Anora O'Connor can never keep her house clean.And in her mind, that means she has too much stuff.She and her husband have been decluttering for more than a year, but—with three kids and their busy lives to keep on top of—there's always more to do."I want to walk into my home and not feel …
Maybe You’re Not Meant to “Get Through” Your Life
I recently noticed myself regularly saying a certain phrase."I just need to get through these last few weeks until my youngest is in kindergarten...""I just need to get through my husband's latest trip to China..."What tipped me off to it in the first place was when I noticed myself …
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9 Hard Truths About Clutter You Need to Hear
Growing up, my home was a collection of other people's things.My parents bought plenty of things new, but many of the biggest items in our home didn't come from a store.My dad made some of our furniture—the dining table of my early childhood, some side tables, and the patio furniture out …
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A Window into the World of a Mother Who Has Lost a Child (And How We Can Help)
A note on how to this piece came to be After women join my email list, I often send a simple email welcoming them to our community and inviting them to share with me anything they're struggling with. As soon as I began reading Treva's reply, I knew more people needed to hear her message, so I …
8 Books to Inspire You to Do Life On Purpose
Years ago, when a customer threatened to get me fired, I read Brené Brown that night to remember that I am worthy, no matter what anyone may say.When my brain feels like it's on overload as I try to keep up with our family's schedules and a daunting to-do list, I'll flip through Essentialism to …
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How to Do a Thought Download (And Why You Might Want to)
Recently, as I dropped our boys off at school, amid the usual scramble of putting lunch boxes and homework folders in all the right places, I noticed that our kindergartener had his shoes on the wrong feet.This is just how this child rolls. Up until kindergarten, no underwear, a backwards shirt, …
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