“Live Lovely,” is my life manifesto, but a year ago I was not living it. I was depressed, bullied, and exhausted. It took some time, but through adopting simple living and minimalism practices, I created a life that I loved. I crafted a plan I called my “Year of Living Lovely Project.” This is the story of what brought me to the point of quitting a toxic job, chasing my dreams, and living a lovely life.