Ranked #1
SLR 061: 6 Steps to a Simpler Life
SLR 061: 6 Steps to a Simpler Life
Many of us come to a point in our lives when we sense that something is wrong. We work harder and harder, and yet, never... Read more
26 Jun 2014
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6mins
Ranked #2
10 Steps to Getting Rid of Stuff
10 Steps to Getting Rid of Stuff
Have you ever wanted to start editing your possessions, but didn’t know where to start? Is it an overwhelming prospect?... Read more
1 Sep 2013
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2mins
Ranked #3
Margin Is Not Just For You!
Margin Is Not Just For You!
I want to share with you one of the most essential concepts when it comes to improving your life. Let’s talk about marg... Read more
1 Sep 2013
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2mins
Ranked #4
SLR 078: Are You “in Control”? Try the Clutter Experiment!
SLR 078: Are You “in Control”? Try the Clutter Experiment!
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris When Shery... Read more
23 Oct 2014
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3mins
Ranked #5
The Ctrl-Alt-Delete Moment
The Ctrl-Alt-Delete Moment
Imagine leaving behind the home of your dreams to begin living the life of your dreams. Sheryl and I made that decision ... Read more
13 Mar 2014
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2mins
Ranked #6
The Trip that Changed Everything
The Trip that Changed Everything
It was the spring of 2013. Driving south from Eugene, Oregon, Sheryl and I wanted to stay with family the first evening... Read more
26 Feb 2014
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4mins
Ranked #7
SLR 070: 3 Things to Stop Spending Time On
SLR 070: 3 Things to Stop Spending Time On
“Money is not the prime asset in life. Time is.” Unknown Far too often we fail to appreciate the preciousness of time. ... Read more
28 Aug 2014
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4mins
Ranked #8
3 Surprising and Valuable Benefits of Digitizing Family Photo Albums
3 Surprising and Valuable Benefits of Digitizing Family Photo Albums
The genesis of the project was practical and uninspired – but the outcome was akin to finding hidden treasure. No Room ... Read more
29 May 2014
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4mins
Ranked #9
Stop Information Overload Now! 3 Proven Steps to Staying Current, Connected and Sane
Stop Information Overload Now! 3 Proven Steps to Staying Current, Connected and Sane
Mr. Darcy as SAMIt washes over us like a tsunami – an unmanageable wall of information. The greater our desire to be cur... Read more
27 Mar 2014
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6mins
Ranked #10
SLR 068: Five Unexpected Benefits of Simplifying
SLR 068: Five Unexpected Benefits of Simplifying
Sheryl and I have been talking lately about some of the unexpected benefits of our decision to simplify our lives. It wa... Read more
14 Aug 2014
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4mins
Ranked #11
SLR 063: Reclaim Downsizing as a Powerful Tool for Positive Life Change
SLR 063: Reclaim Downsizing as a Powerful Tool for Positive Life Change
It’ s time to reclaim downsizing as an empowering practice. For far too long, downsizing has been understood to be a ... Read more
10 Jul 2014
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4mins
Ranked #12
Give It Away
Give It Away
Do you have trouble showing people the true you? I mean the you that is buried beneath the armor we put on every day to... Read more
18 Dec 2013
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2mins
Ranked #13
The 7 Phases of Your Heroic Journey to Margin and Simplicity
The 7 Phases of Your Heroic Journey to Margin and Simplicity
What is the course of your life? How we understand the unfolding of our lives not only impacts our ability to weather l... Read more
23 Apr 2014
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4mins
Ranked #14
The Secret to Overcoming Obstacles
The Secret to Overcoming Obstacles
We’ve all been there. We encounter an obstacle which separates us from what we want or need. How do we respond? Do we... Read more
1 Sep 2013
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2mins
Ranked #15
Prioritize Tasks Using the Decision Matrix
Prioritize Tasks Using the Decision Matrix
Do you manage urgency, or rather urgently manage, the events of your life? Simple living is made possible when we focu... Read more
16 Apr 2014
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3mins
Ranked #16
How Do We “Flip the Switch” to Make the Change?
How Do We “Flip the Switch” to Make the Change?
Have you experienced this? One day you are relatively satisfied with a situation. Then, something happens and you cann... Read more
17 Jan 2014
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2mins
Ranked #17
How to Tell People You Are Simplifying Your Life
How to Tell People You Are Simplifying Your Life
“So, I heard you were downsizing.” The question from a business acquaintance at a Chamber of Commerce event caught me of... Read more
25 Nov 2013
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2mins
Ranked #18
SLR 081: Inspiring Snapshots of Simplicity
SLR 081: Inspiring Snapshots of Simplicity
“Tell your story.” – Joshua Becker, Becoming Minimalist, speaking at SimpleREV 2014 There is something beautiful about... Read more
13 Nov 2014
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3mins
Ranked #19
The Challenge to Change
The Challenge to Change
“It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real secur... Read more
13 Feb 2014
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3mins
Ranked #20
SLR 079: Unmasking Our Fears About Essentialism and Simplicity
SLR 079: Unmasking Our Fears About Essentialism and Simplicity
Fear is deceptive. It often masquerades as something else, fooling us into believing an outright lie or otherwise thwart... Read more
30 Oct 2014
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5mins