Hi friends!

There are a lot of wonderful people out there who write about living with intentionality, in some form or other. One of my favorite ways to get inspiration to live intentionally in my own life is to read articles that I come across online. What follows are the articles that really stood out to me this week. So grab yourself a nice, warm cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!

U.K. Manufacturers Plan Paper Straw Factory As Restaurants Drop Plastic

This news is a step in the right direction to combat our plastic problem. Hopefully more companies follow suit so we can ban single use plastic altogether.

4 Steps To Finding Your Personal Style So That You Can Dress With Peace & Confidence

“Finding your personal style can block out the noise of the fast-paced industry and help you to feel at home in your clothes.”

I am constantly on a quest to define my style and wade through clothing that I’ve bought to find what suits “me”. I am currently in the process of following these 4 steps until I get to the holy grail of wardrobes.

A Simple Life is Messy Too (we can’t simplify our way into a perfect life)

This post came to my attention at a good time. I am a perfectionist and I struggle with all of the places that I “fail” at living simply. This was the reassurance that I needed to just let that go and to know that we all struggle, no matter how much we’ve simplified.

On Health, Mastering Your Mind, Body, And Microbiome

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the things that I eat and the impacts of those foods on my body. As I mentioned in my last post, I recently underwent surgery that is a result of an inflammatory condition. So, I’ve been especially interested in learning more about inflammation and how to reduce it’s effects. This article was well laid out and informative, particularly in terms of the foods that cause inflammation.

I hope you enjoyed these articles and that you have a lovely week!