Society today glorifies being busy. We are encouraged to work overtime. Go to that once-in-a-lifetime concert. Grab that $7 cup of coffee on the way to work, because there's no time to brew your own. Stream the entire season of that new Netflix show, before everyone's seen it before you. Text and message between one … Continue reading Why You Should Simplify Your Life
4 Ways to Overcome a Creative Block
1. Break Your Routine Dopamine is a magical thing. When your brain releases dopamine in large amounts you experience feelings like success, pleasure, and reward. (1) There are many subtle ways you can increase your dopamine production, which may help inspire your creative streak. But how can you quickly activate this to your benefit?Most of … Continue reading 4 Ways to Overcome a Creative Block
A Minimalist, Low Waste Way to Decorate for Fall
Seasonal decorating is something I've only just recently gotten into. As someone who has more of a minimalist decor going on in their home, I used to consider seasonal decorating wasteful and unnecessary. As I've gotten a little older and really established my home I've completely changed my mindset. Seasonal decorating is a great way … Continue reading A Minimalist, Low Waste Way to Decorate for Fall
How to Start Budgeting and Stick to it
Most of us have been there. You move out on your own for the first time and suddenly have to figure out how to manage your money. You have bills to pay, a job to answer to, and are also probably trying to manage the rest of your time with other obligations and hobbies. If … Continue reading How to Start Budgeting and Stick to it
How and Why to go to Sleep Earlier
Getting up early each morning is a popular topic, especially among the minimalist and simple living community. Do a quick search on Youtube for "5 AM Morning Routine" and the content is endless. Why is it so popular? Getting up earlier is a strategy for a lot of people to get productive tasks done at … Continue reading How and Why to go to Sleep Earlier
How to Live a Minimalistic Life When You Don’t Live Alone
In starting my journey to a more minimalist lifestyle, I lived alone. It was easy for me to go through this process. I was the only one making decisions on what my routine was like, what I kept in the space around me, and what I brought into my life. I followed many books, Youtube … Continue reading How to Live a Minimalistic Life When You Don’t Live Alone
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