As I look back on the last year, I feel fortunate to have adopted these three principles, now so wholly ingrained in my thinking that they might as well be a part of me.
Category: Lifestyle
Stress management, the pursuit of financial freedom, and everything else that matters to Julie. By Julie B. Rose.
Products and Packing for Looking Street Smart Traveling In Europe
This isn't just superficial fashion advice. Looking like a tourist can make you a target for pickpockets and scammers—you CAN look good while traveling without sacrificing comfort and function.
Realizing the True Source of Your Stress
I came to a realization earlier this week. These expectations. Where did they come from? They were mine. I'm a perfectionist. And I put the unrealistic, backbreaking standards on myself.
Why I Stopped Living for the Future and Started Living in the Moment
I prepped for the future. I made major, life-changing decisions based on my plan.
And I was constantly disappointed when what I expected didn’t come to be.
My Exercise in Minimalism: Practicing Letting Go
Do you ever feel like you’ve collected a whole bunch of crap you don’t need for a reason you can’t place?
Downsizing… My Exercise in Minimalism
This Christmas, I spent the holiday weekend packing, cleaning, and moving, from my 1,600 square foot house into something one-quarter the size.
From Laid Off to Off-Loading: A Tale of What’s Really Important
Do you love your job? On my surface, my job was a dream job. But when people asked me that, I could never give them an emphatic yes. (My diplomatic response was, ‘Well, I get to do a lot of cool things…’)
