The key to romanticizing life is to see the beauty in your own life, instead of trying to make your life aesthetically perfect or comparing it to someone elses' seemingly perfect life. “But if you knew you might not be able to see it again tomorrow, everything would suddenly become special and precious, wouldn’t it?” ― Haruki Murakami --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

TODAY IS MY 4TH YOUTUBE ANNIVERSARY! I didn't know what to expect when starting this channel 4 years ago, but I'm so glad I just went for it. I went back and watched a lot of old videos while making one, and it's so cool to see my minimalism journey progress over the years. Just want to say THANK YOU to you guys for being a part of this journey. It wouldn't be possible without you and your support. Sending you so much love today wherever you are! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

OK, this is a big subject to tackle, but I wanted to put my spin on this topic. The topic of living in a modern society where everything is outsourced, mass-produced, and tech-driven. Where we have to scan QR codes to look at the menu and we have "avatars" that represent us in the digital world...etc. I'm all for progress in the right direction, but I also don't think we should forget about timeless values. Coming back from a long vacation always puts everything into perspective. Do you guys feel this way too? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

cheap dopamine vs. real dopamine. What is the real difference?

Our 20s is the decade that’s glamorized as the “golden years,” but I think life keeps getting better. I wanted to make a video of the 7 most important lessons I've learned transitioning from my 20s to my 30s to truly level up my life. No matter what decade you're in, I hope that this will be helpful.

What does true wealth mean to you?

This will be a two-part video :) In today's video, I'll be talking about the expenses I eliminated from my life. And then, I'll follow up with how I use that fund to build up my dream life. I hope you guys enjoy it!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with loving trendy items. But endlessly chasing the newest trends can be tiring and quite wasteful. And now, with the microtrends, I can't even keep up anyway. Here are some ways I escaped the trap of social media trends and try my best to be intentional while still being active on social media :) I hope you guys enjoy the video!

This episode was inspired by the book "the comfort crisis." Have you read it?

Happy new year to you guys! thank you so much for the support this year.

what are you leaving behind in 2023?

I recently posted an Instagram reel on "8 signs you are becoming a minimalist" and you guys suggested making a longer video. So, here are 8 additional points I wanted to include! This is obviously something I just noticed in my own life, and it's not a checklist for you to become "minimalist." Let me know if you can relate to any of these points! Happy Thursday!!

when everything feels like it's too much!

Would you try this challenge? If you did it with me, how was your project 333 experience? :)

If you want to see the house, you can watch it on YouTube

What does your skincare look like?

Finding the small joys in my daily life

You guys, thank you so much for checking on me. I'm doing ok. But we are all heartbroken for Maui.

What do you spend your hard-earned money on?

What percentage of your clothes do you actually wear? My capsule wardrobe: https://www.malama-life.com/post/my-33-piece-summer-capsule-wardrobe

We’re desperate to convey our own worth, our own value to others. We use objects to tell people just how valuable we are.” Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things

TIMESTAMP 00:00 Intro 01:06 Get clear about what YOU want and why? 02:50 Narrow your focus 04:00 Create a strong support system 04:25 Sponsorship 06:08 Eliminate and simplify based on your values 07:18 Let go of control and expectations

Step1: Get clear about what you want Step 2: Eliminate everything else! (I wish it was this easy) I hope you enjoy this video! Let me know in the comments, what your biggest distraction is at the moment.

My healthy and powerful daily routine 🙏 (as a minimalist)

Back in Hawaii. This is a glimpse into my new life.

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Maya Angelou

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, belief systems, and often also political, nationalistic, racial, religious, and other collective identifications. None of these is you.” -Eckhart Tolle

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 stay warm guys ❤️ big hugs

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!

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!

Life update on our journey to Portugal. I hope you enjoy

What does happiness mean to you?

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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 offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection." - Brené Brown.

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

What are some of your favorite natural beauty tips?

