April 4, 2024
Gathering: 3 Habits To Help You Feel Better
Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough by Michael Easter
March 27, 2024
Gathering: Project 333: Spring 2024
Project 333 Coaching Call (from the TSS Library)
For more on Project 333, visit https://bemorewithless.com/?s=project+333
March 20, 2024
Gathering: On Waking Up (and sleeping)
The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma, Adam Verner et al.
Ellevest – Experts in women’s wealth and investment. For more, visit https://www.ellevest.com
One Sec – an app to help you gain back control over phone/social media usage, “forcing you to take a deep breath whenever you open distracting apps.” For more, visit https://one-sec.app/
Let’s Eat: 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart and Home by Dan Pelosi
March 16, 2024
Declutter Hour: March 2024
Play With Your Cat!: The expert guide to a happier and healthier feline by Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado
Lions In Sight of California and Nevada: a non-profit dedicated to providing no cost and low cost eyeglasses to those in need around the world, with recycling drop-off locations and mailing options. For more info, visit https://www.lionsinsight.net/
Make and Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home by Jessica Marquez
March 4, 2024
Gathering: Time Management, Clutter, and Decision Making with Dr. Christine Li – The Procrastination Coach
ReMarkable – An E-ink digital planner “that feels like paper.” For more information, visit https://remarkable.com/
For more on Christine Li, visit https://procrastinationcoach.com/
Check out her Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/procrastinationcoachdrli/
February 27, 2024
Gathering: On Slowing Down
Body Electric Project – a 6-part investigation and interactive project that will help you "understand the impact of your tech on your body … and how to live better with your devices.” For more information, visit Body Electric : NPR
Be Focused app – a free productivity app that helps users break up tasks into intervals separated by short breaks
February 22, 2024
Gathering: Tammy’s Tiny Wardrobe
Make and Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home by Jessica Marquez
Gathering: Tammy Strobel and Her Tiny House (from the TSS Library)
Be More with Less: Project 333
“Why Do Clothes Suck Now?” in The Culture Study Podcast with Anne Helen Petersen (Podcast, Dec. 6, 2023)
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez
Under My Roof® is a subscription-based home inventory app: https://undermyroof.app/
January 18, 2024
Workshop with Christina Garrett: Find Your Flow
Take the Day Off: Receiving God’s Gift of Rest by Robert Morris
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington
For more on Christina, visit https://www.themomathonmovement.com/
January 13, 2024
Declutter Hour with Tammy: January 2024
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez
Under My Roof® is a subscription-based home inventory app: https://undermyroof.app/
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Member Kathy Shiel’s work bag: https://ebags.com/backpacks/laptop/pro-slim-laptop-backpack/117775D636.html?productid=117775-D636&country=US¤cy=USD&couponid=94790994
Dress for Success is “a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life”: https://dressforsuccess.org/
S.C.R.A.P. – Scraps Creatively Reused And Recycled Art Projects: http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/2012/02/dog-tags.html?m=1
TSS Calendar: https://courses.bemorewithless.com/the-simplicity-space/schedule/
December 20, 2023
Gathering with guest host Dr. Christine Li – Psychologist & Procrastination Coach (https://procrastinationcoach.com)
“What Shamu Taught Me About a Happy Marriage” by Amy Sutherland, New York Times
Tapping/EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) – For more, see Tapping 101 – Learn the Basics of the Tapping Technique (thetappingsolution.com) or visit Melanie Moore’s website: https://www.melaniemoore.co.uk
December 12, 2023
Gathering: Balance is Another Broken System
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organising by KC Davis
“Friday planning (that sometimes stretches out from Friday…)” by Laura Vanderkam
December 7, 2023
Declutter Hour with Tammy: December 2023
Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale by Adam Minter
