If you are wondering how to simplify your to-do list, the first thing to look at is how much your are attempting to accomplish. You may be trying to do too
Slow Living
7 Little Ways to Embrace and Enjoy The Moments That Matter
Perhaps the holidays or December or the entirety of 2025 seemed to speed by. If the moments are rushing by and escaping you, this is how to take them
5 Slow Living Gifts We All Need
Use any or all of these 5 slow living gifts anytime you are feeling rushed, overwhelmed or anxious about your to-do list or calendar. Unwrap these 5 slow
How To Avoid Holiday Overwhelm (say no to these 7 things)
If holiday overwhelm has started to shake your comfort and joy vibe, it's not to late to shut it down or soften it dramatically. You can avoid or remove holiday
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
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
A Gentle Warrior’s Manifesto to End Busyness
If we want to actually enjoy our lives, connect with our loves and be present for what matters, it's time to end busyness. Non stop busyness does not have to be
How To Slow Down: 101 Ways To Adore Your Life This Year
What would it take to really adore your life this year? It will require slowing down where you can to give more attention to being in your life and learning
How to Be Patient in a Hectic World: 3 Tips and a Story that Changed MeÂ
I learned how to be patient one afternoon at the post office. While being patient is a practice, it only took what happened that day for me to shift my entire
7 Essential Time Boundaries That Will Transform Your Life
I'm sharing these time boundaries because I've heard from so many of you who are considering joining The Simplicity Space tell me that you have no time for
Permission to Find Delight in a Guilt-Free Lazy Weekend
I love a lazy weekend, especially one free of guilt and worry about things that aren't getting done. I remember when my weekends were only for catching up and
Simplify Your Mornings: Create a Stress-Free Start to Your Day
Note: This article to help you simplify your mornings is by contributing writer Tammy Strobel. A well-crafted morning routine plays a crucial role in my
99 Inexpensive Ways To Slow Down And Enjoy The Present Moment
Thinking about ways to slow down may feel impossible during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season or another busy time. Perhaps you are feeling rundown or
Life In the Slow Lane: Why Soft and Slow is the new Busy
Note: This article on living slowly is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. When I was in my twenties, I couldn’t stop talking about my busy
The Art of Digital Minimalism: 5 Steps to Detox Your Digital Life
Note: This article on digital minimalism is by contributing writer Tammy Strobel. Recently, my husband and I went on vacation. We spent three nights
How To Resist The Seduction Of Getting Things Done
I have some gut-wrenching, real world experience with the seduction of getting things done. Shortly before my multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2006, I was
3 Compelling Reasons to Schedule More Nothing
If you struggle to do nothing, you are not alone. From overworking to the constant pressure (around us or within us) to prove who we are by what we do, we keep
Simple Spring Cleaning Ideas: 30 Tips and Resources
Simplifying my life changed my relationship with spring cleaning and makes me excited to share these spring cleaning ideas with you. Decluttering my stuff,
5 Ways To End the Endless Game of Catching Up
The official definition of catch up or catching up is doing tasks one should have done earlier. The problem is that when one has too many tasks (as most do),
Let’s stop saying “I’m So Busy”
We all know the "I'm so busy" people. I used to be one. Maybe you are one too. We say "I'm so busy" in response to people kindly asking, "how are you?" and we
How To Slow Down In Life
Before I began to simplify my life, I was on the go constantly. I didn’t feel like I had enough time to rest, pursue hobbies, or to hang out with friends. I
How To Say No: 8 Tiny Notes To Help
I often think we are usually wondering less about how to say no and more about questions like; Am I allowed to say no? How can I possibly say no to this person
10 Slow Living Books To Help You Simplify Your Life
These 10 slow living books will inspire you to do less, make room for what matters, to notice the world around you and to make necessary changes to enjoy your
Do Less: 8 Little Notes To Help You Pull Back And Reset
If it feels like life's demands are coming from every direction, it's time to do less, pull back and reset. It may feel easier to keep going but at some point,






























