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How I Started My Capsule Wardrobe
During the past five years pre-pandemic, there was a trend in minimalism and simple living. The idea of following this philosophy is to achieve a work-life balance, sustainability, frugality, and financial freedom. I am following minimalism right now and still sticking to this habit in the years to come. I've seen the benefits of minimalism, mentally and physically. I've never felt so much free and calm compared to before I knew about this movement. Reorganizing my clothes and closet To start practicing minimalism, I started the area in my closet because that was the most cluttered part of the house that affects my mind. I took off all my clothes including those ill-fitted and not worn for many years. At first, it's really hard to…
8 SIMPLE WAYS TO ENJOY LIFE THIS YEAR 2023
Hello, my dear readers! This is my first post this year 2023 and I was a little bit absent from blogging for a few weeks. I took time off online and just enjoy the moment around family and friends and just traveled nearby to explore some hidden gems in town. Most people would love to have their New Year's resolutions but I don't believe in those things, but rather have an affirmation to myself of what I would love to do this year. I make a list of my goals this year (simplified and realistic goals) and I will check it off once I accomplished them. Do you do the same method of goal-setting as me? I would like to…
The Soaring Inflation: 5 Ways to Live with Less
Recently, the news is filled with not-so-good information. One of them is the rapid increase of daily commodities and goods worldwide. Although this is not a new problem, it hits vulnerable populations in low-income countries. Here in Japan, food and fuel prices increased and most people thought about how to live frugally, making ends meet during these hard times. It is the only way to survive after the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Konstantin Evdokimov on Unsplash We are all forced to live with less because of the economic crisis that threatened our livelihood. Some people thought how hard it is to adjust but learning the art of living frugally will make things easier. 1. Learn to…
MINIMALISM AND ITS BENEFITS
Decluttering and downsizing are gaining popularity these days because of the pandemic and lockdown. Sure, the pandemic gives everyone anxiety and uncertainty of the future because of the shift of daily routines and worst of all getting laid-off from the company they're working for. A minimalist lifestyle is a huge help to everyone because it teaches people to be essentialist and more focused on what's important in life. It serves as a stress relief from all the excesses and distractions from modern life. People shift their attention to simple things and happiness during lockdowns. STEPS TO A CLUTTER-FREE LIFE The first step of minimalism is getting rid of the things you don't really need. Look around every room and every…
TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY WHILE LIVING IN JAPAN
Japan is not a cheap country to live in. In fact, it is one of the most expensive countries in the world with a high standard of living. Tokyo was ranked as the third most expensive city by the Mercer Cost of Living Survey as of 2020. We can feel it especially when we have to deal with utility expenses. If one isn't wise enough to budget or to find ways to stretch their hard-earned yen, it is hard to save and we fall short of our budget. Depending on where we live, either in the city or countryside, we can still enjoy living in Japan if we know how to find the best deals and appreciating what we have.…
