As Christmas and the end of the year approaches, our world is still searching for peace. Today, I return to the theme of peace with a reflection on why it’s so elusive, and how we might be able to turn it around.
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.
8 ways to reduce the environmental impact of hair care
Whether you love your hair or hate it, chances are you have a lot of hair products in your bathroom. Hair care is an area where some small changes to our habits can have a positive impact on the environment—not to mention simplifying life and saving money.
Simple Living Sunday – National Absurdity Day
It’s National Absurdity Day today. The goal of this day, celebrated every year on November 20, is to celebrate the absurd. With that in mind, today’s Simple Living Sunday post has 7 examples of absurdities I’ve seen lately. I hope they’ll make you laugh or, at the very least, roll your eyes and smile. Because, let’s face it, we could all use a reason to smile.
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?
Simple Living Sunday – Get started on finding your Ikigai
Last week’s Simple Living Sunday post discussed mindfulness and the value of being fully present. This week’s post builds on that theme with a look at the Japanese concept of Ikigai. Roughly translated as the meaning and purpose of life, it’s a subject that is getting a lot of attention lately. Are you ready to find your Ikigai?
Simple Living Sunday – Thanksgiving in Canada
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in Canada. This wonderful holiday gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the blessings and joys in our lives. I wrote about gratitude in one of my first Simple Living Sunday posts, so today I’ll share a brief history of this holiday in Canada.
Simple Living Sunday – Invest in your healthy lifestyle
How much time do you invest in your health? It’s your most valuable asset, yet people often neglect it while pouring endless energy into building material wealth. Without health, though, money is useless.
Since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it felt right to make investing in a healthy lifestyle the theme for this week’s Simple Living Sunday post. It’s a simple investment that can reap great rewards.
Simple Living Sunday – You’re never too old to dream
When was the last time you let yourself sit down and dream about your future? Kids do it all the time but, as we get older, we often shun this behaviour as a frivolous indulgence.
September 25 is World Dream Day, so this week’s Simple Living Sunday mission is embracing the idea that you’re never too old to dream. Will you dream along with me?