Author: mariya.klimova.life

  • The Power Of Small Wins

    Small decisions made consistently can have a bigger impact than one dramatic life event. Here’s why tiny habits matter more than you think. The Role Of Unexpected Big Events There are different kinds of things that can impact our lives. There can be one big thing that happens, sometimes unexpectedly. It can be something good, Read more

  • Why I Chose the Hard Way

    You choose your hard. A story about healing, persistence, and the power of small daily commitments. Life Is Never Easy There are always going to be difficulties in one way or another. Often we have to choose whether we want it to be hard now and easier later, or vice versa. I Had An Arm Read more

  • Choosing Timeless Over Trendy: Why I’m Shopping Less in 2026

    I’m getting off the hamster wheel of consumption that keeps me spending money and my precious time. When Shopping = Creativity I used to love shopping. There were times when I would go shopping every day. It didn’t mean that I bought something every day, but I would look around and consider buying something. I Read more

  • No Magic Required: Just Set a Timer

    A quick dishwasher experiment with my kids revealed how much we overestimate everyday tasks—and why setting a timer matters. How Long Does It Actually Take? Have you ever thought about how long some things actually take? Like unloading the dishwasher, washing the dishes, or loading the laundry? We often assume they take much longer than Read more

  • There Is No Finish Line: Simplicity as a Path to Creativity

    A personal reflection on creativity, identity, false productivity, and how simplicity made my creative life more meaningful. My True Passion Some activities take a lifetime to practice and master. Doing art, crafts, and being creative is one of them. That has been my true passion for many years. I love making things—sewing, embroidery, crochet, and Read more

  • There Is No Finish Line: My Complicated Relationships With Cooking

    I never loved cooking—until I decluttered my kitchen. Here’s how simplifying my space helped me cook from scratch and eat better. Mastering Cooking There are some things in life that can have as much or as little impact on our lives as we allow. Their importance can change in different seasons of our lives, and Read more

  • There Is No Finish Line: Decluttering As a Way Of Life

    There are some lifelong activities you can work on and improve throughout your whole life, and in return, they will improve your life.Decluttering is one of them. It has changed my life for the better in such a short time! What is decluttering? Clutter is a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass. Read more

  • There Is No Finish Line: Health as an Ongoing Journey

    Health is not a destination but a lifelong practice. A personal reflection on simple habits, food, fasting, and natural ways to feel better. The blog provides general information about health. The information and other content should not be construed as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before making health decisions because medical condition is unique Read more

  • When Creativity Becomes Clutter: Saying Goodbye to a Piece of My Heart

    Letting go of unfinished projects can be freeing. A minimalist journey about releasing creative clutter and making space for what matters. Prioritizing And Decluttering During the last two years, I have been on my minimalist journey. I have done a lot of decluttering in my home and in my life. I got rid of a Read more

  • Big Impact Areas In My Home: 5-Minute Non-Negotiable Tasks

    How small, non-negotiable habits helped me create a tidy home without overwhelm or perfection. My Non-Negotiable Habits There are some things I do in my home in order to keep it under control. Over time, I have noticed that some areas have a bigger impact on the overall state of my home than others. There Read more