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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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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…
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What is the orientation of your year?
Ten years ago, I came across a tool called “YearCompass.” At the time, I was looking for a way to understand what had been a challenging year. I had a calendar, planner and goal-tracking templates but lacked motivation, inspiration and insight. The circumstances of my life and those close to me felt overwhelming, and I…
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New year, same me.
For many years, I have loved the allure of “new year, new me.” This fascination dates back to my childhood when the New Year was second in excitement only to the anticipation of a new academic school year. I imagined a year ahead of fulfilled aspirations. I kept long lists of the resolutions that would…
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Meaningfully inspired – a space for what matters
This is how it all started…
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