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

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

My life is changing simply by shifting one thing, creating systems vs goals. Setting goals was a common practice that I used to make progress in my life. While goals can be useful tools , they can also have limitations. That's where systems come in. Shifting from goal setting to adopting systems was a game-changer for me. Systems are the specific actions and habits that I put in place to move toward a desired outcome. For example, when I wanted to improve my overall health an

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

“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’

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

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

Mindful living is a lifelong journey. Honor wherever you are. Using minimalist habits to live intentionally is a simple way to transform your life. I'm sharing eight minimalist practices for a simple, mindful life. I've been practicing living mindfully for over 20 years. I have found that using simple mindful habits is the easiest way to slow down and simplify my life. 1. Be aware of your choices. Intentional living is about making conscious choices that align with our valu

Frugal minimalism is all about simplifying our finances and life so that we can save time & money. We are simplifying life to reduce stress and put our energy toward things that enhance our lives. I've lived a frugal minimalist lifestyle for over 13 years. Today I'm sharing ten of my frugal living habits with you. I hope that these money saving tips give you ideas on how to live a frugal minimalist lifestyle. 1. Weekly Meal Plan Taking 30 minutes on the weekend to plan out ou

I live mindfully and simplify wherever I can. I notice that when I started incorporating these habits into my life, I became happier. If you have wanted to slow down and live simply and mindfully, I hope that these five simple habits will help you along your path. 1. Self-Inquiry The more transparent we are about our values, and how we want to feel, the simpler life becomes. Taking time to do a little self-inquiry can shine a light on what we value most can impact our choices

One thing that I embrace in my life is keeping things simple. Today I'm going to be sharing ways that I live simply, mindfully, and incorporate minimalism. I feel better when I live simply. It makes a difference in how I live and brings me peace of mind. I hope you enjoy these tips, and they bring you peace of mind too. 1.Turn off unnecessary notifications on the phone, computer, and tablets. Only keep the notifications you need, like phone calls and texts. Turn off those a

The world moves faster and faster. With technology pushing for quicker, more productive, and efficient results, we begin to get caught up in the fast-paced rush of life. We look for immediate results. But is this fast-paced, productive, immediate gratification life good for us? In this evolving, fast-paced world, many people gravitate to a slower, more mindful life, craving a sense of balance and peace. Mindful living does not need to happen overnight. You can introduce slow