I am a simplicity author and advocate guiding people who want to simplify their lives for better health and relationships. If you are interested in decluttering, slow living, capsule wardrobes and simple pleasures, sign up for my newsletter and let's connect.
For more ease, say goodbye to these 5 things.
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Hello Reader, More ease is the respite we need from our hurried, stressful days. More ease soothes us when we don't trust ourselves to make a big decision or when we are going through something painful. Actually, couldn't we all benefit from a little more ease? We are so conditioned to prove ourselves by working hard and pushing through. We try to earn our rest by doing too much and we think we deserve ease when we reach whatever we imagine to be our version of success. By the time we get to the rest and ease, we're so worn out that we don't even get to enjoy it. For more ease, say goodbye to these 5 things. xo, Courtney |
Be More With Less
by Courtney Carver
I am a simplicity author and advocate guiding people who want to simplify their lives for better health and relationships. If you are interested in decluttering, slow living, capsule wardrobes and simple pleasures, sign up for my newsletter and let's connect.
Hello Reader, I love a lazy weekend, especially one free of guilt and worry about things that aren't getting done (even though there is always more to get done). I remember when my weekends were only for catching up and getting ahead. Even though I was exhausted from the work week, I felt guilty for resting and relaxing on the weekend. There was little delight to be found. Instead it was errands, cleaning and being prepared for Monday. On the weekends when I did putter around, take naps, and...
Hello Reader, What would you do with a time or energy boost of 50%? Even a 10% boost would be pretty amazing. If you had 10-50% more time and energy to take care of yourself and the people and projects you care about, that would be life changing. In the spirit of saying no more often for a major time and energy boost, here are seven things to cut out (or say no to) of your life. You don't have to remove all of them or remove them all at once. Start small and notice how letting go of each one...
Hello Reader, Last week I shared some capsule wardrobe tips for beginners and today we are looking at the bigger picture. If you are a beginner minimalist or simplifying your life for the first time or the fiftieth time, these tiny steps will be helpful. There may be a few you've already incorporated into your life and a few new ideas to consider. While it's really not important to call yourself a minimalist, adopting the mindset of a minimalist (especially when it comes to stuff, spending...