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Minimal SlowDecember 18, 2017December 18, 2017

How to Enjoy the Holiday Season as a Minimalist

Are you new to minimalism? Will this be your first Christmas, or holiday period as a minimalist? Perhaps you have been living the simple life for a while now but the holiday season always seems to leave your relatives and friends completely confused by your behaviour. 

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  • Thirty-Four: You make hundreds of small decisions a day and if you’re like me, you say “yes” more than you should. If life is feeling a little too complicated right now, go on over to the website and check out my latest post. Small, simple steps to un-complicate your life. 📝
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  • Thirty-Three: Welcome to the second month of 2019, and your plans are surely underway. 
I can’t get a thing done if my home space is untidy because physical clutter leads to mental clutter for me. But what about hidden stuff that slowly grows behind the wardrobe doors or in that “junk” drawer?
This is where minimalism frees me physically, mentally, and financially. 
Check out the new blog post on creating a minimalist home > https://suziemaddock.com/how-to-create-a-minimalist-home/

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  • Thirty-Two: If you’ve ever felt out of control with your spending habits, particularly when you’re at a mall, this post is for you.
Check out the blog for my newest post: ~ How to Shop like a Minimalist ~
Link in Bio 🛍

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  • Thirty-One: Do you celebrate Christmas? 
Whether you’re a Christian who does, or does not, or a non-Christian who celebrates here is a point to remember:
Jesus said to love thy neighbour. Forgive one another and care for your fellow man. 
It’s not likely that you will even remember an expensive store-brought gift by this time next year, but we could ALL benefit from the lasting gifts of kindness and love.

Nothing is more life-changing than love. ✝︎ #simplepleasures #minimalism #christmas #christian #jesus #yeshua #graffiti #lovethyneighbor #love #kindness #nogifts #giftfree #peace #simplelife #presence #presenceoverpresents
  • Thirty: The year is in its final month, final days in fact.
As one who aims to slow down and live consciously, I appreciate the time and connection others give me. It’s truly the greatest gift, and as I get older, it’s all that I want.
I don’t need a store brought item, but time and connection have become extremely precious to me. 
Give time, not things. 🌟

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  • Twenty Nine: Are you creative? 
Are you a writer, illustrator, performer, painter, musician, creative cook, photographer, poet, designer of cosy spaces?

Whatever your creative preference, honour it, by giving yourself the space and time to have fun and do it! 
As adults we forget these simple joys. Embrace your inner artist! 🎻

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  • Twenty Eight: It’s Monday morning here in my part of the world ☕️.
This is a little reminder to take a few moments to yourself today. 
I use this time for prayer and reconnecting with my values. These moments of pause also remind me to show gratitude for this daily blessings in my life.

I highly encourage you to take a few minutes out of your day to be alone, somewhere serene if you can and give thanks for the good in your life. 🙏🏻 You will feel better for it and it may even change your perspective for the day!

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  • Twenty Seven: One of my favourite things about moving toward a slower, simpler life is returning to old-fashioned ways of doing the every-day.

Lighting candles 🕯 at dinner, speaking with friends (in person), eating local, whole foods. 
As we head toward the holiday season consider the beauty of using brown paper and string for wrapping your gifts. 
How delightful this heavy textured paper is. Somehow this one small, old-world change fills my heart. It’s real and plastic free and it feels extra special to me. ✂️ 🎁 
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