My grandmother passed away in January 2001. On that day, we discovered that she has a large number of brand-new items in her closet that she never wore. Since she passed away suddenly, she didn’t have a chance to enjoy her nice clothes in the wardrobe – she was saving the best things for later, but sadly, ‘later’ never came.
After witnessing what happened, I have realized that I should always use the best things that I have today. This is a large facet of what living in Europe for years has taught me, too! I learnt that I should only keep the best things that I have and get rid of the rest so that I can have more space at home.
These days I only buy the best that I can afford.
When I was younger, I frequently purchased my outfits from fast fashion brands, but those things never lasted long. They also most certainly didn’t spark joy. Everything changed when I started to work in the fashion industry in my early 30s. After that valuable work experience, I couldn’t go back to fast fashion anymore! With time, I had got used to selecting only the finest pieces and since then, I have trained my eye to seek out only quality.
I never live beyond my means, however. The key here is that I seek things that are valuable, but not necessarily expensive. I often elevate every meal by using my best napkins, dishes, tablecloths, cups and glasses. Whenever there is a special occasion, I cook a very fancy dish to make it even more special. I arrange a really special floral bouquet at home to mark every special occasion. Just a little extra effort in presentation goes a long way; it doesn’t have to break the bank.
There is a reason why I wear romantic floral print almost every day. Instead of buying myself flowers on a daily basis, each day I simply wear the floral print which gives me the same romantic feeling! It’s a delightful way to immerse myself in that sense of beauty and charm.
As a lover of fashion from local European brands, I also enjoy indulging in online shopping from Zimmermann and Alannah Hill. These two brands not only offer a wide selection of stunning floral prints and gorgeous colors but also incorporate a touch of drama in their designs, which adds an element of fun to my wardrobe.
Never let myself go.
Living in Europe for as long as I have has given me the privilege of meeting numerous mentors. They have taught me valuable principles to guide my life. One of them is never to let myself go.
First of all, I look after my skin well by using the best skin-care products that I can afford every single day.
Second, I eat a healthy diet and get enough sleep. It’s with this in mind that I decided to give up on my sedentary lifestyle of working in an office five days a week now. To break free from the conventional lifestyle that comes with a corporate job, I decided to become a freelance writer, allowing me the flexibility to nurture my health and creativity.
Last but not least, I never let myself go intellectually. For example, I read at least one book a month! I learn a new word every day and try my best to use this new word in my vocabulary during conversations or while writing emails. I value intellectual growth and constantly challenge myself to expand my knowledge every day!
Being a Life-long Learner
I’m a lifelong learner because knowledge is important to me. I highly value education and I’ve hired seasoned mentors, studied online courses and taken a lot of notes. A holistic approach to self-improvement is something I have worked hard to inculcate, and it’s something I’ve learnt from my years of living in Europe.
Living in Europe means I have access to the world’s best mentors in many fields. I’m glad that I have invested in my education by meeting and learning from my mentors over the years because my life has become so positively different. My current life is the very definition of transformation as I’m a self-made woman in every way. I’m also glad that I have a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset. As a growth-driven person, I have had the opportunities and the motivation to develop my career further and create an elegant lifestyle.
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