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Cheaper Your Pleasures, the Richer You’ll Be
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

Connie Riet
Dec 5, 20253 min read


A Peaceful Holiday Starts With One Simple Word: No
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

Connie Riet
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Small Ways to Feel More Balanced Every Day
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

Connie Riet
Nov 7, 20253 min read


It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again
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

Connie Riet
Oct 17, 20255 min read


The ONE Mindset That Changed My Life
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

Connie Riet
Oct 3, 20253 min read


Letting Go of Expectations and Finding Happiness ~ Mindful Living
By letting go of expectations I’m lighter and more carefree. I think we all have expectations. Expecting things to happen a certain way,...

Connie Riet
Nov 17, 20233 min read


Simplify your life! Stop doing these things
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...

Connie Riet
Jul 3, 20233 min read


How to Stop Living a Chaotic Life ~ Simple Living Tips
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...

Connie Riet
Jan 6, 20233 min read


Self-Care Ideas for ALL Areas of Life ~ Mind, Body, Soul
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...

Connie Riet
Sep 23, 20222 min read


How To Live SIMPLY ~ 5 Habits for a HAPPY Simple Life ~ Mindful Living
I live mindfully and simplify wherever I can. I notice that when I started incorporating these habits into my life, I became happier. If...

Connie Riet
Jul 30, 20213 min read


How To Be Happy - Mindfulness - Mindful Thoughts
"The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are." - Goldie Hawn Happiness. Happiness can seem so elusive at...

Connie Riet
Mar 30, 20215 min read
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