In February, I determined that I needed to work on my spending habits. I had let them slip and I wanted to start implementing more intentional spending habits. At the beginning of the year, I had heard all about people starting their No Buy and Low Buy Challenges. I decided […]
Intentional Living
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In recent months, I’ve noticed a tendency to make unnecessary purchases, leading to clutter and a drain on both my time and savings. To address this, I embarked on a Low Buy challenge throughout February. It was my first time doing this type of challenge, and I’m eager to share […]
In my previous post, I mentioned how digital declutter is one of the intentional living tips that I consistently come back to. I find it very important as it is a time saver, more secure, and lessens stress. Today I want to dive into that a little deeper. What is […]
Need Inspiration on decluttering your home? Check out this article where I go into my process.
We go to the doctor when our leg starts to hurt. We go to the doctor when we are feeling sick. What are the signs that it may be time to take a step back and take care of our mental health? I want to share one of my signs with you today.
There are a lot of articles out there for minimalism decluttering. I have read my fair share. Those articles are great to get you in the mood to declutter and simplify your day to day. For me, one tip has been the most eye opening. That is what I would like to briefly chat about today.
I would like to touch on a book recommendation this week. I recently finished the book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
There are over 7.5 billion people in the world. Within that, we are given an unknown amount of time to spend with a certain amount of people. This includes friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, mentors, online communities, and others in our local community.
I am continually caught in the thought process of “I will not be able to do this perfectly, so why even bother?” I have thought this way in terms of trying a new hobby, eating healthy, working out, expanding my professional career skills, and so many other things. I may give something the “ol’ college try” then fail and never circle back. However, looking back I am more proud of myself for the times I tried and failed then the times I never tried at all.
As someone who tries to live intentionally, I find myself gravitating to articles, videos, and conversations that pertain to minimalism and intentionality on a regular basis. It is not talked about on a daily basis, so in order to encourage the habit and the mindset, I like to be reminded. This blog could be one source that brings up intentional topics for you. Ideas to ponder or try out if you are looking for a change.
These mindset changes have really helped me take a step back and appreciate what is more important. Depending on what is important to you will shape what it looks like for you.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, the average American household spent a total of $63,036 throughout the year. This includes everything from housing, to food, to all other purchases. All of this money is going to companies with their own mission statements and goals. “Vote with your […]
Overly simple definition of intentional living: lifestyle that is focused on what is important to you. Other terms for this type of lifestyle include minimalism and simple living. The Minimalists also have a great condensed definition listed on their website. The link to that can be found at the bottom of this post. I gravitate toward the […]