Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes What does the average person waste money on? Experiences or the latest tech, new outfits, and overpriced housing? For the few, they spend primarily on the former, while most waste their money on the latter. The Common Experiences of Living Paycheck to Paycheck We spend more than we make and it, too often, feels as …
Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes Each and every one of us decides where we spend our money. In my lifetime, I’ve witnessed many people who hold the belief that they cannot afford to shop local. This belief developed virtually unnoticed through advertising and entertainment. The subtle messages we received resulted in more and more money flowing to fewer and fewer …
Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes New to, or curious about, the minimalist lifestyle? Excellent! When it comes to being a minimalist, some believe it to be a life with very little. However, minimalism differs from simply limiting possessions. A minimalist intentionally removes distractive items and focuses on things that add value — this “intentionality” transfers to all aspects of your …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes Few would attempt to argue that, in modern society, addiction to distraction became a norm. We carry access to the world with us in our pockets and purses. With this, we stay connected up to 24 hours per day. Our ability to access news, information, shopping, and endless varieties of entertainment far exceeds that of …
Approx. Reading Time: 7 minutes Everyone loves a bargain, right? The vast majority seek out the best price when they buy, but how much do we buy because of the advertised bargain? The Age of Consumerism Over the past few decades, consumerism grew substantially resulting in an ever-growing wealth divide. The older generations remember their more meager upbringings. But, many …
Approx. Reading Time: 6 minutes It is effortless to be consumeristic in the present day, where minimalism feels like a much harder feat. New products hit the shelves with promotional ads everywhere. We want to keep up with Jones’ even when it takes away from other happiness in our lives. America’s Bloated Homes According to a 2014 LA Times article, the …
Minimalism, Nice To Meet You – Goodbye Consumerism Read More »