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31 Days of Finding Freedom in Simplicity – Day 1

A funny thing happens when you get older – you start to wish
for a simpler time. 
You want to be able
to have the freedom that you had when you were younger, but with all the perks of
being an adult.
  There is a
longing for when you didn’t have as much responsibility, as many to-do lists,
and errands to run, when you had more time to enjoy life instead of running off to the next thing.
What if there was a way for you to get back to that simpler
time?
This month we will explore how you and I can both find
freedom in simplicity.
31 Days of Finding Freedom in Simplicity - Introduction

 

This will not be a series about the back to the land
movement, or local everything (although that is a nice way to simplify).  Nor will it be a call to turn off all
technology.  I have wanted to do that
numerous times, until one of my kids has a question about something that I don’t
know, and cannot for the life of me find the answer in one of the hundreds of
books that we own.  It also won’t specifically be about minimalism – we live in a 2400sf house, that does not scream minimalism to me.
What it will be, however, is a journey of small steps that
you can take in order to bring your stress level down, to decrease the amount of decision fatigue that we all feel every day.
Taking a moment to breathe when you need to, rather than running off to
the next thing because that is what you usually do.
31 Days of Finding Freedom in Simplicity

 

Freedom to fearlessly pursue your passions is something that everyone longs for, but we have
become so weighed down by the world, by what society says we should be doing;
weighed down by the fear we aren’t doing enough, we aren’t doing it right, and
there is something better that we need to find.
Will you join me?
This post will act as a table of contents of sorts.  I will be putting all of the posts for this
series in this post for easy reference.
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What would you do with more freedom in your life, in your
schedule day to day?  What if you could
rid yourself of all that stress of the constant barrage of decisions you need
to make?  What if you could find that
inner peace in order to be able to live your life to the fullest and pursue
your passions with vigor, instead of dreaming about them as something that you
will get to, eventually?

 

Welcome to 31 Days of Finding Freedom in Simplicity!
 
Day 1: Introduction
Day 2: Defining Simplicity
Day 3: Family Mission Statement
Day 4: So Many Choices
Day 5: Decision Fatigue
Day 6: Habits
Day 7: Simple Living Resources
Day 8: Values
Day 9: Dreams
Day 10: Dreams into Goals
Day 11: How Simplicity Provides Freedom
Day 12: Goals and Dreams Resources
Day 13: Declutter or De-own
Day 14: Declutter Your Home
Day 15: Quotes
Day 16: Paper Clutter
Day 17: Picture Clutter
Day 18: Toy Clutter
Day 19: Food Clutter
Day 20: Digital Clutter
Day 21: Decluttering Resources
Day 22: Quotes
Day 23: Financial Freedom
Day 24: Budgeting
Day 25: PowerSheets Goal Planner
Day 26: Practicing Contentment
Day 27: Giving Generously
Day 28: Financial Resources
Day 29: Quotes
Day 30: Real Freedom in Simplicity
Day 31: Encouragement Going Forward

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  1. Nicole says

    October 6, 2017 at 5:14 am

    This series is something I love! I am so busy as a work from home mom! Simplifying would be great step for me!

    Reply
  2. lorig says

    October 5, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    I would travel, read, or create if I had more time. I would spend more time with friends and family. I would hopefully remember to enjoy the moment. I will be reading more of your posts in this series.

    visiting from: http:www.untroubled.org/lori

    Reply
  3. Cindy Ingalls says

    October 5, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    I love more freedom to just enjoy life instead of always having to rush around. Sometimes you just need a day or two to do nothing or to read, or go exploring.

    Reply
  4. Heather Riccobono says

    October 5, 2017 at 11:03 am

    My days are long but I'm so appreciative for every work contract that comes my way. I was home with my oldest daughter and for the longest time felt guilty about not being able to give that same experience to my youngest. Although it feels like it's not possible, I definitely need to slow down and simplify.

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    October 4, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    Embracing the concept of simplicity is a really good idea! I really like the concept of this series!

