Simple | Mindful | Effective
The holiday season is a time to cozy up and what better way to do that other than by turning your home into a sanctuary! The idea of simple living encompasses several practices like owning fewer things or minimalism, increasing self-efficiency, enjoying a holistic approach towards life, etc. However, to me, one of the most…
There has been a lot of studies regarding the role of mindfulness in dealing with anxiety. Entire researches being carried out to that effect. One particularly effective one is called the MBT- Mindfulness-Based Therapy. The main idea of this is to treat anxiety by acknowledging the feelings instead of ignoring them. The notion of facing…
The season of gifts is upon us. If you are someone who practices or has just ventured into the world of simple living, then the notion of giving and receiving gifts can seem to be a little daunting. This is especially true if you are a minimalist. But fret not. There are ways in which…
Recently I had the pleasure of taking a train journey from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, Pa. This was my first time on the famous American rail tracks and boy did I love the experience. The coaches were spacious and the seats more than enough for my petite frame. But I really enjoyed the view even more….
Stop worrying about others’ opinions. Instead, start thinking about yourself. Where I come from, it is a very common trait to give a lot of importance to what opinions our close ones and sometimes the not so close people hold about our actions. This itself is not anything new. Societies and cultures across the globe…
What comes to your mind when you hear about routines? Something mundane, boring? Or are you one of those people who loves routines? For a long time, I used to consider myself as someone who thrived without routines. But as I grew older, the positive impact of knowing in advance what to do with my…
So, let’s talk about mindfulness in money matters, especially expenditures. You might have some idea why money is important to lead a mindful life but how much? And why should you care about money at all? Isn’t it the root of all evil essentially? Well simply put it is a necessity of life- nothing more…
A little more than a year ago, my husband and I moved to a new apartment. We still live in the same place. The building itself is a heritage property, almost a hundred years old and has been renovated with much care and converted into a very modern and chic living space. And because I…
Feedback is an essential part of our professional and personal lives. We may not appreciate it always, but it is one of the most important self-improvement tools out there. However, in most cases, we dread when it is time to get feedback, especially during the formal review processes. Additionally, when it comes to informal settings,…
I have already written about how checking my consumption is one of the few ways in which I practice mindfulness. Today, I want to elaborate on this topic a bit more, particularly about how I ensure that I produce zero waste in certain areas of my life. Nowadays there are a lot of people who…