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Pack light, travel well
As I prepare to spend a week in Montreal, Quebec (yay!), I remind myself to both pack light and to travel well. As it turns out, the two are linked! This sentiment is perhaps best expressed in the following quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: “(S)he who must travel happily, must travel light.” Leave the physical,…
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7 Simple Ways to Encourage Yourself
We all hit moments when motivation runs low, self-doubt creeps in, or things feel… stuck. Whether you’re chasing a goal, dealing with a setback, or just trying to get through a rough day, learning to encourage yourself is a powerful skill. Here are seven simple, effective ways to give yourself a much-needed boost. 1. Talk…
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8 tips for when you are frustrated
As much as one might practice patience and mindfulness, the complications of modern technology and modern life-hacking can easily lead a person to frustration. Whether line-ups, traffic or computer glitches, the urgency of time and the necessity of productivity feel ever-present. How, then, to maintain composure and self-regulation in the face of it all? The…
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What is Beautiful Minimalism?
At first glance, the concept of ‘beautiful minimalism’ and the namesake of The Beautiful Minimalist may seem an oxymoron. If you have a visceral reaction to the word ‘minimalism,’ perhaps ‘beautiful simplicity’ rings more true to you? There is a seeming paradox in the act of minimizing, simplifying, and reducing while at the same time…
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How to Get Your Happy On
Tips on boosting your happiness
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Gentle Decluttering: 10 Items You Won’t Miss
There is a gentler approach in a world consumed with acquisition and decluttering: gradually leaving behind things of no significance. These items do not bear sentimental, legal, financial or personal consequences. They can be disposed of quickly–much like removing a bandaid. You can gain both momentum and results with a short burst of effort. If…
The Beautiful Minimalist
Meaningfully inspired – a space for what matters
This is how it all started…
The Beautiful Minimalist