• Life

    Why Minimalism Isn’t Working For you, And How to Fix That

    Thanks to the likes of Marie Kondo, the Minimalists, and a ton of other influencers the Minimalism movement is experiencing an all-time high in popularity. But, many who are Marie Kondoing half their homes away are finding that the idea no longer sparks joy for them. In fact, Minimalism as a trend is kind of on the decline. But, I want you to know that if Minimalism isn’t working for you…that’s ok. It really is. There are a few reasons why it might not be working for you. I want to go through those reasons and offer up solutions that don’t include you returning to your overcluttered Maximalist ways.  …

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  • Self Improvement

    8 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health for Free

    Going and getting a massage is great for your mental health, so is taking a vacation. But both of those things can get pretty expensive. Good mental health care doesn’t have to be expensive though. In fact, there are ways to take care of your mental health for free that everyone should be doing.   Journaling Even if all you have is your phone you can still write daily journals and you should! So many people have discovered the wonders of journaling. It helps them get through difficult times, work out things they’ve been thinking about, or just gives you a place to rant if that’s what you need.  …

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    What is Financial Minimalism and How Can It Help Me?

    Minimalism is a growing lifestyle trend that sees you simplify your life by reducing the number of things you have so you can focus on the things that really matter in your life. Well, what if we took those same principals and applied them to our finances? Financial Minimalism is a method to minimize your spending that allows you to focus on the things that really matter in your life. It is a similar concept to the minimalist lifestyle but it focuses more on your finances than how many pairs of pants you own. Before we dive into how to practice it we should clarify what Financial Minimalism isn’t. It…

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  • Self Improvement

    12 Must Read Self Help Books in 2020

    One of my goals this year is to read one new self-help book every month. In the past, I have been TERRIBLE about reading. I spend much of my time in front of my PC either working or doing other things and as a result, reading has just gone by the wayside. But, this year I want to change that. For the last few months now I’ve been spending the last hour before bed away from my computer and phone. I have an e-reader that reduces blue light exposure and I’ve been catching up on some fiction. But now I want to swivel and spend the year reading books that…