Woza Friday Five | June 10, 2016

Welcome to Woza Friday Five! This is a weekly list series of things I enjoyed/experienced/thought about/felt etc. It's my version of 5 Things Friday. Here's what rocked my world this week:

Exploring Minimalism | 5 Resources to Help You Eliminate Clutter

Accomplishing a goal doesn't have to be a solitary adventure. I've transformed my closet and simplified my life with the help of online resources. Here are the tool’s that have indispensable to me over the last few months:

Exploring Minimalism | Developing My Personal Style

While I value embracing minimalism, I don’t think I have to sacrifice my personal style. I’ve been working on developing a personal style for quite some time now, and have finally settled on a look that I’m happy with. It includes a lot of black and some colorful accessories. I’m working on investing in quality items of clothing that I can keep around for a while. My motivation for creating a personal style has come out of years of frustration with fast fashion and some hoarding on the side.

Exploring Minimalism | Changing Why & How I Shop

Less means more. I've been trying to define what enough means to me, and that first sentence is my first guide towards the right direction. I’ve made a conscious decision to reevaluate my shopping habits and my attachments towards my possessions. By changing my approach to consumption, I'm hoping to end up with fewer items, but a much deeper appreciation for what I have left.

Exploring Minimalism | Enough vs. Excess

Growing up, my parents always made sure I had just enough to get by on. sure I didn’t live a life of excess. Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of the value and meaning of having enough. I became greedy and obsessed with filling my life with things. After amassing so many possessions, I realized that I felt stifled and didn't value the items. But, I don’t have to be enslaved by my possessions. I own my stuff, it doesn’t own me. So, I’m taking stock of what enough means to me and finding ways to enhance it.

10 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Eating healthy is more than just a habit, it’s a lifestyle. With a few modifications to food routine, you can be on your way to a healthier you without having to rob a bank. Eating is necessary for life, so why not hack your diet and save some money in the process? My guess is that you don’t have an endless supply of food money and are looking for ways to nourish your body on a budget.

10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Mood

I’ve been struggling to write this post.  I’m not feeling 100% and need reminding that beauty exists in the world. If you’re in the same boat as me, you’re in luck. I’m sharing ten tips for coping when you feel like the universe is throwing all the struggles at you. I’ll get straight to the point:

How to Fall in Love with Your Life

A dear friend shared this quote and it resonated with me. The last year or so has been rocky. Right now, my future doesn't seem to be any smoother.  When faced with uncertainty, I am usually negative, anxious and obsessive about fixing things. If you don’t know, being pessimistic and anxious is both depressing and freaking exhausting. I think there’s a way to find balance and Kerouac is onto the formula.  I’m pretty fed up being unhappy, I'm choosing to invite more unconditional love into my life. 

Process and Reflection: Creating Kwa Nanju

I am a perfectionist. My strive for perfection affected the process for creating this blog. As I'm sure you can tell, I'm new to blogging. Turning my idea into a reality has been such an adventure already. I went from a clueless dreamer to skilled newbie blogger. I've created a masterpiece that I can admire and build on some more.