A simple life doesn’t just happen. You need to work on simplifying your life to live simply. Life tends to get easily complicated if you don’t take care of your physical, mental, emotional, and financial issues, and don’t try to manage them well by keeping things simple. “To realise the soothing power of a simple …
PODCAST: A Slow January
Welcome to 2023’s first episode of Live a Well-Designed Life. Today’s episode is all about slowing down in January – it’s time to reset, create space & time to reconnect to your inner-self and mindfully set new intentions.
Enjoy the everyday
Savour the everyday moments of joy that you normally overlook – the smell of food as it cooks, the sound of rain on the window, the seasonal changes, the warmth of your morning cup of tea. By slowing down, shutting out the noise of the outside world – rather than being on a relentless conveyor …
Embracing a Minimalist Lifestyle
Minimalism has become a trendy lifestyle option in the last decade, but minimalism isn’t just about stark, Scandi-style decor. At its core, embracing a more minimalist lifestyle is an inward journey that’s benefits are much more profound than just a tidy home. The journey might start with clearing the clutter but it usually continues with …
It’s time to Celebrate
Stop and celebrate your little victories, however small and trivial they may seem. When we go through life only celebrating the big moments, the graduations, engagements, birthdays, and new jobs, we find ourselves chasing the next big thing. Only happy for a temporary time, before we’re onto the next goal with stars in our eyes. …
The Importance of seasonal living and a slow and simple life
It’s human to experience the ebb and flow of life. We move through seasons of transition and uncertainty; we tilt between self-confidence and self-doubt; we experience shifting levels of energy or productivity and changes in what we need or want. We witness death and new life. Life is messy. And beautiful. Living awake and seasonally allows …
Learn to say ‘Enough’
ENOUGH. It is perhaps the biggest thing we can come to terms with when it comes to our individual actions. It’s recognising the ‘too much’ in our lives and letting go of the excess. And I’m not just talking about love. Recognising that you’ve reached your personal threshold of ‘enough’ is the first step in …
Ways to Simplify Your Life in 2022
By living a more simplified life, you’re getting rid of any mental and physical clutter so you can focus on the things that truly matter in life. So without further ado, below I share tips that’ll allow you to save time, money and live a more fulfilled life. Follow a Morning Routine I LOVE morning …
Do You have a Life Plan?
For many years now, I have annually written out and implemented a Life Plan. Over the past 4 years, I have lived it out. Writing and living out a life plan is one of the best investments you can make. To get where you want to go in life, and to live life the way …
The Art of Doing Nothing
Forget new year-new you, fad diets and crazy exercise routines – January should be a time for resetting after the busy festive season and preparing ourselves for the onslaught of a new year. Doing nothing is something we all need to do more of. Switching off in this way allows us to forget about the …