There’s an old saying that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. The more time I spend decluttering, the more I see the truth in that saying. But decluttering doesn’t mean filling the landfill. Read on for six ways you can turn your junk into treasure—for you or someone else.
Simple space saving tips for smaller homes
It has been a while since I’ve done a decluttering or organizing post, so I went to my idea list for some inspiration. One of the items on my list came from a reader who left a comment asking for tips on staying organized in smaller spaces. Read on for a roundup of space saving tips for smaller homes.
What’s on your Don’t Want List?
At this time of year, my inbox explodes with gift guides and Christmas wish lists. Gift giving is an important part of the holiday season but, the more I declutter and seek a simpler life, the less there is on my “Want List”. On the other hand, my “Don’t Want List” is constantly growing.
Simple Living Sunday – Choosing presence over presents
Christmas is just two weeks away. How are you feeling? If you’re like many people, you may be feeling stressed about everything you still need to do, or gifts you still need to buy. This week’s Simple Living Sunday post is about shifting focus, and discovering how consciously choosing presence over presents can make our holiday celebrations more meaningful…and less stressful.
12 practical ways to find motivation to declutter
Decluttering is a big job, and everyone struggles with motivation from time to time. If you’ve lost your enthusiasm, read on for 12 ways to get back on track after losing the motivation to declutter. Are you ready to kick things into high gear?
Decluttering regret and “what if I need it” syndrome
One of the biggest barriers to decluttering for many people is something I call what-if-I-need-it syndrome. Many people worry that they’ll get rid of something and later wish they hadn’t, so they hang on to things “just in case.”
This month’s decluttering update addresses decluttering regret and why you shouldn’t let this fear hold you back.
Decluttering update – National Give Something Away Day
July 15 is National Give Something Away Day. The idea behind the day is to encourage people to be thoughtful and generous while helping others.
But, what if someone doesn’t want the item you’re trying to give away? And how should you respond when someone tries to give you something you don’t want? Those tricky scenarios are the focus of this month’s decluttering update.
Simple Living Sunday – How do you relax and recharge?
July 12 is National Simplicity Day, a day to let go of life’s complications and focus on the essentials. That need to simplify life and get back to what matters is at the heart of this Simple Living Sunday series. Life is hectic and it’s easy to lose perspective. I have this week off work, so I plan to relax and recharge, and take time for simple pleasures. Will you join me?
Simple Living Sunday – Step aside FOMO! Make room for JOMO!
FOMO (fear of missing out)—it’s a term we hear all the time, but do you ever wonder why it has emerged as a big thing over the last few years? Today’s Simple Living Sunday post looks at the rise of FOMO and how you can say bye-bye to the stress of FOMO and hello to JOMO, its younger and brighter cousin.
Simple Living Sunday – The blessing of having just enough
The world conditions us never to be satisfied with what we have. Every day, we hear that the key to happiness lies with the next purchase—that new pair of shoes, a shiny new car, or a big house to impress our friends. Today, I continue my May Simple Living Sunday tribute to qualities I admire in my mum, with a look at being satisfied with the blessing of having just enough.