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Simple Living 101

January 13, 2021

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Some people envision a simple life as a primitive existence off the grid. In reality, simple living is found in a variety of ways. The commonality of these simple lives is encompassing what matters most while eliminating what holds little or no value.

Simple living means decluttering your home, mind, and schedule to allow room to relax and breathe. It’s about finding space to nurture relationships and gratitude for what you do have.

Woman enjoying a simple life relaxing in hammock while reading a book.

“A little simplicity would be the first step toward rational living, I think.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

A simple life focuses on the beauty of nature and the quality of an intentional moment. It breaks away from the trappings of society based on consumerism because it is not impressed with societal expectations.

Material Possessions Imperfections

July 3, 2020

Stressed woman with material possessions in shopping bags.

Material possessions are the units society provides to measure success. Consumerism flows into our lives from early childhood in the forms of commercials and other advertising. We long for the happiness we see on their faces. The growing desire for the satisfaction of having the latest and greatest products on the market is real. We aspire to feel and be seen as successful.

Simple Pleasures: The Moments We Treasure

June 29, 2020

Simple pleasures include spring flowers blooming.

Simple pleasures bring a smile to your face and warm your heart. They are the moments of joy that get sprinkled through your everyday life.

Psychology Today defines simple pleasures as “experiences that are brief, positive, emerge in everyday settings, and are accessible to most people at little or no cost. They are highly personal, meaning what is a simple pleasure for you may not be a simple pleasure for others”.

Though they may be highly personal, there are many simple pleasures that are universal. I asked some of my readers to tell me about their simple pleasures. These are the most popular ones.

5 Easy Decluttering Tips (for even the messiest)

June 25, 2020

Your journey starts here with decluttering tips

Have you ever wanted to declutter your home, but felt overwhelmed trying to decide where to begin? I understand the feeling because I was right where you are now. I’ve found 5 decluttering tips that make starting your journey to a simple life easy.