You’ve heard about minimalist lifestyles and focusing on “less is more,” but I’m going to go way beyond that today. Extreme minimalism is the furthest degree of minimalism you can pursue, and it’s not for the faint-hearted! Extreme minimalism focuses on owning and using only the absolute essentials. Benefits include more free time, saved money,…
Minimalism sounds like a simple enough lifestyle to lead, but if you’ve lived the traditional consumer-based lifestyle all your life, it can be difficult to pursue. I’m going to talk about how to become a minimalist in more ways than one to keep it simple and doable. Minimalism is living more intentionally with less stuff. …
I inconsistently journaled for most of my life, but now have been journaling almost every day for the past three years. I know journaling can be intimidating at first, so I want to share everything I know to help you get started. Journaling is writing down one’s activities, emotions, ideas, inspirations, and so much more…
Japanese culture has gifted the western world with unique and tangible ways of being. These concepts offer glimpses into a universe of ideas that inspire an individual’s design and lifestyle. I found shibui is no exception and offers us yet another jewel from the eastern world. Shibui is a Japanese aesthetic focusing on simple, subtle,…
Spring cleaning can be fun for some and daunting for others, and in any case, a spring cleaning list can make it much more satisfying. I have found that spring cleaning lists come in many styles and formats, and there’s certainly one to help with your home cleaning regardless of size and level of disarray….
Every human has desires, goals, and dreams. But not every human has the courage to voice their desires, pursue their goals, and allow themselves to dream. Why? Because of the fear of failure, the fear of their dreams/goals never coming to fruition. When I practice manifestation, I challenge those fears. Manifestation is voicing one’s desires…
Tattoos are a popular way to express your artistic side, commemorate an important event, or even demonstrate your feelings for someone. When I was thinking about a tattoo but worried about dress code infringements, I considered a minimalist flower tattoo. Minimalist flower tattoos are designed to be simply beautiful, discreet, creative, and full of significance…
While being intuitive is more natural for some than others, it’s a skill anyone is capable of. Throughout my life, I have been labeled as intuitive, and I’ve finally come to a place where I understand what that means. Being intuitive means, you can sense and feel what is occurring around you, whether that be…
Self-actualization is most famously known to be the final tier in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs pyramid. Reaching self-actualization is a process that can’t be achieved unless all other pyramid levels are met first. When I try to grasp self-actualization, I find a deeper sense of purpose and a better understanding of myself. Self-actualization is the…
A man’s wardrobe doesn’t often prioritize fashion over function, and the minimalist wardrobe for men is a clear example. This article will explain what I learned about the difference between minimalist and capsule wardrobes for men and some popular clothing brands. A minimalist wardrobe for men contains all essentials and staples that coordinate well with…