Here’s the thing about Retirement – it has a stigma attached to it. It conjures up images of an attractive older couple on a beach wearing rolled up khakis and fisherman sweaters looking all happy and old. That’s so not what I’m talking about because first off, I’d never wear khakis. Actually, to me, retirement […]
How Leaning Into Minimalism Makes You Happier: What I’ve Learned
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
