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1. Make definitive plans with a trusted friend or family member. Sometimes we feel that because it’s Christmas we’re obligated to endure gatherings that stress us out. What if you could have it both ways; both being there for obligatory holiday functions and opting out for stress free merry making? You can absolutely do this. Here’s […]

Two are better than one,     because they have a good return for their labor:  If either of them falls down,     one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls     and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.     But how can one keep warm […]

Becoming a minimalist has been about adopting new routines. And as a result, the more routined I become the more free I feel. I used to be trapped by emergencies and other people’s demands. I used to be lost in my day not knowing what to do next. Creating new, minimalist routines hasn’t resulted in a rigid, […]

Routine = life. Routines are what we do over and over again whether we like it or not. They can drive us to ruin or help automate the mundane to create a more manageable life. I was once having a conversation with a friend who said she didn’t have any routines. “That’s not true”, I said, “You […]