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Simplifying the Holidays for Peace and Happiness

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B0jFDZiYecZDCJP70KHeO In this episode of The Simple Joy Show I dive into the art of creating a Christmas vision to guide you through the h[...]

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12 Ways To Practice Minimalism This Christmas

Being mindful about minimalism and simplifying can sometimes become a little overwhelming in the early days. If taken to extremes you can feel as though you are being suppressed and deprived,[...]

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7 Gift Ideas for a Minimalist this Christmas

Don't know what to give to your clutter free friend or maybe you are just stuck in a Christmas rush? Either way let me help you brainstorm for some good Christmas gift ideas that you can actua[...]

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13 Things You Should Stop Buying

“The things you own, end up owning you.” - Tyler Durden Never a hoarder but a collector of sentiments. Having too much 'stuff' around the home can eat up most of your time organising and[...]

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The ‘Clean-as-You-Go’ Principle

I’m not obsessive about neatness at all, but I have learned ways of keeping my house neat and clean in a simple, stress-free way. It is called the “Clean-as-You-Go Principle.” A very basi[...]

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Be True to Yourself

Do you let others define who you are? Do you change your views, opinions and conversations depending on who you are with? If this is a yes, then this is not good for your wellbeing at all! Inst[...]

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5 Ways to Simplify Christmas

What does your December look like? A crazy calendar, Christmas activities galore, never ending to-do lists and the pressure to be making festive memories with your family? Please believe[...]

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Why I Became a Minimalist: My Story of Life with Less

As a young girl I thrived on order, organising and tidying things around the home. I would collect mementos of holidays & day trips and keep them in little storage boxes. I would keep every[...]

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Minimalism. The true cost of our ‘stuff’.

Have you ever thought about how your unwanted stuff affects your life? To be fair, I think the majority of you will say no. Hence, why I write this blog post to you today. Let me start you of[...]

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Declutter Your Routine: Smart Tips for Effective Organization

September is an ideal time to start afresh: the kids go back to school, summer is coming to an end and it brings the anticipation of renewed energy! Early Autumn is the ideal time to set object[...]