May 17, 2023
Declutter Hour with Courtney
Chill playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6G1tOneB6QX9aNrXkWljbt?si=6d16838eaf7b43e9
Upbeat playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SpHJMoioh5ORWQ79WF1bW?si=9543f77501454141
May 11, 2023
Gathering: Shopping Bans, Sugar & Sleep (from the TSS Library, June 15, 2022)
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
Spotify playlists from the Declutter Hour with Courtney (May 17, 2023):
Chill playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6G1tOneB6QX9aNrXkWljbt?si=6d16838eaf7b43e9
Upbeat playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SpHJMoioh5ORWQ79WF1bW?si=9543f77501454141
May 3, 2023
The Big Tiny: A Built-It-Myself Memoir by Dee Williams. For more on tiny house pioneer Dee Williams, visit https://padtinyhouses.com
You Can Buy Happiness (and It’s Cheap): How One Woman Radically Simplified Her Life and How You Can Too by Tammy Strobel
“What If Spending Money Felt … Good?” by Charlotte Cowles, The Cut’s financial-advice columnist
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez
You can email Tammy Strobel at tammystrobel@protonmail.com
April 28, 2023
“The Joy of Simple Pleasures: Embracing a Minimalist Lifestyle” by Tammy Strobel, Be More with Less
@h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e. Instagram post “On glimmers”: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq7OgDGoW3_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
“A Neurologist’s Tips to Protect Your Memory” by Hope Reese, The New York Times
Psychology Today – Find detailed listings for mental health professionals: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
April 22, 2023
Declutter Hour with Tammy
“How to Simplify Paper and Photos” by Courtney Carver, Be More with Less
“The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives” in The Ezra Klein Show (podcast, April 18, 2023). For the transcript, visit https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-sheila-liming.html
Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time by Sheila Liming
April 17, 2023
Gathering with guest host Dr. Christine Li – Psychologist & Procrastination Coach
WOOP – Founded by Gabriele Oettingen, WOOP is “a science-based mental strategy that people can use to find and fulfill their wishes, set preferences, and change their habits.” For more info, visit https://woopmylife.org/en/home
Insight Timer – Free meditation app for sleep, anxiety, and stress: https://insighttimer.com
Willpower: Why Self-Control is the Secret to Success by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney
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
For more from Dr. Christine Li, visit https://procrastinationcoach.com/start
April 12, 2023
Libby App – thousands of public libraries offer free eBooks and audiobooks in Libby. For more information, visit www.libbyapp.com
“The Simple ‘Rule of 5’ My Neurologist Friend Swears by for Erasing Kitchen Clutter” by Meg Asby
“The 50/30/20 Rule of Thumb for Budgeting” by Lindsay VanSomeren, The Balance
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz
FinanceFixx Finance Coaching Program by Jean Chatzky: HerMoney Shop
The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Getting Good with Money by Chelsea Fagan
Ellevest – Experts in women’s wealth and investment. For more, visit https://www.ellevest.com
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez
Die Broke: A Radical Four-Part Financial Plan by Stephen M. Pollan
April 3, 2023
Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters by Laura Vanderkam
Less Phone. More Life. Challenge (from the TSS Library)
March 23, 2023
“How to Spend Less Money (25 Simple Tips)” by Tammy Strobel, Be More with Less
The Art of Stillness (TED talk) by Pico Iyer. A beautiful reflection on the power of sitting still.
Writing Away: A Creative Guide to Awakening the Journal-Writing Traveler by Lavinia Spalding. She wrote about “short sessions, many times.”
