These quotes about minimalism are things I actually tell myself when I feel overwhelmed or feel like it's time to simplify for any reason. May they inspire your
new clutter research + how to enjoy a French Sunday
Weekend Wisdom: By creating some protected time for yourself, you can better engage with your community when it’s time. We need both time for ourselves and time
The Difference Between Simplicity and Minimalism
If you are curious about simplicity and minimalism, you may want to understand the difference between the two. You want to be clear about the lifestyle change
5 Relatable Things Keeping Your Home Cluttered
If you have a cluttered home, or cluttered spaces in your home, there are a few things that make it hard to break free. This short list will help you create a
17 household habits to clear mental clutter + the nappuccino
Weekend Wisdom: When I set a boundary, I'm not saying, "You can't do that." I'm saying, "This is what I will do when you do that." All I ask for this time
8 Decluttering Books to Help You Simplify
Decluttering books will encourage you to live with less stuff and more peace. Along with decluttering lists and blogs, decluttering books can be part of your
90/90 rule for decluttering + the fix everything smoothie
Weekend Wisdom: When someone shares something on the internet that I don’t like, I am allowed to move on without being bothered. I went to a
A Gentle List of Habits to Brighten Your Day
This gentle list of habits will contribute to your health and happiness. Even if you only adopt a couple of the habits on the list, you'll feel lighter and
How to Develop a Minimalist Mindset and Live With Less Crap
Minimalism is all about removing things that remove you from your life and you need a minimalist mindset to do that well. A minimalist mindset allows you to
Weekend Favorites: outdated laundry rules + the art of doing less
Weekend Wisdom: You are allowed to slow down and rest or do absolutely nothing for a moment (at least). These are a few of my favorite sayings/mantras.
How to Create Motivation to Declutter Your Stuff
You may struggle to find motivation to declutter your stuff, or to get started on a decluttering project. These practical tips and my 2-step formula for
free things to do this summer + 7 worst places to start decluttering
Weekend Wisdom: You can be a good person and still say "no thanks." It's been 20 years since my multiple sclerosis diagnosis and the beginning of my
7 Restful Practices to Help You Stress Less
These restful practices will help you slow down and take care of yourself. Take a break from the busy life that may be stressing you out and rest instead.
building a tiny home + overwhelmed with digital clutter
Weekend Wisdom: If you don't have time for what matters, stop doing the things that don't. I have the creative energy of a sloth right now. I say that
How to Gently Let Go of Sentimental Clutter
Decluttering comes in waves and stages and layers. Letting go of sentimental clutter can feel like the deepest depths of those waves and stages and
3 Things That No Longer Get My Time or Energy
If it seems like you never have enough time and energy, think about protecting it. You can decide what no longer gets your time and energy. The list below will
10 tips for the Libby app + an unusual approach to decluttering
Weekend Wisdom: Owning less is gentler than organizing more. I've been doing this new, fun thing where I wake up really early, like a little too early. I
10 Tiny Ways to Simplify Life Today
It's nice to know that there are tiny ways to simplify life today. While some changes take longer, this list will offer some immediate relief and simplicity.
funny podcast episodes + 8 effective ways to let go and move on
Weekend Wisdom: Slow down, schedule blocks of nothingness, regroup, reset, breathe, come back to yourself. Almost everyone I talk to is in a heat wave or
3 Things I Never Pack Anymore for Simpler Travel
Simpler travel all comes down to dialing down the stress of a trip. Start at the beginning by simplifying your packing. What you pack, and what you don't pack
7 Summer Books That Will Make You Forget to Check Your Phone
When I'm trying to spend more time away from my phone, I pick up a book before I get lost in endless and needless scrolling. These summer books are here to add
20-minute phone-free ritual + room by room cleaning guide
Weekend Wisdom: Choose priority over balance because when everything matters, nothing does. When you think, “I HAVE to do this” ask yourself this very
The 7 Best Things That Happened After I Simplified My Wardrobe
I decided to simplify my wardrobe by creating a minimalist fashion challenge called Project 333. I've been dressing with less since 2010 and here are the best
11 rules for phone etiquette + an amazing sleep trick
Weekend Wisdom: Instead of seeking productivity tips to get more done, consider doing less. Next month I'll be announcing a new Declutter Hour to help you