Thanks for listening! Do you have a life decluttering routine?

Time Stamps   00:00 Intro  00:48 Spiritual  01:55 Practical  02:54 Physical  03:21 Function of Beauty  04:25 Emotional  05:51 Social  07:01 Mental

What are you eliminating from your budget this year?

New Year, New Start. What are some small changes you want to make this year?

Join my new channel :) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUaGMlzdTdX514WkDbvsBQg

Have an amazing day everyone!  You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/WDOgwC6IKtE

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope that this was helpful for you because these habits have been very helpful for me. Please reach out to a professional if you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, the following resources can provide you with immediate help: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://www.betterhelp.com/gethelpnow/

I'm always tempted to look for the best deals during the holidays, but I decided I'm putting my efforts into decluttering this year. I hope you guys will join me!   Also, I'll be posting SO many new items on my Poshmark Account @malamalife in the next few days. All the PR items that I received from brands will be heavily discounted. Please look out for it :)

Hi Everyone! happy Tuesday. I'm a bit late on this trend on "How to Romanticize Your Life" and "How to Become the Main Character," but I think this is a really important topic and I wanted to create my own video. I hope you enjoy!

Success and Happiness are not “one size fits all.” I always thought I wanted a nice house with a view, a new car, and a luxurious lifestyle, but turns out, I don’t need these things to be happy or to feel successful.   Today I’m sharing with you 10 things I would never buy, even if I had the money. Please keep in mind that I’m just sharing my opinion :) There is no judgment if you enjoy any of these things. I hope you enjoy

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Lao Tzu

Hi everyone! Today, I'm sharing my weekly reset routine for mind, body, and soul. I hope you enjoy it!

“We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how to sacrifice ten years for a diploma, and we are willing to work very hard to get a job, a car, a house, and so on. But we have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us to be alive.” - Thích Nhất Hạnh

We are constantly being reminded of what is considered beautiful by traditional media, and now, on social media. I am guilty of spending so much money on things to chase that ideal beauty, but decided it was time to stop. I hope you enjoy this video.

Hey Everyone! this is my minimalist journey. I hope you enjoy.

I hope you guys enjoy this episode

"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

“What do you do for a living?” is one of the first questions we get asked when meeting someone new. In our culture, we associate who we are with our jobs. In this video, I am sharing with you reasons why my job does not define me.

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing with you tips on how to pack everything in a carry-on. I'm taking a 2-month road trip to go see my parents and I wanted to pack as light as possible. I hope you find these Minimalist Packing Tips helpful!

I hope you guys enjoy

Get 10% off your first month: https://www.betterhelp.com/malamalife. Thank you Better Help for sponsoring this video. I hope you enjoyed my video on how to manage stress & relax. Sending you much love wherever you are.   If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, the following resources can provide you with immediate help: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help... https://www.betterhelp.com/gethelpnow/  #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #managestress

In today’s video, I’m sharing with you my problem with how mainstream media portrays minimalism. As someone who makes content on minimalism,  I want to reiterate that I'm just sharing my journey and no two paths will look the same. I hope you enjoy and let me know in the comments what minimalism looks like for you :)

Hi everyone! Today, I am sharing with you my simple hair and skin care routine. All the products I mention in this video are linked down below. I just need to mention that I’m not a dermatologist or a hair expert. This is just what works for me :) Thank you for watching and supporting.

One of the questions I get asked the most is "what do you do for living?" I thought it might be helpful to share my journey towards financial independence and how I'm able to live in one of the most expensive states without working a traditional 9-5 job. I hope you enjoy.

Thank you for helping me grow this community to 100k. You guys are awesome :)

Hi friends! today I'm sharing with you my perspective on why I choose to live a boring life ( boring defined by our society). There is a lot of pressure from our society to live our best lives, to go on epic adventures and to always compete with each other, but this is just not the life for me. Coming to terms with this feeling of satisfaction, makes me even more content about my own life than ever before. I hope you enjoy.

