Since discovering minimalism and decluttering my entire life over the last couple of years, I stopped buying a lot of things that previously cost me quite a lot of money. Saving money is a great side effect of minimalism as you simply don’t consume like you used to – I know I don’t. I am …
Interview with Jacqueline Pirtle, Author of 365 Days of Happiness
Most of us know that self-care is essential for happiness. But do we take the time to think about what self-care actually means for each of us? Exercise, sure. Eating well, yes. Then, of course, there’s hydrating, sleeping sufficiently, meditating and doing whatever other relaxation rituals work for you. I caught up with Jacqueline Pirtle; …
Stepping away from the busyness
Stop the glorification of busy – I must raise my hand. I spent many years being too busy to have a compassionate conversation, too busy hustling and making ends meet to enjoy quality time with Khushi, friends and our beautiful home, and too busy working to replenish my health. All in the name of busy …
Practice Mindfulness with a Gratitude Journal
Today, I’d like to talk about the importance of gratitude. Feeling grateful for what you have in your life can lead to a tremendous number of other positive feelings. One tool to help you harness the power of gratitude is a journal. About a Gratitude Journal A gratitude journal is a place where you write …
Cultivating inner Clarity
What I know from doing my own deep inner work over the years, is that when we create the space, time and energy to get clear on who we are and what we truly want, miraculous things can happen. There are times where I feel lost and I have no idea which path to venture …
Who are you becoming?
We are constantly evolving and ever-changing and sometimes people don’t realise their own agency in this! Have you committed to clarity around what you’re evolving into lately? Or are you leaving it up to chance?⠀ ⠀ I’m all about letting the mysterious ways of the universe work it’s magic, and I’m aware that what we …
What do you want for your life?
“What do I want to do with my life?” It’s a question all of us think about at one point or another. For some, the answer comes easily. For others, it takes a lifetime to figure out. It’s easy to just go through the motions and continue to do what’s comfortable and familiar. But for those …
Ways to Simplify Your Life
If you’ve been following me, you’ll know I am passionate about simplifying my overall life; from home to finances, clothes, chores, routines and so on – you get the picture. Since moving to our new home at the seafront of St Leonards-on-Sea last year, I felt the need to simplify my life and create more …
Rules for de-cluttering Your Life
If you’ve been following me, you know I am passionate about simplifying my overall life and one way I do this, is by de-cluttering. Decluttering is powerful and life-changing, to say the least, and I’ve honestly spent the last couple of years selling, giving away, donating and throwing away over half of my belongings – …
Creating your own Meditation Practice at Home
Meditation changed my life in ways that I can describe in detail and in other ways in which I have no words. But more than something which has allowed me to get or acquire something else, meditation is my constant companion. Every day, I meditate. And every day I feel the peace that comes from …