It's easy to complicate things. It's easy to say yes to one more meeting, one more commitment, one more box of stuff in the garage, one more minute to check our phone. Simple, on the other hand is hard. It's hard to get rid of the clutter in our home, say no to one more request for … Continue reading Simple is Hard
Too Much Stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhy6OZzuRJE Came across this video a few weeks ago via the Becoming Minimalist Newsletter. It's a really well done piece on the role of processions in our lives and why we should get rid of our excess stuff. Enjoy! Click here if you can't view this video in your email or reader.
8 Suggestions for Dealing with Worry
I am a natural-born worrier. I have a hard time shutting it off. If worrying were an olympic sport, I would get a gold medal. I don't know what you're level of worry is, but chances are you are probably worried about something. It might be your marriage or your job. It could be your health … Continue reading 8 Suggestions for Dealing with Worry
A Beginner’s Guide to Minimalism
Minimalism is removing the things that are distracting or keeping you from the most important things in your life. I was first introduced to the idea of minimalism several years ago by Joshua Becker through this article. I really liked the idea and began decluttering around my home and in my office. However, we were working through … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Minimalism
3 Simple Tips to Help You Reach Your Goals
Have you ever had a goal for yourself that you didn't reach? Most of us have. Forbes did a study a few years ago and found that just 8% of people actually achieve their New Year's Resolutions. By anyone's account that is a depressing statistic. As we begin another year chances are you have some goals you … Continue reading 3 Simple Tips to Help You Reach Your Goals
7 Habits of Clutter-Free People
Do you ever have a hard time keeping your home decluttered? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try clutter keeps creeping back in? This year my wife an I have begun to embrace a minimalist lifestyle and eliminate the clutter in our home and life. With a full-time job and two little … Continue reading 7 Habits of Clutter-Free People