Posts by Rachel Jones
4 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid and What to Do Instead
Maintaining an organized and clutter-free home can feel like a never-ending battle. The constant influx of papers, clothes, and miscellaneous items can quickly turn our living spaces into chaotic zones. However, decluttering doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task if we avoid some common mistakes and adopt effective strategies. In this blog post, we’ll delve…
Read MoreWhat if I regret decluttering something?
I was in my Facebook group last week, and someone shared, “It finally happened.” They had decluttered something and then regretted it. That is a fear we all have. In fact, it’s such a strong fear that it often prevents us from decluttering. Is that fear valid? And what can we do to avoid making…
Read MoreWhy Embracing Minimalism Can Free Up Every Other Aspect of Our Lives
I decided to do my hair in an unconventional way, and people have varying opinions on this, which I understand; we all have preferences. But I got quite a few negative comments, and the ones that I want to address are the comments that said, “You shouldn’t do it; that doesn’t seem minimal.” I would argue…
Read MoreHer house isn’t messy anymore, because of these 3 reasons.
I knew a gal about 20 years ago whose house was a messy disaster. She had 3 kids – 5, 6, and 7 years old. She was super creative; she baked, sewed quilts, and loved scrapbooking. But, she struggled with anxiety and depression. Her home was overwhelming, and she had a ton of “mom guilt”…
Read More5 Practical Ways to Navigate Change in Everyday Life
Let’s talk about change for a minute. This is our last week of school until Fall. Change of routine is hard for me. It seems like it takes about a month for my mind to adjust and feel comfortable in my new routine. Brian recently changed jobs, so I’m still getting used to his new…
Read More9 Ways Minimalism Saves me From Spending Hours on Laundry Each Month
Minimizing our clothing has impacted the amount of time I spend doing laundry. Simplifying my life and embracing minimalism has helped me spend less time on daily chores overall. Just like how having fewer dishes means less time spent doing dishes, having fewer clothes means less time spent doing laundry. I know many people who…
Read MoreThe Fastest and Easiest Way to Lose Weight? 10 Month Update!
Just to tell you about myself, I’m 46, 5’ 7” and I have given birth to 6 children. I started out my weight loss journey by doing calorie counting. My top weight was 150 lbs, and I lost 10 lbs by calorie counting using Noom. BUT I HATED IT. I always felt guilty if I ate…
Read More7 Steps to Declutter Your Life and Why It’s Important
Being surrounded by clutter increases our cortisol levels; cortisol is considered the “stress hormone” and harms our health all the way around – from depression to heart disease – Clutter is bad for our health. The main reason is: It’s an ever-present reminder of all the things we need to deal with; it’s as if…
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