Hello Friend

One thing that sets unbusy people apart is that they are crystal clear about their purpose. They’ve taken the time to figure out what really matters to them—what legacy they want to leave, what goals they want to pursue, and how they want to spend their days.

When you know your purpose, you gain clarity. It becomes easier to filter out distractions because you know what to say yes to—and more importantly, what to say NO to.

Take a moment to ask yourself:

• What’s my mission in this season of life?
• What goals truly align with the life I want to create?

When you’re guided by a clear purpose, you’ll find it easier to resist the countless opportunities and demands pulling at you daily. You’ll stay focused on what matters most.

This one’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s empowering. Busyness is a choice. Yes, there are external demands on your time—jobs, parenting, commitments—but ultimately, you decide how to structure your days.

Even when life feels overwhelming, you still have the ability to take control of your schedule. Maybe that means saying no to extra obligations that don’t align with your priorities. Or maybe it means reassessing whether the things keeping you “busy” are really worth the energy you’re giving them.

You are not a victim of busyness. You are in control.

We live in a culture that treats rest like it’s a luxury, when really, it’s a necessity. Rest is not laziness—it’s what allows you to recharge and show up as the best version of yourself for the people and things you care about most.

Think about it: Rest improves our health, strengthens relationships, reduces stress, and even makes us more productive. But if we don’t intentionally make space for it, rest gets crowded out by the busyness of life.

Here’s your reminder to build rest into your routine:

• Take five minutes in the morning to pray, meditate or just breathe deeply before diving into the day.
• Schedule downtime for yourself and your family, whether that’s a Sunday afternoon at home or a full Sabbath day of rest.
• Guard these moments of margin as fiercely as you would any other important commitment.

I am usually in bed by 9 and natural wake up around 5:00, that might change a little on weekends, but I make 8 hours a priority as I know the significance of sleep and the role it plays in all areas of our lives.

Rest is not a reward for finishing your to-do list. It’s the fuel that keeps you moving forward with intention and clarity.

Remember, busyness is not inevitable—it’s a decision you make. And when you choose to prioritize purpose, embrace your power to say no, and make rest a non-negotiable, you can unbusy your life and create space for what truly matters.

So let me ask you: What’s one thing you can let go of this week to create more margin in your life? Put it into practice, and see how it shifts your mindset and your days. I can’t wait to hear!

God Bless!

Monica

Hey Friend

If you want to simplify your life in 2025, you will want to start with these 5 steps.

1. You need to determine what is really important to you. I think this is the best place to start because if you are unable to envision how you TRUELY want to live your life, you will just stay on the chaotic hamster wheel you have been on and won’t ever get off. You need direction to know where you are going.
2. Next, Look at where your time is spent. Compare that to your values and what is important to you. If this is off, you will be stressed out all the time and it will be hard to get to a simple life with such overwhelm. This may be a real eye opening experience for you and this is what you will need to work on. Once your time matches up with your values, you will start to feel the peace in your life.
3. After that, you will ask yourself what do you want for your life? Is it clear? Do you want to continue to live as you do now? Does your life feel full of happiness or do you need to make some changes? Are you working for material items or are you working because you absolutely love what you do? I absolutely love being a nurse, but I enjoy being casual so I can pick up around my family's schedule. My family is a higher priority than work, so living a simple life is putting time with them above time working for someone else. This is another reason I started my own businesses-some of my values are freedom and flexibility and I didn’t get that with a 9-5 job.
4. Next figure out what you need to do to help you move closer to that dream life. Little by little, you can make changes to get to that life you want to live every single day. It does take intention and it can be scary to make changes, but you will be so happy if you are following God’s will and what he wants for you and not your own. Prayer is the ultimate tool in this process.
5. Lastly, you need to know WHY you want to live a simpler life and be more intentional. Is it because you are tired of being stressed out and overwhelmed? Is it because you want peace? Once you know why, you are more likely to make lasting change.

Make sure you go through these questions and I would love to hear where you are planning to make changes!

Make God your first priority & make sure you are taking time to listen!

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Email -> monica@claimingsimplicity.com

Love Ya!

Monica

Hey Friend!

This might be our last episode of 2024, so thank you for joining me! It is all about the simplicity of our homestead, update on simple and intentional living and what I have planned for you in 2025!

I pray your simple journey in life is to put Jesus first, then family and whatever God has for you to keep your priorities in order!

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Blessing & Merry Christmas!

Monica