“You are a champion of your own existence. You are choosing the best life for your best self. If not, think about what makes you happy and start there. The journey starts with you; You get yourself up in the morning, You shut your own eyes to sleep, The skin on your back is [...]
Category: Wellness
2018: Environmental Impacts and Starting Small
"You cannot start living your life until you start pushing the boundaries." -E, 2018 It is the time to ask questions of yourself and of the world. It is time think outside the box. It is the time to get uncomfortable. Why is ‘xyz’ the way it is? How did ‘xyz’ happen? Living [...]
8 Topics I Pursue in My Gratitude Journal
Keeping a journal has allowed for me to develop and organize my thoughts. Not only have I found journaling also relaxing in its own right, I feel that I have a better understanding of myself and how I want approach (and set the path of intention for) the rest of my life. See the [...]
A Gratitude Journal: To Set Aside Time to Think About Time
In a society that lauds “overworking” and whereby constant and chronic periods of stress are viewed as “the norm”, I ask, couldn’t we all benefit to take some more time for ourselves to determine what makes each one of us individually happy? Is something like this possible? Where does this “time for ourselves” originate? [...]
Another 5 reads on Minimalism, Veganism, Wellness, and Navigating Food Culture
I couldn't help but put together another list of interesting reads! Devoured: From Chicken Wings to Kale Smoothies – How What We Eat Defines Who We Are – Sophie Egan (Published May 2016) Egan reveals, in exhaustive detail, the ins and outs of American food culture. I personally found this one as an audiobook [...]
My Minimalist Kitchen in One Sentence.
My countertops are completely clear. Reaching a pivotal moment in my minimalism journey meant overcoming the barriers that prevented me from using the space in my kitchen in an efficient manner. One value that I held with upmost importance during my decluttering process was the idea of keeping my countertops completely free. By that I [...]
Minimalism: A Journey of Clarity
“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” -William Morris At the time of reading Stuffocation (James Wallman) in 2015, I started visualizing my 800 sq. ft. apartment from an entirely new perspective. In his work, Wallman explained the concept of “Minimalism” and [...]
Top Five Reads on Minimalism, Veganism, Wellness, and Navigating Food Culture
Besides long titles, what else do these books have in common? Reading is one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy an evening. I can’t think of a better way to unwind after a long day. I’ve also noticed that I can sleep through the night much better than if I had chosen to check [...]