How to simplify without feeling like you’re making do with less

So many of us have experienced some form of scarcity at some point in our lives. I find that this feeling of scarcity sometimes rears its head when I try and pare down and move toward a more minimalist, freeing lifestyle. It’s that voice that says “maybe I should save this just in case..”. While

Word of the week: “clarity”

Having clarity can bring peace and calm to an otherwise distracted day.

Accepting the imperfect – should we aim for doing better instead of aiming for perfect?

I feel that there’s a clear mismatch between the cliched advice that either urges us to “aim for perfect” or “just do your best”…

Minimalism – why do we over accumulate things to begin with?

I’ve been thinking a lot about the reasons why we over accumulate things at times – or more specifically, why I’ve accumulated more things than I’d like to have at different times!

I think collecting things can be a form of self care.

Today’s motivational nudge: Be present

I think that we’ve all turned toward being on some sort of device more than ever in the past year.

3 weekly journaling prompts – this week’s theme: a few favorite things

This weeks theme is our absolute favorite things. Writing these down brings me back to good memories from days past and feelings of abundance and gratitude.

Morning serenity – how to start the morning from a place of peace

That morning pit of anxiety that can appear out of the blue is not the best way to start the day!

3 weekly journaling prompts – this week’s theme: meaningful connection

The need for meaningful connection is even more important for us during this time.