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Simple Pleasures
6 clutter prevention methods + why we need more boredom
Weekend Wisdom: If you need a good reason to declutter … when you own less, you clean less. When an idea shows up in lots of different ways, it feels like a message from the universe.…
27 Things That Feel Better Than Scrolling Social Media
Before scrolling social media, I’m doing some of the following 27 things. I used to think scrolling social media inspired creativity but lately, it’s only been numbing my creativity.…
10 Books That Feel Like a Cozy Cup of Tea After Too Much Screen Time
These books will provide you with a much needed escape from too much screen time. If you are one scroll away from a total meltdown, it may be time for some distance from social media and screens in…
8 Gentle Practices That Add Ease (When Pushing Through Isn’t Working)
We push through when we don’t feel well, when we aren’t treated well and especially when we are completely worn out. Pushing through wears us out. It’s time for ease. Instead…
slower living + why scientists believe a simpler life is a happier life
Weekend Wisdom: Don’t let your legacy be containers full of stuff. When I started simplifying my life in 2006, I was pretty sick. With a recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis and…
10 minimalist rules + how to beat end of summer blues
Weekend Wisdom: Juggling everything makes it impossible to enjoy anything. Something you probably don’t know about me is that I have pretty major dental anxiety. It took me a long time to…
How to Simplify Your Books (+ what I’m reading now)
Sometimes you get mad at me when I suggest that you simplify your books because books are awesome! You love books. I love them too. Before I let go of my books, I always considered them a protected…
70 things to declutter + back to school energy for adults
Weekend Wisdom: If catching up worked, you’d be caught up by now. Maybe it’s time to relax instead. Even though I’m looking forward to fall, I’m cherishing the last…
Living with Less Clutter Can Actually Improve Your Health
Did you ever think that clutter might be making you sick or stressed, or that it is preventing you from healing? Living with less clutter can actually improve your health. Stress and overwhelm…
Stop Procrastinating With This 4-Step Formula
Please enjoy this guest article from Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li. Why can’t we stop procrastinating? Procrastination is such a frustrating phenomenon, isn’t it? We know that our time…