Minimalism is about more than just decluttering your home; it’s about simplifying all aspects of your life, from your schedule to your relationships. When I say relationships, your mind may jump to those with your friends and family members, but there’s one relationship that’s often overlooked: your relationship with technology. Like all relationships, your relationship with technology can either be productive and positive or toxic and debilitating. If you feel like it’s the later, becoming a digital minimalist can help you heal your relationship with technology. In this post, I’ll share exact ..read more

Do you want a career in healthcare but don’t have the time or money for a four-year degree or medical school? No problem! You can fast-forward to a high-paying and fulfilling career by earning a healthcare certification instead! Whether you’re a high school student exploring potential career paths or currently in the workforce seeking a career change, these 11 healthcare certifications are worth considering. What is a Healthcare Certification? A healthcare certification is a credential awarded upon completing specific education, training, and examination requirements in a particular area of ..read more

Being a minimalist doesn’t mean you have to wear a white t-shirt and black jeans every single day. In fact, embracing minimalism can help you discover your true, authentic style. If you’re struggling to find your authentic style, this post is for you! I’ll share 10 tips to find your authentic style as a minimalist. How Being a Minimalist Will Help You Find Your Authentic Style Embracing minimalism can serve as a catalyst for discovering your true, authentic style. Let me explain. For a moment, think back to writing essays in school. If you’re like me, being told to “write about anything” wou ..read more

It’s that time of the month again – time for a no-buy year check-in! To recap, last year, I decided to embark on a no-buy year. To keep myself accountable, I’ve been posting monthly check-ins to share exactly how much I’ve spent and whether or not I’ve been able to stick to my no-buy year plan. Unfortunately, I spent a whole lot less in January than I did in February. To read my January no-buy year check in, click here. To be honest – I was tempted to just blow off this check-in altogether, but I want to be real with you all. It would’ve been easier for me to pretend like this month didn’t hap ..read more

Do you want to start saving $1,000 a month, but you only make $50k a year? It may feel out of reach, but I promise that it is possible. I make $53k a year and have been saving $1,000 a month for the last few years. It wasn’t easy at first, but over time, I’ve picked up some tips and tricks that have made saving money effortless. In this post, I’ll share how to create a savings plan and 8 tips for saving money on a $50k salary! Is Saving $1,000 a Year on a $50k Salary Possible? First, let’s crunch some numbers so we can fully understand what it means to save $1,000 on a $50k salary and wheth ..read more

For a long time, money was simple. I’d just save a portion of my paycheck and spend the rest. This was before I paid for my own health insurance, had a pension plan, or invested my money. Now that I’m older, my finances have gotten a lot more complicated, which left me wondering, do I actually know where my money goes each month? In order to make sense of how my money flows in and out of my life, I created a money map. Here it is: In this post, I’ll share exactly what a money map is, the benefits of having one, and how to create one. Let’s get into it! What is a Money Map? A money map is a ..read more

If you’re like me, you love learning about how other people invest their money. Partly because you’re a bit of a snoop, but also because it’s the best way to figure out what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing with yours. My approach to investing is SUPER simple yet effective. If you’re ready to start making money moves this year but you’re scared of losing money and not quite sure where to start, I’ll share exactly when to invest, where to invest, and how to invest. Let’s get into it! An Overview: My Money Map I often find that visualizing something makes it easier to understand than just re ..read more

I’ve recently noticed an uptick of people quitting minimalism, making claims that minimalism is dead or toxic, even. Honestly, I’m having flashbacks to 2016 when everyone and their mother was a vegan YouTuber and blogger. Then suddenly, everyone seemed to quit veganism all at once. As someone who witnessed the rise and fall of the vegan movement, I can’t say that I’m surprised by what’s happening to the minimalism movement. Both the vegan movement and the minimalism movement have had similar trajectories. They both became super trendy and very extreme, with extreme minimalists owning a total o ..read more

I’d be lying if I said that I haven’t bought any new clothing in the four-ish years that I’ve been a minimalist. I totally have. But since becoming a minimalist, my approach to buying clothing has completely evolved. I no longer have full-blown shopping sprees or buy outfits to wear on just one occasion. In fact, there are many ‘rules’ I follow to keep my wardrobe minimal and spending in check. In this post, I’ll show you how I buy clothing as a minimalist and share the 8 rules I follow to maintain a minimalist wardrobe. Minimalism Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Buy New Clothing I have so much resp ..read more

There are thousands of articles on the web about side hustles, each with its own attention-grabbing title. You know the ones—EARN $5000 A MONTH WITH DROPSHIPPING or MAKE $200 A DAY SELLING PRINTABLES ON ETSY. Although there are people who make hundreds of dollars a day using these methods, for many of us, they just turn out to be a massive waste of time. These income streams are incredibly oversaturated, with thousands of people trying to do the exact same thing. They usually require a decent amount of time or money to start up with no real promise for a return on investment. And let’s be hone ..read more