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6 Gradual Ways to Minimize

I often say I’m a minimalist….and I say that to sarcastically justify all of the crap I own. I especially said that phrase every time I moved into college with far too many things and no legitimate reason I needed all of them.

While it’s nice to go rogue and declutter (I’ve made an intense guide about decluttering for packrats if you’re down to go full force into minimizing), I also find a lot of value in the more gradual ways to minimize and simplify. Not everything in life is going to be insane and excessive. Sometimes you just need to throw away an item here and there and these tips will make it a little easier to do so.

So, really, we’re running a marathon and not a sprint with these tips. And unless you’re moving out or going backpacking ASAP, it’s totally fine to take things slow. Let’s get into it.

(A Very Honest) What College Taught Me

My graduation day made me want to cry—but, not for the reason I thought it would. The ceremony was outdoors with no tent coverage whatsoever and I ended up swapping out my cute graduation dress and heeled sandals for boots that, unfortunately, I learned were not waterproof far too late, two pairs of socks, an old dress, raincoat and $2 poncho.

The Guide to Setting Goals and Actually Achieving Them

I hate the “#GoalDigger” trend that’s being gold embossed all over notebooks and coffee mugs. I know it’s supposed to be clever and cute but frankly, I think it missed the mark. You don’t dig up goals and I know I’m being super literal with this one but ugh. I’m also sick of seeing “Girl Boss” on everything. Why can’t I just be a boss without having to add my gender in front?

Anyway, this is about goals. And it’s about setting goals that can actually be completed. Funny enough, part of the reason I’m writing this post right now during my last week of college when I should be doing 100 other things like packing or getting ready for senior formal is because of a goal. Three years ago, I set a goal to post twice a week on ew&pt. When that was too overwhelming based on my workload and schedule, I made the goal more realistic by posting once a week. I’ve yet to fail this one and I post every week no matter how busy and crazy life gets. It’s goal that matters to me and it’s one of the very, very few I actually stick to.

Because at the end of the day, setting goals is easy but setting good ones can be tough. Actually achieving them is even tougher. Here’s how we can work on this. Emphasis on the “we.”

5 Routines to Establish in College

Routines add structure. They help you manage time. They can provide a sense of calm. And, also, they can help you feel like you’ve got your shit together.

Try establishing some college routines customized to your lifestyle by using these handy formulas. Because, let’s be real, we can’t all carry out a half hour nighttime routine complete with bathbombs and $100 face masks every night.

6 Gradual Ways to Minimize

(A Very Honest) What College Taught Me

The Guide to Setting Goals and Actually Achieving Them

5 Routines to Establish in College

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