End of Year Gratitude: 10 things learned as a new(-ish) blogger

A few months ago, I tentatively decided to start a blog.

Simple Holiday Joys

I was tagged by @ Suzanne-Happily Decluttered to write about simple holiday joys.

5 things the pandemic has taught me I don’t need

I think it is important to focus on being thankful for all the things we are learning about ourselves and our ability to be resilient and patient.

Decluttering in December – 2 different strategies that work equally well

Since it is the end of the year, I want to spend some time on de-cluttering and getting organized. It would be nice to start the new year with some pre-spring cleaning accomplished.

Sustainable gift giving – 10 easy ideas to consider

This is the perfect time of the year to consider sustainable gift giving if you’re in the mode of buying or wrapping presents. Along with other mind boggling statistics, a CDC blog post you can read here states :

3 weekly journaling prompts: this week’s theme – renewal

Why wait till spring and the beginning of a new year to start to refresh and re-energize?

Today’s motivational nudge: Do the big things now

It was one of those moments when you get jolted back into the importance of focusing on the big things –

Does writing on a blank piece of paper instead of on a device lead to more creativity?

I do think that there is more time and space for originality when you remove all the distractions and slow down a little.

Establishing boundaries – 6 intentional strategies

With so many of us spending more time at home in general and with the shift of so many parameters in the world due to the pandemic, the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries is even more necessary.

Minimalism mindset – 5 ways I’m paring down and 5 ways I’m adding more

I think so much good either enters our lives because we have made the space for it or because we’re finally focusing on our priorities.