On asking better questions
The questions we ask  One of the things I've come to realise about simplifying is that the hardest part isn't always letting go. It's making the decision in the first place. We stand in front of a cupboard, holding onto something we haven't used in years, and start negotiating with ourselves. What if I need it one day?What if I regret getting rid of it?What if it comes in handy? And before we know it, we're putting it back. I've found that changing the question can completely change the decision.... Read more...
On visual noise
What's shouting at you? Look around your home and notice how many things are competing for your attention. The words on food packaging, the labels on bottles, the book on your shelves, the branding on your clothes, the products lined up around your bathroom sink, the notes on the fridge and all the little things you've put down and never quite put away. We're so used to seeing these things that we barely notice them anymore, but they're still there, filling our field of vision with words, colours and information... Read more...
On notifications + boundaries
We've given our phones permission to interrupt our lives On any given day, we can receive up to 100 notifications on our phones. Some are important. Most aren't. And when... Read more...