. 21 Simple Ideas to Get Cash Fast for an Emergency Fund – this is also a post that was written almost 2 years ago. The ideas are still valid and do work. If you have been wanting to figure out a faster way to stockpile an emergency fund, then give these ideas a look and see if they can work for you.

8. 10 Ideas on How to Relieve Stress – This is a newer article that I wrote about handling stress. There are over 10 ideas that I have listed for you. Maybe a few are some that you have never thought of.

9. How to Live a Simple Life – We have all experienced drought financially over the last few years. Even if you did not lose your job, you have seen your house values gone down. There is something peaceful about living a simple life. Here are some tips on how you can.

10. How to Get Rid of Negative Thoughts – Our thoughts can be big influencers on our attitude and actions. Here is how to rid your mind of negative thoughts on a regular basis.

There you have it! Those are the most read blog posts for the month of September. Please take a moment and read through them, better your life, and make things happen!