43: Simplifying Before September - 3 Areas to Declutter

Whatever Is Excellent with Leanne Tuggle

The whirlwind of fall schedules looms just around the corner. Are you prepared to trade the peaceful rhythms of summer for the potential chaos of a new school year? What if this year could be different?
Discover the transformative power of simplicity as we explore three critical areas that need attention before summer ends: your overflowing calendar, your cluttered home, and your overwhelming social media feeds. Drawing from personal experience and biblical wisdom, I share how implementing thoughtful boundaries now creates space for what truly matters when schedules intensify.
Remember the stress of May—constantly rushing, saying "yes" out of obligation, and struggling to complete everything? Let's break that cycle. By reflecting on what summer rhythms are worth protecting and understanding what God is calling you to BE (not just DO), you'll gain clarity about your purpose in the coming season.
Your home environment profoundly impacts your mental state. Learn practical approaches to decluttering children's spaces, kitchen counters, and your personal sanctuary. Create systems now that will maintain order when life gets hectic. As Proverbs reminds us, "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established."
Perhaps most revolutionary is simplifying your digital consumption. Discover how alternating weeks on and off social media transformed my summer experience and why our hearts weren't designed to carry every global struggle simultaneously. Implementing boundaries around information intake might be your most powerful step toward peace.
Ready to trade hustle for holiness and clutter for clarity? Join me in creating intentional space for listening to God, being present with loved ones, and embracing the beauty of a simplified life. What's one area you can simplify this week?

Recommended Resources:

The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley

The Cozy Minimalist by Myquillyn Smith

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Bölümler

1. The Gift of Slow and Simple (00:00:00)

2. Biblical Foundation for Intentional Living (00:04:23)

3. Simplifying Your Calendar (00:06:22)

4. Decluttering Your Home (00:11:35)

5. Social Media Boundaries for Peace (00:14:54)

6. Trading Hustle for Holiness (00:17:52)