Most of us have more stuff than we need. We know it. But that doesn’t make dealing with it any easier. Here is a simple strategy to help you decide what stuff belongs in your house and what doesn’t. A simple but powerful question for dealing with our stuff. Ask: Why am I keeping this? Possible answers to “why am…
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7 Myths about Minimalism
The words minimalism and minimalist get thrown around a lot today, but people seem to have very different ideas about what they mean. Here are some of the misconceptions about minimalism that I have come across. 7 myths about minimalism. Minimalism is… A lifestyle for eccentric people who promote living in a tiny house, wearing a capsule wardrobe and otherwise…
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The Best Books for Intentional Living
This week I celebrate a birthday, and since books are one of my favorite things I’m using it as an excuse to talk about books. Because I write about intentional living, I am always on the lookout for books that might give me new ideas, advice, or insights to help both me and my readers in their journey. Here are…
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What Kind of Hoarder are You?
I’m not a hoarder! Calm down. (And read on…) I’m not talking about pathological hoarders or psychological disorders. I’m talking about the hoarding tendencies of normal people like you and me. I think we are all hoarders of something, although that something might not be a tangible item that can fill closets or create teetering piles. Why might we hoard…
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Find Your One Thing: A New Way to Think About Learning
I have a confession to make: I often get intimidated by books, lessons, or seminars because they offer so much good stuff and I want to absorb ALL OF IT and apply EVERYTHING right away. Can you relate? I have learned there is a better way. A kinder approach to learning and growing that does not end in guilt and…
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A Christmas Checklist You Don’t Want to Skip
Santa is making a list of who is naughty or nice. You and I have been making lists all month of the stuff that needs to be purchased/ decorated/ baked/ wrapped/ sent/ attended/ photographed… Lists are great tools, but they can also weigh us down under a pile of never-ending chores. Not this list. I propose a different kind of…
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