I first learned of minimalism through the minimalists. At first, I thought it sounded boring and unappealing, but the more I listened with cautious skepticism, the more sense it made to me. I've been on this journey for a year now, and while I wouldn't call myself a hardcore minimalist by any stretch, I have changed some of my consumption-based habits. Most surprisingly though, I've learned a ...
How to get what you want – by not wanting it
If you’ve been struggling towards a goal but not seeing much progress, then this idea might help you get off the struggle bus and onto the smooth train for a while (sorry, that was cheesy). Also, spoiler alert - the following blog post dives deep into the woo-woo pond, so if that’s not your jam, skip ahead, my friend. You’ll hate this one. Desire can be a tricky thing. It can ...
8 Productivity Tools That Have Leveled Up my Freelance Game
Last year I left a full-time corporate job to freelance full time. These are the tools I use to optimize my time, energy and focus! The best part about freelancing is the luxury of control. I say when, where and with whom I work. To me, that’s worth the downside - being super busy one week and completely bored the next, which of course, impacts your income as well. But a big part of ...
Love your Life, Not Theirs: Rachel Cruze Thinks You Don’t Need a Credit Card (or Even a Credit History)
*** I picked up the audiobook Love Your Life, Not Theirs by Rachel Cruze because the title intrigued me. I love money books that go beyond the numerics of financial success and talk about the mindset and juicy psychological piece. I fundamentally disagree with many of her points, but here's where we see eye-to-eye I love Rachel's idea of social media “comparisonitous” (yes, I made ...
How my life changed after I purged 50% of my stuff
When I made the conscious effort to purge most of my stuff, something shifted for me. While I didn’t start my formal journey to owning less until last year, I think the idea had been percolating in my mind for a while before that. I’ve been a collector of things - clothes, books, kitchen gadgets and junk drawer content, for a long time. Some of that was out of necessity (maybe 10%?), ...
How to stop a compulsive shopping habit by decluttering
Hands down, the best way to stop a compulsive shopping habit is to purge some of what you already have. This can be a powerful way to wake yourself up to the clutter you’ve already accumulated, provide clarity on what it is you really need, and dampen that constant desire for more. The process can feel daunting, so I’m outlining what I think is the easiest, least complicated way to get ...
