I have a young friend who I really admire, she's over-the-top passionate about minimizing her footprint and living in an environmentally responsible way.  At the beginning of this month, she invited me to join her in a month-long decluttering challenge that is proving to be the most exhilarating, purposeful shedding of stuff I've ever engaged in.

Inspired by the The Minimalists' "Minimalism Game", here's how it works.  Every day, you remove a specific number of items from your home, based on the day of the month. 

We started on the first day of this month (it's the tenth as I write this), and on that first day we each got rid of one item. You donate it, gift it, recycle it or trash it, but whatever it is has to be out of your home by midnight that night.  On the second day of the month, you get rid of two items. On the third day, three items, and on it goes.

It's blissfully easy at first, but now we're into double digits. Day after day after day, you have to come up with more things to get rid of.  It gets harder, obviously, but in some ways it's actually gotten easier. I've been thrilled to discover that the challenge has radically changed the way I look at my stuff.

To read more about how to play this decluttering "game" (how to navigate letting go of some of your more sentimental clutter, for example), click here to read the rest of the article.

 

What are your dreams for your life for 2016?  Stop and think about them for a moment...would you like to feel better about yourself? To feel happier and more fulfilled? To enjoy better health and finally get fit? To laugh more? Play more? Would you like to feel like you're finally living up to your potential and giving your dreams a chance?



In 2013 I created something that was a dream for me.  I brought together an intimate group of women in my hometown and called it the "Live a Life You Love Exclusive Club". We encouraged, learned, challenged, dreamed, grew, cried and cheered our way through 12 beautiful months together, and we are now friends for life.  It was a joy to see many wonderful things happen, from a-ha moments and breakthroughs to the fulfillment of life dreams. 

In 2014 I took the Live a Life You Love Club international and have done so every year since.  In the 2016 Club we have members from across North America, Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and Australia, this never fails to thrill me. This year the format is slightly different (and I am enjoying it even more) as all Premium level members have monthly one-on-one coaching with me, and have more personal accountability - and success - that way.

Normally I close registration after the first week of January each year, but so many women inquired about the Club throughout the year last year that I've decided to try something new.

If you'd like to work personally with me for this entire year, but missed the January deadline, you can still join in!  I've had several new members join in the last couple of months, you simply start at the point of the curriculum where the group is currently at (this month we're working on Conquering the Inner Critic).  You'll catch up on any missed modules month by month in early 2017, so that you're able to complete the full 12 month curriculum.  


To learn more and apply to journey with me through 2016, click on the link that best describes you:

I would love to get to know you and help you to potentially make 2016 (and the rest of your life) your best ever. Please don't hesitate to respond to this email if you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer you personally.

Listen to your heart on this one, if you feel this speaking to you - you are worth it!