The perfect gift for your exhausted friend + a social media fast

Weekend Wisdom: Allow your thoughts to flow more gently and you will discover more ease and happiness.

Once I decided that work-wise, I wouldn’t do anything new in 2026, ideas started to fall out of the sky. I guess that’s how it works but I don’t plan to launch or deliver anything new (though I may be working on something quietly in the background).

I’m really good at saying, “no” to people and projects but when a new creative idea presents itself and asks for my attention, I will usually make space for it. There’s usually a reason it shows up.

Ok … onto the favorites

Questions to explore when decluttering your life.

I’m reading and loving this and listening to this book.

December is not a deadline.

If you are overwhelmed with clutter, reset with this temporary solution.

A great playlist for relaxing in the afternoon.

For more joy I always put these on my tree. (IG)

8 tiny steps to help you simplify your life today.

Looking for a gift for an exhausted friend (or yourself)? Try this.

This is how fast a social media detox can boost your mental health.

If you are tired of small talk, try these 5 ways to spark meaningful conversation.

How to experience the holidays with presence.

Close the year with clarity with 28 end of year journal prompts.

The fragile heart’s guide to surviving the holidays.

It’s not too late to make gift giving less stressful. These 9 ideas can help.

4 ways to practice minimalism without decluttering.

Create a meditative practice or rediscover a simple joy by doing this.

7 gentle movements to help you feel like yourself again.

Rest or fall asleep to knitting ASMR.

Haha.

If you want to feel happier, stop doing these 8 things.

Yum.

Since I’m not spending much time on social media, instead of an Instagram Favorite, I’m sharing a little something I shared on Substack.

I hope you enjoy these Weekend Favorites, reset if you are overwhelmed with clutter and find ways to experience more joy.

xo,

Courtney