As a kid, ushering in the new year involved giving away old toys and clothes to make way for our Christmas haul. My dad would have us go through our closets, drawers and toy chests to set aside things we didn’t use anymore. Little did I know my dad was an early adopter of minimalism. …
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A Simple 2018
How would you describe your 2017? Could you benefit from a lighter, simpler, or less busy 2018? Living with less has been shown to ease stress and increase happiness. An unexpected, favorite book of mine from 2017 was You Can Buy Happiness (and it's Cheap) by Tammy Strobel. Strobel provides firsthand experience, mixed with research, on …
Simplifying and Mindful Minimalism
There are quite a few buzz words out there to describe my current obsession. It’s all about trying to do more with less. It’s decluttering the closets you’ve packed to the brim and letting go of those things (and habits) you think are bringing you happiness. So far in 2017, I am feeling a greater sense …
Good Will
Will is not something I have practiced often in my life. Things have either come easy for me or I just let things happen. Perhaps the one time I used it is when I made the decision to go back to school to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. I felt like I really took control …
Allison Steedle 