Do you struggle to get rid of sentimental items like childhood toys or the toys of your children? Childhood memorabilia often reminds us of a moment in time we don’t want to forget. How do we hold on to the memories we treasure without boxes full of physical reminders? How do we let go of […]
Minimalism
Be True to Yourself: Learn to Appreciate The Real You
I spent much of my life trying to fit into an ill-fitting mold. Rather than learning to embrace the person I am, I continued to reach for the person I thought I should be or the person I thought I would become. In doing so, I failed to be true to myself. For many years, […]
How to Get Motivated to Clean and Declutter
While some people enjoy cleaning and decluttering, others downright hate it. If you don’t enjoy the process, how can you find the motivation to clean and declutter? Here are a few ideas to get you started: Create a Plan Before you begin to clean and declutter, create a plan for yourself. While you may feel […]
Celebrating a Minimalist Christmas This Year
Every year I dream of a simple, minimalist Christmas. One where we can skip out on exhausting holiday festivities, social gatherings, and mounds of gifts in favor of a quiet, relaxing celebration at home. It’s not that I hate those activities; it’s just that I yearn for a less stressful holiday season without a hefty […]
Could Thinking About Death Be Good For Us?
I roll over and click the tiny button that illuminates my watch. The time is 2:33 am. I hate waking in the middle of the night. It’s too early to start the day, so I stare at the ceiling fan and count down the minutes until morning. Here we go again. 2020 has brought this […]