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27 simple ways to take care of yourself over the holidays

Hello Reader, Holiday self care is often neglected. There is so much more to do so we sacrifice the very things that help us feel good. We often compromise our sleep and other things that make us feel well in the name of hustling and bustling. This year, prioritize your health and consider some of these ideas for taking care of you during the holidays. 27 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself Over the Holidays xo, Courtney

Weekend Wisdom: If what you crave is a slower, more spacious life, please remember this … It’s easier to take back a no than to take back a yes. 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve is back! It's like an advent calendar for your inbox. This program is both an affordable and meaningful gift you can enjoy AND send to friends, family, co-workers and other groups. Save time, money and energy while you gift love, peace and holiday cheer. The first gift arrives Dec. 1! Gifts for 31 Days have included …💿...

Hello Reader, There is no shortage of decluttering articles out there, but they may not be exactly what you are looking for. While I don't consider myself a decluttering expert, I do advocate for decluttering with more ease and taking care of you instead of just taking care of your stuff. These articles will help when decluttering feels hard, your energy is low or you struggle to let go. 8 Decluttering Articles to Read When You Struggle to Let Go xo, Courtney

Hello Reader, It's time for 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve! Sharing this holiday offering has been my cue to kick off the holiday season for the last 13 years. Creating this with my daughter Bailey each year makes this even more special. Find all the details about this holiday program below. What is 31 Days of Gifts? 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve is like an advent calendar in your inbox. You'll receive meaningful, magical gifts throughout the month of December. These gifts will encourage...

Weekend Wisdom: If catching up worked, we'd be caught up by now. This weekend, the clocks turned back and the curtain lights went up. We started this tradition a few years ago. We leave the curtain lights up until the clocks change again and we take them down to welcome spring. I love this cozy tradition that keeps our home light and bright. It's a daily simple pleasure to enjoy them. Curtain lights, candles, coffee and good books make for a beautiful way to start the day. AND NOW, ON TO THE...

Hello Reader, Use these decluttering methods to trick yourself into letting go and prevent further overwhelm and frustration when decluttering. Mindset is everything when it comes to decluttering and letting go. If you think it will be impossible, it will be. Or, you can change your mind by tricking yourself into decluttering anything and everything. These clutter-free tricks will provide some relief. How to Trick Yourself Into Decluttering Anything and Everything xo, Courtney

Hello Reader, You deserve to find peace when you're stressed. With practice, things can feel calm within you even though they feel chaotic around you. Use these gentle suggestions to find peace and ease stress anytime you begin to feel the chaos around you (or within you). 8 Gentle Ways to Find Peace When You’re Stressed or Overwhelmed xo, Courtney

Weekend Wisdom: If you are worn out because you've been doing your best and giving your all, today is a good day to see what happens when you pull back and save some of that time and energy just for you. For more inspiration to slow down and actually enjoy your life, please join me on Substack for Little Saturday Simplicity. I'm gifting all annual paid subscribers my Tiny Step Simplicity Video Course! This course will help you declutter your home, reclaim your time and simplify your brain....

Hello Reader, It will be easier to figure out what you really want if you declutter your home. I know it's a big claim but I've seen it happen time and time again when people declutter their closets or wardrobe. It happened to me! It makes sense that if you have less to think about, clean, organize and stress over, you have more time and energy for what matters more. Read on to learn how to declutter your home with a low stress approach. Declutter your home to figure out what you really want....

Hello Reader, We all want more ease and yet most of us are giving ease away with little habits we practice on auto-pilot. Once you realize how close a lower stress, more easeful life is, you'll want to dump most of these habits. If getting rid of them all at once feels too overwhelming, consider the gentle step recommendation I included for each. 5 Everyday Habits Secretly Stealing Your Ease xo, Courtney