Simple Living

Our journey toward minimalism, intentional choices, and living with less. Stories about downsizing, choosing experiences over things, and finding contentment in simplicity.
Jan
26
"Close-up of shredded paper strips, symbolizing document disposal and transitioning away from corporate paperwork"

Small Steps: The Reality of Life Transitions | Week 3 Post-layoff

Follow our post-layoff journey as we navigate client boundaries, financial adjustments, and intentional living. Real insights on transitioning from corporate life to self-employment.
3 min read
Jan
19
Organized spice cabinet showing neatly arranged spices and seasonings on white shelves.

Finding Our Rhythm | The First Two Weeks Post-layoff

From phantom stress to new routines - discovering what freedom really looks like in our first two weeks of post-layoff life.
4 min read
Jan
12
Smiling couple takes selfie next to the Imagine mosaic in Central Park, symbolizing new beginnings and possibilities.

Day Zero | The Last Login

The final hours of corporate work unfold during a quiet New Year's transition. Finding peace in completion and rest in new beginnings.
2 min read
Dec
29
Dramatic sunset with golden rays streaming through clouds above silhouetted trees, captured during evening walk.

14 Days to Launch | From Small Dream Home to Tiny Home?

Evening walks spark big conversations about tiny homes. Exploring what downsizing really means while planning our next adventure.
3 min read
Dec
15
Empty office corridor with rows of desks and vintage phones, capturing the ghostly feeling of a transitioning workplace.

28 Days to Launch | Life as a Corporate Ghost

Experiencing the strange peace of being present yet fading at work, while preparing our home and lives for the next chapter ahead.
3 min read
Dec
08
Rescued farm animals enjoying pumpkins scattered across a green pasture on a cloudy fall day.

35 Days to Launch | Finding Joy in the Small Moments

From quiet work days to pumpkin deliveries at animal sanctuaries, discovering how transition time brings unexpected moments of joy.
3 min read
Dec
01
Balanced stone cairn in natural setting, symbolizing the intentional building of new life systems.

42 Days to Launch | The Weight of Things: What We're Really Keeping

Building new systems for intentional living - from digital organization to wellness routines. How we're choosing what matters for our transition to simpler living.
3 min read
Nov
24
Minimalist workspace showing an open laptop, notepad, phone and chai tea latte.

49 Days to Launch | Finding Our Freedom Number

Creating a freedom budget after a corporate layoff. How we're calculating "enough" and making intentional choices for our next chapter of simpler living.
3 min read
Nov
17
Two people enjoying nature - sitting in chairs on a hill overlooking water.

56 Days to Launch | Creating Tomorrow While Living in Today

When the rightsizing email arrived on November 5th, we had a choice: see it as an ending or recognize it as our launch countdown. With 56 days until December 31st, we're creating our tomorrow while fully living in today's moments.
4 min read