Simple living
Welcome to the simple living page! Here you can find blog posts with topics such as minimalism, self-care, and how to live more mindfully . In these topics you’ll find that less is more and that it’s all about enjoying the small and simple things in life.
17 common misconceptions about minimalism
“Minimalism: isn’t that about people depriving themselves of all nice things in life?” Over the years, I’ve heard so many myths and misunderstandings about minimalism, including the one above. It’s such a shame, because it might hold people back from pursuing this...
7 powerful guided meditations for beginners
Meditating in total silence can be quite tricky and difficult at first. If you’re also struggling with this, then guided meditation can be a great alternative for you. It’s one of 8 different meditation options that I wrote about for you guys in an earlier post. (you...
8 meditation types to help create a more peaceful you
“The thing about meditation is: you become more and more you”. -David Lynch Practicing meditation provides us with all kinds of powerful benefits. Benefits that help us create a more peaceful version of ourselves. However, many people never get to experience those...
6 essential tips on how to create a meditation morning routine
Mornings tend to be quite stressful for a lot of people. After hitting the snooze button of the alarm clock a dozen times to get in as much “sleep” as possible, people wake up tired. And then with little time left, they rush on autopilot to get to work in time. With a...
How to say no to create more “me-time” and why you shouldn’t feel bad about it
“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” -Paolo Coelho I’m sure anyone reading this quote would agree with it, and yet most of us find it so hard to say no. I’m also guilty as charged! I’ve always been such a people pleaser, for...
How to get started with your first day of mindfulness
Mindfulness is booming in popularity, and you might wonder what all the fuzz is about. In short, mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment deliberately, with curiosity, and without judgement. This is not an easy task and requires practice and...
6 life-changing benefits of waking up before anyone else
So many successful people have at least one thing in common: they all wake up early. That must mean something. I decided to try it out for myself, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough if you want to get things done in your life and change things for the better....
9 tips on how to battle noise pollution and find some peace of mind
The world around us is getting louder and louder. And all these unwanted noises can have detrimental health effects that you might not even be aware of. If you are also highly annoyed by all the increasing sounds in your environment, look no further. I’ve made a list...