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...
When it comes to self-inquiry and getting to know yourself, many people feel that they have to dive deep with reflective, intimate questions. However, sometimes the best way to get to know yourself is by starting with the basics — with simple questions you would...
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...
Beauty Standards Be Damned: Why I Stopped Wearing Makeup
posted by: aaliyahinspired
March 15, 2023
Sephora hasn’t seen me in a while, and this is for one reason: I stopped wearing makeup. Ever since I can remember, putting on makeup in the morning and begrudging taking it off at night was a part of my daily routine. To be more...
How To Actually Overcome Self-Doubt & Take Action Toward Your Goals
posted by: aaliyahinspired
March 8, 2023
At some point in our lives, the ugly head of self-doubt rears itself into our headspace, often paralyzing us with fear — fear to try something new, fear to chase our dreams, fear to change. The bright side to self-doubt, however, is that it can...
4 Effective Ways to Finally Reduce Your Screen Time & Engage Mindfully with Social Media
posted by: aaliyahinspired
February 22, 2023
A few months ago, I decided to permanently delete my Tiktok. Well… somewhat. I didn’t exactly delete my account, but I deleted the app, and I haven’t been on it for about three months now. What led to me deleting it was an overwhelming feeling...
4 Seasons of Life We All Live Through & How to Embrace Them
posted by: aaliyahinspired
February 15, 2023
You may have heard the concept that says humans are a lot like nature; that is, different phases of our lives mimic that of nature. On author, speaker, and former monk Jay Shetty’s podcast, he expands on this idea in his episode titled 4 Seasons...
7 Best Books for Spiritual Awakening, Growth, & Enlightenment
posted by: aaliyahinspired
February 1, 2023
When there’s discussions around spiritual awakenings, people usually associate it with some “woo, woo,” fantastical, foreign concept. Sure, there’s people who project this image and misconception, but a spiritual awakening is simple. The way I see it? It’s just melding spirit, inner self, higher self,...
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...
I Decided to Say ‘Yes’ to New Experiences for Three Months — Here’s What Happened
posted by: aaliyahinspired
January 18, 2023
A few months ago I decided to enter a season of “Yes.” Before packing my bags to go to England to study abroad, I made a promise to myself to be open to new opportunities, specifically ones that I would normally make excuses not to...