I am Saying NO

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My lifestyle has always been a work in progress.
I try to be the best version of myself.
Sometimes I fail but that doesn't stop me from trying.

This year, I am saying NO to the following:

1. Purchasing of clothes, shoes, jewelries and books.
2. Clutter
3. Processed food
4. Takeaway containers, cups and straws.
5. Not buying frozen meat especially chicken.

I am saying YES to the following:
1. Healthy living
2. Organic and fresh food
3. Minimal lifestyle
4. Reducing carbon footprints
5. Reuse and recycle
6. Making more homemade jams, chutneys,  dips, oil, and spice mix.
7. Kindness, peace, faith, love and patience
8. Reading

I will try my best to do the following:

1. Use of organic and eco-friendly makeups (I only use lipsticks, eyeliner and mascara ).
2. Buy less packaged products.
3. More gardening
4. Clearing of items and material possessions that no longer serves it's purpose.
5. Stepping away from toxic people and relationships.

I am excited about these positive steps and so far have not experienced any drawbacks or frustration. I suppose most of what I have listed down is already part of my lifestyle.

Happy New Year.  What are you saying 'yes' or 'no' to??

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