How to Enjoy the Simple Things in Life

We all know we should appreciate the little things more—but how? After years of struggle, here’s what I learned about enjoying the simple things in life.

An image of a woman writing in a journal with a cup of coffee, a pair of glasses and a bouquet of white flowers laying on the table beside her.

20 Ways I’ve Simplified My Life

If your life is busy and cluttered, then I see you, and you are not alone. For years, I lived in a constant state of stress and overwhelm until making the conscious decision to pursue a simplified life.

Here are six gentle reminders about minimalism, intended to help us all set the right intentions for the new year.

6 Gentle Reminders About Minimalism

Lately, I’ve noticed signs telling me it’s time to refocus my attention on minimalism. This is the inspiration for this blog post, which I’ve written for myself as much as for my readers. Here are six gentle reminders about minimalism, intended to help us all set the right intentions for the new year.

There are, of course, countless ways to be kinder to yourself; these are simply a few that have been particularly powerful in my own life. What’s really important is self-compassion: withholding judgement, accepting ourselves as imperfect, and being mindful of our expectations. I encourage you to observe your own thoughts and habits through this lens and to look for opportunities to treat yourself with patience and love.

5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself

There are, of course, countless ways to be kinder to yourself; these are simply a few that have been particularly powerful in my own life. What’s really important is self-compassion: withholding judgement, accepting ourselves as imperfect, and being mindful of our expectations.

These aren’t new year’s resolutions; instead, they’re gentle reminders I can refer throughout the year to help me live with intention and stay true to myself.

What I Want More + Less of in 2018

These aren’t new year’s resolutions; instead, they’re gentle reminders I can refer throughout the year to help me live with intention and stay true to myself.