I find that when I'm worried about something, or if I'm afraid something, I'm stressing out. I saw this video on YouTube this evening and realized if I want to reduce stress, I must overcome my fears. Check it out:
When consumer spending drives the economy…
This morning I read an article on the impact of raising the minimum wage to $9/hour. As someone who hasn't quite broken into the world of salaried professionals, raising the minimum wage to $9/hour would be great news. I'm all for workers rights and corporations paying a living wage. (Not that $9/hour is a living wage, … Continue reading When consumer spending drives the economy…
The Power of NOW
I think I figured out what prevents most people from becoming a minimalist. I know I spend a lot of time blaming advertisers and our personal greed, but that's not the only problem. See, here in America, we have this NOW mentality. I need to lose weight NOW. I want to get out of traffic … Continue reading The Power of NOW
Appliance Whore
I have to admit. I have an appliance hoarding problem. I've hated cooking for most of my life so I've acquired many appliances that can make cooking simpler. At one point in my life I had/have the following: Vegetable Steamer Blender Magic Bullet Knock-Off AirPopper Waffle Iron Juicer Toaster Toaster Oven Crock-Pot (2) Mixer This of course … Continue reading Appliance Whore
Buy Nothing Challenge: Cheating
When I wrote the post about the Buy Nothing Until 2013 Challenge, I have to be honest. I really didn't take it seriously. A couple of days later, I ordered a 50 dollar hair-styling product and a vegan meal planning book off the internet. I guess I wasn't supposed to have either of those things … Continue reading Buy Nothing Challenge: Cheating
Managing Stress: Where to Start
Conquering stress is not as easy as it sounds. If we had the resources, we could remove nearly all stressors by quitting our jobs, and buying a first class, one-way ticket to a quiet island in the Caribbean. We could spend our days sipping mojitos and sunbathing. Now, that is a stress free life. Most of us, … Continue reading Managing Stress: Where to Start
The Key Ingredient to Reducing Stress
Over the last few weeks, I've been feeling so stressed that I've been experiencing the tightness in my chest again. At 26 I shouldn't be having these symptoms. And it got me thinking. Here I am, publishing this blog and telling all of you what you should do about your stress and how to avoid it. … Continue reading The Key Ingredient to Reducing Stress
“Buy Nothing Until 2013” Challenge
Because I love my readers so much, you all get two posts today. After perusing my RSS feeds, and catching up on other minimalist blogs, I stumbled upon the "Buy Nothing Until 2013" Challenge by Leo Babauta on his Zen Habits blog, which I love btw. I wanted to share the link with you because I … Continue reading “Buy Nothing Until 2013” Challenge
Can You Stop Procrastinating?
I am the biggest procrastinator ever! I keep saying "If I just did what I was supposed to do, I wouldn't have any problems." I believe that is absolutely true. We all know we should not be procrastinating, but why do we do it? I have a theory as to why. We expect too much … Continue reading Can You Stop Procrastinating?
I Hate TV and You Should Too
Actually, I love tv. Remember how I went on and on about how cable is bad for you? That having cable is subjecting yourself to wasted time and wasted money? Well, apparently I'm a hypocrite. About three months ago, (before we moved into this new apartment) my boyfriend and I seriously discussed whether or not … Continue reading I Hate TV and You Should Too
Slow Paced (Living) in the United States 