The Best Of Slow Your Home
Sit back, grab a coffee, Tweet it out and bookmark this page if need be. This post is going to give you a lot to think about.I've been writing about creating a simpler life for just on two years. Over those two years, my writing has improved dramatically, my worldview has shifted and my life and the life of my family is infinitely better. Simpler, freer, happier.Those two years have produced over 280 articles - that's more than 160,000 words - on creating your simpler life.I write them to share what I have learned, what I struggle with, what I want you to know. I write them to myself, I write them to people I love, I write them to strangers.It's a great deal of time that I spend on this site, and I do it because I believe 200% in the positive power of living a simpler life. I know it helps people, it improves lives, it brings about happiness and passion and purpose and joy.That being said, I don't expect you to wade through 160,000 words to find the nuggets of gold.So I've put together a definitive list:
The Best Of Slow Your Home (so far)
Grab a cup and dive in, my friends!
21 Quick Actions You Can Do Today to Simplify Your Life
You can start today, and this list gives you 21 actions to get you on your way to a simpler, happier life. Read More...
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Beautiful, Clutter-Free Home
Now, if shiny, white boxes float your boat, then that’s fabulous. But me? I love a home that has warmth, personality and history. I simply don’t like clutter. This post shows you that creating a beautiful, simple, clutter-free home does not mean creating a boring, sterile, style-less home. Read more...
Simple Living, It's Ridiculously Complex
What is Simple Living? The same as success or happiness, it’s vastly different things to different people. But to me, and on this blog, simple living is... Read more.
Get Rid of Your Paper Clutter Once and For All
Get rid of your paper clutter and the stress that comes with it. This is Part One of a 3-part series taking you through the entire process of getting organised and getting rid of the paper clutter - once and for all. Read more...
Comparison is a Losing Game
It's a merry-go-round of negativity and in the game of comparison, no-one wins. Read more...
9 Kick-Arse Reasons to Slow Your Home
If you're needing some motivation, just look at what you have to gain by creating your own Slow Home. Read more...
'D' is for Decluttering
An inescapable part of creating a simpler, slower home is decluttering. This post takes you through the Never-Fail decluttering technique - it's the only thing you need to know before you dive in. Read more...
The Ultimate Clutter-Free Gift Guide
Be it Christmas, birthday or anniversary, there are dozens of gift-giving times throughout the year. This post gives you 28 clutter-free gift options for your loved ones. Give a gift of love and enjoyment, not clutter and guilt. Read more...
"But... It's Free!"
Next time, think very carefully before accepting a gift with purchase. Just because it's free doesn't mean you need it. In fact, the opposite is likely true. Read more...
12 Things Happy People Do Differently
Try and adopt some of these 12 into your daily life - I guarantee you will benefit. Read more...
Use It? Need It? Love It?
Asking yourself those three questions when decluttering will make your decisions so much easier. "Do I use it? Do I need it? Do I love it?" Read more...
How to Start
You don't need to start big. In fact, you probably shouldn't try. But to create the simpler life you want, you do need to start. This post shows you how. Read more...
3 Questions for Decluttering Sentimental Items
Sentimental items feel like more than stuff. There is emotion tied up in them and they are often the hardest things to let go of. These three questions will help dramatically with your sentimental stuff. Read more...
How to be an Introvert and Still Succeed at Conferences
Written from awkward personal experience... Read more.
What is a Slow Home?
The ultimate starting point, this post describes what a slow home is all about and why you will benefit from living in one. Read more...
Parents - Are You Getting Any?
We need it. We love it. We desire it. What is it? Read more...
How to Simplify Your Online Life
It is such a huge part of our daily life, but how do you stop your online life taking over your entire life? Read more...
How is Your Other Half?
Are you working on creating a balanced person? Or are you neglecting your other half? Read more...
The Antidote to Perfection
Can I tell you what's better than perfect? Living. Living is better than perfect. Read more...
The Myth of Work/Life Balance
I don't think it is actually possible to create a life that balances work and life perfectly. In fact, it's all about the tilt. Read more...
The New York Times Best-Selling Author...And Me
The opportunities that await us - if only we learn to be open to them - are amazing. Read more...
Lessons on Happiness - From a Pain in the Arse Teenager
I was a HUGE pain in the arse teenager. Huge. But I did learn one long-lasting lesson on happiness, and I'm here to tell you about it. 15-year-old attitude and all. Read more...
The Days Are Long...
The days are long, but the years are short. Some thoughts on learning to live in the moment. Read more...
That's it. The best. For now.Let me assure you, though, there are far, far greater things ahead. And I am so excited to share them with you.Brooke xx