Like most moms, Stephanie Sikora felt like she was always just trying to keep up with the chaos of her home and life. Over time, the never-ending running in circles to manage the piles of kids’ shoes, toys, and clothes got to her—and her family. When her daughter said, “Mommy, you never sit and play with me,” a light bulb came on. Stephanie was always so preoccupied picking up and doing what needed to be done each day, she never got around to living being present for the moments that mattered the most. Motivated by her toddler’s honesty, she immersed herself in creating a life that was simpler and didn’t leave her exhausted at the end of each day. Owner of Life Made Simple LLC, Stephanie turn chaos into calm by offering compassionate organizing solutions and systems for clients’ homes, businesses, and lives. In simplified. A Real-Life Guide to Organizing Your Space and Saving Your Sanity , Stephanie shares her fifteen years of experience and company’s trade secrets for the very first time, such More than just tips on downsizing, simplified. presents a proven system to clear your space, clear your head, and reclaim a life you actually live.
I heard about this book on the DayOne journaling app’s podcast and thought I’d give it a shot. I love that a book on simplifying is so simple and short. The principals and steps outlined make complete sense to me and while they’re not necessarily any different than other simplification books I’ve read, they make more sense to me. (The Konmari Method was NOT for me...I refuse to thank my socks for their service!) Stephanie’s book is a good reminder for living a conscious life-something we all need reminded of now and again.