12 Teeny Tiny Steps to Simplify Your Life


Hello Reader,

I don't know if I want to laugh or cry when I think about the big changes I tried to make in my life. I would turn my life upside down (and myself inside out) in the name of fast and furious, quick fixes and surprise, surprise, they never worked.

I finally had to change the way I change. I traded pushing through and exhausting myself for slow, steady, simple changes that didn't wear me out. It took hundreds of tiny steps to simplify my life, and they made a big difference.

Here are 12 of them ... 12 Teeny Tiny Steps to Simplify Your Life.

xo,

Courtney

Be More With Less

I am a simplicity author and advocate guiding people who want to simplify their lives for better health and relationships. If you are interested in decluttering, slow living, capsule wardrobes and simple pleasures, sign up for my newsletter and let's connect.

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