How you start the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. Do you ever notice the difference between a slow, Sunday morning and a hurried, Monday morning? Usually one is nourishing, allowing you to ease into the day while the other is...
Category: Lifestyle
How to Simplify Your Life And Make Room for What Matters
posted by: aaliyahinspired
May 3, 2023
Living simply looks different from person to person. What may be too much for me may be just enough for you; what may be enough for me may be insufficient to you. This is actually the beauty of simple living — it’s flexible and can...
6 Easy & Simple Sustainable Practices to Start Today
posted by: aaliyahinspired
March 22, 2023
Conversations about sustainability are often coupled with the latest products or items that you can purchase to be more “eco-friendly.” Things like Hydro-flasks, aesthetically-pleasing bamboo sets of toothbrushes or dish scrubbers, or nice cutlery sets come to mind. Although these things are a step in...
Minimalism 101: You Don’t Really Need As Much As You Think
posted by: aaliyahinspired
January 25, 2023
About a month ago, I was at a restaurant with some friends in the bustling streets of London. While we were waiting for our food to arrive, my friend Loletta and I engaged in a discussion about owning less and living simply. If you know...
Review: Girlfriend Collective Sustainable Set
posted by: aaliyahinspired
January 11, 2023
Are you currently thinking about buying something from Girlfriend Collective but want some honest feedback on the clothing? Then you’ve come to the right place. So far, I have three sets from Girlfriend Collective. Two of them being from their legging and racerback line and...
The Most Absurd Fear in Human Culture: Outfit Repeating
posted by: aaliyahinspired
November 16, 2022
“I hate that thing where people are like ‘oh, you’ve worn that shirt before,” singer and songwriter Conan Gray said in an interview clip. “Like no fucking shit, I bought the shirt.” If I had a dollar for everytime someone made a comment about the...
Eco-Friendly Period Products You Need to Try
posted by: aaliyahinspired
October 13, 2022
CALLING ALL THE PEOPLE with periods who are looking for sustainable alternatives to single-use period products! For the longest time I accepted that I’ll probably have to buy tampons and pads every time my cycle started for the rest of my life, but in 2018...
A Minimalist’s POV: What Could the World Use Less Of?
posted by: aaliyahinspired
October 6, 2022
A few days ago, a cousin of mine reached out and asked “[from] a minimalist’s point of view, what do you think the world could use/do less of?” It’s been a while since I’ve thought about what inspired me to jump on board with the...
Leave Hustle Culture Behind & Practice Slow Living Instead
posted by: aaliyahinspired
September 21, 2022
Hard work is undeniably essential to achieving goals. If one puts in the effort, anything can manifest in his or her life. This truth carried me as I put my best foot forward in school, sports and personal goals; however, it’s easy to misinterpret this...
Peak and Valley ‘Nourish My Brain ‘ Blend Review
posted by: aaliyahinspired
September 1, 2022
Who knew there was a plant-based solution to increase cognition, focus, memory recall, learning ability, AND motivation? I didn’t realize how many benefits medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens could afford until I tried Peak and Valley’s “Nourish My Brain” blend. This blend specifically has maca root...