Hello Reader, I had a work date with my friend Heidi last week. As we sipped our coffee and caught up on work and non-work things, she said, "I really need to put this down," and pointed to her phone. Reducing screen time and spending less time on our phones and other devices is something we've been craving for a while now. While there are a bunch of little tips and tricks out there, the real secret is simpler than you might think. The Real Secret to Reducing Screen Time (and spending less...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Weekend Wisdom: Instead of drowning in scarcity mindset, simplifying allows you to thrive in a mindset of abundance or enoughness. Less really does become more. This week I came down with my first cold in three years! It's very mild but also I don't like it at all. Not a fan. I am surrounded by tissues, Advil and nose spray. I included a cold-busting soup recipe I might try below. Yes, I'm drinking lots of water and resting. Doesn't it always just come back to that (and time and patience)? I...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, When you start decluttering, you think about your clutter (obviously). You think about what you have, probably feel frustrated that there is so much and stress over getting rid of it. You start decluttering wondering what to do with it all. When I applied this rule to my stuff, letting go was easier and I had clarity about what was important. I think it will help you too! Use This One Simple Rule to Start Decluttering xo, Courtney
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Excited to simplify anything and everything? You might not want to do it all today but save this article so you can come back when it's time to simplify anything from space, time, money, health and other life things. You'll find the helpful information and simplicity articles you need without having to search the internet every time you want to simplify a new part of life. This updated guide will help you keep simplicity simple. How To Simplify Anything. xo, Courtney
9 days ago • 1 min read
Weekend Wisdom: Instead of trying to manage everything, reduce everything. Because when it's too much, it's too much. Wow what a week! It's the one year anniversary of Gentle, Rest More, Stress Less and Live The Life You Actually Want. I have to say that the anniversary week is much more relaxed than the launch week. It's been lovely to hear from people who have read or listened to the book who are giving themselves permission to rest and take care. In other news, it is finally winter here!...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, You may need to declutter faster when you have a move coming, or if you need more space for health reasons. Another time to consider a faster pace when clearing clutter is if you've been agonizing over clutter decisions. What should I keep? Where should I donate my clutter? What if I let go but I need it someday? Thinking about it is so much harder than letting it go! If you are ready to clear clutter quickly, these 10 tips will help. 10 Tips to Help You Declutter Faster xo,...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's probably been a long time since you thought about permission slips, and maybe you've never considered writing your own. Writing a permission slip for yourself will help you take action. It's a great reminder that you don't need to seek permission outside of yourself or validation from someone else. You do not need a committee to let you know it's ok to cancel something during a busy week or to go to bed early. Drop the guilt and use these 10 permission slips to live the...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Weekend Wisdom: Don't forget to romanticize your morning coffee and simple pleasures. Happy Valentine's Day! If you'd like to make a dent in your digital clutter, join me next weekend for a Digital Declutter Hour. Sign up for this workshop, pick a category of digital clutter you'd like to work on and get ready to make more progress than you have in a long time. We will work and there will be laughter. After our Paper Declutter Hour (recording available) last month, a participant said, “I...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Digital clutter is easy to ignore because it's mostly invisible. That said, without a regular digital decluttering routine, things build up. Digital clutter can cost you time, money and energy! Check out the decluttering tips and the Digital Decluttering Checklist in today's article. A Digital Declutter Checklist to Keep Your Digital Life Simple xo, Courtney
21 days ago • 1 min read