    Reply
  6. Angela Ricardo Bethea says

    October 4, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    Sometimes when we are too busy we forget to take breaks that could help us greatly. This is such an amazing series and totally agree with living the simple life.

    Reply
  7. Ayana Pitterson says

    October 4, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Yes, Yes, and Yes. I am torturing myself these days, and I know it's because I am trapped in my head about things that I honestly cannot change. Live simple.

    thrifting diva
    http://www.thriftingdiva.com

    Reply
  8. ana de jesus says

    October 4, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    I need to simplify my life and learn to let go of things that are dragging me down. Freeing myself from toxic constraints can free up my time for other things that are more positive x

    Reply
  9. Reesa Lewandowski says

    October 4, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    I just love this thought. Living a simple life is something I really enjoy to do.

    Reply
  10. Hannah Rooks says

    October 4, 2017 at 2:22 am

    I'm interested to see what else this month's series will bring! I love freedom and simplicity. I'm definitely in the stage of life of chaos, but all essential chaos, so I'm not sure what I would cut out.

    http://www.therookiewife.com

    Reply
  11. Theresa's Reviews says

    October 4, 2017 at 12:39 am

    This is such a good topic! I'm a huge fan of simplicity and the freedom it brings.

    Reply
  12. Sarah White says

    October 3, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    I definitely need to work on simplifying my life. I think that is going to be one of my goals for next year.

    Reply
  13. Melissa Vera says

    October 3, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    What a great series sometimes the simple things are the best things.

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    October 3, 2017 at 4:46 am

    This is a great series. I don't know what all it will entail but I do know that things need to get paired down in life.

    Reply
  15. Terri Steffes says

    October 3, 2017 at 2:01 am

    I think I would love this series! Sign me up girl! Can't wait to hear what you are going to say next!

    Reply
  16. Cassie Spanner says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:35 am

    This sounds like a fantastic series! Slowing down and appreciating what I have is really important to me and I think this is a wonderful message to be spreading

    Reply
  17. A Broom says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:19 am

    It is so true. When I moved earlier this year, I took a very minimalistic approach to life, my closet, my decoration and just everything. I feel like the more I let go off everything the more relaxed I feel. I spend less time worrying about things that before would drive me crazy.

    Reply
  18. Glam Karen says

    October 3, 2017 at 12:58 am

    It's good to slow down a bit and just take a breather among the busyness of life. I think it's really important that we find this kind of freedom.

    Reply
  19. Beth Davidson says

    October 2, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    What is this freedom you speak of? Lol. My husband finishes grad school in December and we are concerned we won't know what to do with ourselves when 2018 rolls around.

    Reply
  20. Erica says

    October 2, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    When I think of my childhood, I fondly remember what it was like to live only for the moment. I didn't stress out about tomorrow. I just thought about now. And I'd love to have more moments like that as an adult. I've been meditating quite a bit lately and find that to be super helpful.

    Reply
  21. Lori Geurin says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    I've recently embraced the concept of simplicity and it's so freeing. I constantly fight the urge to over-commit and go 100 MPS, but am learning the value of taking time to slow down and enjoy the good life. It really is a refreshing change.

    Reply
  22. Kristina Paché Ferency says

    October 2, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    This is great! I do wish for more freedom to do my passions such as cooking, baking and mostly writing! I know ME time is important so I try to squeeze it in before bedtime for the kiddos.

    Reply
  23. jessi says

    October 2, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    This is a really cool idea. I know I need to allow myself a break once in a while. I actually am leaving the kids with my husband and going to Disney with just my girls the first week of November so that will be a nice get away

    Reply
  24. Joanna Brittain says

    October 2, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    I am in a constant state of go. Like today..i got up, started working while drinking my coffee…my daughter got up, fixed her breakfast…went back to working…started homeschooling…still working while she is doing her lessons…took a break to fold and put away laundry…went back to working, while eating lunch…constant state of go. I need to slow down!

    Reply
  25. Masshole Mommy says

    October 2, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    I really do worry about what other people think…and that DOES weigh me down. I need to let go of some of that crap.

    Reply

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