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how to go to bed earlier + a fun clutter challenge
Weekend Wisdom: Hurry is anxiety in motion. Slow down, do less and rest. If you want to declutter your paper piles, join me on Sunday, January 25th for a
5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Declutter with Ease
We often make decluttering hard instead of choosing to declutter with ease. It's a common problem because our minds come up with so many reasons to hold on to
Gentle January: 10 Ways to Rest More and Stress Less
You deserve a Gentle January. Put your resolutions down, at least for a little while. Turn your attention to slower, softer, more intentional ways to move
10 simplicity habits + how to be less online in 2026
Weekend Wisdom: When decluttering your stuff, hide the stuff you aren’t sure about. See if you even notice it’s gone. Some separation will do wonders in
The Underrated Joy of Letting Things Be Good Enough
When the goal is perfection instead of good enough, anxiety and procrastination often tag along. Expecting things to always be better leaves us in a perpetual
12 Tiny Habits For The New Year That Won’t Wear You Out
You can create any kind of change by harnessing the power of tiny habits. While you can create your own tiny habits, the 12 listed below will help you get
unsexy habits to save money + 70 things to declutter this year
Weekend Wisdom: Simplifying isn't always easy but it does make everything else easier. File this under things I can enjoy without my phone. My daughter
How To Work with Me in 2026
I'm Courtney Carver, the founder of Be More with Less. I started sharing my journey to simplify my life for better health and more easeful living more than 15
26 Ways To Simplify Your Life In 2026
For more time, energy and ease this year, try one or more of these 26 ways to simplify your life. Start with one suggestion at a time, and give yourself all the
gentle January + a cozy Swedish ritual
Weekend Wisdom: If letting go of stuff feels hard, remember that holding on to it is harder. You have to hold on every day, but you only have to let go
7 Little Ways to Embrace and Enjoy The Moments That Matter
Perhaps the holidays or December or the entirety of 2025 seemed to speed by. If the moments are rushing by and escaping you, this is how to take them
holiday burnout + simplicity at home
Weekend Wisdom: We don't have to get everything done or resolved by the end of the year. It's ok to let some things gently slip away. I’m grateful that
5 Slow Living Gifts We All Need
Use any or all of these 5 slow living gifts anytime you are feeling rushed, overwhelmed or anxious about your to-do list or calendar. Unwrap these 5 slow
8 Permission Slips to Simplify Your Stuff, Time and Energy
We all need these permission slips. Write them down or use as wallpaper on your phone for a daily reminder of the words you need the most. These permission
The perfect gift for your exhausted friend + a social media fast
Weekend Wisdom: Allow your thoughts to flow more gently and you will discover more ease and happiness. Once I decided that work-wise, I wouldn’t do
Questions to Explore When Decluttering Your Life
There are times when you want to declutter your closet, or junk drawer or another little corner. But maybe it's time for decluttering your entire life. If
Feel Unhappy? Stop Doing These 8 Things
We all feel unhappy from time to time, often due to a few things we keep doing. We don't want to feel unhappy, we just forget about what is actually within our
the art of wintering + how to make a decision
Weekend Wisdom: The holidays are not an excuse to wear yourself out. We put our tree up and I hung the disco balls with care. I really do want to encourage
Remove What Stands Between You and Your Joy
Happiness is how you feel but your joy is an event. Joy is here for you, but when your calendar is all booked up and your to-do list reads more like a novel,
How To Avoid Holiday Overwhelm (say no to these 7 things)
If holiday overwhelm has started to shake your comfort and joy vibe, it's not to late to shut it down or soften it dramatically. You can avoid or remove holiday
Simple holidays + 12 inexpensive date night ideas
Weekend Wisdom: Less wanting, more giving. Less stress, more magic. Less guilt, more peace. Less hustle bustle, more silent nights. There is so much to
How to Be a Really Good Friend (even if you’re busy)
These tips will help you discover how to be a good friend even as a busy adult. Close friends are a big part of feeling good and improving our mental
quiet luxury + a surprisingly favorite holiday movie
Weekend Wisdom: It's not your job to make sure everyone understands you. I really enjoyed this neighborhood hike (in a tank top because it was 70 degrees
