a blog about simple living
If you’re trying to be organized and get a lot of tasks done, then you likely have a to-do list. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your to-do list. Write tasks down as they come up. If something comes up that you need to get done, add it to… Continue reading How to Create a Functional To-Do List
Getting organized isn’t always that difficult. The hard part is making sure everything stays that way. You spend a day or two moving items around and placing them in just the right way. Then when you need to use those items, they don’t get placed back and the system gets ruined. Get rid of items… Continue reading How to Keep a Clean Living Space
If you’re living in a small space, such as a dorm room or a small apartment, you might be having a hard time finding a home for everything you own. Even if you don’t own that much, it can be tricky to get organized when you live in a smaller space than you’re used to.… Continue reading Keep Clothing Organized in a Small Space
Today, I’d like to share with you my thoughts and tips about what you should have with you in your personal bag when you’re travelling on an airplane. What I’m referring to is which items you’ll want to have in your personal bag either to use during the flight or to avoid putting these items… Continue reading 6 Items You Should Have in Your Carry-On
I’ve always been the girl that creates bathroom clutter. All the tiny lotions, almost-empty shampoo bottles, miscellaneous beauty products, and (oddly enough) excessive amounts of floss have always made it difficult for me to keep a clean bathroom. If you take a look at my bathroom now, though, it’s a lot cleaner and far more… Continue reading Bathroom Decluttering and Organization Tips
With summer coming up, it’s very likely you’re planning a trip or two in the next couple months. So I’ve decided to share with you some of my most basic tips for packing well no matter where it is you’re going. Make a list ahead of time. If you know me, you know how much… Continue reading 5 Basic Packing Tips
It can be challenging to find a good, organized way to keep track of everything you need to do. If you’re in school, you need to keep track of upcoming assignments and projects as well as your daily schedule. Not to mention, you probably have a job and possibly other responsibilities. If you’re living on… Continue reading 5 Ways to Simplify Your To-Do List
Spring is just around the corner, and this often means that people are feeling motivated about decluttering and cleaning up their living spaces. So here are some tips to help you get started. Make a list of what you hope to achieve while you’re deep cleaning. Do you hope to have a consistently cleaner house?… Continue reading General Spring Cleaning Tips
Recently, I’ve been having a hard time staying motivated. I just want to stay in bed late and watch TV all day, but obviously I can’t do that. So I thought this might be a good time to talk about how I stay productive even when I’m not feeling all that motivated. So here are… Continue reading How to Stay Productive When You’re Not Motivated
I’ve been working hard to create a space for everything that I own. That way, I know where to find everything and I know where it goes after using it. I’ve started applying this same mindset now to spaces as well. I like to know which activities I do in which spaces. It allows me… Continue reading Creating a Space for Every Activity
Throughout the decluttering process, I’ve started to be aware of more than just my physical possessions. I’ve also started to put more thought into my what I spend my time doing, watching, and listening to. I’ve already written before about how I’ve made some changes to the way I use my phone in order to… Continue reading My Mindset for Time Management
If you’re anything like me, you often have a really productive morning only to get about halfway through the day and feel completely wiped out. This tends to be pretty inconvenient because even if I’ve gotten a lot of my work done during the morning, there are always tasks on my to-do list that need… Continue reading 4 Ways to Deal with the Midday Slump
I’m not much of a morning person and usually have a hard time getting out of bed. Working from home doesn’t make it any easier because I don’t have to be anywhere right away. But the truth is that the earlier I wake up the more productive I am throughout the day. This is why… Continue reading Morning Routine Tips
I've been doing a lot of decluttering, but my workspace has been pretty difficult. I've recently made quite a bit of progress and thought I'd show you what workspace at home looks like. Let me know if you have any suggestions for better ways to organize any of my drawers or shelves. Thanks for watching!… Continue reading Workspace Tour
When I travel, I like to make the journey as easy for myself as possible, and this means traveling with as few things as possible while being comfortable. What you call traveling light might be different than what I do, but I hope you're able to apply some of these tips the next time you… Continue reading Packing Light: Some Tips
It can often be difficult to know how to organize a closet, especially when it’s smaller than you’re used to or when Put away any clothes that isn’t season appropriate. When it’s summer, put away your thick sweaters, hats, scarves, etc. In the colder seasons, put away your shorts and any clothing that might be… Continue reading Closet Organization Tips
When you move into a new place or just want to make some small changes to your bedroom or your entire living space, it can be difficult to know where to start. If you’re looking to change up or reorganize your living space, here are some tips that will guide you toward adding your own… Continue reading Small Ways to Personalize Your Living Space
I’ve been working a lot toward having a minimal amount of belongings and making sure I really have enough space for everything. Because of this, I’ve been changing up my room a lot and putting a lot of thought into which items I choose to display or use as decoration. I’ve sort of created some… Continue reading What to Display in a Living Space
