Just calm down! How many times have you been told this in the face of a stressful situation? And exactly how many times have you really calmed down by being told so? Well, that’s the irony. Being told to calm down almost always has a remarkably opposite effect on the individual. In fact, it ends…
Self-Care – 6 Practical Tips For The Busy You!
What does the word self-care mean to you? Is it something that is absolutely necessary for your life? Or perhaps you think of it as an indulgence? Self-care is important. It is a basic way in which we show ourselves that our own needs matter. We matter. Self-care isn’t selfish. Rather, it is a savior….
5 Simple Living Lessons From My Newborn- Motherhood Series
As I sit to write this article with my newborn sleeping on my lap, I can’t help but wonder about the last few months. To say that motherhood has changed my very existence is an understatement. But then, I guess, such an overwhelming shift is an integral part of this season of life. Among all…
How To Declutter- 10 Easy Tips To Help You Get Started Today!
Do you want to start your minimalism journey? But not sure about how to declutter your possessions/space? Many beginners find decluttering to be a daunting task. However, one can easily tackle the problem with a little bit of guidance and some planning. The Importance Of Knowing How To Declutter Decluttering is perhaps the most common…
Stuck On The Hedonic Treadmill- 7 Ways To More Happiness!
Does it feel like you are forever chasing a rainbow? That happiness is just around the corner but when you step forward, the goalpost moves? If that is so, then you are not alone. We, humans, are prone to this behavior that essentially limits our ability to be happy. And there is a cool name…
My 2020 Lessons On Simple Living, Minimalism, And Mindfulness
2020 has been a phenomenal year, in more ways than one. It reminded mankind how utterly transient their idea of normal is. Perhaps we needed this reminder before we traveled further down the rabbit hole. But in the midst of all, we can agree that we did get some valuable 2020 lessons to last us…
7 Simple Ways To Get Your Focus Back Right Now!
We often find ourselves struggling with maintaining focus in our daily lives. It becomes especially difficult during trying times such as the present. With so much going on around us at the moment, getting our focus back to the work at hand can seem quite daunting. However, there are some very effective practices in which…
5 Crucial Aspects Of Your Life To Apply Minimalism Tips
The origins of the minimalist lifestyle lie in the domain of art and architecture. From the clean lines and minimal construction styles of Japanese buildings of the yore to the more recent modern art movement of the 1950s. Minimalism is just not about owning less. It is more apt to say that it is a…
Shop Your Closet- Create New Looks Without Spending Extra!
One of the challenges that many minimalist women face is finding the perfect outfits for various occasions. Practicing minimalism warrants that we make our purchases intentional. At the same time, we may come across situations when we feel that nothing in our closet feels right for the purpose at hand. So, what to do when…
15 Simple Pleasures Of Our Daily Lives That Bring Joy
We spend so much time looking for the big adventures in our lives that we forget to savor the little things. But, it serves us well to remember that life is in the small moments. Those mundane regular occurrences that we often overlook actually constitute the simple pleasures of our everyday existence. Appreciating these simple…