Author: trabantbettina

My top tips for building a minimalist wardrobe

Recap – What is a Minimalist Wardrobe? I have written about a minimalist wardrobe on numerous occasions. I have introduced readers to the Capsule Wardrobe and the Personal Uniform, henceI will only give a cursory introduction to them here. To put it succinctly, a minimalist 

How to read books without raiding a Bookshop

Introduction: How to read books without raiding a Bookshop. ‘A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies… The man who never reads lives only one.’ (George R.R. Martin) Above is a picture of my bookshelves and the many books I still have despite more 

How to Avoid Shopping?

How to avoid shopping? – Statistics and Trends Despite the cost-of-living crisis and changing consumer habits, shopping is still a significant pastime. According to the Attest website, 65% of British people shop weekly: Trend 4: Shopping frequency is up Despite having less money to spend, 

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

Introduction – What is the Pomodoro Technique? ‘Beat procrastination and improve your focus one pomodoro at a time’ (Todoist) In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s all too easy to become distracted by our digital devices. A quick glance at Facebook can swiftly turn into 20 minutes 

The Difference Between a No-Buy Challenge and a Low-Buy Challenge

Introduction – The Difference Between a No-Buy Challenge and a Low-Buy Challenge In today’s consumer-driven society, many people are turning to challenges like the no-buy and low-buy to break the cycle of overconsumption, save money, and declutter their lives. While both involve reducing purchases, they