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 call it a day. The […]
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Jessica Ann Ross
3 Things I Discovered With a 50,000-word Goal and a Tight Deadline
A look back on my first NaNoWriMo-esque challenge after finishing early I was minding my own business, writing to process thoughts, emotions, and life in general like I always do when it started to take the shape of a nonfiction book. Over the last few months, I have been doing quite a bit of inner […]
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No More Presents, Please + Thank You
What to do if the gift of nothing doesn’t work This content may contain affiliate links for products I use and love. If you subscribe or make a purchase after clicking one of these links, I’ll earn some money at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Spoiling the nieces and nephews is one of […]
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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 the benefits and offering some […]
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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 had to come up with […]
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How to Declutter If the KonMari Method Doesn’t Work For You
This content may contain affiliate links for products I use and love. If you subscribe or make a purchase after clicking one of these links, I’ll earn some money at no extra cost to you. Thank you! From the KonMari Method™ to tiny homes, minimalism has been the new hotness for a while, with new […]
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How I Set Up a Japanese-Inspired Floor Desk
This content may contain affiliate links for products I use and love. If you subscribe or make a purchase after clicking one of these links, I’ll earn some money at no extra cost to you. Thank you! I didn’t realize something important about myself until I took a class to find my purpose and passion […]
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Dr. Kimberly Ciardella
Stress Is Part of Any Job — Here’s How to Cope
What I wish I knew when I started working full time after college 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 […]
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