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

Note: This article about quiet time is by contributing writer Tammy Strobel.  As I type these words, a torrential rain is beating against my window. It’s the perfect day to embrace quiet time; even my kitten decided to take a play break and nap. Today, I’m following my kitten’s example and making time to rest, […] The post The Power of Embracing Quiet Time appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: When decluttering, don’t create space for more stuff. Create space for more life. Never not reading. There is a book in my hands or in my ears for a little while every day. I mostly read fiction lately and pepper in some memoirs, and other non-fiction. Between Audible, Libby, Kindle, and books that […] The post Weekend Favorites: 5 steps for a messy house, self care for finances and sneaky decluttering appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

When you stress less, you feel more relaxed and have the capacity to enjoy life more. I used to have a boss who told me that we all thrive better under stress. He did his best at creating a stressful environment to work in for his staff. I tried to adapt to the thrive or […] The post 9 Little Notes To Help You Stress Less appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

It may be time for a wardrobe declutter if … Your closet is full of clothing and your first thought in the morning is, “I have nothing to wear.” There are clothes in your wardrobe with tags still attached. You can find at least five items you haven’t worn in more than five years. Decluttering […] The post Wardrobe Declutter: 5 Things to Remove From Your Closet appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Weekend Wisdom: When an appointment cancels or something falls off of your to-do list, don’t replace it. Embrace the space and take it for yourself. Blooming. Even though it’s been raining, sleeting and snowing off and on all week, we are blooming over here. Spring always reminds me of this lovely saying, “Be patient with […] The post Weekend Favorites: the dirty dozen, morning stress and 6 decluttering mistakes appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more

Note: This article to help you simplify your mornings is by contributing writer Tammy Strobel. A well-crafted morning routine plays a crucial role in my self-care practice. This routine sets the tone for my day, keeping me grounded and unhurried. However, it wasn’t always this way. In the past, before I embraced a simpler lifestyle, […] The post Simplify Your Mornings: Create a Stress-Free Start to Your Day appeared first on Be More with Less ..read more