A dream never sought after becomes an everyday nightmare for those who genuinely believe anything is possible. The dreamer has a limitless imagination and lives for the future. Those who embrace this lifestyle understand that the window between reality and our thoughts can be manipulated. Sure, not all of us are called to be capable […]
The Art of Letting Go: Use These 5 Questions to Declutter Your Space
Our spaces all have a tendency to get overrun with stuff: paperwork, clothes, books. Even when we try to pare back, things keep creeping in. You’ll get gifts from friends. You’ll realize you have furniture that doesn’t quite work in your space. It all accumulates surprisingly fast. When you’re ready to eliminate the unnecessary from […]
7 Lessons on My Journey from Maximalist to Minimalist
I have always been someone who loves my stuff. I have lived in the same home for 30 years and have many books, plants, tea cups, purses, multiple craft hobbies and collections. Years ago I began a downsizing/rightsizing journey. With some gentle nudging from my husband I realized every drawer and closet was full. They […]
The Straight-Forward Path to Personal Growth
Do you have a bad habit that you’ve been trying to shake for years? Maybe it’s procrastination, impatience, or a cluttered home. I know I do. Let me first encourage you with the reminder that no one is perfect, not even one. You will arrive at your grave still a work in progress, but this […]
20 Self-Care Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Self-care is a trending topic these days. We see it everywhere, but it can be difficult to actually practice it. It seems like an indulgence, doesn’t it? Something we should have to earn. I used to see it that way. I wore myself out pleasing everyone and meeting everyone’s needs before my own- my husband’s, […]
Get Back on the Minimalist Bandwagon
It’s easy to fall off the minimalist bandwagon. One minute you’re decluttering like a pro, and the next you’re knee-deep in Amazon packages and thinking, “just one more” trinket from Target. Whatever the reason, it’s easy to feel defeated when you backslide. But don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. In fact, it’s […]
How to Keep Going
My family and I spent two weeks last Summer visiting our extended families in the midwest. On our long drive back home to Colorado, somewhere in rural Iowa, in the early pre-dawn hours we drove through an extended patch of mist and fog. We weren’t able to see very far in front of us, and there […]
Common Problems in Life That Minimalism Can Solve
“Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves.” – Edwin Way Teale. Sometimes the answer to common problems is to begin a different routine, start a new process, or purchase something to make life easier. While this might be true in some situations, I’ve […]
7 Micro-Habits that Changed My Life
Why am I so interested in habit change? Because my life used to be an unconscious stream of short-term dopamine hits. Whether it was another fast fashion haul I couldn’t afford, or binging on trash TV shows like Love Island or Real Housewives, it was mindless, comfortable and soul-destroying. Month to month, my gym subscription […]
7 Ways to Intentionally Use Your Photos and Videos
My grandfather passed away a few years ago. More recently I was given a photo album that was found in his bedroom as my father was sorting through his things. It was filled with photos, newspaper clippings and theater programs of me growing up through the years. My grandfather was a man of few words […]