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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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  • 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! 🎻 #slowliving #slow #simplelife #creative #creator #artist #writer #minimalism #simplepleasures #fun #outdoors #vintagetypewriter #suitcase
  • 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! #minimalism #simplelife #simpleliving #slow #slowlife #slowliving #minimalist #peace #prayer #timealone #gratitude #love #environmentalist #introvert #blessings
  • 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. ✂️ 🎁 #minimalism #minimalist #slow #simplelife #slowfood #zerowaste #zerowastexmas #reducereuserecycle #oldfashioned #brownpaper #real #plasticfree #beautiful
  • Twenty Six: Stop. Breathe in deeply. Breathe out again. You can, even on your busiest day, stop, take 60 seconds and put everything down. A mind that has ceased its constant activity and a still body, this can help you refocus and move forward with your day. Be still, be present, take pause and then begin again. #minimalism #minimalist #slow #slowliving #slowlife #simple #simplify #slowdown #simplelife #peace #pause #gratitude
  • Twenty Five: Is it possible to travel in a sustainable, low-impact way? There are ways to reduce the impact on the Earth. Transportation is a big contributor to environmental damage, so walk or ride over driving and drive (eco friendly cars) over flying. For those of us who love to see the world: Support airlines that have carbon-offset programs. Take non-stop flights (it’s the take off and landing that are the most damaging to the environment. You can also choose eco-friendly tourist activities and accomodation. These are those that support local communities, provide renewable energies and are less impactful on the local environment. 🏕 It’s certainly easier to pack and travel in a low waste way. Bring your own reusable cup, and metal straw. If you can’t, sit down and have your coffee in a mug that will get washed and reused as opposed to plastic takeaway coffee cups. Even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact! #environmentalist #sustainableliving #sustainable #zerowaste #zerowastetravel #travel #lowimpact #minimalism #slowlife #simplicity
  • Twenty Four: Recycle the beautiful trinkets, teapots and plates your grandparents gave you. Try not to save precious things for special occasions only to never use them. If you love a set of porcelain cups use them as often as you can. Then more of your day becomes special and suddenly you have more to be thankful for. Light the candles, use the plates, wear your favourite outfit. Life is so much shorter than we can imagine. You’ll never regret enjoying the life you have been given. #minimalisthome #minimalist #minimalism #reusereducerecycle #lovelife #candle #kettle #slowlife #simpleliving #joy #pleasure #gratitude
  • Twenty Three: You know it’s true. At present Americans discard 81lbs or 36kg of clothing each year (this figure was from 2016). Many of us believe that donating the clothes is a good option, and its definitely a start; however even a good lot of the old pre-loved clothing of ours is ending up in land fills. Is it possible to commit to avoiding fast fashion? It definitely is. Even if only half of what you would buy in clothing for a year came from a thrift store, that’s half as much in landfills. You’ll be less likely to discard a garment if you’ve made alterations to it too. So buy second hand, pre-loved, swap and trade. You can even hire or borrow if you have a one off fancy occasion. If you must buy new then make it the best quality of that item you can afford, that way it will last substantially longer 👠 #zerowaste #reducereuserecycle #fastfashion #environmentalist #clothing #fashion #preloved #thrifting #minimalism
  • Twenty Two: Rest is so important. I always feel it the next day if I haven’t had enough sleep. The time leading up to sleep is almost as important. Slow down, unwind, relax. Avoid bright lighting and switch your phone off; if it must be on switch it to the ‘night’ setting so the light is easier on your eyes. Some folk even charge their mobile in another room (not the one they’re sleeping in). There are many things you can do to help yourself sleep better each night. Minimal room, cool and comfortable, candle light, quiet, soft sheets. Sweet dreams. #sleep #mentalhealth #minimalism #minimalist #minimalistinterior #whitesheets #bed #bedroom #candle #slowlife #simplelife #peaceful

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