This week’s Simple Living Sunday theme is listening—a skill that’s in short supply as political protests and debates rage on and each side accuses the other of ignoring their concerns. Today, we’ll explore why it’s so difficult to put something we’re born with the ability to do into practice. Then, I’ve got three tips to improve your active listening skills.
Simple Living Sunday – Being truly authentic
This week on Simple Living Sunday, it’s time to get real. Authenticity seems to be an increasingly rare quality in our world, with people constantly trying to impress and live up to other people’s standards. Today, we’ll look at why being truly authentic is good for your mental health, and small steps you can take to be true to yourself.
Fabulous 30-minute YouTube workouts you’ll love
How are your 2022 fitness goals going? Are you sticking to your plan or do you need a little motivation? If you need a little boost and ideas to stay active during the winter months, you’re in the right place. Today’s post is a roundup of ten of my favourite 30-minute YouTube workouts to help you crush your goals.
Simple Living Sunday – Beautiful things
Beauty is all around us. With so much hatred and negativity in the world these days, it’s important to remind ourselves of the positives. That’s why it felt right to make beauty the Simple Living Sunday theme for this week. Because we are surrounded by beautiful things if we only take the time to look for them.
Simple tips from top decluttering experts
When I wrapped up last year’s 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, I mentioned I was in no way finished with decluttering. Today’s post is my first monthly decluttering update for this year. Plus, I’ve got some exciting news to share about an awesome roundup of tips from top decluttering experts that I was a part of.
Clutter Tales – What’s on TV tonight?
Welcome to Volume 18 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today’s tale was inspired by something I found when decluttering my bookshelves. It took me back to the days when answering the question “What’s on TV tonight?” wasn’t as simple as bringing up an on-screen guide.
Simple Living Sunday – Good is better than perfect
“Practice makes perfect.” Three simple words you probably heard hundreds of times growing up. It sounds like an admirable goal, but the pressure to be perfect is at the root of a lot of stress and anxiety. This week on Simple Living Sunday, I challenge you to say no to perfectionism and make “good is better than perfect” your new mantra.
Simple Living Sunday – Finding peace
Amid the chaos of life, there are people who give off a feeling of peace and calm, no matter the circumstances. Do you know someone like that? I always wonder how they manage to stay grounded in a world that rarely promotes a feeling of peace. This week’s Simple Living Sunday theme is finding peace. Let’s work on it together!
Searching for the best eco-friendly air fresheners
Seasonal scents are such a delight to the senses. The aroma of pine at Christmas, pumpkin spice and apples in fall, and spring flowers at Easter time instantly gives the home a seasonal feel. But there are so many things not to like about many air fresheners on the market. Let me take you on a sensory adventure as we search for the best eco-friendly air freshener options.
Simple Living Sunday – Your gratitude practice
Tomorrow is Blue Monday—the gloomiest day of the year according to some. With spring still a long way away, and the excitement of the holidays a distant memory, it’s easy to see why this is a difficult time for many people. It felt appropriate to make gratitude today’s Simple Living Sunday theme. Read on to learn what gratitude can do for you, and for tips on how you can establish a gratitude practice.