THE BLOG

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  • HOW TO PRACTICE MINIMALISM IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF LIFE
    The word minimalism might initially inspire thoughts of living lightly strictly in the physical or aesthetic sense: buying less and purging more material items. Decorating our homes lightly and making do with fewer clothes, makeup and products. But minimalism can transcend the physical world. It can be applied as a filter through which we …
  • HOW TO GO FROM NON-MINIMALIST TO MINIMALIST
    As much as I speak about the benefits of living a minimalist lifestyle, I have to admit that I only started living this way due to a move abroad that forced me to take stock of all of my belongings and travel as lightly as possible. That was as recent as five years ago. …
  • MUNDANE PLACES THAT BOOST CREATIVITY
    A boring life tends to get a bad reputation. It typically creates visuals of getting through a dreary daily routine, rarely trying new things, killing time until the next fun event or activity, or anything else that could be described as unexciting. Personally speaking, being somewhat of an introvert by nature, I’ve never had …
  • HOW I SIMPLIFIED MY CLOTHES SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
    Honestly, shopping for clothes lost its appeal as a leisurely activity for me years ago. Malls or high streets of any kind cause me anxiety unless I am laser focused on getting to one particular store and nothing else. Finding parking, rifling through racks of endless options, and standing in queues is just not …
  • DO WE CHASE HIGHS OR HAPPINESS?
    I first thought about the concept of highs versus happiness when I heard the author Mark Manson speak about it on a podcast with YouTube life coach Jay Shetty. Mark discusses the concept of differentiating the two words in his book, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck”. He explains, “If you have …
  • MY SKINCARE STRATEGY AND SIX KEY PRODUCTS
    Skincare. It’s my favourite part of my self-care routine. However it hasn’t always been a peachy keen experience. It’s been a ten year roller-coaster of trial and error, anxiety, frustration, and finally, joy once I got the formula right. The ironic thing is that my skin was flawless when I was a teenager (when …
  • HOW I STAY ORGANIZED AND PRODUCTIVE
    I have battled my weaknesses in time management on and off for as long as I can remember. There are and always will be too many fun and shiny things (literally and figuratively) that can hook one’s attention and keep us from getting all the things we want to get done. Sleeping in on …
  • HOW TO MAKE SOLITUDE WORK FOR YOU
    Feeling comfortable with my own company has always come naturally to me. I haven’t yet been able to identify if it’s because of my inborn personality, the environment and lifestyle that nurtured me, or a combination of both. My father was in the Navy, so we moved homes a lot as a child. This …
  • THE LIFE CHANGING BENEFITS OF HIGH QUALITY SLEEP
    This post contains affiliate links. This means that I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post, at no cost to you. Ernest Hemingway said it best: “I love sleep. My life tends to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?” I do know. I’ve been every kind of sleeper throughout my …
  • ARE EXPERIENCES REALLY BETTER THAN THINGS?
    This post contains affiliate links. This means that I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post, at no cost to you. Experiences vs. Things: It’s a debate that seemingly has an undeniable answer. If you identify with the concept of minimalism in any way, you’ve probably already asked yourself this question …
  • WHY WE SHOULD LOVE (OR AT LEAST LIKE) OUR DAILY ROUTINES
    If you’ve had the chance to read a few of my blog posts so far, you might have gathered that the pandemic taught me a lot. (I’ve spoken about lessons from the pandemic here). One of these lessons is how crucial it is to develop enjoyable daily routines that we can commit to for the …
  • WHY WE NEED TO BE BORED MORE OFTEN
    The word boredom doesn’t typically evoke many positive feelings within us. We associate boredom with disengagement, monotony, feeling uninterested in the current situation and hoping to be or get to somewhere else. Boredom creeps up on us while we’re waiting too long for anything, when the movie/book/presentation isn’t going anywhere and when our daily …
  • MEANINGFUL GIFTS THAT DON’T COST MUCH
    I thoroughly enjoy the gift selection process when shopping for those closest to me and whom I know the best. Over the years – as we all have – I have gift shopped for romantic interests, family, best friends, and beloved colleagues. The occasions ranged from Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day… You get …
  • HOW TO PLAN A STAYCATION
    There was a six-year period in my life when all I wanted to do was travel as widely as I could. The further and more different the place was from my home city, the better. I prioritized beaches, exotic food, a vibrant nightlife and meeting new people high on the list of what I …
  • HOW CAN WE BE INTENTIONAL WITH THE RETURN TO “NORMAL”?
    Note: I understand that there are relevant arguments about whether there is such a thing as “normal” again or if this is just a lull in a potentially more complex issue. But for this article, I will assume that things are finally looking up.  The current media messaging on all platforms and channels points …
  • DECISION FATIGUE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
     What exactly is decision fatigue?  Decision fatigue is the mental and emotional depletion from making hundreds to thousands of minor and major choices over an average day. Whether it’s something as trivial as if you should hit Snooze in the morning or not or as significant as whether or not to get yourself and …
  • REASONS WHY CUTTING OFF 12 INCHES OF HAIR WAS A GOOD IDEA
    My relationship with my hair has always been relatively one-dimensional. Like many others, I got attached to a shoulder blade length at 15 years old and never diverted from there for two decades.  It was a symbol of my personal style and femininity. I made every effort to force the natural curl out of …
  • HOW TO MENTALLY DECLUTTER IN UNDER AN HOUR
    Living in an age of information overload can get the better of us at some point or another. Our jobs, relationships, task lists, current world events, and daily social media and technology interactions can leave us feeling depleted and overwhelmed all at the same time. We lose focus, become disengaged, irritable, and unmotivated. On …
  • COMMON REASONS FOR BECOMING MINIMALIST
    Minimalism can mean different things to different people. Life tends to take us in different directions over the years. These changes come with new and evolved mindsets that can better serve us, our wellbeing, and our surroundings. Sometimes, living with less can help us pursue other dreams and goals more purposefully.  For me, minimalism …
  • THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SIMPLE LIVING
    One of the core areas in which I’ve seen a massive change for the better while living simple – is my health. Before I elaborate, I should state that I am in no way a licensed health professional of any kind. Everything in this article is based on my research (I’ve linked sources throughout) …
  • THINGS I THOUGHT I NEEDED TO BE HAPPY BUT DON’T
     I’ve been reading Deepak Chopra’s “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.” He discusses the misplaced, extremely high value placed on material abundance as a universal marker of success. Moreover, he says, success is a journey and not a destination. It also includes good health, energy and enthusiasm for life, fulfilling relationships, creative freedom, emotional …
  • HOW MINIMAL IS TOO MINIMAL?
    I wondered to myself the other day about how committed to this minimalism journey I am? What would be considered going too far with this concept, and is it negatively permeating other areas of my life?  When I get into an idea, interest, or passion, I tend to be the kind of person that …
  • TWELVE SIMPLE WORK-FROM-HOME PLEASURES
    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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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, …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • TEN SIGNS YOU’RE A MINIMALIST
    I always thought that being a minimalist was a trendy, aesthetic concept that we’ve learned about through social media for the last few years. Things like a lightly decorated apartment, a capsule wardrobe, artsy line drawings in delicate frames – That sort of thing. But over the years, I’ve realized that it begins with …
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  1. Aw, this was a very good post. Spending some time and actual effort to generate a great article… but what can I
    say… I put things off a lot and don’t seem to get anything done.

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