Category: Mindful Living

Letting go… More easily said than done, right? Yet, it’s crucial if you want to lead a more serene life. Today, I wanted to share with you some tips I have developed over time to be more zen and let go of things I can’t control! I’d like to mention that for me, these strategies took […]

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As I sat down to write this article, I had to stop and sit still with myself, in order to identify the few things I felt needed to be addressed in the coming year. I’m not too fond of resolutions, as I find there’s no better time to change a habit than the present moment—and […]

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We don’t have to continue holiday traditions that leave us broke, overwhelmed and tired. – Rachel Jonat Do you often see the holidays approaching fast and feel overwhelmed, dreading the festivities?  Most of us pack our calendars full of activities, using this precious time off to catch up with friends and relatives—which can feel good, […]

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The term “zero” waste can be so intimidating when you’re embarking on a journey to try to consume better, and less. That’s why today I wanted to talk about the difference between a low-impact lifestyle and a zero waste lifestyle.  Both are, of course, based on a common principle: preserving the earth’s resources by generating […]

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This year, I’ve become very interested in gratitude. Why? Because I firmly believe that positive thinking has a strong impact on our quality of life. And that the simple act of being grateful in life, makes us take the time to appreciate the positive things around us, which puts us in a better state of […]

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If you want to consume better—and less—the way you shop can be a good thing to optimize. Without going crazy and shopping exclusively in bulk stores, there are several small things you can do that will have an impact on your consumption. And as a bonus: many of these actions will have an impact on […]

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Do you sometimes feel like you’re sleepwalking? Do you feel that your light isn’t shining as bright, that you’ve lost your sparkle? This year, I realized that when I lose my balance, my sparkling eyes hit the road, too! And that if I don’t work on maintaining my balance, it naturally comes undone. What do […]

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Father’s Day is right around the corner and I LOVE sharing my gift ideas by telling you about amazing eco-friendly brands and products that I adore so you can spoil Dad with something you stand behind, too! So without any further ado, here are my 8 fave eco-friendly gifts for Dad. Enjoy 🙂 Oh—and by […]

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When we think about consuming responsibly, we often imagine that we have to say no to everything (hello, killjoy!), to vote when we buy (so much pressure!!), to refuse trinkets (not always easy without offending anyone), to resist temptations (iiiiiiiiiii!!!!), to force ourselves to buy lifeless beige things (no thanks)… But it doesn’t have to […]

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A few weeks ago, before we left France for good, Thomas and I sat down for a drink and a chat. We had been planning our new life for weeks, thinking about our next projects (both professional and personal) and evaluating the costs and feasibility of each thing.  As I write these words, I can’t […]

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