Ever feel like you’re on a never-ending treadmill, trying to keep up with the Joneses, or just plain overwhelmed by all the stuff in your life? Well, you’re not alone. It’s time to hit the pause button, take a deep breath, and start simplifying. Simplicity isn’t necessarily easy in a world set against it, but […]
Why I Changed My Approach to Minimalism and You Should Too
I’ve recently noticed an uptick of people quitting minimalism, making claims that minimalism is dead or toxic, even. Honestly, I’m having flashbacks to 2016 when everyone and their mother was a vegan YouTuber and blogger. Then suddenly, everyone seemed to quit veganism all at once. As someone who witnessed the rise and fall of the […]
Seven Things I Learned About Minimalism in The More of Less
“Imagine a life with less: less stuff, less clutter, less stress, and more time for the things that actually matter.” —Joshua Becker This opening quote is a great summary of Joshua Becker’s message in The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own. As someone always on the lookout for ways […]
5 Ways to Embrace Slow Living in Our Super-Fast Society
If you live in the U.S. or Canada, you probably know that daylight saving time began on Sunday, March 10th. (In Europe, you still have a couple of weeks before summer time begins.) Yes, it does seem to arrive earlier each year, although the current law which has it begin on the second Sunday in […]
How to Spend Less Time on Social Media
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The Internet is an amazing tool. It can also be a great distraction. Equally so, social media stands out as both a marvel and a menace. It wonderfully connects us to the world, but it also harbors the power to distract, detract, and derail our real-life moments. Numerous studies have shown the negative impacts of […]
Seven Signs Minimalism is for You
Ever since adopting a minimalist lifestyle five years ago, I frequently have what I call “minimalism is for you” moments. They resemble “ah-ha” moments and solidify (although I don’t need anymore convincing) that a life with less stuff is for me. Two stand out recently… “Minimalism is for you” came to mind on our daughter’s […]
10 Little Shopping Habits to Help You Save Money
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In a world where the noise of consumerism constantly surrounds us, finding intentionality in our finances can seem like a distant dream. Getting ahead? Even tougher. But, by embracing small, intentional changes in our shopping habits, we can begin to quiet the clamor, paving the way for financial peace and personal well-being. Here are ten […]
10 Easy Ways to Bring Slow Fashion into your Life
Ten years ago, I didn’t know what fast fashion or slow fashion was. Though I’ve been wearing vintage clothing for decades, and selling it for more than thirteen years, I didn’t know slow fashion was a thing. I had no clue there was even a movement behind the idea: I just knew I liked slow […]
12 Tiny Changes That Make a Big Impact on Your Well-Being
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In a world that often feels like it’s moving too fast, it’s easy to believe that making significant improvements to our well-being requires grand gestures. But the truth is, small changes can have profound impacts on our mental, emotional, and physical health. And that is something we all need more of these days. Here are […]
7 Ways to Slow Time and Savor Your Life
“Time flies.” “Where did the time go?” “Time is a thief.” Life today is consumed by planning, doing, doing more, and looking ahead to what’s next. No wonder time seems to speed by. We rarely observe and experience what’s right in front of us. I’m in my 60s. And if I let it, the rest […]