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Hello Reader, Analog living is the intentional shift from spending time online to spending time reconnecting to yourself and the world. Experiment with these simple pleasures as you get curious about living life with less digital distraction and more of what makes you smile. The Pleasure of Analog Living: 8 Ways to Unplug and Reconnect xo, Courtney
Hello Reader, Close friendships are a big part of feeling good and improving our mental health. Even if you are in a busier season of life, these nine tips will help you discover how to be a good friend. By becoming a better friend you can look forward to more laughter, better support and lifting up the people you care about. 9 Little Ways to be a Good Friend xo, Courtney P.S. For a bonus friendship tip, forward this email to a friend and tell them why your friendship with them is important...
Weekend Wisdom: If you are worn out because you've been giving your all, pull back and save some of that time and energy just for you. I'm embracing all of my simple pleasures. I want them all! Flowers, coffee, disco balls, and reading outside top the list. I wrote a chapter in GENTLE called Savor Simple Pleasures. I don’t save them for when my to-do list is complete or when I feel I’ve earned or deserved them. I take them for myself, for my heart and to enjoy my life. Giving yourself simple...
Hello Reader, The benefits of dressing with less surprised me. When I started reducing stress in my life, I had no idea that my closet would be such a big part of my transformation. There used to be a time when I thought an overflowing closet and a mountain of debt was just part of being an adult. Everyone around me wanted more, so I wanted more too. I learned that usually the answer for better health and happiness is not more. It is less. Learn more about what I actually did to simplify my...
Hello Reader, These spring tidying hacks are not what you'd find on a typical spring cleaning checklist. I am a big fan of #2 and I definitely don't give #10 enough attention. These fun hacks will reduce feelings of overwhelm and infuse a sense of joy and fun (see #6) into your cleaning endeavors. 13 Spring Tidying Hacks for Easier Cleaning xo, Courtney
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 get snow this time of year, it always surprises me. I'm ready for blooming trees and reading in the backyard, not a snow storm. That said, when the storm passes and sun shines, it's all worth it. You know I'm not just talking about the weather here. AND NOW, ON TO THE FAVORITES Click here to see all of the Weekend Favorites (including:...
Hello Reader, As you simplify your home, use these permission slips as reminders to stay connected to why you want to pare down and what you want to make room for. For me, simplifying helps me feel less stressed and more present. It calms my mind which leads to more clarity and contentment. Those two things alone make life so much more enjoyable. We can't control everything but (for the most part) we can decide what stays in our home and what has to go. This will help ... Simplify Your Home...
Hello Reader, Our clothing can build up like no other kind of clutter. You know I'm right if any of the following items of clothes are hanging in your closet: Clothes with tags still on Items you haven't worn for years (or decades) Things other people gave you that you don't like If you have any of those pieces or others that make you want to end closet clutter, it's time for a challenge! If you want to curb shopping and spend less or you are curious if dressing with less will result in less...
Weekend Wisdom: It's easier to take back a no than to take back a yes. I wrote something new this week for you and for me. I wanted to outline the practices I am prioritizing for better mental health. We all go through more stressful seasons and if you too need a little more ease in your life, some of the 9 things I'm committing to may be helpful for you too. Let me know what's working in your life to boost your mental health. AND NOW, ON TO THE FAVORITES Click here to see all of the Weekend...
Hello Reader, When you think about spring cleaning, you might not be thinking about spring cleaning for better mental health. Instead, it's usually another season of deep cleaning and letting the light in. While even that is good for your mental health, I've got something else in mind. This year has been more stressful than others for me personally. It's been a mixed bag of good stress, like releasing a new book and some not so good stress. While my house is pretty easy to keep clean and...