Simple Pleasures

When the Project 333 minimalist wardrobe challenge started on October 1st, 2010, I thought it would be fun, challenging and potentially revealing. What I didn’t know is how it would actually make my…

Weekend Wisdom: Instead of seeking productivity tips to get more done, consider doing less. Last weekend was dedicated to this book by author, Sophie Stava. It was unputdownable. I finished it…

We receive wake-up calls daily but life is noisy so it’s hard to hear them, and even harder to take action. So we often ignore them until it’s too late. But actually, maybe it’s…

Note: This article on 10 ways to gain an extra hour a day is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. When I was stuck in the work-spend cycle, I never felt like I never had enough…

If you can intentionally simplify your day, you can intentionally simplify your life. As Annie Dillard said, “how you spend your day is, of course, how you spend your life.” Trying to…

Weekend Wisdom: Maybe the opposite of being all caught up isn’t being behind, but being relaxed. I shared this Rumi poem in Gentle. Maybe it’s just what you need to hear today.…

If you want to know how to read more, keep reading. Below you’ll find actual tips to help you read more and books that will actually make you want to keep reading. I love to read. When I…

Break up with your phone to reclaim your attention, your time and even your energy. Use these 10 gentle recommendations to break up with your phone and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it…

Decluttering can feel like an endless project that takes forever. However, it is possible to create a clutter-free home with a clear guide, consistent attention, and by taking small steps daily. …

These permission slips for adults are here to help you navigate life. So many of us (myself included) forgot that we are allowed to write our own permission slips. We can do what we want, live the way…