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Minimalism Isn't What You Think Minimalism isn’t just clean desks and black-and-white outfits. It’s not about owning two shirts or meditating at sunrise every morning. For me, minimalism started with a simple realization: my physical and mental space were just full — unnecessarily full. Too many open tabs. Constant notifications. Stuff I didn’t use piling up around me. That subtle weight? It adds up fast. So I started stripping things down. Not in some big spiritual way. Just small, consistent changes. And now? I’m not going back. 1. The Mental Clutter Hit Harder Than the Physical What pushed me toward minimalism first wasn't a messy room — it was a noisy mind. Notifications. Messages. Meetings. Podcasts. News. Recommendations. It was like my brain was stuck in a browser with 38 tabs open, none of them useful. Eventually, I stopped asking "How do I get more done?" and started asking "Why am I doing all this?" So I removed the noise. Muted chats ...

Confession Time: I’m Bad at Managing Time There, I said it. I’m that person who checks emails for “just a minute” and somehow ends up 40 minutes deep into an article about why astronauts can’t burp in space. Meanwhile, my to-do list sits untouched — glaring at me from the corner of the screen. Every day, I promise myself I’ll do better “tomorrow.” That tomorrow rarely shows up. How It All Started (Blame the Coffee) It was a Tuesday. My third cup of coffee had gone cold. My calendar looked like a mess — overlapping meetings, ghost events, and something labeled “Sync Error” that felt too dangerous to open. Out of sheer frustration, I clicked on one of those AI productivity assistants I had installed weeks ago and ignored ever since. I typed: “Plan my day. Please. I’m drowning.” Seconds later, it replied. Calm. Collected. Slightly smug. “Let’s start with what you need to get done today.” And that’s how I handed over my chaotic existence to a glorified virtual intern. The AI’s P...

  Cozy Reading Nooks: Design Ideas for Book Lovers Visual inspiration for creating inviting spaces. There’s something wildly comforting about curling up with a book in a space that feels like a hug. I know that sounds dramatic, but if you’re a book lover (or even just a casual page-turner), you get it. A reading nook isn’t just about where you sit… it’s about how you feel when you sit there. Peaceful. Cocooned. A little bit romantic, maybe? Like the world slows down for just a moment. Honestly, I never thought I’d be the type to obsess over a corner in my house. But during the lockdown era (you know the one), I found myself craving a space that wasn’t just my bed or my couch. Something quieter. That’s when the idea of a reading nook started brewing in my brain. And let me tell you—it changed everything. Here’s how I went about designing my own cozy spot, plus a few ideas I picked up from Pinterest rabbit holes and friends' homes that made me go...

  Morning Routines of Creative Minds: A Visual Journey I’ve always been oddly fascinated with mornings. Not just because of the sunlight spilling through windows or the smell of coffee brewing somewhere nearby—but because mornings carry this secret magic. A kind of quiet determination that artists, designers, writers, and makers seem to breathe in before the world gets loud. So I started looking—no, observing. Closely. I peeked into the lives of some creators I admire. Scrolled through their posts. Read snippets of interviews. Watched reels where brushes moved with such focus, or where pens danced across old notebooks. This isn’t a scientific study, just a photosoaked, very human glimpse into how creative minds start their days. So, come along. No filters. No productivity hacks. Just a quiet walk through morning rituals that feel honest and kind of beautiful. The Warm-Up: Coffee, Silence & Slow Movements Let’s start with Gia, an illustrator base...

  Sustainable Home Decor: Upcycling Ideas for 2025 – Stylish Ways to Reuse Materials Creatively I was staring at this old wooden crate I had stuffed in the corner of my balcony—you know, the one I’ve been threatening to toss for like two years now—and I thought… what if I did something with it? Not toss it. Not stuff it back into oblivion. But turn it into something. Something cool. Something useful. And maybe, just maybe, something kinda pretty? That’s honestly where this whole deep dive into sustainable home decor started for me. It wasn’t planned or Pinterest-perfect. It was just a moment of “I’m tired of wasting stuff, and I want my space to feel more me.” And the thing is, I think more of us are having those moments in 2025. With all the chatter about conscious living, eco‑anxiety (yep, it’s real), and just the chaos of overconsumption, there's something deeply comforting about upcycling. It’s like therapy... but for your home. 1. The Magical Com...

  Review: The Future of Work by Jane Doe — Is This 2025 Book a Must-Read for Professionals? So... I just closed the last page of The Future of Work by Jane Doe , and honestly, I’m still sitting with that weird mix of motivation and mild existential crisis that only certain books manage to stir up. Let me be real with you—this wasn’t the kind of book I expected to highlight, dog-ear, or sit with a pen underlining every third sentence. But weirdly... I did. And not in a "this-is-so-beautifully-written" way (it’s not poetic or fluffy), but more in the “wait, this is the world we’re heading into and I don’t know if I’m ready” kind of way. If you're expecting some Silicon Valley fantasy of flying offices and robot coworkers with charming personalities... nope. This book is far more grounded. Jane (I’ll just call her Jane from here, it feels weird saying "Doe" over and over) paints a picture that’s more real than sci-fi. Which is what ma...

  Lessons in Resilience: Honest Book Review for Tough Times Lessons in Resilience: Honest Book Review for Tough Times First Impressions: Ugh, Another “Bounce Back” Book? Let’s be honest. The title Lessons in Resilience sounds like it belongs on a corporate poster. I rolled my eyes. Expected fluffy affirmations and generic “stay strong” mantras. But this book? It surprised me—in the best way. Instead of pep talks, it felt like a quiet companion on a bad day. No preaching. No gloss. Just someone handing you a warm drink and saying, “You don’t have to hold it all together right now.” The Writing: Straightforward, But Not Boring The writing is simple—sometimes almost journal-like. It doesn’t try to impress, just speaks. Some chapters are only a few pages long, but they linger. The author shares personal stories—divorce, panic attacks, job loss—with raw honesty. No silver linings, no Instagram wisdom. Just real messiness. T...

  Obsidian vs Notion in 2025 – A Messy, Honest Comparison of Note-Taking Apps Comparing Note-Taking Apps: Obsidian vs. Notion in 2025 – A Messy, Honest Take I’ve been a messy note-taker all my life. Like, scribbles-on-the-back-of-a-bus-ticket kind of messy. For years, I tried everything—from Google Docs to random sticky notes on my laptop screen. Nothing really stuck. (Pun not intended. Maybe a little.) But in 2025, the two apps that seem to rule the note-taking kingdom are Obsidian and Notion . Everyone has strong opinions about both. I didn’t mean to fall into this rabbit hole, but a few months ago I did—and now I’m writing this blog because I need to process all the chaos these apps have introduced into my life. This isn’t a feature-by-feature breakdown. You can Google that. This is more like... how each tool felt to use. The highs, the weird frustrations, and what worked for me. Let’s Start with Notion Noti...