Life can be SO exhausting. You have your full time job, a house to keep clean and running, social commitments, children and pets, staying active and eating well, leisure activities to catch up on like book club or binge watching the latest season of your favorite series, and of course trying to find time for yourself to just keep your head above water. Our society tends to make it a “thing” to be so busy you can barely stay afloat but I’m here to tell you it’s okay to stop all of that. I love a simple existence and slow living but I know how hard it is in today’s world. Here are some things I’ve done to be less busy that truly have made a big difference in my life.

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How I Simplified My Reading Hobby

 

 

One of my biggest hobbies is reading and books.  I love books and I love reading them. I love displaying them and perusing my bookshelves.  But early this year it started to feel overwhelming and I'll explain why in each point below where I discuss how I simplified my reading hobby so it doesn't cause me stress and overwhelm. 

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Mental Benefits of a Tidy Home

 

Having a tidy home isn’t just easy on the eyes but it is so good for the brain. I’ve found that even if life gets stressful and messy, having a home that is tidy and in order makes for one less major thing I need to worry about. Here are some ways it benefits your mental health and sanity when your home is neat and tidy.

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The Case Against Collectibles

 

I wanted to take some time to talk about something that can be controversial - collectibles.   Some people are into things and collect them, myself included.  But as a millennial, growing up I swear things got collected just because they existed. 

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How To Organize and Simplify Pet Supplies

 

One part of any pet owner's life that can get out of control fast is the amount of pet supplies they have and how they store it.  Add to that the rush to buy something you think you need before you realize you already had it, and now you're out some money too! So whether you have one pet or several like I do, here's how to organize and simplify pet supplies.  

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Simplify the Holidays

The holidays can be a hectic time of year no matter what they look like for a person but there are some ways that even that aspect of your life can be simplified. 

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Decluttering the Linen Closet

 

 

Linen closets are my favorite thing to declutter because it is SO functional after I'm done.  The best part is that if you keep it functional and only keep what you will use in it, it's a beautiful storage space moving forward and it's so easy to find what you need. 

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Decluttering Storage in Your Home

 

Storage space in your home takes up valuable space and there's no reason to avoid simplifying and decluttering that part of your home.  To make it easier, I put together a list of things to declutter and some tips on the process. 

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Simplifying Holiday Decor

Last year I decided to take on the huge task of simplifying my holiday decor once and for all.  Since I was already getting the bulk of my holiday decor out for Christmas I figured I should just simplify everything in all my decor storage tubs.  It can seem like a really overwhelming project but if you do it all at once when you're on a roll, it can go much quicker and you will be motivated to keep going. 

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20 Things to Declutter in the Garage

The garage can end up being a catch all for a lot of things in our home if we aren't careful.  That's why I like to go through my garage at least twice a year to get rid of anything that we don't need or that shouldn't be in there. Whatever is left gets organized so it's easier to find.  Here's a list of 20 things to declutter in your garage. 

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6 Things to Declutter in the Kitchn

The kitchen is the center of most households and having to declutter it can be an overwhelming task.  Since we use it everyday we can't really afford to remove everything from it's place and figuring out what we want to keep and putting it all away before the next meal.  Well... the good news is there are 6 things you can focus on decluttering in your kitchen and it won't be hard to do.  The payoff will be great too!

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It's Okay to Get Rid of Stuff

 

Today I am here to tell you that it's okay to stop holding onto everything regardless of the story behind it or where it came from.  You have the power and authority to decide what you keep in life and what you choose to let go.

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Simplify Packing for Travel

Packing for a trip can be stressful but it doesn't have to be.  With a few simple steps, you can master the art of travel so that it's less of a burden.

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How To Be a Conscious Consumer

We always hear about what we should do to be more conscious consumers but we don't even bother with it because it all seems too much.  Today I'm breaking it down because these little things can make a big impact overall.

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Simplifying + Organizing Your Cell Phone

As much as we love our phones they can stress us out especially with all the clutter and distractions. Organizing your cell phone helps you use it as a tool when needed and can help keep your life organized overall rather than feeling like a burden.

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How To Simplify Your Yard

You may not think your yard needs simplified but it really does.  If you find yourself overwhelmed with the upkeep of your yard, simplifying and getting everything organized can really help.

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5 Questions To Ask Before Making a Purchase

We are a society of people who rush from one thing to the next.  That means we don't pause and consider our decisions before we make them.  One of the major aspects of life where this happens is with purchasing things. Anytime you make a purchase you are spending money and also bringing something new into your life and home.  It's important to stop and think if it's the best decision for your life. Here's how to do that.

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Too Much Stuff? Give It Away!

One of the most frustrating things that happens when you try to get rid of all the excess stuff in your home is that you try to make a profit off of it.  Of course donating is easy but you still have to take bags of stuff somewhere to donate and often times people get frustrated with the markup that thrift stores put on them.  Because of this, we often try to sell some of our possessions to make a little extra cash while finding them a new home.  That's not really a problem but it can be time consuming and what happens when it's taking a really long time to find a buyer? So the easy solution is to simply give it away!

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Simplifying Your Cleaning Routine

Cleaning is such a chore but it's very necessary to keep your home healthy and neat.  We all tend to accrue quite a large amount of cleaning supplies and tools and we also tend to get overwhelmed with the task of cleaning itself.  How are we supposed to fit this into our busy schedule every day? Well, simplifying your cleaning routine will make that much easier. And the good news is it can be done in 3 steps.

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How To Simplify Your Hobbies

Hobbies are great, don't get me wrong, but sometimes they can create a lot of chaos and clutter and it makes them less enjoyable. One aspect of my life that I worked on simplifying recently was all of my hobbies. Simplifying them also meant simplifying the supplies for each of them and making it easier to enjoy them without the stress and mess.

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