If you are trying to simplify your life, you've probably discovered that it's not an overnight adventure. I've accepted that I will be simplifying for a
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3 Simple Ways to Feel Better (when you feel bad about shopping)
On your simplicity journey, have you ever felt bad about about shopping and buying something new? Or lots of new somethings? If yes, I know exactly how you
5 Decluttering Excuses For Holding On To Stuff You Don’t Need
When it's time to let go, we think of all kinds of reasons why we should hold on. Decluttering excuses allow us hold on to stuff we don't need. If you
8 Compelling Reasons to Live with Less
Sometimes figuring out how to live with less is the easy part. You can get rid of clutter in many ways including simplicity challenges like ... minimalist
7 Things You Definitely Won’t Need This Year (or ever again)
There are many things we want to leave behind this year and some things we won't need ever again. If you want to begin the new year, or a new day (any time
When You Feel Like Shopping: 8 Ways to Resist
I don’t want much. I need even less. Even so, sometimes I feel like shopping. Yes! Even after more than a decade of decluttering, becoming debt-free and
5 Signs It’s Time To Stop Decluttering
I’m a big fan of decluttering. I've spent several years doing it and writing about it. I’ve gotten rid of most of my stuff, rarely shop for new stuff, and have
If You Want to Feel Light, You Have to Let Go
Maybe it's time to let go. Things build up. They get heavy. When we forget to let go, we feel heavy. Even though you may not be carrying your stuff around
How to Simplify Your Books (+ what I’m reading now)
Sometimes you get mad at me when I suggest that you simplify your books because books are awesome! You love books. I love them too. Before I let go of my books,
7 Journaling Prompts That Will Help You Simplify Your Life
These simple journaling prompts invite you to consider your hold on stuff, and your response to the demands on your time. If it seems like you've simplified
How to Make Decluttering Easier + 5 Decluttering Challenges
Take a break from the news and anything else that is stressing you out in this moment for this simple decluttering article. You'll learn how to make
Decluttering Tips: 3 Teeny-Tiny Steps To Help You Get Started
I’m a big fan of slow, steady change including teeny-tiny steps and the following decluttering tips support that. Most of the time, our biggest challenge
Why I Don’t Save Journals or Other Sentimental Items
I recently wrote about burning or shredding my journals. When I'm journaling, I'm not doing it to record history, come up with book ideas or anything else that
How to Simplify Paper and Photos
We are diving back into your simplicity struggles with the biggest simplicity struggle of all ... paper and photos. My method on how to simplify paper and
10 Conversation Starters (or Journaling Prompts) to Help You Let Go
These 10 conversation starters (or journaling prompts) will help you let go with more ease. With all of the focus around minimalism, simplicity, decluttering,
How to Declutter Your Life (the very best place to start)
The most popular question about decluttering or simplifying is, “What’s the best way to start?” The next most popular question is, “How long will it take?”
Photographs and Sentimental Items: Letting Go with Less Heartache
Some things are easier to let go of than others. The extra measuring cups, worn out sweaters and old sports equipment might not hurt your heart when it goes out
How my friend Krissy traded her grief for love after losing her parents
I share my simplicity stories and what happened before I decided to simplify in my new book Soulful Simplicity. I also share other meaningful stories. This one
Simplicity One Day at a Time (for change that sticks)
I didn't simplify my life overnight. My transformation from overworked, under-inspired, sick and tired to debt-free, clutter-free, low stress, healthy and happy
Why we need to Stop Holding on to Clutter “just in case”
The just in case excuse for holding on is a messy combination of fear and procrastination. We hold on because we aren’t quite ready to let go but we rarely use
How to Encourage Loved Ones to Simplify their Lives
The struggle I hear most often from people trying to simplify their lives is that their spouse/partner/family/friends won't simplify with them. How can you
Choose Love over Stuff
At first I didn’t understand how my “stuff” was getting in the way of love. I didn’t see the connection, but my clutter, debt, and busyness was a big obstacle
Read Books and then Give Them Away
I used to have bookshelves and boxes stuffed with books. I kept every book I read, the books I wanted to read, and even books I knew I’d never read. I moved my
Simplify Your Life for good with this Decluttering Challenge
Last month I delivered a live video 21-day decluttering challenge via Facebook. I saved the recordings on YouTube so you can take the challenge anytime for






























