Experiencing January blues? Embracing bundled temptations for a joyful experience in small moments.
In this week's edition of Weekend Favorites, we delve into the world of minimalism and simplicity with the Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge. This approach encourages adopting small, manageable steps towards decluttering and simplifying your life, making it an accessible and sustainable way to live more intentionally.
The Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge invites you to start with very small, doable actions. For instance, you could declutter one small area in 15-20 minutes or form micro-habits that gradually simplify your possessions, commitments, or routines.
To embark on this challenge, identify one very small area or habit you can simplify immediately, such as a cluttered drawer, a digital folder, or a daily routine. Commit to spending a fixed, short amount of time (e.g., 15 minutes) simplifying that area with the 90/90 rule: discard things unused in the last 90 days and unlikely to be used in the next 90.
Repeat these small steps regularly (e.g., monthly) to build a long-term simplicity habit. Optionally, you can join or create a community or structured challenge online that encourages tiny daily or weekly simplicity actions, inspired by existing minimalism challenges.
If you're seeking a specifically named Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge, you may need to look for dedicated websites or social media groups that offer this exact program.
In addition to the Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge, the author has also created bonus items and is hosting free live calls for the challenge, with recordings available for those who miss the live sessions.
As we celebrate the magic of Lunar New Year, the author shares the number one thing to change for increased happiness: saying no more often. The article provides 8 tiny notes to help one say no with less guilt.
The author has also been alcohol-free for four years and offers tips to work smarter, not harder. If you're struggling with your 2023 goals, temptation bundling is suggested as a strategy to help you stay on track.
To combat the January blues, the author suggests reading and watching certain items, and pre-ordering two books. If you'd like to send letters to isolated and lonely seniors, there's a resource to check out.
Lastly, the author is celebrating something related to Instagram, but the specifics are not clear. The article also provides a list of 10 posts on Instagram that have inspired the author, and this week's Instagram favorite is from @erica.cook. The author has also curated a playlist to help crave more sunny days.
We hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a beautiful, slow, refreshing weekend.
- As a part of your health-and-wellness journey, consider joining the Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge to declutter your space and commitments, encouraging a more intentional lifestyle.
- To enhance your personal growth, you may find the author's tips on saying no more often useful for increasing happiness during the Lunar New Year.
- If you're looking to improve your mental health, the bonus items and free live calls provided alongside the Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge could offer valuable insights.
- To boost your education and self-development, the author's suggestions for books, Instagram accounts, and a playlist can enrich your home-and-garden and lifestyle.
