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
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
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
Feel Unhappy? Stop Doing These 8 Things
We all feel unhappy from time to time, often due to a few things we keep doing. We don't want to feel unhappy, we just forget about what is actually within our
Weekend Favorites: holiday decluttering + a cozy tradition
Weekend Wisdom: If what you crave is a slower, more spacious life, please remember this … It’s easier to take back a no than to take back a yes. 31 Days of
27 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself Over the Holidays
Holiday self care is often neglected. There is so much more to do so we sacrifice the very things that help us feel good. We often compromise our sleep and
5 Everyday Habits Secretly Stealing Your Ease
More ease in our day to day lives can reduce stress and improve not only our health but how we treat each other. Life is hard enough without adding these ease
10 More Tiny Steps to Simplify Your Home Without Overhauling Your Whole Life
It's time to make simplifying feel good. Release the pressure to simplify your home into a picture perfect place you see on social media. Simplify your home
27 Things That Feel Better Than Scrolling Social Media
Before scrolling social media, I'm doing some of the following 27 things. I used to think scrolling social media inspired creativity but lately, it's only been
8 Gentle Practices That Add Ease (When Pushing Through Isn’t Working)
We push through when we don't feel well, when we aren't treated well and especially when we are completely worn out. Pushing through wears us out. It's time for
10 Tiny Steps That Instantly Make Life Simpler and Less Stressful
It took me a really long time to embrace tiny step simplicity and stop rushing around trying to change my life overnight. Taking tiny steps towards a simpler
A Happier Life Starts Here: 10 Simplicity Habits That Work
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
5 Simple Secrets to Finally Being Present for Your Own Life
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
10 Creative Ways To Save For An Emergency Fund
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
7 Daily Rituals to Release Stress and Worry
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
How to Let Things Go and Declutter Your Mind
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
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
7 Simple Shifts That Helped Me Feel Lighter and Happier
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
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
Simple Tips for Travel and Packing
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
Please Stop Cooking with These 3 Ingredients
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






























