Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed when you work? Okay, most of us do. You're not alone in that feeling! A lot of people find their work stressful, and some of that stress can come from our physical environment. In this article, I'll be sharing tips on how to create a calm workspace — an … Continue reading How to Create a Calm Workspace
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Cleanliness and productivity go hand in hand. There’s been plenty of research done over the years to support this idea, too. Some of the benefits of a clean environment include lower stress levels, higher morale, and increased focus. More to come on how to balance these in a minute. If … Continue reading 4 Ways to Balance Productivity and Cleanliness
Is it touching everything you own and asking yourself if it sparks joy? Is it decluttering one area at a time and putting things where they go right away so you never end up with a living, breathing, "Keep" pile? Is it limiting yourself to only one hundred belongings that you can fit into a … Continue reading The Number One Way to Simplify Your Life
Whenever there’s an opportunity to make yourself feel better, seize it! The world is a hectic place, but your life doesn’t have to be. Therapy isn't the only way to improve mental health. There are some things you can do on your own to make yourself feel better – the space around you plays a … Continue reading How Your Surrounding Space Can Help Improve Your Mental Health
I write more about social issues, trauma recovery, and self care these days than my original days of decluttering and minimizing my space, but I'm still a minimalist at heart and in practice so I am thrilled to share with you an absolute steal of a deal if you're an aspiring minimalist! The Simple Bundle is … Continue reading The Simple Bundle: 17 Minimalist ebooks available this weekend only!
Hey friends! This week's post is a guest blog from Johanna Cider of Musings of Johanna. Is your workspace causing you stress? Your physical environment at work can affect your mood, focus and productivity. If your workspace is elevating your stress levels, it’s important to make some changes. Taking time to create calm in your … Continue reading Simple Ways to Create Calm in Your Workspace
Happy New Year! At a time when most of us are plotting the course to become a Totally New Me, I'd like to remind you all that you are doing great already. You're enough, just as you are, and you don't need to lose 50 pounds or get a boyfriend or achieve a certain level … Continue reading 21 New Years Resolutions for Minimalists
Everybody has the aha! moment that starts their journey to minimalism. For me, it was a basement full of stuff at my mom's house after my first divorce. For some, it's knowing there's a pizza cutter somewhere in the kitchen but being absolutely unable to find it in all the chaos. For Joshua Becker, it was when … Continue reading Book Review: The Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker
It's been a while since I did a post on decluttering and minimalism, and I am so excited to give a rave review of Dana K. White's book Decluttering at the Speed of Life. I downloaded it using the Hoopla app (which lets you use your library card to borrow six titles per month for FREE) and … Continue reading Book Review: Decluttering at the Speed of Life
You have decided to de-clutter your home - great! But as you begin to sort through your belongings to decide what stays and what goes, you may consider, "What do I do with this stuff now?" As you de-clutter, you will be making four basic categories of stuff: Stuff to keep Stuff to sell Stuff to … Continue reading When to sell vs. donate
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