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❤️ Weekend Favorites: slow holidays + a benefit of decluttering we don't talk about enough
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Weekend Wisdom: When you wake up, instead of mentally running through your to-do list, consider the possibility that the day holds.
I've been thinking about these words from Rumi lately, "When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me, and without pain. From this I understand that what I want also wants me, is looking for me and attracting me. There is a great secret here for anyone who can grasp it." I've done a lot of running around after what I think I want, striving to have something, and proving I deserve it. It's exhausting. Simplifying has not only helped me appreciate what I have and remind me that when I want "more" it's time for self-reflection and a pause. It's in that pause (if I sit in my own place of patience) that I discover what I really want. AND NOW, ON TO THE FAVORITESClick here to see all of the Weekend Favorites (including: 7 foods for better sleep, a prescription we can all benefit from and 7 things to get rid of in November). I'm so grateful when you share my work! 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 |
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.
Hello Reader, I love my mornings. Usually, they are slow and soft. Before I get to work, I light candles and turn on a gentle playlist. Then it's time for coffee, reading, journaling and chatting with my daughter. That wasn't always the way! Before I simplified my mornings, I was often running late and feeling stressed (my poor snooze button). In today's article you'll find 8 practical (and powerful) tips that will help you enjoy your mornings and set the tone for the whole day. How To Create...
Hello Reader, A health diagnosis inspired me to simplify my life. I made the decision to eliminate as much stress as possible from my life. Clutter was part of that stress. Not only did decluttering lower stress and improve my health, it came with many other benefits. I didn't declutter everything though. I mostly share what you should declutter (and it's almost everything). Still, there are a few things that I recommend holding onto. You shouldn't declutter these 7 special things. 7 Special...
Weekend Wisdom: Create more ease by putting your hands on your heart before you put them on your phone each morning. I'm writing this in a jam-packed coffee shop on a chilly morning. In between words, I'm sipping my drink (cortado with a splash of vanilla and a dash of cinnamon), watching the trees bursting with color, leaves falling to the ground and thinking about my post-work walk in the sunshine. I've been slowing my life down for many years for this. Now I get to enjoy moments like this,...