Simplification Archives - Amber R Field

December 2, 2025November 29, 2025Simplification

Give Yourself the Gift of Saying “No” This Christmas

Last year at this time, we were weeks away from a family Christmas trip to New Zealand. In order to pull it off, I found myself saying “no” to a lot of traditional Christmas tasks. I found that Christmas got a lot less stressful. Here’s what I said no to and what I think is worth considering this holiday.

November 26, 2024November 25, 2024Simplification

22 Things to Do On Black Friday Besides Shop

I wish we had a culture that wasn’t based so heavily on consumerism. If you’re looking for something more productive to do on Black Friday this year besides shop, here’s a list to get your started!

September 5, 2023September 4, 2023Culture, Simplification

Labor Day Reflections On Busyness

Labor Day is supposed to be this bastion of relaxation at the end of summer, marking the return to “normalcy”. But for most of us, is it?

March 28, 2023March 27, 2023Financial Independence, Simplification

Fulfillment Over Wealth

One of the things I’ve been pondering lately is the idea of maximizing fulfillment over wealth. It’s a different way of thinking about intentionality which is crafting the life you really want to be living.

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021Simplification