Weekend Wisdom: Give yourself permission to know when it’s time to let go of something. I'm planning to spend more time with a notebook than I do with my phone in the coming weeks and months. Instead of Googling things, I'm going to write down the question first. My grocery list and to-do lists are moving from phone to paper and anything else I can think of. When I search for something on my phone, I end up checking the weather for the 43rd time and looking for other ways I can continue to...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, The most difficult thing about simplifying your life is maintaining motivation for a life change that can take years. Motivation to declutter, simplify and slow down comes from the support system you create. Your support system may include friends and family, good decluttering books, documentaries and even these quotes about minimalism. You can use them as wallpaper on your phone or write them on sticky notes for daily reminders of what matters to you. 10 Quotes About Minimalism...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Weekend Wisdom: By creating some protected time for yourself, you can better engage with your community when it’s time. We need both time for ourselves and time to be connected with others. Join me on Thursday to declutter anything and everything at a special Anything Goes Declutter Hour. Pick any area of clutter you want. People on the call will be working on paper clutter, digital clutter, closet clutter and more. I can't wait to inspire you with my decluttering stories and tips, plus I'll...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, When I started to simplify my life, reduce the number of things I owned and pare down my wardrobe and schedule, I didn't really think about the difference between simplicity and minimalism. There wasn't a name for what I was doing at first. I wasn't trying to create a minimalist lifestyle. I was only trying to reduce stress so I could feel better. As I got more serious about clearing clutter and reducing excess obligations and distractions, I started to think about naming my...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, These 5 things keeping your home cluttered are relatable because we've all struggled with most (if not all) of them during one life stage or another. You can make small shifts to change each one of them and trade your cluttered home for more space, time, energy and joy. 5 Relatable Things Keeping Your Home Cluttered. xo, Courtney
15 days ago • 1 min read
Weekend Wisdom: When I set a boundary, I'm not saying, "You can't do that." I'm saying, "This is what I will do when you do that." All I ask for this time of year is a cool down. I want to wear a sweater, light a candle and turn off the air conditioner. I'd like to get in my car after grocery shopping and not yell, "Ow! Ow!" as my legs hit the hot seat and my hands grip the hot steering wheel. I want to go for a walk in the middle of the day without sweating. I've mentioned some version of...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Decluttering books will encourage you to live with less stuff and more peace. Along with decluttering lists and blogs, decluttering books can be part of your support system so you can let go of clutter with more ease. These encouraging resources will remind you why decluttering matters to you, and give you information about decluttering techniques and challenges. Decluttering books can also reinforce your decision to let go and create more space and time in your life. 8...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Weekend Wisdom: When someone shares something on the internet that I don’t like, I am allowed to move on without being bothered. I went to a department/grocery store last week to pick up a few items fall and Halloween decor is out. I know this is when it happens, but it still surprised me. It's been over 100 degrees for several days each week here for weeks. Don't get me wrong, I would welcome an early fall, but I'm not ready to see it in the stores. Is it just me? I'm hosting a new Declutter...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Some habits are to improve your health but we need more. We need a gentle list of habits that make us smile, bring us joy, brighten our day and lighten our mood. This list of habits is short but powerful. Start with one habit and practice it for a few days. See how it feels to prioritize your health and happiness. A Gentle List of Habits To Brighten Your Day. xo, Courtney
27 days ago • 1 min read