Julie Naturally
natural self-reliance for Christians
Let’s return to the importance of ridding our lives of clutter in order to find calm. This idea truly cannot be overstated. Decluttering is the most important step to leading a less stressful life, as far as I’m concerned. Sometimes people focus so much on doing one big cleanup, however, that they forget to embrace …
Often times, one feeling can promote another. During our 30-Day Challenge, we’re seeking ways to create calm in our lives. Today, I’d like to introduce you to the importance of gratitude. Feeling grateful about what you have in your life can lead to a tremendous number of other positive feelings. One tool to help you …
In today’s busy world, there’s a certain stigma against relaxation. Think about it. Do you ever feel guilty when you take the time to sit around, read a good book, or take a nap? Society both envies and frowns when grown-ups play. We’re taught that hard work is equivalent to being a good, productive citizen …
You already know that exercise is good for your body. And, we’ve touched upon the ways it can help you to feel better when we talked about nature walks and journal writing for stress relief. Getting physical has a lot of benefits for your mind, and I’d like to address that topic today. It can’t …
We talked about doing a brain dump, but what about something a bit more intentional? How about journal writing for stress relief? This is a bit different from just dumping all your random thoughts on paper in a stream of consciousness, chaotic fashion. But, it doesn’t have to be well-thought out, either. After all, it’s …
We’ve covered multitasking and discovered how it’s actually better in so many ways to focus on one thing at a time instead. You’ll also enhance your sense of calm when you can give your full attention to what you’re doing through block scheduling. Another thing that aids in feeling calm is to embrace the benefits …
Mornings can be a hectic and rushed time, even for homeschooling families. This is especially true when you’re responsible for getting the kids their breakfast, answering questions, getting children started on their projects, table time, or other learning tasks. Some families set out a morning basket filled with reading material and gentle ways to start …
Today, I’d like to continue on the subject of minimalism. However, I’ll be focusing on the clothing many of us tend to collect. Wardrobes can quickly become overwhelming, full of items we never wear or that don’t fit. It can be hard to get rid of stuff, though, when you’ve invested your time and money …
You now know what a negative effect clutter can have on your life. This includes both physical and mental clutter. Minimalism involves reducing the stuff in our lives, but it’s not just decluttering. It’s more a mindset that embraces simple living and purposefully leaving margin–financially, in time commitments, and in every area of life. The …
Finding calm can be next to impossible when you have a million thoughts swirling around in your head. It’s stressful when you have so many details going on inside your brain. These rambling, disorganized thoughts are always with you and it can seem like there’s no escape. I know of one simple trick that can …
An often-overlooked aspect to creating more calm in your life is your physical health. When your body feels better, you’re bound to have an improved mental outlook. A key component to better health is learning how to get a better night sleep naturally. This can be difficult for many of us when our lives are …
The prayer closet concept can be applied to what we already discussed: meditating on God’s Word or a quiet place for deep breathing. It can also serve as a small sanctuary to which you retreat when you feel overwhelmed. And, I know the challenges of clearing out the clutter in the entire home. So, what …
Thank you so much for joining me in this 30 Days of Pursuing Peace Challenge. Welcome! I’m thrilled you’ve decided to come along on this month-long journey of discovering how to have peace. We will dig into Scripture and apply some practical tips. Together, we will cultivate a life of peace you may not have …
