I didn't expect to get so much joy from this book. A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind by Shoukei Matsumoto was in my "recommended for you" after reading Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk by Shunmyo Masuno (which I will talk about a smidge next week). … Continue reading Cleaning for the Heart + Mind. ๐ฟ
Minimalist Lifestyle
3 Ways I’m Creating Balance.

As I pick up more shifts and add back more classes, I've been trying to create a better balance for myself during the week. Not only for myself but for the kids as well.ย I reached my point of burn out and I'm slowly trying to recover. I started "really" picking things back up the … Continue reading 3 Ways I’m Creating Balance.
Burnt Out. ๐ฟ

Yet again, I am burnt out. My ADHD brain doesn't know when to say no... but it has been better. Back in the day, pre-diagnosis, I would have said YES to everything. So 100% of things. Now I'm between 50-60% saying "YES" to what I should probably say no to. Not bad, but still a … Continue reading Burnt Out. ๐ฟ
February Photo Dump.

Well now, where did March come from? I suppose a "happy March" is in order. For this post, I'm photo dumping some of my favorite moments from February as a little update to what I've been up to over the month or so. ๐ฟ I've been training more clients. I've been enjoying training again and … Continue reading February Photo Dump.
What If? ๐ฟ

What's the worse that could happen?Someone says "No?" Guess what happens to you after that? You're STILL here. Are you hurt? Maybe. But you're still full of endless possibilities that could NOW be. The worst thing was "no" and now that it's out of the way, you can move forward.You don't want to come to … Continue reading What If? ๐ฟ
Little Things That Have Helped Recently.

While trying to consume less, I feel like I started to neglect myself. Sometimes my brain just takes things too far and then I forget all together some basic things I need to function. You know, the little things.Here are a few things I've recently purchased that have helped me; 2023 Planner: After a few … Continue reading Little Things That Have Helped Recently.
End of 2022 In Books.

As we are almost approaching the new year, I wanted to end with some book recommendations. Some of these books are more for personal development, but a good chunk are for fun and sharing what really interests me without fearย of being judged.It's why I changed my blog name in the first place; I wanted to … Continue reading End of 2022 In Books.
Minimalist[ish] Workout Equipment

If we are being honest, the most "minimalist" equipment would just be yourself. Maybe yourself and a mat? Over the past couple of months of taking down my workouts and focusing on low impact workouts, I not only look better, but feel better in my body and joints. I did a previous post back in … Continue reading Minimalist[ish] Workout Equipment
NSM Recap; 2022. ๐ฟ

To my surprise, this NSM was my most successful. I didn't anticipate I'd cut my grocery bill by a smidge over $200 as my goal was to simply cut it by $100 if I could.I think for me between not working as much and being more intentional with my spending and time, I found that … Continue reading NSM Recap; 2022. ๐ฟ
When You’ve Lost Yourself.

I've come to the recent realization that I don't know who I've become. Over the last few years since separating myself from my ex-husband, I realized I had lost myself. Not only lost myself because my identity became "mom" after having children, but I even lost myself in my marriage. Our relationship wasn't healthy, to … Continue reading When You’ve Lost Yourself.