Simplicity in Action: Saida
Editor’s Note: This is a post in the series, Simplicity in Action. Saida When you first become a parent you have no clue what you are doing. You read a ton of parenting books that confuse you with conflicting views but you do the best that you can. As your kids grow and develop minds of their [...]
How to Be Fierce and Flexible (+ massive giveaway)
As a former sales executive, I used to be very driven by goals and numbers in almost every area of my life. A negative sales report or even a step on the scale could ruin my day. I let information that wasn’t all that meaningful have an enormous impact on how I felt and ultimately, [...]
Simplicity in Action: Amy
Editor’s Note: This is a post in the series, Simplicity in Action. Amy Like many “simplifiers” I live with a “clutter-er.” Alas, yes that is my lot in life. My first thought is, “Is there any reason to keep this?” and his is, “Is there any reason I should throw this away?” So, I guess you would [...]
Trade Up for Your Best Life
The more I think about the Be More with Less philosophy and the minimalist mindset, I realize that it really isn’t about owning less. Instead it is the willingness to consider that in order to live your very best life, you have to make a trade. Your best life is not a result of having [...]
Simplicity in Action: Robert
Editor’s Note: This is a post in the series, Simplicity in Action. Robert I’ve pretty much always known I needed to “get organized”. I was a messy kid and I’m still a somewhat-messy adult. Back in 2006, I was still solidly mired in my packrat’s nest of clutter when I stumbled upon a book by a guy [...]
10 Lessons of Less for High School Graduates and a Little Love Note for Mine
My daughter is graduating from high school. The actual ceremony takes place in a few days, but the anticipation of the event has been going on for days and weeks and years. After high school, the traditional path is to go to a good college with good loans so you can get a good job [...]
Simplicity in Action: Bethany
Editor’s Note: This is a post in the series, Simplicity in Action. Bethany My husband and I used to be hoarders. We had a camera collection, a clarinet collection, and three sets of china. We collected every good deal we found at rummage sales and flea markets, and we inherited numerous family heirlooms. Every nook and cranny [...]
Your Definitive Summer Slow Down Guide
Before we get started, I’d like to apologize to my Aussie friends. I know you are bundling up for winter. Hopefully, some of these tips will still apply and you still love me even though I have months of sunshine and warm temps coming. There is a magical time that kicks off on Memorial Day [...]
Simplify Your Life and Quiet Your Mind on The Spin Cycle
When life gets crazy, as it often does, it’s important to find routine and normalcy. My days usually include quiet time for writing and creating, but lately I’ve been pressed for time and am struggling with extra uncertainty and unpredictability. Sometimes that fuels my work and other times it’s an interruption. We all lose our groove [...]
Simplicity in Action: Aly’s Story
Editor’s Note: This is a post in the series, Simplicity in Action. Aly If you had asked my mother or me a few years back what we thought about material possessions and the need to have more, we probably would have said that the best things in life aren’t free. We spent money on items we’d later [...]
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