Christina Tiplea

Conquer Overwhelm. Live Intentionally.

The Mindset Behind Simplifying & Downsizing

by Filed Under: Cleaning & Decluttering, Simple Living

Want to downsize and simplify your life but wondering how to begin? Here are tips for adapting the right mindset behind simplifying & downsizing your life!Adapting the right mindset is the first step in simplifying and downsizing your life.

You can desire to make all the changes in the world, but if your mindset isn’t aligned with the actions you need to take in order to actually reach your goal, it’s going to be hard to turn your aspirations for a simpler life into reality.

It can be hard to change habits that have been created over a lifetime. While it is certainly no easy feat,  I’m sharing some tips to hopefully assist you in developing the right mindset that will help you in your quest to downsize and simplify. [Read more…]

The 4 Dangers of Busyness

by Filed Under: Intentional Living, Simple Living

The four dangers of busynessUp until a few years ago, I thought that being busy was a true sign you had “made it” in life. Why surely a calendar filled to the brim with commitments was a sign of success, wasn’t it?

Wrong. So very wrong. There are many dangers that can come from the desire to be busy all of the time. I should know, as I learned firsthand and am still in that learning process of what the right amount of busy is for me in my own life.

I’m sharing what I’ve personally learned to be the dangers that can come from busyness and having a cluttered, out of control schedule. [Read more…]

Non-Clutter Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day

by Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Saving Money, Simple Living

Valentine's Day Non-Clutter Gift Guide (for under $10)Can you believe Valentine’s Day is only a little over two weeks away? I love holidays (even of the Hallmark variety), and the chance to give gifts to my loved ones. Perhaps this isn’t the most minimalist approach, but I take great joy in finding gifts that I think they will enjoy and put to good use.

The worst kind of gift to me is one that ends up turning into clutter because it just sits around. I tend to gravitate towards consumable items as gift choices since they can either be used up or eaten within a matter of a few months, so they don’t leave a footprint in the receiver’s home for too long. My one exception is for items that aren’t necessarily consumable, but would prove to be extremely useful or very much enjoyed.

I have decided that if there is a good response to this post, I would really love to start up a whole series of non-clutter gift guides for each holiday as the year progresses. I really had a fun time putting this together 🙂 . Please share your thoughts and opinions with me after reading, as I’d appreciate any feedback!

For Valentine’s Day, I’ve put together a list of gift ideas for your Valentine(s) that goes beyond the typical flowers and box of chocolates (not that those wouldn’t be very much appreciated). You won’t find a single stuffed animal or useless knickknack on here. Who really needs more of those? Best of all, each and every one of these gifts ideas are under $10. [Read more…]

The Year of No Clothes

by Filed Under: Cleaning & Decluttering, My Life, Saving Money, Simple Living

The Year of No Clothes ChallengeI know what you’re thinking. And no, I will not be living in the buff this year.

I have decided that 2015 is the year that will be completely free of any clothing purchases for myself. I was inspired by this personal challenge near the end of 2014 when it dawned on me that I had a somewhat large wardrobe, but kept wearing the same 10-15 comfortable and functional pieces that I love.

My decision to go without purchasing any clothes this year came as a result of three steps I walked myself through during the process of decluttering my closet. At the end of this process, I found the motivation that is driving me to complete the “Year of No Clothes” Challenge. [Read more…]

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