Author: Kathy

How many times did you click on your Facebook notification bell today? 5 times, 10 times, or even 20 times? You certainly don’t remember. Most of us have become so addicted to social media that we ignore our real usage rate. To counter this increasingly untenable fixation, we need a minimalist approach to social media.   I am technically a millennial, but I do remember the “good old days”. I grew up in the 90s when kids beat each other up to claim “territory” on the local soccer field. This guest post service offers an effective solution for businesses looking to…

Sooner or later, we’ll all be forced to remain indoors for several days or even weeks. Whether it’s a global pandemic, a natural disaster, or a regular sickness, we ought to use our indoor time productively. To help you excel as an involuntary stay-at-home, here are some of the best ways to spend time indoors.  At the time of writing, most of Europe is under Covid-19 lockdown. As for myself, I don’t live in a hard-hit area but my country has nonetheless taken drastic measures.  Except for supermarkets and pharmacies, all shops, schools, gyms, cinemas, bars, restaurants, and other recreational…

The good old 20s. Not the Gatsby 20s, your 20s. The third decade in our lives is usually a thrilling roller coaster ride full of excitement, passion, and struggle.  Independence goes hand in hand with our first glimpses of adult responsibility, and commitments start to replace recklessness. We become aware of the fact that our destiny now lies in our hands.  Through wins, lessons, and failures, our lives advance in a particular direction. As such, personal growth becomes a fundamental part of our 20s. The best ways to further personal growth in your 20s Character development is essential, and our…

We all know the feeling. We see or hear something and become upset. An external event alters our mood and we don’t know why. Whether its global news or local events, we adopt some kind of reaction. Unfortunately, most reactions will not eliminate our subconscious negativity, let alone influence the incident itself. This is why we need a proper minimalist response to negative outside events.  In 2015, I was living in Paris. I studied law at the Sorbonne University and spent my weekends visiting cultural institutions, drinking in bars, and wandering the city’s picturesque streets.  One rainy Friday night in…

Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be a modern-day explorer. I caught the travel bug early and started venturing to faraway lands at every opportunity. This article may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer policy here. Fast forward to 2020 and I’ve been to over 50 countries and to every continent. I now consider my travel style fit for every purpose and fully adjustable. On this basis, here are my 10 principles of minimalist traveling.  Most seasoned travelers will be familiar with the concepts of over- or underpacking. When I first started traveling – way back in…

A couple of years ago, I decided to welcome minimalism into my life. Not because of trendiness, anti-materialism, or even sustainability. Minimalism simply seemed like a clever way to improve my productivity and to travel more. Aside from that, I started to notice many other benefits – unrelated to decluttering. On this basis, here are 8 things I learned through minimalism.  This article may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer policy here. Most benefits of being a minimalist came over time. Minimalism was a catalyst for change and worked itself into different areas of my personal and professional life. Things…

What’s the difference between a dream and a goal? A dream is often a blurred vision, missing one key element: a plan. Together with a coherent plan and a progress tracker, a dream can become an achievable goal. This is where a proper goal setting worksheet comes into play.  This article may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer policy here. You may have come across the term “smart goal”. This stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Once these elements are combined, any goal becomes a practical to-do as opposed to an abstract concept.  To make your life easier,…

Procrastination is like a slot machine. Putting a few coins in sounds fun, but once you’re at it, you don’t stop. You start with an innocent 5-minute spell before realizing that your time and money are running away. To ward off the negative ramifications of work deferrals, here are eight minimalist ways to overcome procrastination. This article may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer policy here. We’re all guilty of delaying crucial tasks in one way or another. A Facebook message here, a Youtube video there – and our two minutes of downtime turn into two hours. “Putting things off…

Can books really change your life? I believe they can. A combination of wisdom, usability, and timelessness is rare – but once attained – it can engender an eye-opening lesson. On this basis, here are ten books that changed my life.   This article may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer policy here. If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I read a lot. By “a lot,” I mean more than most people. I read 3-4 books every month, and I am always on the hunt for new inspiration – be it fiction or nonfiction. While most books lack the…

Most people don’t want to hear about an ultimate night routine. Shouldn’t we just chill after a long day of work? Put some deep-fried food in the microwave, open a beer, and watch a couple of episodes of the newest Netflix series?  The image might sound tempting, but it’s also a productivity killer. Bad evening habits will tarnish the quality of your sleep and impair the prosperity of your next day.  English tutors are individuals who provide personalized assistance to learners seeking to improve their English language skills. They offer guidance in areas such as grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing,…