Tag: #reduce
Overcoming Excessive Consumerism
"Wanting less is a better blessing than having more." - Mary Ellen Edmunds The last time I tidied my apartment was one and half years ago. Unfortunately, I started to accumulate stuff again or did I? As I packed my stuff to be given away, I realised that I bought new stuff like shoes, clothing … Continue reading Overcoming Excessive Consumerism
A World of Distractions
“Simplicity is ultimately a matter of focus.” — Ann Voskamp There are times when I picked up my phone to check my calendar, I got distracted when I saw an e-mail notification and started checking my e-mail. Then I went on checking my Facebook. I absolutely forgot about why I picked up my phone. Has … Continue reading A World of Distractions
What is Simplicity?
What does living a life of simplicity mean to you? Are you pursuing a life of simplicity? If you have read my blog page "About" would know that I am pursuing a life of simplicity. But what do I mean by that? Instead of just sharing my point of view, I searched the web to … Continue reading What is Simplicity?
Tidying Up for the New Year
Finding Bliss in Simplicity Ask anyone about the art of tidying, the odds are they will nearly all mention Marie Kondo and her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. After multiple rounds of decluttering exercise that do not seem to end, I decided to check out Marie Kondo's book, her once-in-a-lifetime tidying marathon and every item that … Continue reading Tidying Up for the New Year
This used to be my “Backyard”
I was at Orchard Road, Singapore's shopping street, my "backyard" when I was living in an apartment slightly bigger than a shoebox unit at Orchard Road area for more than two years. I have moved since six months ago. Every day then, I have my meals at Ngee Ann City, Paragon and Orchard Central and … Continue reading This used to be my “Backyard”
Less Stuff, More Happiness
I have moved to my new apartment for more than four months. During these four months, I did some major decluttering especially my wardrobe, shoes, bags and kitchenware. Besides giving away three big bags of clothes (Decluttering my Bedroom), I sold a number of stuff which add up to a decent cash back. This is a … Continue reading Less Stuff, More Happiness
Reduce & Recycle Waste
Last week, I had an interesting exchange with a reader from Australia who voiced her concern about me drinking Nespresso coffee because the used coffee pods are non-biodegradable and creating a landfill problem. I thought I should write a post on waste reduction and social responsibility. Reducing Waste Reducing waste requires extra effort and cost and … Continue reading Reduce & Recycle Waste
Living for Experiences 