As we head deeper into the new year, I have a challenge for you! I dare you to want less...tune in today to find out what I mean by this dare, how to do it, and how it will improve your happiness.   

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Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and I am making a conscious effort to stop accumulating.  One thing that the global pandemic has taught me is how little we need.  And how much excess we have.  There is this theory that the less you own the happier you will be.  If material items don’t matter, you don’t seek them out.  You are not in a state of constantly wanting for more, like we talked about yesterday.  

Even the book, The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo has gotten so much attention they made a TV show about it.  It got me thinking.  Will less stuff bring me more happiness?  My gut reaction is telling me is YES!  Less stuff will make me happier.  Less to clean, less to tidy, less to keep up with, less decisions to make -- for example, what to wear? 

I am also really trying to have less email.  For so many of us, email seems like the one thing that no one ever feels totally caught up on.  For me, it can often be a running to-do list of things I need to take care of.   

I’ve really been thinking about how I create a more simple life for myself - while still nurturing my ambition.  It’s the harmony of it all.  Ironically, I think Intentional Margins is the filter that gives me the clarity on where to start.  Setting my priorities first.  Committing to less stuff, less obligation, less email, less time in front of screens.  More time with people who I love. More time on activities that bring me fulfilled happiness.  Being busy and balanced is achievable when we align our priorities for this season of life and that has me excited.   

Do you think less stuff would make you happier?  Do you have any tips on decluttering? As I process this, I’d love to continue this discussion with you.  Just send me a DM on Instagram @everydayhappinesswithkatie 

And don’t forget, kindness is contagious. 

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