#embracingminimalism

A few of you have asked me what I plan to do in this year of less but better. : It is really important to me to get this right and actually make a difference in my life. : The ultimate goal of 2019 is reduce my costs as much as possible and still live a Life that is abundant and full. : The thing is, I think that I can do that but I think I can do better than that. I am going to embrace minimalism, not just selling stuff and having a capsule wardrobe way. I want to strip away all my crutches be my real self. : 1 of these things will be stopping dying my hair. I’ve been coloring it, highlighting and goodness know what else since I was about 14. I’m not even sure I know what color it is anymore. : Although I’ve a pretty good guess that it’s more ‘mature’ color than what it was when I last set eyes in it 😔 : On the upside, I’ll be saving myself about €120 every 8 weeks 😉 Wish me luck and hope that people won’t run away screaming 🙁 #lifequotes #lifechanges #embracechange #greyhair #embracingminimalism #changetherapy #mrssmartmoney #financialsuperhero #lessbutbetter #lessismore #ihopeiamright #savingmoney #savingmoneytips #haircolor #nohaircolour #beyourself #idonotneedtohide (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgQICMFW2G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=134g9thxzoyg9

Change is everywhere and one of the only constants in our lives. I like this one because sometimes change is out of our control but sometimes we choose it. I am choosing it now and I’m going to give it all that I can. #embracingminimalism #changetherapy #mrssmartmoney #financialsuperhero #affluence #embracechange #lifeimprovement #lifeimprovements #motivationalquotes #bittersweet #bittersweetmoment #itisforthebest #bananas #nomorehairdonts #nomorehaircolor #growingoldgracefully #loveyourself #loveyourlife (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgMehql9SA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ylgn6j87yg

Check out this weeks post here. I dig deep into the difference between affluence vs wealth. When I understood the difference between the two of these I viewed the world in such a different light. Check it out at www.mrssmartmoney.com Or subscribe for free at the site to get my posts directly to your inbox. #moneyblogpost #affluence #wealth #affluencevswealth #embracingminimalism #changetheworld #changetherapy #mrssmartmoney #financialsuperhero #smartmoney #knowthedifference #lovingitrightnow #changeyourmind #openyourmind #values #findyourvalues (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrfUZSElNoF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11jsxji2qibhk

I’m really liking the change quotes lately. I’m seeing it more as emersion therapy. If I surround myself with enough of it I’ll get used to it 😬😀 #lovingchristmas #embracingminimalism #happyhomes #kidsareexpensive #kidsaregreat #mrssmartmoney #financialsuperhero #smartmoney #change #justkeepgoing #changetherapy #changeisgood #newleaf #lovingitrightnow (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYXYVSFKNs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7mqyfnowjaxt

We’re all snuggled up here watching the movie Elf. It’s one of my favorite Christmas films. As much as love Christmas, there are all these ideas and plans whizzing around my head on how I’m going to plan 2019 in my year of Less but Better. It’s quite exciting. I just haven’t broken it to the husband or kids yet 😔🙃 If your interested in seeing how it goes just it’ll be easy to follow posts by signing up to the blog at www.mrssmartmoney.com #mrssmartmoney #smartmoney #theyearoflessbutbetter #embracingminimalism #frugalliving #minimalliving #itsforthebest #controlyourdestiny #icandothis #countdowntojanuary #financialsuperhero #financialfreedom #livinginthematerialworld #escapethematerialworld (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrVpCM_l6dB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=53urapfriq7s

Getting rid of the past to stay more in the present 😄 Cleared away 3 full drawers from a chest. Got ridd of all medals from past runs (except one that I kept), an old selfmade toy from when I was a child, some old CD's, sunglasses, a written statement that I have walked the El Camino, and lots of more (not everything in the picture, but a lot). Some of these were emotional items that was hard to get rid of. Still, we must accept that the past is the past, and the less we bring into the future the less we are stuck in the past. I try to keep only what is truly valuable for me. It feels really good, and it also keeps me from acquiring new possessions when I know how hard it is to get rid of the old. If I miss something I can always look at the pictures of it. I would not call myself a minimalist, for that I feel like I own too many things. It's hard to get rid off all. Though I do love the experience traveling with only what you can carry in a small backpack, for weeks. It's a fantastic feeling. Not being overburden by stuff. I think this is one of the most joyfull things of a long hike (like the El Camino). #minimalism #embracingminimalism #exploringminimalism #minimalist ??? (Not sure I really am) #tidying (ved Grünerløkka)

It’s funny how the more time we spend with someone we love can unleash certain behaviors that get on our nerves. My boyfriend and I moved in 6 months ago and it has been a wild journey because we are both of strong character, we both are scorpios, and well that might tell you something. Yesterday we got into a huge fight over a stupid comment and I just felt heartbroken on how easy everything goes down. This morning I left the house with a feeling of emptiness and confusion, but on my way to work I meditated about forgiveness to self and others. It’s just easy to lose one’s stability but It’s also good to fall down on a pit and fight your way back into the open, back into light. Today I start this journey to find my light, my moto and build a stronger skin where I decide which battles to fight. Life is a series of never ending circles and it’s up to us to take the best of each loop.