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

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

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

“The process of change requires unlearning. It requires breaking the habit of the old self and reinventing the new self.” - Dr. Joe...

It’s never too late to change your life. A couple of times a year, I reflect on the passing of time and the life I’m living my birthday,...

By letting go of expectations I’m lighter and more carefree. I think we all have expectations. Expecting things to happen a certain way,...

Routines may not sound very exciting, but it is my simple routine that gives structure to my unpredictable life. It took me several...

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...

My life is changing simply by shifting one thing, creating systems vs goals. Setting goals was a common practice that I used to make...

“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...

"Your thoughts really, truly shape everything in your life that you feel and experience." - Tony Robbins Hi friends, our thoughts can run...

We can all use a little bit of joy in our lives. Finding little moments of joy can help with my overall well-being and mental health. I'd...

I live mindfully and simplify wherever I can. I notice that when I started incorporating these habits into my life, I became happier. If...

I've been a minimalist for 13 years, and during those 13 years, so much has changed. I've raised three kids, I sold my house, and we...

The world moves faster and faster. With technology pushing for quicker, more productive, and efficient results, we begin to get caught up...

"Dreams are extremely important. You can't do it unless you can imagine it." - George Lucas Can your dreams become a reality? Absolutely!...

"Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blue print and begin to build it." ...

"Loving yourself starts with liking yourself, which starts with respecting yourself, which starts with thinking of yourself in positive...

"We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and obstacles." - Stephen...