Weekend Wisdom: Don’t make room for more stuff. Make room for more living. Vitamin Sea. Even though I live near the mountains, my heart loves being close to the sea. The horizon, the waves, what lies beneath... The post Weekend Favorites: decluttering projects, election boundaries and falling asleep faster appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

It’s finally time to tell you about the project I’ve been dreaming about and working on for years! My new book, Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want is coming soon. This... The post Gentle Announcement appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: The next time you don’t feel well or just don’t feel like you, instead of pushing through, try easing through. Slowing way down this week. Every 40 days or so, I spend a few hours... The post how to make decisions, adult meltdowns and morning pages appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Most of us have lived our lives pushing through whatever struggles we have. We push through when we don’t feel well, when we aren’t treated well and especially when we are completely worn out. We follow the... The post 8 Proven Methods to Stop Pushing and Start Easing Through Life appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: The next time you feel overwhelmed, instead of pushing through, try easing through. She’s lovely. I’m excited to introduce you to the new Be More with Less website! With a fresh design to make everything... The post junk drawers, invisible labor and clearing clutter quickly appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Ahh September! That special time of moving from season to season, getting back to school or back to routines and healthier habits or simply, back to basics. Instead of a traditional article today, I’m sharing some fun life hacks and updates that don’t always fit with what I’m writing. Instead of trying to squeeze them […] The post 7 Life Hacks and Updates You’ll Actually Want to Try appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom:We don’t have to justify our rest anymore. We can just take take it. Getting back to basics. September always has a way of inviting me to get back to basics. About 20 years ago, I worked through Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way and I just started it again. It was transformative in […] The post Weekend Favorites: dopamine menus, Ted Lasso and decluttering again appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

I’m sharing these time boundaries because I’ve heard from so many of you who are considering joining The Simplicity Space tell me that you have no time for yourself. Without time for yourself, it’s hard to take care of yourself let alone do things you enjoy. When do you get to just be you in […] The post 7 Essential Time Boundaries That Will Transform Your Life appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: Instead of guilting yourself into habit changes, and ignoring your own time and energy, be gentle, go slowly and take tiny steps.  Let’s linger. May you have a moment this weekend when you can sit down and linger. Enjoy the water, the sky, a cozy coffee or a good book. Don’t wait until […] The post Weekend Favorites: back to school energy, dumbing down your phone and boredom appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: When we try to juggle everything, we can’t enjoy anything. Rain! I went away last weekend and enjoyed some cooler air and wonderful thunderstorms. It really got me in the mood for fall. If you haven’t signed up for the free Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge, it’s time! This is the last call because […] The post Weekend Favorites: minimalist switch, 2-minute happiness habit and cozy shows appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more