“Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most” -“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” p. 21 I finished decluttering my wardrobe and wanted to sit down to write out the steps that I took in more detail than I did in my […]

“Because you will keep only the things you truly love, your energy and joy will increase. You may be physically tired, but it feels so good to get rid of unnecessary items that you will find it hard to stop” -p. 66, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” Last week I finally got around to actually […]

Don’t forget to sign up for the Embracing Average Newsletter at the bottom of this post for weekly updates! Hello Friends, I just wanted to share this quick video with all of you! For almost the past year now I have been working on minimizing my possessions and simplifying my life. Part of that journey has […]

“Every object has a different role to play [in your life]. Not all clothes have come to you to be worn threadbare. It is the same with people. Not every person you meet in life will become a close friend or lover. Some you will find hard to get along with or impossible to like. […]

“When you’ve finished putting your house in order, your life will change dramatically. Once you have experienced what it’s like to have a truly ordered house, you’ll feel your whole world brighten. Never again will you revert to clutter. This is what I call the magic of tidying” (7) I read the introduction to “The […]

Welcome to my bedroom! I have been wanting to film a video for a while now showcasing my husband and I’s bedroom, and I finally got around to it. We have been living in our current two room apartment for a little over six months now, and are absolutely loving it. Because I recently have felt inspired […]