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❤️ Weekend Favorites: 10 simplicity habits + how to be less online in 2026
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Weekend Wisdom: When decluttering your stuff, hide the stuff you aren’t sure about. See if you even notice it’s gone. Some separation will do wonders in breaking your emotional attachment.
Gentle January has been a mix of slow mornings, phone jail, candlelit dinners, creative pursuits and reading good books. This weekend I'm thinking about a sunny hike, a visit to the winter market and a mid-day nap. No resolutions or regrets. AND NOW, ON TO THE FAVORITESClick here to see all of the Weekend Favorites (including: how to use Swedish death cleaning to simplify your life, 6 things people around the world do to slow down and what I'm watching this weekend). Share the love! If you think this would brighten or lighten a friend's weekend, please forward this email or share the Weekend Favorites with this link. xo, Courtney |
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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.
Hello Reader, When the goal is perfection instead of good enough, anxiety and procrastination often tag along. From shopping to being creative and even choosing a new path in life, the practice of letting things be good enough can help in so many ways. If you struggle with perfectionism or the fear of better options (FOBO), practice letting things be good enough. The underrated joy of letting things be good enough. xo, Courtney
Hello Reader, The changes we expect of ourselves at the beginning of a new year can be exhausting. From simply overdoing it to weighing ourselves down with unrealistic expectations, it's no wonder that most people quit their resolutions before the end of the month. Instead of pushing through and hoping things will be different, try something that is actually different. Instead of punishing resolutions, try a tiny habit or two. They won't wear you out and they might add a little joy to your...
Weekend Wisdom: Simplifying isn't always easy but it does make everything else easier. File this under things I can enjoy without my phone. My daughter gave me this lovely watercolor book and I love it. My phone is spending more time on the charger while I spend more time living. I did a big app purge, my notifications are off and I started using my actual camera again. I get it. The phone can simplify things. It reduces "stuff" but at what cost? My alarm clock, camera and watercolor set add...