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How to Let Things Go and 7 Things to Let Go of Today
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Hello Reader, One of my favorite letting go quotes is from Andy Law. He says, "Unless you are prepared to give up something valuable you will never be able to truly change at all, because you'll be forever in the control of things you can't give up." We could apply this to letting go of so many things, like a painful experience or a misunderstanding. Or maybe it's kitchen clutter or social media like Facebook or Instagram. Usually, letting go doesn't feel easy. It’s much more comfortable to hold on tight. A little part of us thinks that if we hold on to all of it, we’ll always have enough. Holding on is safe, comfortable and easy. At least that's what we tell ourselves. I have some thoughts on letting go to share with you here: How to Let Things Go and 7 Things to Let Go of Today. 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...