The pandemic forced us all to get creative with finding ways to maintain a positive attitude and find pleasure in the simple things of life. As we all know, most of our escapist habits and tendencies were snatched away ruthlessly by forces out of our control. Not since I was a child have I had …
Author: malavika.thomas
HOW TO NOT IMPULSE BUY
Impulse: A sudden strong and unreflective urge to desire or act. Hmmm, I don’t know about you, but I’ve been a victim of that definition in one or more situations in my life so far. Sometimes, especially with shopping, it all happens so quickly that you can’t even remember the details. One minute you’re there, …
WHY I ALWAYS WANT TO LIVE IN A SMALL SPACE
The pandemic taught me the importance of a well-suited living environment that I enjoy and spend much time in. (I’ve spoken about that and other lessons from the pandemic here).The word “small” in this article is open to interpretation depending on your tastes. I’m not referring to any particular square footage or design style exactly, …
DIGITAL MINIMALISM: THE PROS AND CONS
Ahh, social media. The vibrant images, the videos, the memes. The connections to people from our past and present, and the daily news updates straight into our phones everywhere we go. It all seems so sexy, so stimulating, and like it’s an instant cure for our curiosity about.. well, just about anything. It starts off …
BEAUTIFUL AND BELOVED CELEBRITIES WHO THRIFT
Let’s face it. Famous people are everywhere and we can’t help but be interested. At least a little. Celebrity best dressed lists and “Who are you wearing” segments at awards shows have permeated our TV screen and fashion magazines for decades. Following the fashion trends of our favorite actresses, models, and other well-known figures have …
HOW MEDITATION ADVANCED MY LIFE IN 5 KEY AREAS
HOW IT STARTED I never really took the time to understand and adequately experiment with practicing meditation until the COVID-19 pandemic. I was always too busy, too skeptical, too impatient. The idea of dedicating precious time in the morning to a relaxation technique seemed to contradict the purpose of the previous night’s sleep. Instead, I …
REASONS TO LOVE MEAL KITS
Bringing products and experiences directly to consumers has been the winning strategy for many brands and companies, and the food industry has been no different. What started as a convenience strategy for the typical busy, professional type has now exploded to epic proportions. Subscription meal kits have seen a period of accelerated growth during the …
SIX ZERO PRODUCT SKINCARE TIPS
The skincare industry has truly exploded over the last decade. With the emergence of YouTube in recent years, the power of the influencer has grown to celebrity levels and, with that, the beauty and skincare products they recommend. As helpful as many of these YouTubers are with their honest recommendations, the results of this beauty …
WHY AND HOW TO QUIT FAST FASHION
Now I won’t claim to be an expert preaching about all things fast fashion. Personally, I’m in the process of educating myself as much as I can about the unethical practice and what I’ve been doing wrong so far. But I decided to write this post to share what I’ve learned so far and what …
TEN UNEXPECTED LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC
As we round the turn of the world’s second Christmas spent in the psychological and physical confines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus tends to be on what we can buy for loved ones (and ourselves) to distract ourselves from the weariness of further restrictions and booster shots. We feel an even stronger need than …