Weekend Wisdom: Simplifying isn’t always easy but it does make everything else easier.
Valley snow.
Last weekend, I told you about my 100 peonies that are ready to bloom and the next day, we had an unexpected snow storm with really heavy snow. When I got home, almost all of the peony plants were on the ground weighed down with the wet snow. My husband and I gently shook the snow off and covered each plant with a large garbage bag and hoped for the best. It continued to snow and we went out every hour or so and moved the snow off of the bags. The next afternoon, even though it was still cold, we removed the bags and tied the plants to our neighbors fence (with their permission) so they could stay upright with ease. With sunny skies and warmer temps I’m hopeful that the plight of the peonies is over.
Ok … onto the favorites
7 things to let go of today for more peace and ease.
Tending joy and practicing delight.
How to take care of your long distance friendships.
If you are looking for more joy in the kitchen, here’s your playlist.
This can be so good for your mental health.
Set aside ten minutes for this little decluttering task.
10 daily habits that often waste 90% of our time and potential.
Ready to start a capsule wardrobe? Here are my 12 best tips.
The rest gap (this is one of the reasons I wrote my new book).
The mind-boggling simplicity of learning to say no. (NYT gift link)
Quick, easy ways to build friendships.
If you are weathering a personal storm, here are 7 accessible ways to build resilience.
15 small cleaning tasks that are big time savers.
Story Time: Why I don’t drink alcohol anymore …
I quit drinking in the beginning of 2019 and I can easily say that my life is better without alcohol. Being alcohol-free has improved my mental health by reducing anxiety. Who knew that after getting rid of most of my stuff, becoming debt free, downsizing and leaving a job that wore me out, the thing that would simplify my life the most would be quitting alcohol.
For a long time, I questioned my drinking but thought I needed a rock bottom reason to quit or thought that quitting meant people would think that I had a problem, or maybe it meant that I had a problem. I also worried that my life wouldn’t be as fun without alcohol and that my relationships would change. When I decided to take a break from drinking on January 20, 2019, I didn’t know that weekend I’d had my last glass of wine, my last hangover and that I would end a decades long journey of managing alcohol.
I questioned my drinking habits and wrote about my concerns about alcohol in 2011 and came to the conclusion that I wasn’t addicted/didn’t have a problem/wasn’t an alcoholic or heavy drinker. If I could go back and send a message to the me who wrote those words, I would have asked her, “Is that a good enough reason to keep drinking?” and “Is alcohol contributing to the full, healthy, intentional life you say you want?” For me, minimalism is removing the things that remove you from your life. Alcohol removed me from my life so I removed it.
Ok … back to the favorites
I’m looking forward to the next season of this show.
I love a good bakery story.
Tricks to improve your navigation skills (I need this).
Are we dealing with a friendship recession?
6 soothing activities that could actually be causing you more anxiety.
If you want to finally declutter your kitchen, here are 7 tips from experts.
10 big decluttering mistakes.
What I wore this week.
If you feel overwhelmed, remember this.
Yum.
Today’s Instagram favorite is from @fleurdelisspeaks because we’ve all been in that place where we try to all the things. Maybe for today, you can focus on the most important two or three things and give yourself permission to let the rest go.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a weekend full of joy, simplicity and rest.
xo,
Courtney
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