2018

2018. Six Months In

I made it a habit to check in with myself throughout the year on how I was doing with projects and goals I had set for myself at the beginning of the year. Last year, I reflected on each month in my journal. It felt a little too...

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Think Before You Buy

Think Before You Buy

It is interesting how a goal of saving money and trying to limit my consumption for one year is getting me to think more about sustainability and environment. Over the weekend, I helped my mom wash a department...

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Thoughts on Mindful Consuming

Thoughts on Mindful Consuming

How can I ensure that I am mindful of the products I purchase and the experiences I take up? What if what I think about purchasing next is entirely determined by my Instagram feed? What if my next vacation is motivated by...

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No Shopping

Thoughts on Three Months of No Shopping

One of my intentions for 2018 was to do no shopping. I am well over three months into the challenge, and here are some of my observations so far: I felt liberated by the thought that I would not be bringing more stuff into my...

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