When the Project 333 minimalist wardrobe challenge started on October 1st, 2010, I thought it would be fun, challenging and potentially revealing. What I
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How to Stress Less and Calm Your Life: What You Haven’t Tried Yet
With all of the ideas to stress less out there, you'd think we'd all be walking around without a worry in the world! Of course there are real reasons in the
10 big decluttering mistakes + 25 simplicity quotes
Weekend Wisdom: Instead of seeking productivity tips to get more done, consider doing less. Last weekend was dedicated to this book by author, Sophie
7 Wake-up Calls You Can’t Ignore Anymore
We receive wake-up calls daily but life is noisy so it's hard to hear them, and even harder to take action. So we often ignore them until it's too late. But
10 Tough Lessons from Overdoing it and Getting Sick
Getting sick was not part of the plan. Is it ever? I remember taking the call at work, "You have multiple sclerosis." After months of vertigo, fatigue and
a trick to sleep better and how to cut screen time by 80%
Weekend Wisdom: Turn your focus from "getting organized" to owning less to organize. If you think it's a good time to cut screen time, I've got a great
Ten 10-Minute Decluttering Projects to Simplify Your Life
Try these ten 10-minute decluttering projects. Use the momentum of quick progress to avoid procrastination and get excited about decluttering. Not to mention,
How to Read More and 7 Unforgettable Books I Loved Reading
If you want to know how to read more, keep reading. Below you'll find actual tips to help you read more and books that will actually make you want to keep
weekend Favorites: 8 tiny steps to simplify your life + a 5-minute happiness hack
Weekend Wisdom: Maybe the opposite of being all caught up isn't being behind, but being relaxed. I shared this Rumi poem in Gentle. Maybe it's just what
7 Simple Shifts to Trade Overwhelm for Joy
These simple shifts are a reminder that you don't have to change your entire life to begin to enjoy it. It's almost always the simple shifts and tiny steps that
10 Gentle Ways to Break Up With Your Phone (Without Missing It)
Break up with your phone to reclaim your attention, your time and even your energy. Use these 10 gentle recommendations to break up with your phone and you'll
One-minute cleaning tasks and 13 smart tips to fall back asleep
Weekend Wisdom: Do less. Last weekend was all about the tennis and this week, it's all about cuddling Stanley. Ok ... onto the favorites 8
The Weekly Reset Routine to Calm Your Heart and Clear Your Mind
A weekly reset routine can help bring order to chaos or calm to overwhelm. Use these suggestions and create a weekly reset routine that works for you.
14 ways to get rid of mosquito bites + no buy July
Weekend Wisdom: You don't have to explain yourself. I wrote this last year and I feel exactly the same way today. When I look back on the summer of 2025, I
declutter 52 things + how to simplify anything
Weekend Wisdom: Caring less about what other people think of you is the ultimate form of self care. Hiking season is underway. Even though I do a little
The Life-Changing Benefits of Simplicity I Did Not Expect
When we think about the benefits of simplicity, we tend to focus on things we can see. I'm happy to report that there are some surprising benefits of simplicity
52 Things To Declutter Now
Decluttering these things now for more peace and joy in your life. You can remove them from your life all at once or take a gentler approach. Pick one thing to
13 tidying hacks and 7 worst places to start decluttering
Weekend Wisdom: Doing more things doesn't make you a better person, it makes you a tired person. Even though I've published three books, it's still really
The Spoon Theory: Why You Need to Count Your Spoons
The Spoon Theory helps you measure (and save) your energy. We measure our time in hours and minutes. We measure our money in dollars and cents. How do we
Sleep Better by Quitting These 10 Habits
If you want to sleep better consider your daily habits. If we could sleep well consistently, we could change the world! I know that sounds dramatic but when you
12 tiny decluttering projects + 22 things minimalists don’t own
Weekend Wisdom: When an appointment cancels don't replace it with more to-dos. Embrace the space and take it for yourself. I spent last weekend in
13 Simple Ways to Slow Down and Thrive
If you think it's impossible to slow down and thrive in your life, I'm living proof that it actually works. If you are worn out from the go, go, go, running
How To Declutter Your Home with 12 Tiny Tasks
I used to search for the perfect, how to declutter your home solution. I wanted speedy decluttering tips but nothing really fit my daily routine or lifestyle.
Grief Travel, a tip for adulting and how to pack simply
Weekend Wisdom: What surrounds you can impact how you feel on the inside. I'm taking a little trip which I'll tell you all about next weekend. So,