Deep Work: Rules for Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez
Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkle
For more on Tammy Strobel, visit https://tstrobel.com
March 15, 2023
The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood by Foster Cline & Jim Fay
Love and Logic – Practical Resources for Parents and Teachers. Visit https://www.loveandlogic.com/
Productivity Is For Robots: How to (re)Connect, Get Creative, and Stay Human in the New World by Corey McComb
March 6, 2023
“‘Body doubling,’ an ADHD productivity tool, is flourishing online,” The Washington Post
“Reset to Zero (exilelifestyle.com)” by Colin Wright. For more from Colin, visit Exile Lifestyle, by Colin Wright
Declutter Hour: February 2023 (from the TSS Library)
Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma & Emotional Upheaval by James W. Pennebaker
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Tammy Strobel (tstrobel.com), includes her Rowdy Kittens blog archive
Gathering: Guest Host Jamila Reddy (from the TSS Library)
Simplicity Conversation with Laura McKowen (from the TSS Library)
Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) by Laura McKowen
February 22, 2023
For more on our guest host, Jamila Reddy, visit https://jamilareddy.me
To view Jamila's latest Courses & Workshops (including breathwork and meditation sessions), visit https://jamilareddy.me/events
Simplicity Conversation with Jamila Reddy (from the TSS Library)
Self-Care for People Who Feel Sad and Tired a Lot by Jamila Reddy (a 90-minute masterclass)
The Nap Ministry, founded in 2016 by Tricia Hersey, is an organization that examines the liberating power of naps. For more information, visit https://thenapministry.com
“The Guest House” by Rumi (poem on The Poetry Exchange website)
February 16, 2023
How to Create a Meaningful Morning Routine (from the TSS Library)
Less Phone. More Life. Challenge (from the TSS Library)
“Reset to Zero (exilelifestyle.com)” by Colin Wright. For more from Colin, visit Exile Lifestyle, by Colin Wright
Photo Organization Workshop with Paige Shockley (from the TSS Library)
Play Workshop with Gary Ware (from the TSS Library)
February 9, 2023
Curable App – the App for Chronic Pain. Visit www.curablehealth.com
The Tapping Solution App – created to help reduce pain, anxiety, and overwhelm. Visit www.thetappingsolution.com
15th Annual Tapping World Summit – worldwide Tapping event with 10 days of free speaker presentations. Starts Monday, February 27th, 2023
NAPO (National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals) – dedicated to helping people and organizations bring order and efficiency to their lives. Visit https://www.napo.net
“Decluttering Burst: let go of one hundred things in less than an hour” by Courtney Carver
“Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep – How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affect Sleep (#650)" in The Tim Ferriss Show with Tim Ferriss (Podcast, January 19, 2023)
January 25, 2023
Libby App - thousands of public libraries offer free eBooks and audiobooks in Libby. For more information, visit www.libbyapp.com
Kanopy app - free video and streaming service partnering with public libraries and universities. Visit www.kanopy.com for more information
January 19, 2023
Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky
Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (And More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky
The Infinity of Lists by Umberto Eco
"How I Am Staying Organized Right Now" by Carly Riordan (Article, March 9, 2022)
January 11, 2023
Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky
The School of Life - helping you learn, heal, and grow through an online psychotherapy service, App, books, videos, and training programs. Visit www.schooloflife.com
The Gottman Institute - A research-based approach to relationships. Visit www.gottman.com
December 15, 2022
The Power of Fun: Why Fun Is the Key to a Happy and Healthy Life by Catherine Price
"How I Took a Month Off to Write & Make Art (then what REALLY happened)" in Good Life Project with Jonathan Fields (Podcast, December 8, 2022)
Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive by Jonathan Fields
Yoga with Adriene - provides practices on yoga & mindfulness for every level at no cost. Visit yogawithadriene.com
December 1, 2022
25 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself Over the Holidays by Courtney Carver, Be More with Less
Gifts from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain by John E. Sarno, M.D.
Healing Back Pain: The Mind–Body Connection by John E. Sarno, M.D.
November 21, 2022
The Power of Fun: Why Fun Is the Key to a Happy and Healthy Life by Catherine Price
Tara Brach - Meditation, Emotional Healing, and Spiritual Awakening. Visit www.tarabrach.com
November 16, 2022
Syllabus: Notes from an Accidental Professor by Lynda Barry
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma & Emotional Upheaval by James Pennebaker
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
You Can Buy Happiness (and it's Cheap): How One Woman Radically Simplified Her Life and How You Can Too by Tammy Strobel
My Morning View: An iPhone Photography Project about Gratitude, Grief & Good Coffee by Tammy Strobel
November 8, 2022
Soul and Wit with Courtney & Bailey Carver (Podcast)
October 27, 2022
Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman & Julie Schwartz Gottman
"The Life Lessons of Living More Simply with Courtney Carver" in Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li (Podcast, January 22, 2021)
October 24, 2022
5-Minute Manifesting Journal: Focus Your Mind, Raise Your Vibration, and Turn Your Dreams Into Reality by Scott Moore
Practical Yoga Nidra: A 10-Step Method to Improve Stress, Improve Sleep, and Restore Your Spirit by Scott Moore
October 11, 2022
I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It by Barbara Sher