I think we have all felt this at the start of a new year: “I feel behind. Everyone else seems to know what they’re doing, and I don’t.” And I understand that feeling well from my own experience. When a new year begins, there’s a quiet pressure in the air. New goals, plans and expectations. We’re told this is the moment to reset our lives, to finally get everything together. But for many women in midlife, that message doesn’t feel motivating. It feels heavy. If the idea of a “

For a long time, I believed that feeling overwhelmed was simply part of adulthood. That being busy, scattered, and mentally overloaded was normal. But over time, I realized something important: my constant sense of overwhelm wasn’t inevitable — it was the result of living without intention and structure. When my life felt disorganized, everything felt harder than it needed to be. My energy was scattered, my focus was thin, and even simple tasks felt heavy. But when I began ap

Have you ever had that moment where you finally declutter a space, your closet, your kitchen, maybe even the garage, and for a few days it feels amazing? The room feels lighter. You feel calmer. Almost proud. And then, slowly, without you really noticing how it happened, the clutter creeps back in. The drawers fill again. The closet starts to feel tight. The surfaces collect things. And suddenly you’re right back where you started, wondering why this keeps happening. If that

I hear this so often from women: “I’m overwhelmed, exhausted, and I don’t know how to slow down.” And I understand that feeling deeply. When life feels heavy, we’re often told that self-care  is the answer. But somehow, that word has come to mean more effort, more planning, and more pressure. Spa days. Long routines. Big changes that feel unrealistic in the middle of real life. If that’s how self-care feels to you, I want you to know something right away, you’re not doing it

One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned on my minimalist journey is this: simple pleasures don’t have to cost much, and often, the cheaper they are, the richer you feel. Minimalism, at its heart, is about removing what isn’t necessary so that the simple becomes exquisite. It shows up in art, music, architecture, and for me… it shows up in everyday living. When I apply this idea to my well-being, everything becomes lighter. I live richly without spending much. I feel satisfie

For years I felt overwhelmed every time I looked at my cluttered spaces. I wanted a calm, peaceful home, one where I could exhale, but even the idea of decluttering felt heavier than the clutter itself. Maybe you’ve been there too. You look around and think, “Where do I even begin?” Every method feels exhausting. Every attempt ends in frustration. Decluttering doesn’t have to be a marathon, a weekend-long project, or a transformation that leaves you drained. When I finally ch

As the holiday season approaches, you might be feeling excited, hopeful, and ready to soak in the beauty of this time of year. But you may also feel a little stretched, a little pulled in different directions, or simply wishing you had more space to enjoy the moments that truly matter. The holidays don’t have to be chaotic or stressful. With a few mindful choices, you can create a season that feels intentional, grounded, and full of the kind of joy that lasts long after the d

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that staying healthy  isn’t about chasing the latest diet trend, it’s about building a lifestyle that feels peaceful, sustainable, and nourishing. For me, wellness isn’t just about what I eat; it’s about how I live. I’ve found that simple, whole foods, mindful eating, and intermittent fasting have made an incredible difference in my energy, sleep, and overall well-being. I don’t see this as a “plan” or a “program.” It’s just how I live, a h

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin lately — always rushing, always trying to hold everything together — I see you. You wake up thinking about the to-do list, push yourself through the day, and fall into bed at night wondering why you still feel behind. You’re constantly moving, constantly doing, yet somehow never really resting. I’ve been there too. That place where life looks full on the outside but feels empty inside. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? That’s why today, I want t

I get this question more than almost any other: “What do I do if my spouse is not interested in intentional living?” It’s such a real and honest question — and one that so many of us struggle with quietly. Because when you’re drawn to simplicity, it can feel frustrating when the person you love most doesn’t share that same vision. Maybe you dream of clean spaces, open shelves, and fewer distractions… while your spouse feels comforted by their collections, or loves to shop “ju

If I’ve learned anything on this journey toward simplicity and peace, it’s that contentment is the quiet key to happiness. Not the kind of happiness that comes and goes with circumstances — but the deep, steady kind that lives beneath it all. The kind that doesn’t depend on what I own, how the day unfolds, or what’s happening in the world around me. True contentment gives me the ability to live peacefully in my everyday, no matter what life brings. It steadies my mind and sof

Three years ago, at 51, I made a decision that shocked everyone — including myself. I walked away from the life I had carefully built for more than three decades. If you’ve ever felt trapped by circumstances, too afraid to make a change, or convinced that you’re “too old” to start over, I hope my story reminds you that it’s never too late to dream again. The Life I Built vs. The Life I Wanted For 32 years, I lived what looked like a perfectly good life. I became a mom at 19 a

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Life has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? We plan, we prepare, we try to control the details, and yet it unfolds in ways we never expect. For a long time, I resisted that unpredictability. I wanted certainty, safety, something I could hold onto. But everything changed when I embraced one simple, but powerful shift in perspective: I began saying yes to life. And I don’t mean yes to everything on my calendar or every request someone makes of me. I mean yes to life itself — t

If you’ve been moving through your days feeling emotionally tired, I want you to know—you’re not alone. There are seasons in life when even the simplest things feel heavy. The laundry piles up, the kitchen feels chaotic, and the thought of “decluttering” or “getting organized” sounds like one more impossible task. "Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." - Mark Black I’ve been there too, and here’s something I’ve learned: when your energy is low, the usual a

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