The power of minimalism in one doozy of a word.
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. [...]
Three really good reasons to live with less
When it comes to living with less, knowing why you want to live that way is important. It is important mostly because the idea of living with less can sound a bit daunting, unappealing, perhaps [...]
A simple solution to make the complicated easier
Looking for a simpler life? Well, I have a simple solution to help you attain it. But it involves some work on your end. {Sorry, but I never said simple was going to be easy} In order to attain [...]
Three telltail signs that you have too much stuff
I think it is safe to say we – as in collectively all of us living in the United States – own too much stuff. If the debt we put ourselves in and the anxiety we create for ourselves [...]
Ready to purge? Don’t let go of these four things
When decluttering and minimizing becomes a priority it might leave you feeling overwhelmed. Or confused with where to start. To make starting more appealing, I always suggest you do what I call a [...]
Five questions to ask when decluttering gets tough
Letting go is hard. There is no other way to slice it. I could tell you that with practice it gets easier. And that is actually true. But the reality is that saying goodbye – to anything [...]
Five things you should purge from your kitchen cabinet
Oh for the love of God do we – and I mean all of us collectively – have too much stuff. This is not new news. In fact, it is often in the news. According to nbc.com the average home [...]
The way to feel instantly lighter: clean something
When I was in high school, I started my own cleaning business. Shocking, I know. I loved then what I love now: the opportunity to feel instantly lighter, put the essential things back where they [...]
When enough is enough: Nothing makes me feel happier.
You learn a lot about “enough” – what you own, and why you own it when you are forced to live with two other people for two weeks in a 900-square-foot space. I shouldn’t [...]
Eight Reasons You Struggle to Declutter – And How to Overcome Them
Ahh, decluttering. It is definitely not an appealing task for most people. And it is a necessary one if you want to live an intentional life with less stress and frustration. There are many [...]