Simple | Mindful | Effective
One of my guilty pleasures in daily life is watching those calm day-in-the-life videos that show people from across the world doing their business. Often these creators portray a life of unhurried steps even while getting things done. These videos offer a glimpse of slow living in a fast-paced world and that, to me, is…
“You are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” Maya Angelou As kids were you ever told that you were enough? Or were you always trying to prove your worth? For many of us, sadly, it is the latter. But what if it was different? What if we could go back in time and…
Slow Living is a lifestyle that allows us to live an intentional and fulfilling life. It can be especially satisfying if you are interested in living life at your pace while doing things that you feel are important. “What is this life if, full of care,We have no time to stand and stare.No time to…
A simple life is a great act of rebellion in this era of constant hustle. It doesn’t mean that hustling is evil. However, it is perhaps not for everyone. I am sure there are folks like me who would slow down and carve a simple life that focuses on their few priorities instead of trying…
One of the core skills that we use every day is knowing how to budget effectively. However, as with many such important things, this is a competency that many of us don’t develop early enough in our lives. There isn’t any age too young to learn how to manage our money. If you struggle with…
Being a parent is a tough job. It is especially hard when you are a new mom. Even before your little one gets here, there are so many questions and doubts. And once they are in your arms you find yourself second (and sometimes even third or fourth) guessing every tiny decision you make. Are…
It’s Sunday evening and you feel a familiar dread creeping up. Tomorrow is Monday. That means going back to the daily humdrum of life. You won’t have time to sit and relax. Instead, you will be on your toes just trying to complete the next chore. Does that resonate with you? Then maybe you are…
As I sit to write this article with my newborn sleeping on my lap, I can’t help but wonder about the last few months. To say that motherhood has changed my very existence is an understatement. But then, I guess, such an overwhelming shift is an integral part of this season of life. Among all…
The concept of downshifting bears a lot of similarity to simple living. The only little difference is that in this practice, the focus lies on the individual’s life choices and preferences. Overall, it has been practiced and gaining momentum as a way to live a less stressful life- a life that is enough and fulfilling…
How do you actually simplify your life? Does it require austerity and giving up on things you love? When you start or think of starting your simple living journey, the road might seem daunting. However, it doesn’t have to be so. In fact, you can introduce simplicity into your life with some changes and introspection!…