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Angela Ward
JoinedMay 31, 2018
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ENJOY A CUP OF TEA: A practice steeped in tradition, hospitality and comfort

Angela Ward·August 7, 2018
Are you more of a tea drinker or coffee drinker? I’m one of those people who has a dual love for...
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BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE: 5 ways to promote a healthy self-image

Angela Ward·July 26, 2018
Everyone needs a healthy amount of self-confidence. It’s important for us to have confidence in our relationships, our abilities and...
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MINDFUL AND THERAPEUTIC: 5 reasons to start a daily journal

Angela Ward·July 9, 2018
Did you ever keep a diary as a child? If so, you can probably recall how freeing it was to...
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BREATHE FRESH AIR: 5 ways to reconnect with nature

Angela Ward·July 2, 2018
Minimalism is all about simplifying your life. It’s not only about having or spending less money, but also about spending...
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THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES: The Secret to Love that Lasts [book review]

Angela Ward·June 20, 2018
THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES: The Secret to Love that Lasts Gary Chapman [Northfield Publishing, reprint edition, 208 pages] A while...
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EARLY MORNINGS: The importance of having a fulfilling morning routine

Angela Ward·June 5, 2018
As a former night owl, I always thought evenings were the most peaceful and productive time of the day. However,...
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MINIMALIST LIVING: A meditative practice that goes beyond owning less

Angela Ward·May 24, 2018
Minimalism is a lifestyle that more and more people seem to be embracing around the world. You see it in...
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THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION: How meditation helps you live in the moment

Angela Ward·May 15, 2018
When I first started meditating, I was skeptical. Will this work? Will I be able to focus? Will I even...
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SELF-COMPASSION: 3 ways to be kind to yourself

Angela Ward·May 7, 2018
Many of us can be quite critical of ourselves. I’ve met so many people who work incredibly hard, yet they still...
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TOGETHERNESS: Savouring the hygge in our lives

Angela Ward·April 30, 2018
When I started my minimalist journey, I first came across the art of decluttering, followed by mindfulness and meditation. And...
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