One of the first things I did when I started getting my shit together was edit my belongings. And the easiest place to start was with my clothes, shoes, and accessories. Why did this particular change help me get it together? Because an edited closet gave me more time to do other things. Having only […]
Pay Yourself First: A Quick Lesson in Anti-Budgeting
I’m not against budgets. But the traditional budgeting process—where you line-item everything—just doesn’t work for me. I’ve tried the budgeting apps and the online banking money management features, but I spent too much time chasing the categories that were automatically assigned by the app to each purchase, because they were usually wrong. Maybe this type […]
Feeling Anxious? 10 Ways to Boost Your Mood
I was exhausted, irritable and anxious for years. Until I learned about the ultimate tiny edit—how to care for the tiny critters in my digestive system. That’s right—the bacteria that live in our guts. You’ve probably heard by now about the trillions of microscopic bugs that live in your gut, performing various tasks like digesting […]
Tiny House, Big Savages: 7 reasons our tiny house sucks
People love to love tiny houses. ‘Tiny house’ conjures up thoughts of a cute, cozy wood dollhouse for humans. Or maybe a sweet Airstream tricked out with funky laminate countertops, atomic lamps, and shag rugs. How romantic and carefree! A fraction of the housework! More time to spend outside! Good livin’ for dirt cheap! It […]
Decisions, Decisions: Save Money and Time Using This Shortcut
If you feel like you never have enough money, time, or energy, let me share a secret with you: You can’t have it all. Womp womp. But you can save money and time by learning to make better, more fulfilling choices. How many decisions do you make in a day? I’m guessing a lot. Every […]