Michele Connolly

I write about modern life—relationships, boundaries, taste, and the small decisions that shape our lives.
Read my essays at The Chic Minimalist ⇩

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Find me here:
- Essays on modern life → https://t.co/1ewaABFwbz
- Goodreads → https://t.co/HRdbiMeQ3m
- My books → https://t.co/ZWGqgQkxio

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Why you might like CHIC MINIMALISM: 21 RULES FOR MASTERING THE ART OF LESS
1. It’s SHORT - we’re all busy and have shows to binge
2. I'm a longtime minimalist who's also lazy, so my rules are DOABLE
3. It’s a #1 NEW RELEASE
Out now in paperback & ebook!
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DANCE OF THE TIM TAM FAIRY

New ballet dramatizes the conflict you feel when you’ve eaten a lot of Tims Tams and want to stop, but there are still Tim Tams left in the packet.

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Craig went to see Extreme in concert last night. So you know what I did? I made a
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I should probably stand elsewhere. https://t.co/K7vEnsDHiJ

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A Chic Life... Are you ready?

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#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #chiccloset #fashion #stylebasics #styleaccents #elegance

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If you've lost your SELF, let's get her back now.

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#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #elegance #selfcarejourney

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Will you take the CHALLENGE to improve your self-talk?

From A CHIC YEAR https://t.co/92mpOYI9j7

#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #selftalk #selfcompassion #selfacceptance #bekindtoyourself

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Want to cultivate your signature style? Here's how to get started...

From A CHIC YEAR https://t.co/92mpOYI9j7

#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #chiccloset #fashion #stylebasics #styleaccents #elegance #signaturestyle

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Will you take the challenge?

Based on Week 22 of A CHIC YEAR
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#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #chiccloset #fashion #stylebasics #styleaccents #elegance #selfcompassion #bodylove #selfacceptance

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Constantly FRUSTRATED by little things? Let's FIX them.

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Today I am sharing tips on how you can do my patented, neighbor-alarming DANCE-WALK exercise program in your own area. That’s right, nobody ask, but I answered anyway. There’s a Q&A and everything. You’re welcome! 💋
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How many of these can you do? Come on, be brave! It's liberating.

Based on Week 18 of A CHIC YEAR
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#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #imperfectionism #reformedperfectionist #freedom #perfectionism

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Not sure if you want to UNSUBSCRIBE? Here's a guide.

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#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #unsubscribe #mentalclutter

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Having everything you MIGHT need inevitably means MORE CLUTTER. If you can live with a little inconvenience, you can enjoy MUCH LESS CLUTTER.

From Week 26 of #achicyear
https://t.co/92mpOYI9j7 #declutter #clutterfree #homeorganization #clutterfreehome #lessismore #lessbutbetter

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5 Tips for Saying NO! But nicely. :)

Based on Week 8 of A CHIC YEAR
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#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #sayingno #boundaries #assertiveness #betterboundaries #no

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What a great way to start the year - let go of old resentments and forgive everyone. Not for them, but for US. From wk 36 of A CHIC YEAR https://t.co/92mpOYI9j7
#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #forgiveness #carriefisher #forgiveothers #forgiveyourself #chic2023

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Let's make 2023 a beautiful and chic year. Do something every week to upgrade your STYLE, SIMPLICITY, or SELF-CARE.

This is the plan we follow in #achicyear https://t.co/92mpOYI9j7

#achiclife #style #simplicity #selfcare #chic2023 #2023goals #timelesselegance #effortlesschic

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Me getting ready to go to Coles to pick up NYE nibbles and wondering if I’m a tad overdressed. 


Artwork: Frederick Carl Frieseke, 1909, Lady Trying On a Hat (public domain)

#overdressed #nye #funny #humor #humour

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What would go into your capsule closet...?

Based on Week 4 of A CHIC YEAR
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#achiclife #achicyear #style #simplicity #selfcare #chiccloset #fashion #stylebasics #styleaccents #elegance