We’re about halfway into September, and even though temperatures and even seasons depending on your hemisphere are different right now, something about life shifts when we hit September. And whenever I hit a shift, the importance of my environment is more obvious.Creating a space that feels safe and cozy, whatever that looks like for you, is important for your mental health. This episode will give you steps on how to do that, but the important thing here is to name the importance of your environment when you’re in the middle of something long or at the start of something new. Stuff MentionedPreorder Myquillyn Smith’s new book Welcome Home and claim your preorder bonuses before Tuesday, September 15th.Her other books in order of release are The Nesting Place and Cozy Minimalist Home.Myquillyn’s guest appearance on The Next Right Thing podcast hosted by the one and only Emily P. Freeman.Follow me over on Instagram to see my story highlight where I walked through my entire cozy home process.Download a transcript of this episode.*Books mentioned above are affiliate links. Thanks for your support.

#175 - How to Create a Cozy Space

Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.

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#362 - A Simple Strategy for Your To-Do List

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#360 - A Pep Talk for the Perpetually Tired

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#359 - 7 Routines That Work for Me

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#175 - How to Create a Cozy Space

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