As the world becomes increasingly fast-paced and cluttered, many people are turning to slow living and minimalism as ways to simplify their lives and find greater meaning and purpose. While these two lifestyles share some similarities, there are also important differences that set them apart. Slow living is focused on slowing down and living more…
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I Think It’s Time That You Cancel Hustle Culture
Hustle culture has become a buzzword in recent years, often associated with success, productivity, and achievement. However, the reality is that hustle culture is harmful and unsustainable. It places unrealistic expectations on individuals and can lead to burnout, stress, and mental health issues. The glorification of overworking is a major problem in our society. We…
How to Get Started with Slow Fashion
Slow fashion is a movement that emphasizes sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry. Not only is it incredibly important to start taking part in the slow fashion industry, it can also be a ton of fun. Thrifting is on an uptick in popularity, and especially in recent years I feel my peer group…
How to Break Away from Hustle Culture
In today’s society, hustle culture has become increasingly prevalent. The idea of working harder and longer in order to achieve success has been glorified, but at what cost? The constant pressure to be productive and achieve more can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a sense of never feeling like you’re doing enough. If you’re feeling…
It’s Okay To Not Be Great At Everything You Do
We live in a society that values the idea of being the best at everything we do. From a young age, we are taught that being mediocre is not enough and that we must strive for greatness in all aspects of our lives. However, this is an unrealistic expectation that can lead to feelings of…
How Quitting My Job Changed My Life
To talk about why I started blogging, I need to start with my making journey. I was young, only in 6th grade when my great-grandmother taught me to knit. That’s where it starts, as it had become an obsession. I learned to knit in the era of Livejournal and blogs running the internet. Mind you,…
How to Start Doing Your Morning Pages
Morning Pages is a writing exercise that was popularized by Julia Cameron in her book, “The Artist’s Way.” The exercise involves writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing every morning, without worrying about grammar, spelling, or punctuation. It’s a way to clear your mind and start the day with a clean slate. In this blog post,…
Why It’s Okay to Start Over
Starting over is often seen as a failure, but it shouldn’t be. In fact, starting over can be a powerful tool for growth and success. Especially when it comes to crafting or trying out new hobbies, we tend to get frozen with fear to have to start over or make mistakes. It’s okay to be…
What is Slow Living?
Slow living is the new buzz word. I think as the pandemic has slowly fizzled on, so has the idea of a slow living movement. What in the beginning was a great way to help us slow down, has turned into a harsh push and pull of CEO’s demanding better employees and those amazing employees…
3 Simple Slow Living Rituals to Infuse In Your Morning Routine
There are so many benefits known to having a morning routine. Do I always follow mine? Absolutely not. But I can tell when I’m craving it, and need to start implementing my practices again. Now is one of those times, so I wanted to get all of these ideas out on paper and hopefully help…