Towards the end of the class, while waiting to unwind on our mats, the yoga teacher asks each of us to come up with a personal statement and silently repeat it three times with conviction. …
Posts Published by Denisa
Wellbeing at Work: Coping Skills to Succeed
Years ago, the concept of wellbeing at work seemed alien to most employers and employees. That’s because jobs were typically associated with daily multitasking, tight schedules, and demanding bosses. There was little to no mention…
Manage Time Like a Minimalist: Three Daily Big Things
What is the ultimate benefit of becoming a minimalist and enjoying a life of less? I would say: taking back your time and defining your priorities and passions in life. Being a minimalist is not…
The Minimalist Journey: Redefining Happiness
In the past, I wrote quite a few guest posts about happiness and positivity. I could not claim to be the happiest or the most positive person around, yet, in theory, one thing became clear…
Five Things Minimalism is NOT
When I first got acquainted with the term minimalism, I looked at the definition from various perspectives, through the eyes of bloggers like Leo Babauta (Zen Habits) or author Joshua Becker (Becoming Minimalist). It became…
Vision 2021: Simplify Life, De-clutter, De-stress
Every new year is a good time for new beginnings – which is the theme of this blog. I prefer using beginnings or opportunities to describe my intentions for 2021 instead of new year resolutions…
Extended Lockdown: Coping with Fear and Stress
If you are feeling anxious, frustrated or visibly stressed during the current pandemic-induced circumstances, you are not alone. But you can, however, take small steps to improve the quality of life and restore balance in times…
35 Things I Learned about Life
Some life lessons I learned, more often than not the hard way, in my thirty-five years of being on this planet. Words have immense power. They can uplift and inspire, threaten or destroy. Choose…
Lockdown Journal: Day Twenty-One of Twenty-One
Day 21 – Thursday, 16 April On the last day of the initial decreed quarantine of twenty-one days, the weather starts to turn for the better, announcing a pleasant weekend ahead, meaning outdoor braais, alfresco…
Lockdown Journal: Day Twenty of Twenty-One
Day 20 – Wednesday, 15 April Back to work. I write and publish three more blog posts as part of my daily lockdown journal. It’s turning out to be productive writing time, although remembering difficult…