Here is a day in my life. What is your favorite part of the day?

Hi Everyone! Today I'm sharing with you my capsule wardrobe essentials. These pieces are my favorite, my go-to pieces in my capsule wardrobe. I hope you enjoy!

Growing up in Alaska, I used to watch these same whales during the summers. It kind of feels like life has come full circle for me. Maybe this is why I am so attached to them. I hope you enjoyed some of Maui beauty in today’s video. Love you guys.

How do we slow down in our busy lives? Today I'm sharing with you 5 simple and easy tips to slow down to enjoy life more. These tips have really helped  me to find time for myself and for the things that I enjoy. I hope you enjoy :)

Hi everyone! today I'm finally sharing with you my Minimalist House Tour :) I hope you enjoy.

Hi everyone! today I wanted to share with you a calming work from home routine with mindfulness habits and productivity tips. I wish every work day looked like this honestly :) I hope you enjoy

Hi everyone! I hope this gives you some ideas on what you can declutter :)

Hi everyone, here is my first low buy check in! A quick update on what I bought, the challenges and temptations, how I'm spending my time instead. I know it's only been a month, but I feel so far detached from my old consumerist habits. Spending my time reconnecting with the things I love... it's been so amazing thus far. I hope that you guys are doing well on your low buy challenge as well!

Hi everyone! In today's video, I'll be sharing with you 6 Powerful Journaling Techniques for Mental Clarity.  I hope this is helpful

Hi Everyone! In today's video, I'll be sharing with you how to build your perfect capsule wardrobe in 6 simple steps! I live in Hawaii where the  weather is warm all year long, so my capsule will reflect this. I hope that this video will give you some good ideas for your own capsule! Thanks for watching.   Also, thank you for suggesting the hashtag for our low buy year challenge! you can use the hashtag #MALAMALOW to share photos of your low buy challenge, capsule wardrobe ideas, slow living moments and anything else you want to share :)

Hi everyone, I took the week off social media to catch up with everything in my life. I wasn't in the right state of mind to be creative or to create any new content, so I hope you understand. During this mini break, I realized how important it is to take a pause sometimes. When it feels like you're juggling million plates at once, it's ok to stop everything, put it all down and start over again. If you are also often affected by stress and anxiety, I hope that you also take some time for yourself: To take care yourself and to catch up with yourself. In this video, I talk about the importance of slowing down. I hope you enjoy.

There is no better feeling than waking up to a clean home, don't you think? :) Today I'm sharing with you 8 easy minimalist cleaning habits to always keep our space tidy and organized. I hope you enjoy!

Hey Everyone! In today's video, I'm sharing 11 simple self care habits that I practice to reduce stress and feel my best. For me, I don't see self care as the same thing as self indulgence. Truly taking care of ourselves is by investing time and energy in our mental, physical and spiritual health. I hope you enjoy this relaxing video :)

Happy New Year Everyone! Starting this new year with a low buy challenge. Who is doing this with me? 

2021 is just around the corner and I couldn't be more excited! Today, I wanted to share with you my reset routine to prepare our mind, space and body and to set the right intentions for the upcoming year.   Thank you for all your love and support in 2020 everyone :)

Hi everyone, I hope you are all having a wonderful week. Ever since being on this minimalist journey, I have adapted some of these intentional shopping habits to guide me to become a more conscious consumer. I hope you find this helpful!

Hi everyone, today I am sharing with you a guide on how you can simplify your life. Living a simple and minimalist lifestyle helped me to prioritize and focus all of my energy and resources on things that are the most important to me. I hope you enjoy this video!

Hi everyone! Last week I made a video about the best purchases/ investments I’ve made and I thought it’s only right to make a video about the 10 things I regret buying. Let me know if you can relate to my list or if you have your own list :)

Hi everyone! In today's video,I share with you 8 purchases and investments I've made in my life that continues to provide value over time.