Today The Simplicity Habit turned one! Here are some lessons I have learned in the first year of blogging. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of the journey this past year. Lessons learned in the first year of blogging: The success stories you hear about are the exception It’s a marathon, not a…
Why is spring cleaning a thing? Seriously, who invented this? I’m guessing I am not alone in not liking to clean my house. Fortunately, along the way, I’ve discovered some tips on how to make cleaning your house almost enjoyable. I’m always amazed and impressed with people who mop their floors daily. I find it…
Let’s talk about gift ideas for moms who don’t like gifts. Mother’s day is right around the corner. If you’re stumped what to get the mom in your life, I hope some of these suggestions help you. Love languages If you’ve never read The 5 Love Languages, I recommend buying it or checking it out…
Dwelling by Melissa Michaels (of The Inspired Room) will make you see self-care differently. Self-care or self-love have become buzzwords lately. Most people seem to agree that self-care is important, but there are very different definitions of what it should look like. After reading Dwelling you’ll see self-care differently. If you’ve seen my favorite books…
This is a summary and review of the Ultimate Productivity Bundle for 2019. As someone who loves goal setting and planning, I was so excited to see that they added this category. I’ll review the Ultimate Productivity Bundle by summarizing what’s in it and then highlight some of the things I am most excited about….
It’s snowing outside today, which means my kids are home from school again. This doesn’t happen often here, but it’s meant adjusting my expectations for what will get done today. As a mom, I’ve learned to adjust my definition of productivity. Seasons of Life It’s funny how time changes things. I can no longer remember…
Clutter in your home is something people can immediately see (unless you hide it well). A quieter form of clutter people struggle with but isn’t as readily apparent is with your schedule. You need to reassess your commitments and then make changes. Reassess Your Commitments Before you begin to work to reassess your commitments, it’s…
This is a topic that many of us want to avoid in decluttering. We keep boxes that we never open because dealing with sentimental items can be quite difficult. Let’s look at how to decide what sentimental items to keep in an effort to make the process easier. Timing The timing of when to work…
Have you set your SMART goals? Are you practicing habits that will help you achieve them? There are two more things that will significantly impact the likelihood of reaching your goals. Creating a review process and having accountability for your goals will help you achieve them. Regularly review After thinking through your goals, you will…
Working through relational expectations during the holidays can be a challenge. Being proactive in starting conversations helps in working through potential roadblocks to simplifying. Expectations with gifts Whether or not we realize it, we all have expectations during the holidays. Our experiences from years past cause us to anticipate what will happen in the coming…