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson (which has been adapted for TV by Peacock)
Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things by Randy Frost & Gail Steketee
Animal Joy: A Book of Laughter and Resuscitation by Nuir Alsadir
The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life by Dr. Robin Zasio
“The Practical Guide to a Closet Cleanout” by Courtney Carver, Be More with Less
Look Like the Leader You Are: A 7 Step Style Strategy for Ambitious Women by Lizzie Edwards
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez
The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders
“Where To Donate Stuff: The Ultimate Guide” by Tammy Strobel, Be More with Less
November 30, 2023
Gathering: Learning To Trust Yourself
Simplicity Conversation with Mara Glatzel (from the TSS Library)
Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty by Mara Glatzel
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin – TV documentary mini-series (HBO)
November 20, 2023
Gathering: Ask Me Anything
The Measure by Nikki Erlich
Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset & Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough by Michael Easter
Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone by Sarah Jaffe
November 4, 2023
Gathering: Simple Holidays
“Holiday Anxiety? 5 Ways to Stress Less and Enjoy the Holidays” by Courtney Carver, Be More with Less
The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
The Book of (More) Delights by Ross Gay
Inciting Joy by Ross Gay
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
You Can Buy Happiness (and It’s Cheap): How One Woman Radically Simplified Her Life and How You Can Too by Tammy Strobel
Email [email protected] for TSS support/questions/feedback
October 27, 2023
Gathering: Release the Rush for Things to Change
Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge (from the TSS Library)
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness by Thomas Moore
Dr. Jen Gunter – an OB/GYN and pain medicine physician, who has devoted her life to support women’s health. For more, visit https://drjengunter.com/
The StoryGraph – the book-tracking app that logs books you’ve read and helps you choose what to read next, providing personal recommendations
October 19, 2023
Workshop: How to Let Go with Jamila Reddy
For more on Jamila, visit https://jamilareddy.me
To view Jamila's latest courses, visit https://jamilareddy.me/events
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo (Netflix series)
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Spark Joy by Marie Kondo
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
October 11, 2023
Gathering with guest host Dr. Christine Li – Psychologist & Procrastination Coach (https://procrastinationcoach.com)
"Episode #122: Mind Over Matter: Breaking the Weight Struggle for Lasting Weight Loss with Rita Black" in Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li (Podcast, April 13, 2023)
"Episode #117: Supercharge Your Midlife Fitness and Metabolism with Cam Oyler" in Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li (Podcast, March 9, 2023)
September 18, 2023
Gathering: Releasing Chaos Through Streamlining
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz
Productivityist – Get more of the right things done, with Mike Vardy
Workshop with Jules Clancy (from the TSS Library)
Bloom – A business workshop to encourage the kind of growth that won’t wear you out
Libby App – thousands of public libraries offer free eBooks and audiobooks in Libby
The StoryGraph – the book-tracking app that logs books you’ve read and helps you choose what to read next, providing personal recommendations
Translucent Sticky Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Waterproof-Self-Adhesive-Translucent-Annotating/dp/B0BD3VLL1T/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2H4S6TWY9VUX9&keywords=transparent+sticky+notes&qid=1695055544&sprefix=transparrent+sti%2Caps%2C394&sr=8-6
My Mind – a tool that acts as “an extension for your mind,” allowing you to capture and keep articles, notes, images, bookmarks, and inspiration all in one private place. “Remember everything. Organize nothing.”
The Lazy Genius Podcast – for streamlining almost anything in life: busy seasons, scheduling, what to carry in your bag, laundry, meal planning, etc.
