10 Surprising Benefits of Decluttering Your Home
Decluttering is still a new word to many people. It’s getting a lot of attention recently due to the increased popularity of intentional, simple living. Ever wonder what all the buzz is about? Decluttering means getting rid of all the unnecessary stuff that neither add value to your life nor serve any purpose. There are some surprisingly powerful benefits of decluttering that you should know so you feel inspired to declutter your home in order to improve your life. What Are the Benefits of Decluttering? Decluttering is powerful, and it can have a profound impact on your overall well-being. It will make life so much simpler and easier. It’s not…
How Owning Less Will Make You Happier & Healthier
In today’s society, owning too much stuff has become synonymous with wealth, success, and happiness. The more you own, the more successful and happier you become in the eyes of other people. But in reality, that’s not the truth. More is not always better. More material possessions beyond a certain level is just more stuff we have to manage and take care of. Owning more than you need complicates your life, increases your stress level, drains your bank accounts, and robs you of your happiness. “Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! There is great freedom in simplicity of living. It…
8 Amazing Benefits of Becoming Unbusy
In today’s world, most of us are living a fast-paced lifestyle where we are constantly moving towards the next big thing. We are jam-packed, and always keeping occupied with things that add more to our stress and anxieties. It’s sucking the life out of us – emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Just because something is on our schedules doesn’t necessarily mean it’s important or meaningful. When we are always on the go, living this excessively busy life – we hardly get an opportunity to take a break from everything and focus on the things that are truly important. What if we decided to do the opposite and embrace becoming unbusy? It’s…
What Not to Do While Trying to Simplify Your Life
Many people unknowingly make their journey stressful while trying to simplify their lives. Life naturally comes with different kinds of complications as we grow up. But most of those complications are the results of our choices, decisions, and habits. We often make things more complicated than they need to be without even realizing that. If you are trying to simplify your life so you can focus more on what is important and meaningful, you need to stop doing certain things that can make life unnecessarily harder for you. While trying to simplify your life, it’s important that you don’t do things that can delay the process or make your struggles…
The Real Cost of Clutter in Your Life
I love to live in a clutter-free, organized home. And I’m pretty consistent about decluttering and organizing. Even though I regularly declutter and get rid of the stuff that are unnecessary and can’t be used anymore, I still find a little clutter here and there in our home since I have two kids. With kids it’s not always possible to be 100% clutter-free and organized. But with a little effort and persistence, you can keep your home and life in order. Decluttering is a continuous process. And you need to be persistent about decluttering because clutter affects us in so many ways. The real cost of clutter in your life…
How Living in a Smaller Home Can Make You Happier
Living in a smaller home isn’t just a smart financial decision. It can improve your quality of life in so many ways. It makes life simpler, less stressful, and more enjoyable. And living small can make you richer, healthier, and happier, too! American houses have grown far too big. The average size of new homes built in the United States grew 62 percent from 1,660 square feet in 1973 to 2,687 square feet in 2015, an increase of 1,027 square feet, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Chances are, you are currently living in a big house, too, and it may be causing you more stress than you realize. If your house…