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Do you ever feel the urge to shop? You are sitting there just going about your day and you suddenly feel like you need to shop. You pull out your phone and you open Amazon and you start searching around for something you “need” to buy. Or worse, you’re scrolling Instagram and you see an […]

In the beginning, I didn’t think I had a clutter problem. But when my husband, kids and I were preparing to move, it became obvious that my home wasn’t as streamlined as I thought. I underestimated the impact of clearing out even a few items. My home has never had piles of clutter on the […]

There’s a kind of urgency that’s taken hold in modern life—an undercurrent of speed that seems to pulse beneath every conversation, calendar, and obligation. We move quickly, we respond instantly, we keep ourselves occupied from morning to night. Somewhere along the way, slowness became suspect—as if it were a sign of idleness or inefficiency. But […]

Many of us have or will have a 9-5 job at some point in our lives. I have been working a 9-5 job for all of my adult life. Over the years I’ve found some ways to make my jobs less stressful and more enjoyable and I’d like to share them with you today. 1. […]

Too often we search for happiness by reaching for more—more success, more experiences, more comfort, more things. But sometimes the better way forward is to pause and consider what’s no longer helping. What we hold on to shapes how we feel. And what we’re willing to release can open the way to a different kind […]

Choice is often celebrated as the hallmark of modern life, yet for a perfectionist like myself the paradox of choice can be destructive. Need a new pair of pants? Great! Just jump online, there’s thousands of pairs to choose from. After scrolling through countless pages showcasing pairs with various cuts, lengths and colors, what starts off as […]

Owning less might sound great to you. More space. Less stress. Easier mornings. But often times, when it comes to actually decluttering, obstacles arise. It’s not just about sorting through things—there are emotional and mental barriers that make it difficult to let go. The good news? These hurdles aren’t insurmountable. When you recognize what’s holding […]

Change starts with you. I wish there was an easier way to put that.  If only change began when we read or saw something that excited us.  If that was the way to make a big change, we’d be able to maintain the “aha” moment.  The thrill would last.  Each day we’d feel energized for […]

I’ve recently stumbled onto something simple yet transformative—a decluttering trick I’m calling The One-Box Rule. Picture this: in your home, there’s always one open box, sitting quietly in a corner, ready to catch anything you don’t need. It’s not just a box—it’s a promise to yourself, a little pact that says, “I’m choosing a lighter, […]

In today’s fast-paced world, where our calendars fill up with back-to-back meetings and our smartphones constantly beckon us to check the next notification, it can feel as if we’re losing touch with what truly matters. Yet, when we pause and let the hustle fade away, we uncover a surprising truth: life’s most profound treasures often […]