We all attempt to multitask. Sometimes it is a necessity (particularly when you have small children). However, I’ve learned that multitasking often produces poor results. If you want to be more productive, you need to focus. A few weeks ago I tried an experiment. My husband was taking our daughters to do a project at…
I recently finished reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to change their habits (and who doesn’t??). In it, you’ll learn how simple Atomic Habits create big results. Atomic habits are small changes that together cause a large impact. When you slightly improve various aspects of your life…
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…
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…
Life gets busy but with 12 easy ways to slow down today, you can relax and enjoy moments in the day. Relaxing is part of being present in your life and living intentionally. Often I find myself rushing through the day. By the day’s end, it all feels like a blur and I can barely…
Saturday I woke up feeling bleh. Nothing was really wrong, but the house was messier than I’d like, the kids were arguing, and I didn’t get enough sleep the night before. It’s not easy to choose to be grateful every day. Some days are just bleh and others are downright tough. But there is always…
This year I tried a new approach to setting goals. Instead of setting yearly goals, I decided to see if I could set the best goals seasonally. I’m nearing the end of the first season and this experiment has forever changed my goal setting. The idea of setting goals seasonally wasn’t something I came up…
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….
Establishing your routines and setting aside time to plan are integral parts of success. If you haven’t read part 1 of how to simply and effectively plan your day, check it out first. Morning and Evening Routines How you start and end your day will have a big impact on how you feel and what…
