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Jumping Gently Into Minimalism

Written by Courtney Carver - 38 Comments
Categories: lifestyle

When you intentionally live with less, you can experience life with more attention and purpose. Minimalism starts with a desire to live with less. It is typically triggered by being sick and tired of being sick and tired, or experiencing the “enough is enough” moment. Before you identify yourself as a minimalist, you may notice [...]

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Sit Still: mini-mission

Written by Courtney Carver - 22 Comments
Categories: health

Parents are always telling their children to sit still. While I’m not sure sitting still is good for children, I know it is good for adults. In our oh so busy lives, sitting still, like napping can seem counter productive, but it really has the potential to improve our health and overall outlook on the [...]

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Interview From Paradise

Written by Courtney Carver - 28 Comments
Categories: lifestyle

Photo Credit Since we are talking about making dreams come true and living life on purpose, I wanted to introduce you to someone who is really doing just that. Genny Ross-Barons moved to Roatan, an island off the coast of Honduras, in the Caribbean Ocean, in August of 2007. She spent five weeks there in [...]

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The Right Time Is Right Now

Written by Courtney Carver - 31 Comments
Categories: lifestyle

By recognizing that you kill dreams, you just took the first step in creating your best life. With this awareness, when ideas and dreams cross your mind, you won’t dismiss them so easily. If you have really decided to see a dream as an opportunity, instead of a waste of time, living life your way [...]

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Eat Colors Not Calories

Written by Courtney Carver - 16 Comments
Categories: health

If you are concerned about the health benefits of what you eat, think about the color of your food. I’m not talking about separating out your favorite colors of M&M’s, but paying attention to the colors of the real food that you eat. Fruits and veggies are the first place to turn for nutrient dense [...]

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Practice Yoga and Save the World

Written by Courtney Carver - 30 Comments
Categories: health

Yoga changed my life and some think it can save the world. Bringing Yoga to Life by Donna Farhi was the first book I read about yoga. Donna writes, “Regardless if you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, the moment you engage in Yoga practice you will discover that the practice is itself the [...]

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More on Minimalist Fashion & Chia Seeds

Written by Courtney Carver - 9 Comments
Categories: lifestyle

Project 333 October 1st and the first day of minimalist fashion project 333 is only 15 days away. Check out the Project 333 Facebook page for ideas and to connect with others interested in wearing less, consuming less and creatively designing 3 months of their wardrobe with 33 items. (including clothing, shoes and accessories). These [...]

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Navigate bemorewithless.com

Written by Courtney Carver - 3 Comments
Categories: start here

If you are new to minimalism, simplicity, and Be More with Less, please use this post as a road map to discover things you may have missed and to feel at home here. It is likely that you thought about living with less long before you started taking action. I know every January, for the [...]

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Interview with Smalltopia Author Tammy Strobel

Written by Courtney Carver - 5 Comments
Categories: business

When I started reading Tammy Strobel’s amazing new e-book, Smalltopia, I was reading it as a reviewer, but before I got to page 10, I was an engaged reader learning how to achieve my dream of creating a small business. Tammy has such a unique way of presenting information. She makes it simple and digestible. [...]

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Take a Nap: mini-mission

Written by Courtney Carver - 28 Comments
Categories: health

When was the last time, since pre-school, that you enjoyed a nap? I think we determined that being busy isn’t that important, but it is challenging not to fill every waking moment getting things done. If this is the case for you, please accept this mini-mission, and take a nap. Downtime is different than napping. [...]

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