Malama Life

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.

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?

watch the full video on youtube: @malamalife

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?