Decluttering can be particularly difficult for creative people, especially writers. Because we mine our own pasts for stories, we tend to hang on to mementos that feel significant. We are collectors of observations, but also of objects. We often are prisoner to the notion that the things around us will spark ideas. And while sometimes…Continue reading Decluttering for Creatives: A Break-Up Letter to My Stuff
Category: Simplicity
The Joy of Less: How to Declutter & Live Simply
How to Declutter So maybe you’ve made a resolution to downsize, declutter, and simplify your life. It seems as though everyone is talking about living simply these days. The desire for simple living is a natural response to the frightening economy, the daily stresses of life in a highly technological age, and the intense pressures that both kids and…Continue reading The Joy of Less: How to Declutter & Live Simply
How to be happy: 5 Simple Everyday Rituals for a Happier Life
I’ve recently been inspired by Robert Arbor’s sweet guide to French living, Joie de Vivre. Arbor, a French restauranteur who sings the praises of peaceful breakfasts, family gardens, trips to le marche, leeks, love, and homemade jam. The book reminded me how much happiness we can derive from simple, everyday rituals. Read more about simplicity. Here…Continue reading How to be happy: 5 Simple Everyday Rituals for a Happier Life