Simplicity isn’t always easy. If you are considering or in the midst of a big project to simplify your life like downsizing, or paying off your debt, it might feel like there is no end in sight. Even though these big changes will add tremendous value to your life, the...
I almost didn’t include this section, as to me it seems obvious: you just … do less. But I realize it’s not obvious to everyone, so I’ll share a few tips (many are familiar to long-time readers): . Slowly cut back on non-essential commitments....
I rely on email to support my work, connect with people, and even to deliver this very blog article. That said, when we prioritize email, we make sacrifices. We compromise … joycreativityproductivityfocusconnection If you are like me, you appreciate the power of...
Got a small window of free time? Embark on a mini purge: Take a lap around the house with a garbage bag and toss the stuff below. Letting it go (via trash, donation or recycling) will bring you satisfaction and bring order to your home. Socks without a...
It’s not just the excess stuff that is cluttering up your day and your life. Say goodbye to any of these not so little things that may be holding you back. Then say hello to joy. 1. GuiltLetting go can stir up guilt. You might feel guilty for letting things build up,...
In a scholarly journal called “Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors,” researchers from UCLA observed 32 middle-class, dual-income families from Los Angeles over a four-year period. Their findings were actually quite surprising. It’s...
