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5 Things I Wish I Knew About Decluttering When I First Started

January 23, 2019 by Penny 17 Comments
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In the past week, I decluttered 9 things from my house. Three items were sold and the rest were Freecycled. Here’s how things unfolded. I sold: One pair of Ugg boots (They’re cozy but oh-so-slippery!), One pair of Nikes (I only realized I actually should have sized up after wearing the wrong size for…weeks), and … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Declutter Tagged: charity, clutter, decluttering, donations, lessons, minimalism, mistakes, money, motivation, Poshmark, reselling, selling, The Minimalists

Three Reasons Why: Love, Fear, and Greed

March 6, 2017 by Penny 14 Comments

Why do we make the decisions that we make? What motivates us? I’m a firm believer that people’s passions are just as varied and unique as people themselves. But when I think about my own motives for why I do what I do, they can really be boiled down to three simple reasons.

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Posted in: Wonder Tagged: debt, fear, greed, love, love fear and greed, motivation, passion, reasons, saving, security, stability, why

The Power of No

December 16, 2015 by Penny 14 Comments

No. Inherently, there is a lot of power in the word no. The power to bring an end to something already set in motion. The power to stop things before a drop of life is breathed into them. The power to snuff out possibility. Undoubtedly, the person who utters those two letters possesses a great … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: determination, goals, motivation, setback, struggle, success, tenacity, The Outsiders

Monday Motivation: Folklore, Clear Thinking and Then Some

August 24, 2015 by Penny 9 Comments

  Each Monday, I post a curated list of blogs, podcasts, recipes, books, and activities that will get me motivated for the week ahead. Click – This post from Bridget at Money after Graduation is such an excellent reminder to keep an eye on your pennies – not just your earnings, but your spendings and … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Monday Motivation Tagged: blogs, fitness, meditation, money, motivation, purpose, smoothies, wellness

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