Weekend Wisdom: Because I trust my heart, I can say no without apology and have plenty of time for a whole-hearted yes.

I’m feeling hopeful.

It’s March again. Last March wasn’t great. This one is looking better.

Here’s what’s keeping me optimistic in my own little corner of the world.

• • I got my first dose of vaccine last week.
  • It’s warm out this weekend.
  • I’m celebrating this book’s birthday.
  • Days are getting longer.
  • So are my walks.
  • Monthly flower delivery.
  • Reading.
  • Chatting with friends.
  • Members of The Simplicity Space are thriving.
  • Browsing spring recipes.
  • Moving my body.
  • Sharing and connecting on Instagram.
  • Someone I love is celebrating his 81st birthday this weekend.
    Happy new year dad!

Ok … onto the favorites:

This will probably make you want to get rid of most of your stuff.

If you are considering a capsule wardrobe, these tiny tips will help.

Why you should always take a sick day when you are sick (even if you work from home).

If email is making you miserable, read this.

Meet the bunnies who helped people get through 2020.

If your aging parents need your help, there is step-by-step help here.

How to declutter your home (even if you don’t want to).

You can start fighting cognitive decline at any age with these ideas.

How a woman broke free from diet culture while writing a cookbook.

We are collectively accumulating grief debt.

Books I am excited to read.

If you have spring fever, this playlist will put a spring in your step.

Permission to eat when we are hungry, finally.

Oh my goodness, these two.

How to be hopeful even when it’s really, really hard.

This week’s Instagram favorite is from @alex_elle because apologizing when we aren’t sorry is completely unnecessary.

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

xo,

Courtney