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Weekend Wisdom:<\/strong> May this be the year that bag of clothes you want to donate makes it out of the trunk of your car (or back of your closet).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just being gentle over here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Year, New You is out. Gentle January is in! I’d love to walk you through a Gentle January with short, daily reminders and gentle challenges. Preorder my new book, Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want<\/em><\/a> and get the Gentle January Daily Reminders. If you want a short daily message from me this month via text or email (your choice), reminding you to slow down, take care and connect with the Gentle You, Preorder the book here<\/a> and fill out the form at the bottom of the same page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok … onto the favorites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

10 ways<\/a> to rest more and stress less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the 365 Less Things decluttering method<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

101 ways<\/a> to feel healthier in 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s my first solo podcast episode<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music<\/a> to help you enjoy a gentle afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to science, this is how to be happier<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 things<\/a> to leave behind in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I just started listening to this new short-form podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 tiny habits<\/a> for the new year (that won’t wear you out).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll love this friendly advice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 minimalist habits<\/a> to make space for joy (even if you aren’t a minimalist).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it’s time to calm your inner critic, try this<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to<\/a> know when it’s time for self care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m looking forward to some of these book to movie adaptations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions<\/a> to ask yourself at the beginning of a new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If 2025 is your year of the closet clean out, read Project 333<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little ways<\/a> to improve your mental health in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently reading this<\/a> and listening to this<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 microhabits<\/a> for more peaceful mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to be happier this year, stop wearing these 3 things<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today’s Instagram favorite is from @theresgoodinstore<\/a> as a reminder to celebrate and appreciate your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I hope you enjoy these Weekend Favorites and have a weekend full of gentle moments, love and ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

xo,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courtney<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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