If you need to stop buying things you don't need, give yourself reminders (little notes) to consider when you are about to buy something you don't need. It may
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8 Simplicity Books to Help You Slow Down and Live with Less Clutter
Some of these simplicity books helped me to simplify my own life and others offer continued inspiration. If living more simply and peacefully is a lifestyle
sticky habits + no buy pantry challenge
Weekend Wisdom: Decluttering may feel frivolous when it feels so heavy out there, but creating space and time by letting go of crap that does not matter to you
How To Simplify Your To-Do List
If you are wondering how to simplify your to-do list, the first thing to look at is how much your are attempting to accomplish. You may be trying to do too
Overwhelmed by Life? 12 Reminders to Help You Feel Better
Feeling overwhelmed by life is almost unavoidable when it feels like the world is a little shaky. Or a lot shaky depending where you live and what you may be
passive decluttering + small rituals for tenderness
Weekend Wisdom: Feeling guilty for taking care of yourself is not taking care of yourself. It's not too late to join tomorrow's Paper Declutter Hour! Learn
10 Tiny Decluttering Projects to Simplify with Ease
Decluttering projects, especially tiny ones will help you create space without getting overwhelmed. Instead of decluttering your entire home or life, start
How to Get Rid of Paper Clutter (ask 2 simple questions)
You know it's time to get rid of paper clutter if you are sick and tired of looking at piles of paper. Or, you have no idea what's in your filing cabinets even
how to go to bed earlier + a fun clutter challenge
Weekend Wisdom: Hurry is anxiety in motion. Slow down, do less and rest. If you want to declutter your paper piles, join me on Sunday, January 25th for a
5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Declutter with Ease
We often make decluttering hard instead of choosing to declutter with ease. It's a common problem because our minds come up with so many reasons to hold on to
Gentle January: 10 Ways to Rest More and Stress Less
You deserve a Gentle January. Put your resolutions down, at least for a little while. Turn your attention to slower, softer, more intentional ways to move
10 simplicity habits + how to be less online in 2026
Weekend Wisdom: When decluttering your stuff, hide the stuff you aren’t sure about. See if you even notice it’s gone. Some separation will do wonders in
The Underrated Joy of Letting Things Be Good Enough
When the goal is perfection instead of good enough, anxiety and procrastination often tag along. Expecting things to always be better leaves us in a perpetual
12 Tiny Habits For The New Year That Won’t Wear You Out
You can create any kind of change by harnessing the power of tiny habits. While you can create your own tiny habits, the 12 listed below will help you get
unsexy habits to save money + 70 things to declutter this year
Weekend Wisdom: Simplifying isn't always easy but it does make everything else easier. File this under things I can enjoy without my phone. My daughter
How To Work with Me in 2026
I'm Courtney Carver, the founder of Be More with Less. I started sharing my journey to simplify my life for better health and more easeful living more than 15
26 Ways To Simplify Your Life In 2026
For more time, energy and ease this year, try one or more of these 26 ways to simplify your life. Start with one suggestion at a time, and give yourself all the
gentle January + a cozy Swedish ritual
Weekend Wisdom: If letting go of stuff feels hard, remember that holding on to it is harder. You have to hold on every day, but you only have to let go
7 Little Ways to Embrace and Enjoy The Moments That Matter
Perhaps the holidays or December or the entirety of 2025 seemed to speed by. If the moments are rushing by and escaping you, this is how to take them
holiday burnout + simplicity at home
Weekend Wisdom: We don't have to get everything done or resolved by the end of the year. It's ok to let some things gently slip away. I’m grateful that
5 Slow Living Gifts We All Need
Use any or all of these 5 slow living gifts anytime you are feeling rushed, overwhelmed or anxious about your to-do list or calendar. Unwrap these 5 slow
8 Permission Slips to Simplify Your Stuff, Time and Energy
We all need these permission slips. Write them down or use as wallpaper on your phone for a daily reminder of the words you need the most. These permission
The perfect gift for your exhausted friend + a social media fast
Weekend Wisdom: Allow your thoughts to flow more gently and you will discover more ease and happiness. Once I decided that work-wise, I wouldn’t do
Questions to Explore When Decluttering Your Life
There are times when you want to declutter your closet, or junk drawer or another little corner. But maybe it's time for decluttering your entire life. If
