Category: Insights

It took me a really long time to embrace tiny step simplicity and stop rushing around trying to change my life overnight. Why couldn’t I simplify my life once and…

Life never fully goes as planned. In fact, nobody escapes unscathed as the old saying goes. But sometimes, the trials and pains of life throw us so far from the…

Weekend Wisdom: If you want to live with less stress and more peace and ease, it’s time to embrace the idea of letting go, slowing down and living with less.…

This is now my ninth year offering the Uncluttered Course as a resource for people who can see the benefits of owning less and living clutterfree—and are ready to make…

Note: This article on tiny habits is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Recently, I’ve been thinking about starting new tiny habits. My birthday was in November, so a New…

Weekend Wisdom: Maybe the opposite of being all caught up is not being behind but being relaxed. Kisses. I’m going to keep this one short with my wish for all…

There is no shortage of decluttering articles out there but they may not be exactly what you are looking for. While I don’t consider myself a decluttering expert, I do…

Fifteen years ago, in Vermont, I discovered minimalism. While cleaning a garage full of clutter, my neighbor changed my life with a couple of sentences. She said, “That’s why my…

There are many ways to simplify your life but if you try to do them all at once, you will complicate your life. I used to try to do everything…

Are you curious about minimalism and wondering if it’s right for you? You’re not alone. Lots of people talk about the benefits they have received by pursing minimalism. But how…

Learn how to start a blog in less than an hour. Become a blogger today by following the steps we used when starting our blog, which now has reached more…

Over the course of a lifetime, and even as a year passes, we collect heavy things. Maybe they don’t feel that heavy at first, but the longer we carry them,…

The holiday season, with all its joy, often brings a host of expectations and excesses. While it’s certainly a time for celebration, all of the added pressures can sometimes diminish…

Weekend Wisdom: If you crave a slow, spacious holiday season remember this … it’s easier to take back a no than to take back a yes. In my comfort zone.…

For many of us, the holiday season holds a special place in our hearts. It’s a time to focus on faith, gratitude, celebration, and cherishing moments with family. But too…

Extra socializing, spending, decorating, traveling and accommodating can stir up holiday anxiety even when the holidays are something we look forward to. We can look forward to the holiday season…

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a…

Weekend wisdom: It can’t all matter at the same time. The hills are alive … Today is the last day of the year to join The Simplicity Space! You can…

Note: This is a guest post from Karen Trefzger of Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff. When I first began decluttering, I had no idea how long it would take, or even how…

Weekend Wisdom: If catching up worked, you’d be caught up by now. Doing less, not trying too hard. If you are feeling stressed or anxious because of all the things…