I Left Portugal

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” - Brené Brown

I have gotten rid of almost everything I own in the past year. Not to exaggerate, but it truly changed my life for the better. Today, I thought I would share with you the things I got rid of to live my best life. Physical things and the mindset I left behind with them.   “The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical appearance, special abilities, relationships, personal and family history,...

Happy 2023!!!

I think it’s natural to want to take things to the extreme to see big changes in our lives. But in my experience, it’s been the tiny and subtle adjustments in my lifestyle that made the biggest difference in achieving a minimalist life. I hope you enjoy the video :)  By the way, happy holidays to every single one of you!  I hope you were able to spend quality time with your loved ones. I am grateful for everything that happened in 2022 and excited to see what 2023 will bring. Take care and...

Our society focuses so much on being material rich instead of being life rich. But ever since becoming a minimalist, I’ve been building a life according to what true wealth means to me. I thought I would share with you 5 of the most important minimalist money habits that have helped me to make this change in life. Enjoy :)

Shopping was my form of escapism. That was until I decided to focus on building a life that I loved. One that felt meaningful to me. I'm sharing with you 5 habits and mindset shifts I made to make this happen! I hope you enjoy :)  Happy Friday

To anyone who has ever felt out of place, this one's for you. We all go through the experience of feeling alone, but you’re not alone. I think the only way to bridge that gap is by telling our stories, so here is mine.   I'll see you guys next week with a new video.

There are so many ways we can simplify our lives, but these 7 tips have been very important for me. I hope that you enjoy the video :) come say hi in the comments! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A little window into my new life :)   Thank you guys for being so patient during this transition. I now have an office set up (and a fast internet connection), so I can post more regularly. I hope you enjoy this one and see you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Life update on our journey to Portugal. I hope you enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What does happiness mean to you? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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This is why I left paradise

Soul Nourishing Habits to Enrich Your Life

I'll be posting a lot of my clothes on MY POSHMARK in the upcoming weeks: https://poshmark.com/closet/malamalife

I thought it was important for me to share this story with you because it’s probably the most significant one that shaped me and my whole outlook on life. I hope that it can spark a little inspiration or serve as a reminder that it’s never too late to change if you are not happy with the current trajectory of your life.    "We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that...

A little inspiration for you to create a meaningful routine! I hope you enjoy it!

00:00 Intro  01:26 Appreciate the little moments 02:36 Think bigger than yourself  03:43 Create an environment you love (vitruvi) 05:04 Take time to reflect and practice gratitude 06:18 Elevate your everyday routines 07:54 Develop the tools to deal with life’s challenges

The convenience of our modern world is a huge privilege, but how much is necessary and what is it truly for?  Let me know what you think in the comments.

Hi Everyone! Today I have an updated morning routine for you. While we can follow all of the advice on how to have a healthy and productive morning routine, I think it's important to create a routine that is a perfect fit for us and our unique lifestyles. I decided to pack my routine with things I love, with many simple joys. I hope you enjoy it!

Instead of letting life happen to us, I truly believe that we all have the power to start writing our own stories the way we see fit. So I hope you take advantage of what’s been handed to you to create a beautiful story that is uniquely yours.

3 years ago, my husband and I began our journey to retire early, but then I've completely changed my approach to life since then. Here is my story.

“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.” Brené Brown, Rising Strong

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