Daily habits are the building blocks of excellence. Keeping a tidy home isn’t just about deep cleaning sessions or massive decluttering projects. Don’t get me wrong, those can be helpful. But keeping a tidy home is also about small, daily habits that make a big difference. Here are ten common items that, when put away […]
My Favorite Things: How to Let Go of the Things You Don’t Need (but think you do!)
In every minimalist’s life, there is an area where they are vulnerable to denial; an area where minimizing a specific object isn’t just hard, but horrifying. I am a victim of this. Or rather, maybe I am not so much a victim as I am a participant in my justification. Minimalists may be organized, decluttered, […]
Decluttering Sentimental Items: A Compassionate Guide
By No Sidebar
Letting go of sentimental items can be a difficult and heart-wrenching process. Each object might represent a cherished memory, a beloved person, or a special time in your life. This makes the decision to declutter not just a physical act, but an emotional journey. But there are some compassionate and practical steps to help you […]
Moving Past Nostalgia to Find Presence
By Elaine
nostalgia/nɒˈstaldʒə/noun 1. A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past. 2. Something done or presented in order to evoke feelings of nostalgia. It’s a powerful tour de force of an emotional state, often visiting us in wave-like motions, creating pools of reflection back to fond memories, past versions of life, romantic […]
The 10 Biggest Decluttering Lies
By No Sidebar
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, you’re not alone. Many of us start the journey to a simpler, more organized space only to find ourselves discouraged by the daunting task ahead. The road to decluttering can often seem filled with endless challenges, missteps, and discouragements that make it seem easier […]
10 Educational Tools that We Frequently Use as a Minimalist Family
By Nikki Cox
As a minimalist family who resides in a 900 square foot home where my husband works full time and I homeschool our two children, we’ve quickly learned that in order to stay sane and happy in our small space we need to be intentional with the educational supplies we choose to have in it. Certain […]
Find Freedom in Simplicity: Embrace Minimalism for a More Fulfilling Life
By No Sidebar
In a world that constantly pushes us towards more—more gadgets, more clothes, more commitments—it’s easy to find ourselves drowning in the sea of excess. But what if less is really more? What if stripping away the excess could lead us to a more fulfilling and meaningful life? This is the heart of minimalism, a philosophy […]
Traveling Changed My Life, But It Didn’t Solve My Problems
By Jack Waters
Ask someone on their deathbed what they wish they’d done more of in life and you’ll usually get the same answer. “I wish I had traveled more.” Traveling the world is often seen as a rite of passage. That thing you do before you begrudgingly join the workforce or settle down with a wife and […]
12 5-Minute Minimalist Hacks To Maximize Your Life
By No Sidebar
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter and chaos that fill your days? You’re not alone. Many of us yearn for a simpler, more organized life. Minimalists like to focus on what’s essential, stripping away the excess to find tranquility and satisfaction. Here are 12 quick minimalist hacks that you can implement in just […]
How to Change your Life for Good This Time
By Emma Jayne
Change is hard. I know because over the years I’ve made huge changes in my life. I went from hoarder to minimalist, and I started training in counseling after over a decade of stagnation. It wasn’t until my early thirties when I finally took the reins and started making powerful, meaningful changes in my life. […]