The Project Simplify Newsletter Archives

Here you can find all of our past issues of The Simplifier, our e-mail newsletter (and its predecessor, The Weekly Simplifier).

This page represents our latest issues. For our first year of issues, visit our Volume One archives page. For our second year of issues, visit our Volume Two archives page.

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Past Issues:

(Click on the issue’s title to read the full version.)

  • The Simplifier #71 - The Mind’s Most Powerful Resource
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    A meeting of minds with a master of “The Mind’s Most Powerful Resource”
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Bruce Lee
    3. Interview: Patt Lind-Kyle - Author, Businesswoman, Meditator
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Mantra Meditation
    5. In the News
    How to Live the Simple Life; Building a Simpler Wedding; and Poetry: A sense of calm in the midst of chaos
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Top 5 Categories
    7. Keep Smiling
    Things to do with a Stranger in an Elevator
  • The Simplifier #70 - Stop Sandbagging Yourself
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Green Aware-ness, Bobs awareness, and self-sandbagging awareness
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Mary Evans
    3. Article: Stop Sandbagging Yourself
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Approach list-making from a “table of contents” perspective
    5. In the News
    Beat Stress Before it Beats You; A critical eye can help you cut through the clutter; and Organizing saves money in a tight economy
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Diggin’ Project Simplify
    7. Keep Smiling
    Smiling (and otherwise expressive) animals
  • The Simplifier #69 - The Ancient Practice of…
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Lance
    “Hey Boo Boo!” (a.k.a, Yoga’s Bum Rap)
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Author Unknown
    3. Interview: Katie Carter - Yoga Teacher, Community Builder
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Project: Yogify
    5. In the News
    Chasing Utopia, Family Imagines No Possessions; Transition to business owner can be hard; and Find your career ’sweet spot’
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    New welcome blurb
    7. Keep Smiling
    Circus China Russian Bar Monte Carlo Acrobats
  • The Simplifier #68 - Introducing The Natural Professional
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    When puzzle-in-progress meets box-cover image
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Thich Nhat Hanh
    3. Article: The Natural Professional
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Foundation Resources
    5. In the News
    Stress Control; Who knew healing could be so simple?; and Taking the high road to a greener vacation
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Latest Blog Highlights
    7. Keep Smiling
    Flowers for the occasion
  • The Simplifier #67 - Master of Organization
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Breathing the sweet, smoky air of home
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by A. A. Milne
    3. Interview: Chuck Coovert, Master of Organization
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Creating Home Away From Home
    5. In the News
    Embracing simplicity; You Need to Get to Work!; and Meet the Small Business “Antipreneurs”
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    New New Logo
    7. Keep Smiling
    Amazing Carpenter
  • The Simplifier #66 - Massaging Your Inner Drill Sergeant
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Lance
    Master of the daily vacation
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Robert Orben
    3. Article: Vacationing - Your inner masseuse vs. your inner drill sergeant
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Plan for vacation decompression time
    5. In the News
    Getting organized for physical, mental wellness; Organizing the attic; and How to live with just 100 things
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    A blogcation for Lance
    7. Keep Smiling
    Office Humor Blog
  • The Simplifier #65 - An Interview with Insight
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Exploring the reins of grace
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Oliver Wendell Holmes
    3. Interview: Suzie Daggett - publisher, Insight Directory
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Giving Your Intention the Third Degree
    5. In the News
    Many Americans Opt for Voluntary Simplicity; Boost Your Productivity by Learning to Manage Your Time; and Switzerland’s Obsession with Time
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    White flower
    7. Keep Smiling
    Top 12 Oxymorons of All Time
  • The Simplifier #64 - Sure Beats Fork-Removal Surgery!
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Wow, man, that’s like…deep, or something
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Marcus Aurelius
    3. Article: Proof: Simplifying Your Life Increases World Peace
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Creating “Museum Space”
    5. In the News
    Science of happiness leads researchers back to nature; I never have time on my hands - or even on my wrist; and All About You Docs
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Emerging from the Blog
    7. Keep Smiling
    Jokes Place
  • The Simplifier #63 - Introducing Our New Interview Series
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Introducing…Our New Interview Series
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by St. Francis de Sales
    3. Interview: Louis Buchetto—Visualizing an Artful Life
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    Leaving room to breathe
    5. In the News
    Got Clutter? Fun with dumping; How to organize a home office; and Separation Anxiety
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
    7. Keep Smiling
    Selections from “A Loving Home”

  • This page represent our latest issues. For our first year of issues, visit our Volume One archives page. For our second year of issues, visit our Volume Two archives page.