Simplify & Slow Down
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How to Make Small, Low-Energy, Big-Impact Changes: Part 2
Low-Energy, Big-Impact Changes Last week I introduced you to the idea of small, low-energy, big-impact changes you can start making now for a more fulfilling, balanced life. These included incorporating micro-habits, finding gratitude in small moments, and one-minute meditations. If you missed last week’s post, check it out here. Don’t miss a post again! Subscribe to my weekly emails here: This week we’re taking it a step further to include some of my favorite things: social media boundaries, daily journaling, and nature breaks. Social Media Boundaries: Creating a Healthier Online Experience A couple years ago, one of my dance students encouraged me to watch “The Social Dilemma” – a Netflix…
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How to make Small, Low-Energy, Big-Impact Changes
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, the idea of making significant changes can often feel daunting and overwhelming – especially in the cold winter months! However, transformative shifts don’t always require immense energy and effort. In fact, some of the most impactful changes can stem from small, manageable adjustments to our routines. Today, let’s explore the realm of small, low-energy, big-impact changes, focusing on micro-habits, gratitude in small moments, and one-minute meditations. These can all add up to a more fulfilling and balanced life! Micro-Habits: The Power of Small Changes Micro-habits, tiny adjustments to our daily routines, have the potential to yield significant results over time. Instead…
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Why I Quit New Year Resolutions in 2024
As January 1st rolled around, I saw and heard all the usual chatter around New Year Resolutions. Nothing new there. However, scrolling through social media I found just as many people denouncing resolutions as I did embracing them. This struck me differently. I have always been one to make several resolutions, set big goals, and start new bullet journal trackers that I most definitely won’t fill out after 2 weeks, But I’m changing things up this year. Why? Because I have come to the conclusion that these cold winter months are a time for hibernating, just like in nature. Okay, I know we can’t physically hibernate. But January has low…
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How to Embrace Less in a Season of More
As the festive season unfolds, there’s an air of excitement, joy, and perhaps a touch of chaos. It’s that time of the year when our little ones eagerly unwrap gifts, their eyes wide with wonder, surrounded by a mountain of colorful wrapping paper. While the holidays are undoubtedly a time for celebration, it’s also the perfect opportunity to impart the timeless values of gratitude and minimalism to our children. In other words, let’s teach them how to embrace less in a season of more. The Magic of Gratitude In a world that often encourages the “more is better” mentality, teaching our kids the art of gratitude becomes a precious gift…
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How to Curate an Eco-Friendly Capsule Wardrobe
Capsule wardrobes are like AirPods: if you don’t have one by now, you probably don’t want one. What I mean by this is capsule wardrobes have been around for a long time and resurface as a trending topic every once in a while. If you haven’t had any interest in a capsule wardrobe before now- that’s ok! There’s still time to learn and benefit. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. I only link to products I have personally used or researched. What is a capsule wardrobe? A capsule wardrobe…
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Minimalism and Fashion: How to Embrace a Wardrobe with Less
We all feel it. An irritation when we force our drawers to close. A desire to throw every last pair of shoes away as we’re digging through a storage tub for that one pair. A sense of dread as we open our closet door and stare into the abyss while we think over and over again, “I have nothing to wear.” Could it be that we have too many choices? Do we have so much in front of us that we’re blinded and overwhelmed into thinking we have nothing? Maybe embracing a wardrobe with less will open us up to more. More freedom. More time. More options. More confidence. More…
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Mindset Reframe: How to Manage Overwhelm in Busy Seasons
No matter what season of life I’m in, it’s always busy. I’m never not busy. Right now with three young kids, I’m juggling three jobs, celebrating the 6 month anniversary of this blog (woot woot!), writing another book, and preparing for our annual dance recital this week! I like being busy. But busy on my terms. Yesterday I realized it was 11:00 am and I hadn’t sat down or stopped moving since breakfast at 7:00 am. I’ve got things to do! But I do get overwhelmed frequently and find that mindset is one of the biggest things that helps. Mindset can make or break your day. What is mindset? Your…
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How to Simplify Summer Frustrations
Summer brings a natural change in season and routines. The weather change means swapping our jackets for swimsuits, and boots for flip-flops. School is over but we take on pool days, summer camp, and endless days in the sun. Sweaty sunscreen days turn into firefly bonfire evenings of pure magic. Among all the changes come frustrations and re-learning. Where do wet bathing suits go again? Do we really have to stop and come inside to eat? Why am I kicking flip-flops all over the floor? We’re out of snacks again??? So let’s talk about simplification with respect to these frustrations. I naturally use some Lazy Genius principles to tackle these…
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How to Take a Siesta: Implementing Rest Time This Summer
What is a siesta? What is a siesta, you ask? A siesta is an afternoon rest or nap, especially in the hottest part of the day. A siesta is NOT a nap for your child or husband, while you run around and get housework done or pick up groceries by yourself. A siesta is for you, too, mama. Everyone needs to take a siesta! A siesta should mean the whole house shuts down. It gets quiet. Still. Our afternoon My kids still nap. They are ages five, four, and four and they all still take an afternoon nap. (My kindergartener obviously would be in school, but still naps on weekends. Summer…
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Declutter These 10 Toys Now
10 Types of Toys You Can Get Rid Of Today This time of year I’m really into cleaning out and simplifying. The school year is coming to an end, my kids all have birthdays in Spring/Summer in which they acquire new things (even though we always say no gifts!), the days are mostly spent outdoors, and it feels good to let go of things. I love decluttering and minimizing toys because it allows children more freedom to play. Without the clutter of unused toys, there are fewer distractions to take them from their deep play. It’s also easier to clean up! I follow the advice of Dr. Kim John Payne…
