Simplify Your Life

A happier life is the result of reducing stress and staying in the moment. Releasing control over the things you probably never had control over to begin with

Being present isn't always a priority. It's often an after thought. Once we check everything off our to-do lists and get all caught up, then (maybe) we can

It's not always easy to save for an emergency fund but it's not impossible. The biggest benefit of building an emergency fund is the stress-free feeling of

The comfort and consistency of daily rituals can help you to feel more calm and grounded. Practice some of these daily rituals even when you don't feel stressed

When you think about how to let things go, household clutter may come to mind. It's important to declutter what's around you but also what's within you. When

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

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

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

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.

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

For your next trip, consider simplifying your travel and packing so you can actually enjoy you trip. You rarely need as much as you think to have safe, happy

It can feel overwhelming to decide what to cook these days. That's why I asked my friend, former food scientist and certified cooking coach, Jules Clancy

I'm excited to share some of the stand-out quotes from Gentle! My new book was published in February and I've been hearing about the quotes from Gentle that are

Teeny tiny steps to simplify your life are usually even more powerful than big, sweeping changes. By the time we decide to simplify, overwhelm and exhaustion

Helpful money resources are essential right now. Money can be a sensitive topic to discuss. It can bring up fear, anxiety, and shame. These money resources can

Weekend Wisdom: It is not your job to make everyone feel comfortable with the decisions you make about your life. Even though it's totally normal for us to

You can simplify your home with more ease and less stress by giving yourself permission slips to do things differently. Simplify your home, your day and your

You may have noticed that this week has been all about my new book Gentle. You can expect more regular content starting this Saturday with Weekend Favorites! In

Gentle is here. I've been dreaming about and working on this book for years! Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want is ready for

Weekend Wisdom: If catching up worked, you'd be caught up by now. I'm in New York for the launch of Gentle, Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life you

During our lives, we collect heavy things. Maybe they don't feel that heavy at first, but the longer we carry them, the heavier they get. Aren't we carrying

If you are a beginner minimalist or you want to get back to basics on your simplicity journey, these tiny steps will help you move forward with less stress and

Weekend Wisdom: We don't have to earn or justify our rest anymore. Simple pleasure. Friendly weekend reminder: Don't forget to romanticize your morning

Holiday anxiety can take over if we aren't mindful of how we are feeling throughout the season. Extra socializing, spending, decorating, traveling and