Minimalism Can Increase Gratitude

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30 Quotes About Living With Intention

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Finding The Words Living with intention is a recurring theme in the posts for the 30 Days of Minimalism Challenge.  Helping define what that means can be a challenge in itself.  Here are some quotes… Continue reading 30 Quotes About Living With Intention

Is Downsizing Right for You?

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Minimalism Can Reduce Stress

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Your home should be the antidote to stress, not the cause of it. Peter Walsh [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Simplify and Feel Calmer Declutter… Continue reading Minimalism Can Reduce Stress

Minimalism Can Improve Your Finances

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like. Will Rogers [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||”… Continue reading Minimalism Can Improve Your Finances

What is Minimalism?

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] What is Minimalism? Yesterday on day 1 of the challenge, I provided an overview of minimalism and a bit of an outline of this challenge. Today, I’ll explore a little more about minimalism as a lifestyle. … Continue reading What is Minimalism?

Thoughts on Abundance, Gratitude – and Mindset

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Sunday Motivation

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-40px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Positive Energy to Start the Week Sunday is a good day to look ahead to a week of intention.  Start strong with some words of motivation. Today: simple steps to bring change inspiration to use your strengths to make… Continue reading Sunday Motivation