I couldn’t take any more. After a particularly exhausting season of busyness and burnout, overcommitment and overwhelm, I hit my breaking point. For a while I sensed it was coming, but kept pressing on anyway, determined to juggle all the balls thrown into my life:…
Feel like you can never get caught up on all that you need to do in life? I’m right there with you. If I focus on these continual demands (and many days I do), pressure begins to build and I start to tense up, feeling…
When my kids were young, each summer my parents treated my family to a week at the beach. And every time, the adults would spend our late nights working on large jigsaw puzzles after the kids were tucked into bed. One year, we started building…
Just once in my life, for a few short months, I actually caught up on all of my projects around my home. Every last to-do on my ongoing list was finished. All my photos were organized. All belongings were culled, sorted, and in their proper…
Once you’ve decluttered your spaces and your rooms and know what you’re keeping, it’s time to figure out how to organize those belongings. Once you do that, you can keep your home organized. Even though each room is very distinctly its own space, I use…
Sometimes, I’ve noticed that as much as I think I want something, I’m not actually willing to put in the time to do that particular thing. Sure, I have a lot of great ideas and hopes, but when it comes time to following through on…
Have you ever considered that not all cleaning is alike? Sometimes you need to straighten things up. Other times, deep thorough cleaning is necessary. Still other times you’ll need to declutter your home, and other moments things will need organized. If your home has a…
When it comes to getting your home under control, it can be enticing to focus on huge things you need to do: Life has a funny way of crowding out your intentions, though. And most times it’s virtually impossible to clean your entire house all…
Have you ever stopped to think how clean – or dirty – you prefer to keep your home? Think past what your home looks like right at this moment. Rather, what level of cleanliness brings you with peace or satisfaction? Now is a perfect time…
So many culprits lurk behind the tension to care for our homes: our cultures, our families, our possessions, and ourselves. What can we do to break free?
When your home is a mess, it can feel overwhelming, in the “I can’t even look past all this mess” way. But when you’re ready to dive in and start getting things under control, there is a first step. And it might be a little…
Did you know if there’s mess and clutter everywhere, you’ll actually add anxiety to your life? Now’s the best time to start your new year with less mess!
Without fail, every single year, the week after Christmas always look and feel the same: How you might use this week … I know online influencers say that they love to use this in-between week as a time to reflect on all that’s happened over…
Are you feeling the pressure to keep your home looking picture-perfect amid the chaos of work and family life? Take a deep breath, because Hilary Bernstein has a message just for you. In The Tension of Tidy, she gently reminds you that your home doesn’t need…
Concerned that company is coming soon but you don’t feel prepared? Take a deep breath. Before you welcome holiday guests, simply answer these questions, download this hosting checklist, and you’ll be ready to welcome your guests soon. Basics 1. When are your guests arriving? 2….
I love hosting friends and family, but there’s not much else that floods my heart with a moment of dread as when I’m lounging around my home and see someone unexpectedly pull in my driveway. Perhaps someday, when my home is cleaned up all the…
No matter who you vote for and whether you’ll feel thrilled or devastated about the election results, we all have something to celebrate: Election season is over! So much tension is wound into election season. It’s easy to get wrapped up and obsessed about which…
If you know you want to experience peace but you just don’t feel like you are, it can be helpful to set your mind on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, or praiseworthy. It can be helpful to set your mind on…
Your home is your special place where you can invest in other people and cultivate peacefulness. What’s your favorite part of your home? While all of those favorite aspects might have fallen into place without much thought, it’s more likely that you’ve spent some time…
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of continually wanting more for your home? Let’s get to the heart of the matter!