I’ve been looking for one in this format but couldn’t find it so I made my own. I hope it motivates you on your own journey. It’s best printed out so you can color it […]

To say it’s been a while is clearly an understatement. Not documenting the numbers from my Low Buy Year on here for four months doesn’t mean that I gave up on the mission though – […]

I know what loneliness feels like. It’s a tight claw clenching your heart. It’s like breathing in and holding your breath from then one. It’s like your body freezes and stiffens, your mind refusing to […]

Self-confidence is the foundation of a fulfilling and successful life. It influences how we perceive ourselves and how we interact with the world. By integrating positive affirmations into your daily routine, you can build and […]

Do you remember being made fun of as a child, for dancing when you thought no one was looking, for being too dreamy, too weird, too [insert here]? I had this thought, that what if […]

Personal growth is an ongoing journey that involves expanding your knowledge, skills, and self-awareness. Whether you’re aiming to advance your career, improve your relationships, or enhance your well-being, affirmations can be powerful tools to help […]

Goal setting is a powerful tool that can help turn your dreams into reality. One of the most effective frameworks for setting goals is the SMART criteria, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and […]

Well well well, since I missed last months update, today I’ll write a two month check in. To be honest, I bought way more hinges than expected. This has a few reasons. Impact of my […]

Success often starts with the right mindset. By integrating motivational affirmations into your daily routine, you can cultivate the confidence, focus, and determination needed to achieve your goals. Here are 15 success-focused affirmations to inspire […]

1. Define Your Goals Clearly Start with Clarity: The first step in achieving your goals is to define them clearly. Vague goals lead to vague results. Instead of saying, “I want to be successful,” specify […]

Time is flying and it’s already almost May. How I spent my money in the month of April and how my budget for the rest of the year looks like you will find below. April […]

March was a month of mixed shopping feelings. I did well for most of it but screwed up a little at the end. Let’s dive right in and have a look at the purchases made […]

With any commitment comes challenge. Days when you don’t feel like showing up. Days when you tell yourself that it’s not as important as you thought it was. Maybe that’s true – maybe achieving the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you heard of fire? F.I.R.E. stand for Financial Independence Retire Early. The concept is that you invest enough money to live off of your investments and become financially independent. For some this could mean […]

Sometimes, goals can be daunting. Saving 100.000$ in 7 years sounds like a big dream out of reach. Saving 14.285 $ a year still does. But saving 1.190$ a month suddenly seems like it’s within […]

Money is such a diverse topic. Some of us grow up without thinking about it, while for others their whole universe circles around it. Some say money doesn’t matter. Others say money equals happiness. I […]