September 14, 2023
Workshop with Jules Clancy
Jules’ Free 6-Ingredient Dinners App: https://thestonesoup.com/app/
Podcast on Frozen Veg: https://thestonesoup.com/blog/2022/07/25/frozen-veg-a-love-story/
Jules’ Minimalist Spice Collection: https://thestonesoup.com/blog/2010/09/20/spice-week-how-to-stock-a-minimalist-spice-collection-5-ingredients/
An Interview with a Spice Master: https://thestonesoup.com/blog/2010/09/23/interview-with-a-spice-master-butter-chickpeas-5-ingredients-10-minutes/
September 6, 2023
Gathering: Releasing Perfectionism & Journals
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson (which has been adapted for TV by Peacock)
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo (Netflix series)
Declutter Hour: August 2023 (from the TSS Library, where Tammy talked about her tiny house experience)
London Writers’ Salon – writing support & great podcast
Meditation apps for sleep, anxiety, & stress – Insight Timer, Headspace, Calm
Tammy Strobel (tstrobel.com), includes her Rowdy Kittens blog archive
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
In addition, Tammy wanted to share a recent podcast episode on self-compassion & kindness being a great antidote to perfectionism: “Being Kind to Yourself” in Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam & Kristin Neff (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-kind-to-yourself/id1028908750?i=1000626730600
September 1, 2023
Gathering: Tiny Step Prescriptions Sept. 2023
Jules Clancy, Stonesoup.com – “helps food lovers simplify cooking with healthy 6-ingredient recipes"
My Mind – a tool that acts as “an extension for your mind,” allowing you to capture and keep articles, notes, images, bookmarks, and inspiration all in one private place
Senior Planet – offers classes, videos, articles, & activities “to help older adults learn new skills, save money, exercise, make new friends, and so much more”
August 26, 2023
Declutter Hour with Tammy
You Can Buy Happiness (and It’s Cheap): How One Woman Radically Simplified Her Life and How You Can Too by Tammy Strobel
The 100 Thing Challenge: How I Got Rid of Almost Everything, Remade My Life, and Regained My Soul by Dave Bruno
The 100 things challenge | Dave Bruno | TEDxClaremontColleges - YouTube
“Aging Parents With Lots of Stuff, and Children Who Don’t Want It” by Tom Verde, The New York Times
Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale by Adam Minter mentions companies that are helping seniors downsize. Here's an interview with him: https://www.npr.org/2019/12/04/784702588/the-best-thing-you-can-do-is-not-buy-more-stuff-says-secondhand-expert
“The Joy of Simple Pleasures: Embracing a Minimalist Lifestyle” by Tammy Strobel, Be More with Less
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Spark Joy by Marie Kondo
“Digital Sabbatical: 5 ways to unplug and recharge” by Courtney Carver, Be More with Less
“A Simple Digital Declutter Checklist” by Tammy Strobel, Be More with Less
“Declutter Digital Photos With This Monthly Routine” – guest post by Paige Shockley, Be More with Less
“Simple And Sustainable: 10 Eco-Friendly Tips for Everyday Life” by Tammy Strobel, Be More with Less
August 22, 2023
Gathering with guest host Dr. Christine Li – Psychologist & Procrastination Coach (https://procrastinationcoach.com)
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by Dave Allen
“11. Interview with Procrastination Coach Dr. Christine Li” in Soul and Wit with Courtney & Bailey Carver (Podcast, January 13, 2020)
"The Life Lessons of Living More Simply with Courtney Carver" in Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li (Podcast, January 22, 2021)
Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li (Podcast)
Dr. Christine Li’s list of 7 missing components:
- Decision to make a permanent separation from the old habit.
- Full commitment to the new habit. Making it top of mind and irreplaceable.
- Daily, visible reminders to stay with the new habit.
- A tracking system to make sure you stay on track, even with days you slip up.
- Celebration for each day that you succeed.
- A worthy result and victory you are aiming for.
- Seeing yourself as worthy of the journey and the destination. You need to change your identity to be the success you desire. If you don’t believe it, you won’t achieve it. (Or, as TSS member Janet said, “I believe it … I will achieve it!”)
August 15, 2023
Gathering: Releasing Control
Come to Your Senses: Demystifying the Mind–Body Connection by Stanley Block
Mind-Body Bridging | I-System Institute | USU
Loving What Is: Four Questions that Can Change your Life by Byron Katie
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Gabor Maté