Category: practice
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How Ichiju Sansai Helped Me Get Healthy — and Heal My Relationship With Food
Kaki’s Minimalist Japanese Kitchen program teaches the Japanese meal template to getting fit without eliminating anything When I was a kid, vegetables didn’t get much attention. My mom would cook some meat and rice, then one of us kids would microwave frozen vegetables, mix in some butter and salt, and…
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No More Presents, Please + Thank You
What to do if the gift of nothing doesn’t work Spoiling the nieces and nephews is one of the wonderful benefits of being Auntie and Uncle. We’ve enjoyed the fun of planning, shopping, and giving when we could, but now I am more aware of the impact of my purchases…
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3 Things You Should Know Before You Start Decluttering
Although I’m no stranger to decluttering, I’m new to minimalism. So in the last few weeks, I’ve read dozens of minimalism blogs and articles as I moved towards this new intention of creating more space in my life. After a while, the blogs all started to sound the same, preaching…
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3 Tips For Decluttering When You Can’t Seem to Let Go
Some items need a little more time and attention I have been rigorously decluttering my apartment for the last few weeks in an effort to move towards minimalism, and it’s been tough. I’m no stranger to it, either — I’ve regularly purged my belongings throughout the years. In fact, I…
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How to Declutter If the KonMari Method Doesn’t Work For You
From the KonMari Method™ to tiny homes, minimalism has been the new hotness for a while, with new books, blogs, and Netflix specials cropping up all the time. It seems that, as we all spend more and more time at home, we’re taking a closer look at our belongings and…
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Stress Is Part of Life — Here’s How to Cope
At some point in your career, you’ll probably work in a highly stressful environment, and you may end up having to stay longer than you’d like — especially if you’re just happy to have a job or need the experience before you can move on to something better. Whether you’re searching for…
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I Manage Fear and Anxiety With These 7 Words
I was a fearful, anxious kid who grew into a fearful, anxious adult. For a long time, I didn’t like trying new foods, going to new places, or meeting new people and was essentially closed off to new experiences. I was also, to varying degrees, anxious or fearful most of…
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What to Ask Instead of “What’s For Dinner?”
An elegant solution to ease evening mealtime In his new stand-up special on Netflix, Jerry Seinfeld jokes about how he’s not allowed to say, “I gotta get something to eat” in his own home. He explains that he could say that to any of his guy friends and it would be…