Welcome to Simple on Purpose! I am Shawna, mom of three kids and counsellor. I aim to help you simplify your home, heart and life – remove the distractions – so you can show up with intention for the life you want. Your life, on purpose I can distil it down to a one-liner. But … Read more
This blog post was first shared in the Simple Saturdays email. Though we usually stick to shorter content in that newsletter, your Nerdy Girlfriend and Counsellor had a lot of thoughts on this topic. I hope it helps you improve your relationships, especially with your kids and partner. My oldest is entering high school … Read more
Years ago I learned a simple tool that has improved all my relationships. This tool is about looking for the cues that others are giving us – and using those times to connect. They are called Bids For Connection, a Gottman term. I will outline what bids are, ways to respond, and how to simplify … Read more
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As a way to celebrate 200 episodes and 5 years together, I asked listeners for their questions on any topic. In this episode, I’m answering questions on the most important question to ask when decluttering, abundance vs scarcity mindsets, motherhood stages and seasons, and more from AMA (Ask Me Anything) questions Here are the questions … Read more
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A number of years back we found ourselves sitting together on New Years and having this conversation about how we wanted to raise our family. What things did we want to do with our three small kids? What things did we want to teach them? What kind of character did we want to nurture in … Read more