Quick and easy cleaning routine, checklist, and the bustling period
In this week's edition of Weekend Favorites (almost every Saturday), we bring you a collection of practical tips and recommendations to help you declutter, journal, and indulge in some thought-provoking reads.
Starting with decluttering, contemporary advice emphasizes adopting principles from Marie Kondo, such as keeping only items that "spark joy." Sort your belongings by category, set clear goals for what to keep, donate, or discard, and regularly schedule decluttering sessions to prevent accumulation. Use storage solutions that enhance organization without creating clutter.
For those seeking guidance on journaling, current best practices include setting a consistent time daily or weekly to write, using prompts to help focus thoughts if unsure where to start, writing honestly and freely to promote mental clarity and self-awareness, and incorporating themes like mindfulness, daily highlights, or emotional tracking to gain insight.
Current recommendations for books to read in 2023 highlight a mix of literary fiction, historical novels, and engaging nonfiction. Notable suggestions include Isola by Allegra Goodman, a historical fiction novel exploring female resilience through the story of a noblewoman exiled to a remote island, recommended for those who appreciate emotionally profound and allegorical narratives. The Dilemmas of Working Women: Stories by Fumio Yamamoto offers relatable insights into contemporary women's lives with humor and depth. Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City by Bench Ansfield is a nonfiction work on housing insecurity. Other highlighted books across sources include Flashlight by Susan Choi and thematic works on feminism, history, and myth.
The path to rediscovering the joy of play is discussed, while the author offers a playlist for soft music for reading. The author's favourite gift (that keeps on giving) is related to books. The author also invites readers to check their 2023 books on Instagram in the book highlight.
In other news, the author skipped the Super Bowl to read, and does not regret the decision. The author is currently reading multiple books: "Rick Rubin's The Creative Act", "Spare", and "The Villa". This week's Instagram favourite is from @lizandmollie. The author advises against wearing certain items: "these 3 things."
Lastly, a whole year of journaling prompts is being offered. Don't forget to check them out! As always, we hope you find these tips and recommendations helpful. Happy reading, decluttering, and journaling!
Explore a variety of genres in your reading list, including the nonfiction work "Rick Rubin's The Creative Act" and the latest releases in music news, such as upcoming albums and artist interviews. Maintain a home-and-garden lifestyle by incorporating elements of mindfulness and relaxation into your daily routine, like playing soft music while reading or browsing lifestyle magazines for interior design inspiration.
