Fumio Sasaki used to live a hoarder's life full of clutter. He used to collect books, CDs, and DVDs that occupied his 20 sq m apartment. Now, he has 20 pieces of clothing and about 150 pieces of items in is his flat. What made him adapt a minimalist lifestyle? In a interview conducted by CNA …
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Taking pictures and enjoying the moment.
Taking pictures and enjoying the moment. We love to take pictures but it does not mean that we have to take away the precious memories before us. Is there a way where we can take pictures and enjoy the moment at the same time? I have been saying that you should enjoy the moment wherever you go - …
How to reduce clutter
Reducing clutter does not mean we have to stop collecting memories in your life. It also does not mean throwing away all you have. There are many ways to keep your memories and reduce clutter at the same time. These are few tips on How to reduce clutter without reducing your memories: How to reduce …
Minimalism is letting go
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What not to give as Christmas gift
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Should we trust the media?
Should we trust the media? The media is a tool to inform the public of the truth about the government, environment, and surroundings. Today, media is no longer as trustworthy as it used to be. With so many sources of news, news companies need to become competitive to beat the competition. As a …
Bakit mahalaga ang minimalism?
Maraming nagtatanong kung ano ang maganda sa minimalism. Bakit mahalaga ang minimalism at bakit ko ito ginagawa sa aking buhay? Ang buhay natin ngayon ay parang masikip na LRT o jeep. Napakarami tayong sinisiksik na mga bagay na hindi na dapat natin sinasama sa ating buhay. Kung ang buhay natin ay …
Why do we use facebook?
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Give yourself a time to heal
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Mechanics of creating a habit
Ang pagbuo ng isang habit ay simple lamang pero nagiging mahirap dahil sa napakaraming hadlang na pumipigil sa atin. Tandaan na ang habit na pipiliin mo ay makabubuti kung connected siya o tutulungan ka niya para maabot ang goals mo sa buhay. Kunwari, gusto mong magpapayat o makaipon. Piliin mo ang …
Happiness that depends on others
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Less is more
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Form a Habit, Reach your Goal
Bakit Mahalaga ang habit? Form a habit to Reach your Goal Ito ay hango sa libro ni Leo Bautista na "The Habit Guide". Ang message nito ay isang epektiboing paraan para makamit natin ang ating goals sa buhay. Ayon sa kanya, makakamit natin ang ating goals sa buhay kung gagawin nating habit aangmga …
Paano Maiiwasan ang Stress Part 1
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3 Best Minimalist Christmas Ideas
3 Best Minimalist Christmas Ideas Christmas nanaman at lahat ay nahihirapang mag-isip kung ano ang magandang iregalo sa co-worker o classmates natin. Heto ang top 3 Minimalist Christmas Gift Ideas na puwede mong ibigay kahit kanino. 1. Useful Item - Madalas mahilig tayong magregalo ng mga bagay …
