Weekend Wisdom: Noticing and celebrating what you love will help you release what you don’t.
Spring is springing.
It’s warm enough in the mornings for a nice walk. The dogs are barking, ducks are quacking and spring is springing. Other things … 1. Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Here’s a map to find one near you. 2. I am hopeful that the end of my Facebook hack is near. I’m working on getting the name back now so I can be BE MORE WITH LESS again along with some other tech things. 3. If you want to get to know me better, listen to this.
Ok … onto the favorites
10 interesting things.
This book is smart and beautiful.
Maybe you might just need a nap right now.
7 ways to simplify your to-do list.
When you have zero energy but need to clean house, try this.
15 little nighttime habits that will give you better sleep.
The world’s most beautiful libraries.
A playlist to help you stop overthinking so you can sleep.
Finally figuring out how to have fun.
3 ways to be clutter free.
Breaking phone dependence.
On enjoying your favorite things:
I used to save my favorite things for special occasions. I thought that made them more special, or maybe I thought I didn’t deserve them all the time. Mostly though, I couldn’t enjoy my favorite things and all of the everyday stuff. It was too much.
It was too much …
- to take care of
- to afford
- to think about
- to enjoy
- to appreciate
After decades of accumulating stuff and things, I forgot what my favorite things were. Ruthless decluttering was a great reminder. After selling and donating the majority of our stuff, we were left with our favorite things. The best things aren’t things, but less is not nothing. We do need some things in day to day life. Getting rid of the clutter, and things you don’t use or love provides space to discover what you really want and need, and the time you deserve to truly enjoy and appreciate it. Take a look at the things in your life, the things you use every day. Are they your favorite?
Back to the Favorites …
5 ways to counter tech addiction and isolation.
Creative book club ideas.
A little bit of dirt (NYT gift article).
My favorite place in the world is here.
The art of unwinding and creating an evening routine.
After reading the book, I’m very excited for the movie.
The top 10 things that make your closet look cluttered.
Impostor syndrome might not be what we think it is.
Haha.
Feel happier with these surprisingly tiny habits.
Yum.
Today’s Instagram favorite is from @h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e. to help all of us notice our growth and progress.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a weekend full of rest, love and lots of fresh air.
xo,
Courtney