When we think of minimalism, we often visualise the following scenarios: Bare and white house interiors Owning super few pieces of clothing in neutral colors Becoming a nomad Becoming vegan / zero-waste While there is nothing wrong with these (I personally am working towards reducing waste), thinking that minimalism has to look like this can … More Minimalism Looks Different For Everyone
Growth mindset is a term coined by Carol Dweck in her research wherein a person believes that his qualities, skills, and knowledge can be developed through his efforts. A person with the growth mindset loves taking on challenges, and is not afraid to be horrible at what he does, especially if it means learning new … More How I Accidentally Developed My Growth Mindset
I usually do my chores as planned. Laundry on Friday night. Cleaning on Saturday morning. Running the dishwasher when full. Washing our lunch boxes. Cooking rice. Keeping surfaces clear and clean. Most of the time, those checkboxes are ticked. But then, there are some days when I’m exhausted, whether it be physically, mentally, or emotionally. … More Is It Okay To Not Do My Chores Today?
Simple living can mean a lot of things to different people. For me, it is about slowing down, trying to make stuff instead of buying, just having enough, and simplifying decision making. I started moving towards this path just almost a year ago, and I am loving it so far. I know that this concept … More My Simple Living Mindset
I was never really a make-up enthusiast. I never learned how to do a winged eyeliner, or smokey eyes, or contouring. But I do put a bit of make-up on when I go out of the house. I used to own a lot more make-up in my twenties, having different shades of eyeshadow and blush … More My 5-Minute 5-Product Makeup Routine
Keeping track of my expenses has been a habit of mine for almost a decade, and it has been very eye-opening. At first, it felt like a chore. But now, I don’t really need to think about it because it has become the norm for me. … More How I Track Expenses And Why I Do It
I always believed that a person should not stop improving, no matter what his age or stage in life is. Even if you are an expert in your chosen field or own a hugely successful business, there are still other aspects of your life that you can improve on. It can be changing a bad … More Self-Improvement Begins With Self-Awareness
Every year, ⅓ of the food produced in the world is wasted. That’s 1.3 billion tons of food! Not only are people wasting money, but it has a huge impact on our environment as well. That’s why I have been doing a few simple things to reduce our household’s food waste. That being said, I … More 5 Practical Ways to Reduce Food Waste
Ever since the Mister started our mini-garden, we’ve had a whole bunch of basil readily available to us – except maybe this winter, when most of them didn’t survive 😅. But anyway, we’ve already had 2 jars of homemade pesto that we use for pastas and pizzas – and oh, we do love our pizza! … More Homemade Pesto Recipe
Yes, I do practice minimalism and I am proud that I am quite a frugal person. If I could delay buying something, I would. We just have enough stuff at home, but that doesn’t mean that we are deprived. It’s actually the other way around. By cutting back on many other things, I get to … More What I Splurge On As A Minimalist
