The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

Let's be real: moving isn't easy. There's movers to book and utility hookups to schedule, and somehow you have 18 spatulas and no good way to pack them. But believe it or not, there are a few ways you can cut down the chaos. This week, Emily shares 10 tips to make moving a bit easier. From stocking up on clear bins to creating a foolproof plan for moving day, Emily's ideas will give you a better idea of what you've got, how to pack it, and how to get it into your new home so you can settle into your new chapter a little more quickly—and with your sanity intact.

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Summer is one of the *best* times of the year, right? Everything slows down. Everything smells like sunscreen and coconut and sunshine. There's days in the water and nights with s'mores by the fire. We all have our favorite summertime traditions and routines—but how do other people do it? Who makes the best-fitting shorts? What's an easy recipe for a weeknight supper or a 4th of July cookout? Do other people keep their kids on summer routines, or let them go with the flow? Emily and her BFF Kristin Winchester trade tips and plans on all things summer (including where they stand on the very important Skinny Jeans vs. Mom Jeans debate of 2021).

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Keeping your home neat and tidy can feel like a never-ending battle: cups on the coffee table, toys on the staircase, mail on the counter, and on it goes. But building a few cleaning routines into your week can take the guesswork out of when the chores will get done and who's going to do them. This week, Emily's sharing three easy checklists for cleaning your home that'll make the biggest difference in your day. From the bathroom to the kitchen to the living room, keeping these high-traffic areas sparkling with Emily's simple routines will leave more room in your day for what truly matters most.

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Remember when we were kids and refused to take a nap or go to bed a reasonable hour? What were we thinking? As we maneuver adulthood, sometimes a good night's sleep can seem out of reach (Who has the time? we might think). But listen, y'all—sleep matters to our physical and mental health. And as she kicks off our first Simplified Soul Care episode, Emily dives into the fascinating research behind why a good night's sleep is the most restorative thing you can do for yourself. Plus, Emily offers some tactical tips on how to get rejuvenating rest, the kind that makes you feel more alive and capable of living each day with a bit more simplicity and ease.

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Let's be real: our phones are pretty nifty. They help us text our friends, browse Target.com, and find inspiration from Instagram. But they can also be super overwhelming, from the 987 notifications that seem to pop up constantly to that angry red bubble reminding you how many emails you've ignored. But here's a reality check: our phones don't have to be overwhelming. This week, Emily gives some tactical tips to help you organize and declutter your phone. From changing the background to a calming scene to turning off the notifications, you can make your phone work for you—not the other way around.

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We've all been there: you're getting ready to check out and go on vacation when a kid gets sick, the garbage disposal stops working, the dog swallowed a squeaker, and your boss gave a rush project that's due, um, yesterday. Sometimes life is a lot, and it's hard to find that elusive balance we're all searching for. But this week, Emily gives four doable tips to help you find a bit more calm when life keeps throwing curveballs. (pro tip: take a step back, evaluate what truly needs your attention, and create the space to live with intention and joy, even on the hard days)

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It's hard to beat the joy (and relief!) of spring, as we all emerge from our winter dens to discover days outdoors with warmth and sunshine and the people we love. But with the changing season inevitably comes . . . the (sometimes) dreaded spring cleaning. Listen, we know spring cleaning doesn't spark joy in everyone, but it can. A decluttered home is a space for relaxation and rejuvenation, like a spa day for our brain, and it's more in reach than you think. This week, Emily guides us through seven simple tasks that'll take your home from winter hibernation den to a clean spring oasis for you and your loved ones. But here's the best part: these tasks don't have to happen only during spring. If your efforts to declutter extend to August? So what! Spring cleaning can become summer cleaning as we're making strides to live a more simple, decluttered life that serves us well.

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Habit. Raise your hand if that word makes you shudder. Over and over, we hear that good habits lead to happier lives. But honestly? Thinking about developing good habits can feel boring at best, or at worst, like one more thing on your to-do list. But you can harness habits you already have into simple routines that can free up your mind and your schedule. This week, Emily shows three ways to incorporate routines that'll give you a bit more space for what matters most to you. From finding ways to make doing the dishes enjoyable, to outsourcing your least favorite chores to your kids (this is a judgement-free zone, friends), Emily shows that routines and habits don't have to be hard. With a little effort and a lot of grace, making simple choices ahead of time can offer you the freedom and breathing room you've been looking for.

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In a world where we can choose to be anything, let's choose to be kind. This week, Emily shares why treating others with respect and kindness is the best way forward, and how when we choose to love people well—even when they don't look or think like us—we enable ourselves to grow and empathize with others just a little bit more. Emily also gives us a few tactical (and free!) ways we can love the people around us, including ourselves. Because after all, cultivating a life we love starts with cultivating a life filled with love.

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When you hear the phrase "use what you have," what do you think of? Maybe the physical things you have on hand—your laptop, your bookshelf, your favorite top. But using what you have also applies to the internal traits you already possess—your grit, your perseverance, your wisdom. We all have a toolkit filled with intangible helpers at our disposal, but we often forget about them. We forget how capable we are of leading, of guiding, of loving those around us. This week, Emily reminds us that we can conquer the obstacles in our way through our own grit and determination. Right now, we can choose to tap into a growth mindset that says, "This may be hard, but it's worth it," and, "I won't stop until I reach my goal." And when we do that, we grow boldly into the life we want to build, and in the process, we encourage those around us to tap into their own power.

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Growing Boldly: Dare to Build a Life You Love

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