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 with 10 Gentle Permission Slips xo, Courtney |
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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...