Most of us know that sugar isn’t healthy. We are being told to not consume sugar because it is bad for our dental health and can lead to inflammation in the body. Diabetes and obesity are always closely linked to refined sugar, reminding us constantly to be careful. But what are the daily effects of…
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It’s About The Little Wins
Graduating, getting a job, getting a promotion – all these big life events are portrayed as the biggest achievements in one’s life; the days that make us, the days that are of utmost importance. In my opinion, those events are awesome and surely a reason to celebrate, but I found that what really makes a…
Low Buy Year: February Update
After having completed a No Buy Year in 2022 and spending a little too much the following year, I figured 2024 is a good year to do a Low Buy Year. In this post, I will go into detail about how the month of february went, if I have any regrets and how much of…
The Soft Skill Paradox
Some of the most wanted skills at work are soft skills. Teamwork, being able to communicate clearly, listening to others, giving constructive feedback… Those are all highly valued skills in the professional field. So why is it, that in college students are trained to ditch all their soft skills to become a rather isolated lone…
How To Have Fun Without Spending Money
Living in the city I realized it’s hard to have fun without spending money. This can be quite a downer when you’re on a budget. So in this blog post, I’d like to share some ideas for budget friendly activities. Explore Your City If you live in a big city chances are you haven’t been…
A Year Without Buying
In 2022 I did a No Buy Year. It was truly a challenge and gave me a lot of perspective. Today, I’d like to share some of the notes I took throughout the year and reveal if I completed the challenge successfully. Before any confusion arises, I’d like to explain what my guidelines were. Of…
My (almost) 4000$ Mistake
Outside pressure, be it obvious or unconscious, has such an enormous impact on our behavior. I know, this might make you roll your eyes, but I thought I wasn’t impacted, influenced or manipulated by advertisements, influencers or general consensus. Surprise surprise, I actually was. For the longest time, I thought that Apple products were shiny,…
Low Buy Year 2024 January Update: Success!
Welcome to the first update of my Low Buy Year. This update covers how my spending went in the month of January as well as any thoughts I had regarding the challenge. How did it go? January actually went great! The only things I bought that weren’t necessities like food and housing were replacements. I…
My Low Buy Year 2024
In 2022 I did a No Buy Year. It was a fun and at the same time tricky experience. Buying nothing but the essentials, e.g. groceries or toothpaste you run out of can be quite daunting. At the same time it was a big mental relief for me. Not having to think about what to…
My Goals for 2024
Early Bird I know, it’s only the middle of September – but so what. Getting motivated and starting to think about what you want to achieve in the next year is always beneficial, no matter the time. I love reading about people’s goals because it motivates me and gives me ideas for my own life….