Have you ever felt like life is racing past you while you’re just trying to keep up? The days blur together. The to-do list never seems to end. And even when you finally sit down at night, your mind is still running. If so, you’re not alone. And maybe, just maybe, it’s time to slow down. But before you picture linen dresses, quiet mornings with no responsibilities, or a perfectly curated life you see online, let me gently say this: Slow living isn’t what you think it is. It i

For a long time, I believed that feeling overwhelmed was simply part of adulthood. I thought 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 seemed harder than it needed to be. My energy was scattered, my focus was thin, and even simple tasks felt heavy. But when I b

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

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 he

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

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

Self-care is one of those things that a little goes a long way. Self-care seems to be the first thing that goes to the wayside when life gets busy. Especially, when my children were living at home, I would feel guilty about taking time out of my busy schedule for myself. When I did have a little extra time, I felt at a loss for what I could do, that would bring a sense of grounding and well-being to my day. I used to view care as something that took hours or cost a lot of mon

By letting go of expectations I’m lighter and more carefree. I think we all have expectations. Expecting things to happen a certain way, people to behave in a certain manner, and outcomes to be a certain result. But what happens when these expectations are not met? Disappointment, stress, and frustration are just a few of the negative emotions that can arise. “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” -Alexander Pope When I expect certain outcome

Routines may not sound very exciting, but it is my simple routine that gives structure to my unpredictable life. It took me several attempts to create a meaningful, simple routine that works for me. I tried to adopt other people's routines and make them fit with my lifestyle. Many were good ideas but I needed to shape my routine to embody all of the things that are meaningful to me. My routine needed to work in harmony with my life. Every day, I make small steps toward a life

I want to start this blog by reminding you that you are worthy of love, especially from yourself. Self-love and self-esteem are like nurturing the most important relationship in your life - the one you have with yourself. It's not always easy, but it's absolutely essential for your well-being. I've been on this journey, too, and I want to share ten compassionate ways that have helped me practice self-love and improve my self-esteem. Positive Self-Talk: Begin your day by stand

Living an authentic, simple life has its beauty and challenges. There is an art to living an authentic life. “True happiness and true power lies in understanding and accepting oneself.” -Thich Nhat Hann I’ve been mindfully simplifying my life for years. Eliminating items that take my attention away from the things I value most. Simplifying my possessions, lifestyle, personal habits, routines, work, and relationships. I’ve made mention before, that I have a brain injury which

I’m a simple person who likes living a simple life. Of course, there are times when life is complicated. When life throughs a curveball and difficult things happen. Life can be messy and is not always rainbows and unicorns. In many situations, life isn’t complicated but it’s how I’m living life. Simplifying life can be about adding things to make life easier, it can also be about eliminating things to live a simpler life. Keep it Simple Sometimes I can fall into the pattern o

It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos. Life can feel like it’s racing forward, and I’m hanging on the tail end, just trying to keep up with the avalanche of activities. Somedays, I feel like the day is a blur of emails, kids’ schedules, managing the household, meetings, and deadlines. I know it’s time to slow down when I’m craving moments of calm. After years of living mindfully, I know that I have the power to calm my busy mind. Each minute I can reduce overstimulatio

Self-care is one of those things that we can easily neglect. I’m sharing simple, easy self-care ideas you can incorporate into your daily or weekly schedule. I didn’t use to be very good at self-care in my 20s and 30s. I would feel guilty for making my well-being a priority. But as I age, I realize how much self-care impacts my overall well-being. I’ve come to appreciate and value my self-care and make it a priority in my life. If I’m less stressed, healthy, calm, and h

“Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essentials. Eliminate the rest.” - Leo Babauta A simpler time is something many dreams. We crave simplicity, happiness, and ease of life. The world seems to be growing more chaotic and moving away from simplicity with each passing year. Is a simpler life possible in the busy chaos of modern life, or is simplicity lost in the decades past of simpler times? Do

“Sometimes you just have to slow down to get back to where we want to be.” -Henry Allen We all know that life can get very busy and crazy sometimes. A reset routine can help get our lives back on track. When my life feels like it’s moving faster than I can keep up, it’s nice to have a weekly reset routine for my mind, body, and spirit to help me recenter. Taking a pause is just what I need to regroup, and see the world with a fresh perspective. When I’m grounded and calm I’

These simple habits help me feel my best, happy, healthy and peaceful. It can be challenging to add a new healthy habit to our lives. Healthy habits are a practice of self care. Taking daily steps to show self love. I’ve been slowly integrating these healthy habits into my life over several years, implementing them one at a time. For me, it’s much easier to stick with a new habit if I identify “why” I want to add this habit into my daily life. With each new habit, I ask myse

Simplicity boils down to two things: Identify the essentials. Eliminate the rest I have simplified my life with these five easy habits, making my life less stressful and more fulfilling. I hope these simplifying habits will bring you calm and peace. Many times, I have felt like I was juggling too many things in my life. I was trying to do everything, and nothing was getting done well. I realized that to lessen my stress. I needed to simplify my life by eliminating physical cl

Over the years, I've tried many different types of hair and skincare products. I've spent thousands of dollars on expensive products and hair salons. As I started simplifying my life, I realized that when I used fewer products that were more natural and simpler my skin and hair routine, my skin and hair looked healthier than ever. We all want to feel and look our best. Beauty is very personal to each unique individual. A simple beauty routine can highlight our natural beauty.

Life is straightforward. But we insist on making it complicated. As I practice living mindfully, I make the conscious choice to simplify life wherever I can. I’m sharing many tiny ways to simplify your life. In my experience, there is not one big thing that I do that simplifies my life ultimately. But instead, it is through many small ways of simplifying that impacts my life overall. Simplifying my life frees up time to spend with the people I love, freedom to enjoy life on