Quick self-care tips, adopting minimalism without discarding items, and delightful horse-drawn carriage rides in under a minute.
As the year draws to a close, author Courtney invites us to embark on a journey towards a more peaceful and joyful weekend. Drawing inspiration from various sources, including the Instagram post from @positivelypresent, she offers a series of simple self-care practices that only take 60 seconds a day.
In her latest article, Weekend Favorites, Courtney proposes five simple shifts to help us end the year with more ease. While the exact shifts are not detailed here, they are consistent with Courtney's general theme of decluttering and mindset shifts for a simpler and more peaceful life, as seen on bemorewithless.com. These shifts might include creating personal rules, letting go of unnecessary items, and setting mindful intentions.
Courtney also shares her excitement for the holiday season, suggesting a short album for weekend holiday-ing and offering a practical tip on how early to arrive at the airport for a flight. For those feeling a sense of loneliness, she offers six potential tips for finding comfort and connection.
In the spirit of minimalism, Courtney suggests four ways to embrace minimalism without the need for extensive decluttering. She also shares her plans for the festive season, including a growing holiday baking rotation with a specific cookie and her participation in Christmas hacks and traditions.
As we approach the end of the year, Courtney encourages us to pause, take a breath, and reflect. When feeling the need to push through and catch up, she advises asking ourselves certain questions to help us find balance. Reflecting on this time last year, she recalls sharing end-of-year rituals.
This week, Courtney found herself driving by a specific place, admiring the twinkle lights, and expressing a heartfelt wish for less clutter and more twinkle lights, less judging and more accepting, less wanting and more giving, less stress and more magic, less guilt and more peace, less hustle bustle and more silent nights.
To keep this article handy for later, Courtney invites readers to sign up for Weekend Favorites in their email. By doing so, they can ensure they never miss another inspiring piece from Courtney, filled with practical tips and heartfelt wisdom.
- In her Weekend Favorites article, Courtney proposes shifting focus towards a simpler, more peaceful life, extending this to her holiday plans which include minimalist practices, holiday baking, and Christmas traditions.
- Amidst her suggestions for the upcoming holiday season, Courtney also offers advice on finding comfort and connection for those feeling lonely, and provides a practical airport tip for a smooth travel experience.
- As the year comes to an end, Courtney recommends embracing minimalism not only in possessions but also in mindset, just as she encourages less stress and more magic, less deciding and more deciding, less striving and more thriving.
