When everyone tag next generation as Social Media addicts, I don’t blame them but us. They, every time, see us glaring at these screens and must wonder, what is so lucrative that they(us) forget real people while active on the virtual world. Social media is a tool to connect us with the world but we are using it to divert us from the real Job. We get so much fascinated by those perfect Pinterest pictures, showy Instagram pics and endless…
Do you think about those endangered species or melting glaciers or local artisans when you buy something? If yes, you live Green. Do you prefer conventional over technology? If yes, you live Simple. Do you always look out for alternate ways rather than buying? If yes, you live minimally. Reduce Reuse and Recycle – 3 Rs to reduce the waste REDUCE This is the best way to help the environment by limiting the stuff entering in our House. Buy durable…
As parents, we naturally want to give our children what they want but it does not work that way because it does not ensure true happiness. To keep a balance between wants and needs for kids, we need to first model it and then expect them to learn. Messy or Cluttered is not a personality trait. It should not be. Let Kids not define them as someone who loves cluttered spaces. I understand its easier said than done. But let’s…
Did you get to hear about The Packing Party by The Minimalists? Its great for those who are moving to a new place and those who are have their Home full of stuff and no breathing space. Packing away things is one of the tips by every Minimalist to clear the clutter. Remember, the stuff you keep needs rearranging every now and then. The less it would be, less is the time spend in shuffling and cleaning the things. Start…
I was never the one who hate organizing stuff. Be it Home or Hostel, I always loved clean and clutter free spaces. Times have changed. Each member in the Family has their own wardrobe or better, each member has its own Room. But still we are short of space every time we buy something new. Organizing stuff step by step Nothing can be done overnight. Do not make it a stress affair for you and your Family. Rather, go…
Why each one of us strive to remove negative energy around us? Because it makes us feel sick, less efficient, doubt our own potential and fill us with uneasiness. But its difficult to achieve this when there is so much of negativity around. Be it on Road, at work or Online – We turn out to be intolerant and impatient people. We take no time to pass judgements, to blame others or to highlight the mistakes. What we should…
When we mention our Luxury needs, we think about buying a new and latest product, We think Consumerism. Luxuries of the past becomes necessities of the present. Luxury and Minimalism can ho hand-in-hand. You ask How when Minimalism itself means Less stuff. We all want to own Stuff but the aim here is to not own anything but best for you, for your family. When you own best, small things will also be counted in Luxury. Minimalist Luxury does not…
Quitting a Job is never easy. I had been there. Those who already read my Blog must know that I quit my MNC Job long ago to settle peacefully in my Hometown. No, it was not something forced upon. It was not for anyone else but ME. It could sense that it was not the right fit for me. I needed some peace, I needed stability and most importantly I needed my Family. My priorities were different than those when…
Never in Life I took note of my belongings, how pricey they may be. Be it Jewellery or Clothes, I never made an inventory of those possessions. I have suffered to some extent in the past due to this negligence of mine. Now when Minimalism has bring this idea of documenting the items one owns, it reminds me of my past mistakes and giving me the opportunity to mend the way of living. Times when I feel we should consider…
One of the most important questions during any introduction- What is your Hobby ? What makes this question so popular? May be to start a good conversation, may be it reflects something about a person. Whatever it may be but the point is You must have a Hobby. Minimalism was designed to make room for pursuing the things we love – formally called as HOBBIES. But when we start running behind the resources rather than spending time doing the…
