Achieving Simplicity

Achieving Simplicity

Every person views a simple life differently. For me, achieving simplicity means eliminating the unnecessary, choosing serenity over chaos, and spending time on what's important in my life—identifying what’s important and getting rid of everything else. But, achieving simplicity is a bit more complicated than that. We suggest picking one of the areas below and working through each of them as you feel comfortable. “Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify, simplify.” — Henry David Thoreau  …

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Senior Downsizing

Senior Downsizing

Around 51% of retirees over 50 decide to move and downsize. This can be an emotional process, especially if you've lived in one place for a while. The following tips can help you decide if downsizing is right for you and make the process easier. Reasons to Downsize Weather: One study shows 25% of older adults plan to move to a warmer climate. Logistics: Stairs, long driveways, outdated bathrooms, and other infrastructure can make it harder to age in…

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Organize Your Home Office Day

Organize Your Home Office Day

Technically, the official Organize Your Home Office Day is observed in March, but I believe any day you feel the inspiration to organize or clean should be celebrated. The truth is that it doesn't matter what day you do it as long as you take the time to organize your home office. So today is as good a day as any. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a…

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5 Easy Steps to Tidying Up Your Digital Workspace

5 Easy Steps to Tidying Up Your Digital Workspace

Today’s workforce is largely digital. Gone are the days of paper files cluttering up your desk and office. Instead, that clutter is digital – and can be just as harmful to your productivity. Follow these 5 steps to give yourself a clutter-free digital workspace.Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. This commission comes at no additional cost to you but will…

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Manage Your Digital Clutter

Manage Your Digital Clutter

​Looking for physical items amongst a cluttered desk or table is always frustrating. That same aggravation occurs when trying to find an important file or email on your computer, phone, or other devices. Thankfully, with some organization tips, you can reign in the digital clutter and save yourself time and frustration while finding the data you need. Use Categories Start by deciding on the categories of files and emails you’re dealing with. For example, you may have a photo…

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