Weekend Wisdom: Let’s stop using broken measuring sticks to determine our worth.

I’m focusing on the sweet things.

Read the news or jump on social media and you’ll probably find something that makes you want to shake your fists or feel upset about. Then again, if you are looking for something to shake your fists at or feel upset about, it won’t be hard to find … in the news, on social media, in the people around you or even within you. But what if you start looking for the sweet things first?

Some of the sweetest things I’ve experienced over the last few weeks include …

• The little poetry box above. Does it get any better? You are out for a walk and come across a poetry box with the sweetest invitation to take a poem or leave a poem. We need more of these simple pleasures.
• A wonderful conversation with this woman and this one.
• Meeting a new neighbor and her adorable Golden Doodle and having a conversation from across the street.
• Flower delivery.
• Starting a new book.

When I look for the hard things I find them, and when I look for the sweet things, I find them too.

Ok … onto the favorites:

Something crispy that I want to practice.

If you need more love songs this weekend, here you go.

The secret to becoming mentally strong.

This time last year, I wrote about 9 things I refuse to make time for anymore.

This is for your ever growing reading list.

Listen in if you need a little hope and optimism.

It might not be safe but it made me smile.

Replace your nightly glass of wine with these 101 sober rituals

The Closet Detox: 10 steps to end closet chaos.

We should all be a part of The Army of Lovers.

Try this if you want less guilt around getting things done.

Oh my gosh, Yardi Gras. I love you New Orleans.

How the pandemic helped us find what makes us feel alive.

Deep breathing isn’t just to help you calm down. It does this too.

The people who quit social media.

Talking about my minimalist wardrobe with the lovely ladies from Little Home Organised.

8 habits female execs feel good about giving up.

This week’s Instagram favorite is from @privtoprog. I keep this one in my phone photos for the days I feel tired about learning about racism.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a beautiful, safe, healthy, loving weekend.

xo,

Courtney

P.S. The Kindle (and Nook and Kobo) version of Soulful Simplicity is still only $4.99 right now! I don’t know how long it will last.