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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. [...]

I had a friend once tell me that she could never be a minimalist; she didn’t see the value in minimalism. She liked colors, owning things, and having those things out and around her too [...]

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. [...]

Years ago, when I saw the quote “stop the glorification of busy” I thought 2 things. The first was about the word busy. It seems to have such a backwards way of making you feel [...]

In my 20+ years of doing holistic lifestyle work, I have realized that feeling good comes in many ways. It comes from strong relationships, a fulfilling job, and a connection with others. It also [...]

I am asked often about how I stay organized. One of the tips I give is that I tidy up every day. I make sure that when something is used, it gets put away. It is the most basic way to stay [...]

Got clutter? These days, who doesn’t? And I say that with love. But I think the reality is that most of us have things in our homes and offices for which we can honestly say we have no use [...]

Talk about a buzz word!  Balance is one of those words you hear often, by just about everyone, as an integral tool toward becoming healthy. I suppose there is truth that in attaining a sense of [...]

Truthfully speaking, simple has always been really important. These days it feels like the word simplify is a bit of a buzz word. Almost trendy.  And for someone like me — a believer in the need [...]

I have been a professional organizer for 17 years and in that time I have seen my fair share of clutter. I’ve seen some people struggle with letting it go, and seen others have an easier [...]