There’s something so zen about keeping your life simple. Helps your mind keep more focused, away from distractions, noise. Similar philosophy can be applied to style. This is why I truly love minimalist looks. This time, 90s inspired, one of my favorite decades.
Speaking of minimal, we wanted to share 5 tips to keep your life organized. Special thanks to Abel, the ultimate organizer for putting this one together!
Keep a pen/notebook handy. Jot the grocery list. Take notes for your meeting or your daily to-dos. For me, nothing beats catching or checking up on what happened last meeting to organize my thoughts.
Optimize the workspace. It’s been shown messy desks can be dangerous. Keep your work area uncluttered to prevent distractions. It’ll help you stay on track and focused.
Break it down to smaller steps. We ignore a lot of things that seem overwhelming or impossible to deal with in the moment. Visualize what you have to do, step-by-step. The tree is logged by a hundred cuts. Like that desk we were just talking about.
Understand good habits. Don’t work in your bed. Study correct sitting posture. Take steps to ensure you don’t burn out. That requires discipline to make sure you can go the distance when you have to grind.
Never Label anything Misc. You’ll just never get it done.
Any other tips on how to stay organized? Hope this helps you get started for a more zen life!
xx Melis & Abel
Photos by Abel.
the outfit
Sweater: Free People (similar here and here) // Culottes: Zara (similar here, here and here) // Shoes: Thakoon // Watch: Larsson & Jennings // Bag: Céline (similar here, here, affordable here)
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Ela says:
Thanks for the tips! You look beautiful even with minimalist look! I love your bag 🙂 x
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Melis says:
Thank you Ela, have a great one! 🙂
xx Melis
Ellese says:
Your photos are absolutely gorgeous! You are right, there is something zen about keeping life simple. Thanks for the reminder. Xo, Ellese
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Melis says:
Thank you so much Ellese! Glad you enjoyed the post!
xx Melis
Style Tomes says:
I LOVE the outfit. It’s absolutely gorgeous and my style.
The tips are so on point. I just like to get stuff done ASAP before anything piles up. I don’t wait. Also, I love staying organized so I frequently make lists in my planner and check things off.
xo
N
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Melis says:
Oh that’s a good one too! Thanks for stopping by xx
Melis
Abel says:
Thanks for having me on the show! ?
Melis says:
Hehe thanks for playing! <3
Elise Richard says:
I am totally posting about minimalness tomorrow. lol. In love with this look Melis! So clean and fresh. I need to work on decluttering my desk. Love these tips!
xoxo,
Elise
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Melis says:
That’s awesome Elise, can’t wait to check it out!!
xx Melis
Siffat Haider says:
You’ve truly perfected minimalism.
xo
Siffat
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Melis says:
Aww you’re too kind babe! xx
Melis
Melisa says:
i’m so in love with this outfit! flawless. you have great style dear, stay in touch!
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Melis says:
aww thank you Melisa!
Tamara says:
wow such a cool outfit! Love your shoes so much 🙂
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Tamara xxx
Melis says:
Thanks Tamara, happy weekend!
andjela says:
Nice casual look. http://www.angelasmode.com
Zarrah says:
This is so cool minimal look
Love your boots too
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Adela Acanski says:
Beautiful!
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linda says:
Thanks for your 5 tips to keep my life organized. I will keep these tips in my life. You are so kind. Best wishes for you
xx
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JOURNAL OF STYLE says:
Couldn’t agree with you more on minimalistic lifestyle! Great tips!
Loving the black and grey style!!
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Jackie says:
Thanks for sharing the 5 tips on how to keep your life organized
Loving your minimal style look! I don’t think may people realize that it takes more time and effort to style a minimal look. it requires you to put more time, effort and detail into. Nicely done!
Xo, Jackie
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Agnes says:
The cropped sweater and black culottes are just perfect!
Agnes x
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