Category: April 2021

31 Days of Easy Minimalism

Easy minimalism chart
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A new month is on the horizon, so I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to start a new activity. This 31 Days of Minimalism Chart (made by yours truly) is for myself and others who want to remain consistent in practicing mindfulness in our daily lives.

You can download the free chart here: 31 Days of Easy Minimalism.

This activity was meant to be not too rigorous, so if you’re just now getting into minimalism or if you’ve done a bunch of decluttering and downsizing already, this may come to your advantage. This chart serves as a gentle reminder that minimalism is a constant work in progress. We can easily continue practicing minimalism in our daily lives by adjusting our mindsets to live more consciously by surrounding ourselves with thoughts, feelings, and actions that bring us purpose and peace.

So as each day passes this coming month, try one of the activities in each square and cross them out as you go along. Remember: on this chart, you don’t have to complete everything in consecutive order. Also, don’t feel bad if you can’t complete everything in one month. Just try your best and keep your intentions in mind while going through each task.

As always, I love hearing from you. So please let me know if you try this challenge either in the comments or on your social media networks with the hashtag #31daysofeasyminimalism.

Lessons Learned From Letting Go

Photo taken by me, March 2020.

“Just let it go and be happy,” they say.

If only it were that simple for all of us.

There’s no denying that act of letting go is simple. You suddenly stop holding onto the thing that is taking up your time, your space, or your energy. But the process of letting go can be a timely and complicated journey.

The most important lesson I’ve learned in the process of letting go is to validate the thoughts and feelings when we decide to part with someone or something. And while happiness is something we all deserve to feel, emotional pain is something that demands to be felt.

To deny yourself moments of grief is to deny yourself a significant part of your journey. So no matter how big or small of a loss it is, let yourself grieve when necessary. In those moments, you’ll get some of your best thinking done. You’ll draw some of the best conclusions about yourself and your purpose that you may have never considered before.

Acceptance, gratitude, and growth are waiting for you on the other side of grief. You will get there at your own pace.