Try This Strategy to Gently Transform Your Fall Schedule

Try This Strategy to Gently Transform Your Fall Schedule

Welcome to the second post in my Anti-Hustle Fall Series! This week, I want to talk about our schedules. Fall is a time of transition, and a natural point for many new activities and responsibilities to begin. Often we're tempted to say yes to too many things, feel overwhelmed, and sometimes even end up resenting [...]

I’m a Bad Minimalist: 5 Areas I DON’T Follow Minimalism

I’m a Bad Minimalist: 5 Areas I DON’T Follow Minimalism

I am a staunch believer that minimalism isn't a label or a one-size-fits-all ideology. Just because someone gets rid of all their hats, books, throw pillows, kitchen utensils, etc. doesn't mean that you have to also! I do prefer simple living, but there are definitely areas of my life where I don't follow the typical [...]

A Less Overwhelming Way to Declutter Your Closet!

A Less Overwhelming Way to Declutter Your Closet!

Decluttering my closet is one of the areas I struggle the most to write about. Clothing can be so personal and have many emotional ties. Sentimentality, emotional baggage, and insecurity—all of these feelings can come to the surface when we're dealing with our wardrobes, and it also means that there's not necessarily one decluttering method [...]

I Decluttered My Whole House Using the No Mess Method!

I Decluttered My Whole House Using the No Mess Method!

I tried a technique called the No Mess Method by Dana K. White to declutter my whole house today! Full disclosure—this process actually took 2 days. But that's exactly why I was so excited to try it out—it allows you to declutter as you go, so even if you get interrupted, you don't have to [...]

This Question Will Change Your Decluttering Game

This Question Will Change Your Decluttering Game

There's no magic formula when it comes to decluttering...BUT, I can tell you that there is one question I've asked myself time and time again when I've found myself in a rut, staring at an overcrowded drawer full of junk, wondering where to start. What if? It's as simple as that. Stick with me for [...]

Turning off your notifications and allowing distraction into your life

Turning off your notifications and allowing distraction into your life

What do you give your attention to in a day? Let's attempt to answer this question with honesty. Do the things you give your valuable time and attention to in your day reflect your top priorities or do you find yourself getting distracted by the less important things—your phone, your email, the latest notifications on [...]

Now That It’s February…Let’s Talk About New Year’s Resolutions

Now That It’s February…Let’s Talk About New Year’s Resolutions

February is the perfect time to talk about New Year's resolutions. Hear me out. Now that the rush of January has passed and the potential enthusiasm for New Year's resolutions has waned, there's no better time to explore, create, or re-commit to your goals for 2025. While the world has been telling us that resolutions [...]

Don’t Fall Into This Classic Minimalism Trap

Don’t Fall Into This Classic Minimalism Trap

I've had a lot of changes happen in my life in the past 6 months—we've been building a house, had a baby, attended weddings and celebrations, and had changes in our work. During busy seasons, I tend to default into survival mode and put anything non-essential on the backburner—this time it included many of the [...]

4 Things Minimalists Do Instead of Buying New

4 Things Minimalists Do Instead of Buying New

The last few months of the year tend to have a shopping-heavy focus, and it inspired me this week to chat about how we can be a little more mindful when it comes to our spending habits throughout this coming year. When we choose an intentional approach for our purchasing habits, we'll ensure that the [...]

What My Toddler Taught Me About Decluttering

What My Toddler Taught Me About Decluttering

I thought I had been making great progress in my decluttering journey until I learned a lesson from my toddler the hard way. Most toddlers and children go through a phase where cupboards, drawers, dressers, and closets become the most magical sort of entertainment out there. It's a time where a whole new world of [...]