More ease is the respite we need from our hurried, stressful days. More ease soothes us when we don’t trust ourselves to make a big decision or when we are going through something painful. Actually, couldn’t we all benefit from a little more ease? We are so conditioned to prove ourselves by working hard and […] The post For More Ease Say Goodbye To These 5 Things appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: Noticing and celebrating what you love will help you release what you don’t. Spring is springing. It’s warm enough in the mornings for a nice walk. The dogs are barking, ducks are quacking and spring is springing. Other things … 1. Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Here’s a map to find one near you. […] The post Weekend Favorites: tech addiction, the art of unwinding and 15 nighttime habits appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

5 Surprisingly Tiny Habits That Will Help You Feel Happier You probably don’t have to overhaul your life to feel happier. It usually comes down to prioritizing surprisingly tiny habits. What makes these five habits surprisingly tiny is that you can practice them easily without a big commitment. You don’t need any special equipment or […] The post 5 Surprisingly Tiny Habits That Will Help You Feel Happier appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Note: This article about the doing less is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Recently, I felt overwhelmed by my ever growing to-do lists at work. When I start feeling overwhelmed—and the onset of burnout looms—I know it’s time to simplify my to-do lists and slow down. Maybe you can relate? Today, I’m going to share […] The post Doing Less: 7 Ways To Simplify Your To-Do List appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: Remind yourself that perfect isn’t real.  What day is it? I shared this image of my favorite corner of my home Thursday morning on Instagram. So that’s how my week is going. Ok … onto the favorites 25 tiny, easy and free zero-waste habits you can start today. 10 unconventional ways to practice […] The post Weekend Favorites: living slow, uncertainty and 25 tiny zero-waste habits appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Self-care isn’t always about skin care, meditating, yoga and long walks (although I’m a fan of all of those techniques). When it comes to self-care, there are other more nourishing ways to take care of your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. In How to Escape ‘Faux Self-Care’ (NYT Gift Link), author and psychiatrist, Pooja Lakshmin […] The post 10 Unconventional Ways To Practice Real Self-Care appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

I didn’t simplify my life for clear countertops or to be better organized. I simplified my life because I got sick. Really sick. I was sick, tired, and overwhelmed for a long time, but when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I knew things had to change. The stress and excess in my life may […] The post For Your Best Health: 8 Things to Consider if You are Sick and Tired appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Fixing our relationship mistakes will simplify life faster than any decluttering tip. These relationship mistakes apply to friendships, romantic relationships, family ties and even how you interact with co-workers. We all make mistakes that are hurting our relationships. Sometimes we don’t even know how much we are hurting each other but becoming more aware of […] The post 8 Relationship Mistakes We Still Have Time to Fix appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: The next time things get hard or you don’t feel well, instead of pushing through, try resting through. This helped. It’s been a rollercoaster of a week on the internet. The Be More with Less Facebook page was hacked. Not only did I lose connection with a beautiful audience of 350,000 people and […] The post Weekend Favorites: a year of no, 4 types of burnout and 20 parenting quotes appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

If you struggle to declutter, you are not alone. Decluttering can be frustrating and a real struggle for a variety of reasons. You may not have enough time to make the progress you want to make. You may not have the energy you want for decluttering or the decisions of what to hold on to […] The post 10 Little Things to Remember if You Struggle to Declutter appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more