Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast You Don’t Need More Time - You Need Less Noise: Simplify with Courtney Carver | Clutterbug Podcast # 272
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May 5, 2025 Courtney Carver, bestselling author of "Soulful Simplicity" and a key figure in the simplicity movement, discusses her transformative journey after an MS diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of decluttering not only physical spaces but also our calendars and minds. Courtney shares strategies for simplifying life, including Project 333, which encourages a minimalist wardrobe. With insights on setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care, she inspires listeners to breathe easier and embrace a less overwhelming existence.
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MS Diagnosis Sparked Simplicity
- Courtney Carver's life was hectic and overextended before an MS diagnosis forced her to simplify.
- This health wake-up call made her focus on stress reduction and gentleness in life.
Start Small, Be Gentle
- Start simplifying by noticing and admitting when life feels overwhelming.
- Take just five minutes daily to ask yourself the gentlest thing you can do and do it.
Self-Worth Tied to Busyness
- We resist simplifying because we wrongly tie self-worth to productivity and what we accomplish.
- Society pressures us to keep doing more, ignoring that humans have limits and need rest.
