Friday, January 15, 2016

30 day minimalism challenge - Day 14: Journal for twenty minutes

Writing helps you organize your thoughts and de-stresses. Sit down for twenty minutes today to write about anything that comes to mind. If you like it, consider incorporating a quick daily writing session into your regular routine.
Interesting... I try to journal or writing diary but never with good results. I usually quit after a few days. I have never tried to write about anything that comes to mind - I can try it now.

So long my friends,
Evalina

Thursday, January 14, 2016

30-day minimalism challenge - Day 13: Create a relaxing bedtime routine

Improve your sleep quality and energy levels by taking the time to properly wind down at the end of each day. Do some writing, read a good book, have a cup of tea, get everything ready for the next day, etc. Try it today!
That sound like a wonderful idea!

So long my friends,
Evalina

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

30-day minimalism challenge - day 12: Identify your stress triggers

The first step towards reducing everyday stress is to pinpoint your personal triggers. Try this: Take notes of your stress levels and your activities at regular intervals throughout a weekday. Once you have identified your stress triggers, figure out how you could prevent or counteract them in the future.
That's a good one! I know that not having a plan is a stress trigger for me or if I postpone some thing to do later and then it stresses me that they are not done. Today I will pay close attention to see what other stress triggers I may have.

So long my friends,
Evalina

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

30-day minimalism challenge - Day 11: Practice gratitude

Becoming a minimalist is above all about being mindful and appreciating the little (and big) things that are already a part of your life. Assignment for today: Write a long list of everything (and everyone) you are grateful for in life.
I had to pick something easy for today and something that I can work on while stitching. A stitch in Time was published yesterday so today I'm gathering all the threads and getting fabric ready and by tonight there will be another new start. Then Madonna will go on a rotation with ASiT.


It is a big project, 725 stitches by 518 which gives in total 375,550 stitches. There is a lot of confetti so I'm assuming that I would be able to stitch about 300 stitches a day. The whole project will take three and half years to finish... Wow, that's a relationship!

So long my friends,
Evalina

Monday, January 11, 2016

30-day minimalism challenge - day 10: Leave a whole day unplanned

In our culture, we are so used to making the most out of every free minute of the day, it can be almost scary to not have any plans for once. Be brave today and see where it takes you.
I was brave and did not make any plans for today. The result: a disaster! I have accomplished nothing. For hours I was listening to David Bowie and watched three movies... Tonight I'm writing my six most important things to do for tomorrow.

So long my friends,
Evalina