Author: mariya.klimova.life
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3 Ways to Encourage Your Family to Declutter (Without Forcing Them)
Struggling to get your family to declutter? Learn how to lead by example, avoid conflict, and help your loved ones embrace a simpler home. My Decluttering Journey About three years ago, I started learning about decluttering and the benefits of living with less. It took me months of watching decluttering videos and discovering all the… Read more
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Do It Wrong. The Fear of Mistakes Is Holding You Back
Afraid of making mistakes? Discover why doing something imperfectly is better than doing nothing and how mistakes become your greatest teachers. The Worst Thing Theodore Roosevelt once said: “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing… Read more
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Why I Stopped Decorating for Every Season
I have stopped changing seasonal decor in my home. I am a homemaker, not a house performer. Functionality And Purpose What matters most in my home is functionality. Everything should serve a purpose. If something is no longer useful, it should go. I also want my decor to be simple and timeless. I choose neutral… Read more
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Choosing Better Over Easier: The Hidden Cost of Convenience
Have we become too dependent on convenience? Discover the hidden costs of convenience and simple ways to make healthier choices for yourself and your family. Convenience Over Benefits We live in a time when we can have a lot of convenience and comfort in almost every area of our lives. But with convenience, we often… Read more
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Take the Photo Anyway: The Gift of Looking Back
Have you ever hated a photo of yourself? Here’s why I keep taking pictures and why I often appreciate them much more years later. Refuse Taking Photos? Some people don’t like taking photos and avoid them at all costs, even with their family and friends. I know people who refuse to take pictures and hide… Read more
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You Can Do Hard Things: The Power of Practicing Discomfort
Learn how embracing challenges and discomfort can strengthen your character, deepen gratitude, and improve your life. You Can Do Hard Things! This is a phrase I often say at work and at school. I say it to children who are learning to do new and challenging things. I know for a fact that the things… Read more
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The Hidden Cost of Having Too Much: Why Decluttering Leads to Freedom
We live in a culture of abundance, but more isn’t always better. Learn how owning less can bring clarity, peace, and contentment. Contentment: Is It Real? «I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and… Read more
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No Shampoo, No Plastic: My New Hair Routine
After quitting commercial hair products, I started a more natural approach to hair care. In this post I share my new routine, DIY products, and healthy habits. My Hair Care Routine Changed My hair care routine changed about a month ago. There are a few things that I do differently now: the products that I… Read more
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Fear of Looking Dumb
Moving to a new country taught me to stop fearing mistakes, ask questions freely, and care less about what others think. People Don’t Think About YOU! We depend a lot on the opinions of others. We are often self-conscious and try to look good in other people’s eyes. When I was younger, I worried much… Read more
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The 80/20 Rule: Small Changes That Protects My Mental Health
What small changes make the biggest difference in mental health? A thoughtful look at gratitude, simplicity, creativity, rest, and being present in everyday life. The 80/20 Rule The 80/20 rule, or Pareto Principle, states that roughly 80% of outcomes (results) come from 20% of causes (inputs). What 20% of effort creates 80% of the impact?… Read more