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How to Fight Seasonal Depression in Winter – and Even Enjoy the Season
The downturn in mood around when Daylight Savings Time ends in early November is like clockwork for many of us. Suddenly, the sun rises after you wake and sets before you leave the office. The wind hurts your face. You seem to be perpetually sick. You feel cold even in your house. Your skin is dry. No one organizes get togethers after…
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How to Live Intentionally as a Personality Type INFJ
Intentional living is something I write about a lot on this blog. Concepts like minimalism and essentialism feed into the same goal: a more purposeful life. As I’ve discussed before in my Enneagram series, I see personality typology as a powerful tool in creating an intentional life. Knowing your Myers Briggs personality type can help you understand what motivates you and what is fulfilling…
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Minimalist Christmas: How to Handle Gifts as a Minimalist
Christmastime is fraught for minimalists. In many countries, the winter holidays mean big spending. Every person is obligated to buy things for every friend, family member, and coworker in their lives. Lists go online about what to buy the person who already has everything. People exchange useless gadgets and ugly sweaters, which then become clutter. And often we receive gifts from our closest loved ones…