The Difference Between Decluttering and Minimalism: Know What Suits You Better
Many people wonder about the relationship between decluttering and minimalism. Are they both the same? Can we go for one without the other? Which one comes first? Is it possible to declutter if you are not a Minimalist? Or can you embrace a minimalist lifestyle if you don’t declutter? Even though these two often walk hand in hand, they are not exactly the same thing. This post contains affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through our links then we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for your continued support! What is Decluttering? Decluttering is an effective way of getting rid…
How to Simplify Your Goals So You Can Achieve Them Easily
It’s so important to simplify our goals and keep it manageable so we can achieve them easily. Research suggests that most people give up their New Year’s resolutions by February. The same is true to goals set at any other times of the year. Within a few weeks, the motivation wears off, and people are back to living their same old lives. Did you know that, according to Forbes, only 30% of people keep their New Year’s resolutions for even a month? And that only 8% accomplish them at all? Many of us have tons of goals in life that keep us busy with things that are not truly important and meaningful.…
Intentional Living: 13 Simple Ways to Be Intentional Every Day
Are you tired of living your life on autopilot and looking for simple ways to be intentional in your every day life? Intentional living is a way of thinking about your life that’s purposeful and deliberate. You make intentional choices and conscious decisions to make sure that what you do each day enables you to focus on what really matters to you. Many people live their lives habitually – doing things without enjoying them. It’s hard for them to experience feelings of joy, happiness, and accomplishment because they are not intentional with their time, energy, space, or money. They feel like they are just going through the motions of life and not…
How to Stop Impulse Buying: 12 Tips to Curb Your Spending and Shop Intentionally
The enemy of our monthly budget and simple living is impulse buying. Retail marketers are trained in sneaky tactics that influence our urge to buy. Our personalities, mindsets, and moods can also lead to impulse shopping. In an article in Psychology Today, psychologist Ian Zimmerman said impulse buying is often connected to anxiety, unhappiness, and the desire for social acceptance. No matter your trigger, it’s important to become more intentional about your spending habits. Imagine how much better off your finances would be if you saved every dollar you carelessly spent on stuff you don’t really need. Furthermore, impulse buying prevents you from creating good and lasting financial habits. If you…
14 Essential Decluttering Questions You Need to Ask Yourself
Now you might be thinking – what are decluttering questions and what’s so special about them! Well, decluttering your home is no fun. It can be a difficult and stressful task – emotionally, mentally, and physically. What makes it so hard at times is that decluttering isn’t just about your material possessions, it’s also about your emotional baggage and unfinished business. Regardless of your desire to simplify your home and life, your attachment to your possessions can make it difficult or nearly impossible to let them go. Part of the challenge is that we tend to ask ourselves the wrong decluttering questions when deciding what to keep and what to let go. We…
Last-Minute Minimalist Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones
The holidays are right around the corner. Only a few more days left! Many of you are buying gifts for your loved ones. Gift-giving can be stressful at times, especially when you need to find the useful, minimalist gift ideas for the special people in your life. That’s when a good minimalist gift guide comes to your rescue! If you know someone who believes in simple living, you probably want to give something useful and meaningful to that person – something they will love, and use for a long time. Here are some thoughtful, minimalist gifts ideas to help you simplify your gift-giving this holiday season: This post contains affiliate…
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