Inspiration

As we round up the final weeks of this year, it is good to take a look at what will make the next more fulfilling. I know that when I feel purposeful and am an active participant in my life, I [...]

Recently, I learned a doozy of a new word that helps unpack the benefits and power of minimalism: pleiotropic. If that isn’t a spelling bee kind of word I don’t know what is. [...]

As a professional organizer and minimalist coach for the past 20+ years I have learned a thing or two about why letting go scares people. I think the answer to why people are afraid is layered [...]

Here is what I know: if we don’t unplug, disconnect, let go consciously and consistently our health will be negatively affected. As a professional organizer I have learned that when you let [...]

It is the end of the year. Again. And with it, you might find yourself saying the same things you did just twelve months ago. Making promises to change and do things differently for next year.  [...]

I can’t believe I am saying this but here goes nothing: I almost hate the word “organization”. Okay, I don’t hate organization as in “let’s get [...]

I recently read a great article in The Atlantic by Arthur C. Brooks titled “A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Start Over”.  He is, of course, talking about re-entering life post [...]

Living simply and happily is a goal many want to achieve. There are a plethora of things you can do to simplify your life and create joy. And because there are so many it can feel overwhelming. [...]

There is always more to do. Ever feel that way? That no matter how much you get done more just piles on. Sometimes, your time in spent actually spinning wheels trying to get things accomplished. [...]

You want to get organized. Or you want to change your lifestyle to incorporate more wellness activities. Maybe you want to change careers, or write a book. These are all worthy endeavors, not [...]