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Harness the Morning Routine Effect
I began to experience the morning routine effect back in 2006. I’ve been hooked ever since. If you want more clarity, inspiration and self-trust in your life, it’s time to harness the…
Overwhelmed by Life? 15 Reminders to Help You Feel Better
You may feel overwhelmed by life (even on a good day). Phone notifications, work obligations, fear of uncertainty, family needs, to-do lists, email overload, expectations, breaking news, illness,…
Weekend Favorites: minimalism mistakes, closet clutter and 99 ways to say I love you
Weekend Wisdom: If catching up worked, you’d be caught up by now. I’m in New York for the launch of Gentle, Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life you Actually Want. If you live…
12 Tiny Decluttering Projects
These tiny decluttering projects will help you create space without getting overwhelmed. Instead of decluttering your entire home or life, start small, one decluttering project at a time.…
underconsumption, a new show and micro-moments of self care
Weekend Wisdom: That moment, when you don’t think you have time to take care of yourself is the exact moment you need to take care of yourself. It’s all sunshine and disco balls…
What I Learned by Wearing the Same Things Over and Over Again
I’ve been wearing the same things over and over again for many years. Before I simplified my closet, I shopped too much, had a closet stuffed full of clothes and felt like I never had anything…
8 Stand-out Quotes from Gentle (my new book)
I’m excited to share some of the stand-out quotes from Gentle! My new book was published in February and I’ve been hearing about the quotes from Gentle that are becoming reader favorites.…
stress less, a mindful home and decluttering sentimental items
Weekend Wisdom: I don’t know who needs to hear this but you are allowed to say, “no” even when you aren’t busy. Happy Independent Bookstore Day to all who celebrate! I…
Wardrobe Declutter: 7 Things to Remove From Your Closet
It may be time for a wardrobe declutter if … Your closet is full of clothing and your first thought in the morning is, “I have nothing to wear.” There are clothes in your…
12 Teeny Tiny Steps to Simplify Your Life
Teeny tiny steps to simplify your life are usually even more powerful than big, sweeping changes. By the time we decide to simplify, overwhelm and exhaustion have usually set in so tiny steps to…