Blog - Page 21 of 25 - Simply + Fiercely

Introducing my little girl and thoughts on simple living with a baby.

Simple Living with My Little One

Introducing my little girl! And thoughts on simple living with baby (mindfulness, perfectionism and more).

I know it can be difficult to embrace and enjoy your life when you a have a vision of simple living that’s still miles away from the reality of your day-to-day life. Maybe your home, schedule, and mind are all still more cluttered than you’d like? What then? The good news is you don’t - and shouldn’t - have to wait to enjoy the simple life.

Don’t Wait to Enjoy the Simple Life

Hands up if you’ve ever fallen into the trap of waiting to enjoy life? Sometimes on the journey towards simple living, it can feel like your life is on hold—but the good news is you don’t have to wait to enjoy the simple life.

"When a mother chooses minimalism, this storm of opinions is hushed. Your life is simplified. You are suddenly able to hear what your heart says. You can focus on the most important things: your well-being and that of your family."

Minimalism for Mothers [An Essay on Simple Living + Motherhood]

As some of you may know, I’m expecting my first little one very soon, so I was thrilled when Candace – a minimalist, mom and traveller – contacted me to share her story.

The Often Overlooked Key to Simple Living

Why are things that are supposed to be simple, sometimes so hard to do? Find out the often overlooked key to simple living.

5 Steps to Letting Go of Expectations

It’s never easy when our reality doesn’t live up to our expectations. If you struggle to let go of expectations as well, here are 5 steps that might help.

10 Truths Every Perfectionist Should Know

Letting go of perfectionism means cutting away the noise until you’re left with the essential. When you turn down the hustle, you’ll find that who you are is all heart. Embracing imperfection is simplifying. It creates a life that’s in line with your values.

Big News! And An Honest Chat

You may have noticed I haven’t been writing much lately … well, it turns out I’ve been hiding something from you! But today I’m ready to share my big news, along with a honest chat about hope and fear!

4 Tips to Minimise Your To-Do List

Looking to minimise your to-do list? Here are 4 tips to help you do LESS this year! (Plus a personal update + my thoughts on slowing down.)

4 Things Simplifying Has Taught Me about Gratitude

Simplifying life cuts everything except what truly brings love, joy, and life so that we can appreciate them for everything they were meant to be.

Where to start when you've made the decision to change your life - but you're struggling to find the next steps? My response to a reader question.

Where to Start When It’s Time For a Change [Reader Question]

Almost every day, I receive emails from readers with questions and I recognise so much of myself in this one – you’ve made the decision to change your life, but you’re struggling to find your next steps.

In my latest Intention Plan, I talk about managing expectations and what to do when things to do when things don't go as planned ...

Intention Plan: November 2016

In my November Intention Plan, I talk about managing expectations and what to do when things to do when things don’t go as planned.

A Minimalist Approach to Fitness

In this guest post, my friend Jen shares how she took a minimalist approach to fitness when she committed to losing 50 pounds last year.