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Are you tired of feeling weighed down by your ego, resulting in strained relationships, indecision, and a lack of personal…
Are you tired of feeling weighed down by your ego, resulting in strained relationships, indecision, and a lack of personal…
When it comes to a creating a minimalist living room, many people don’t know where to start. From wooden floors…
When it comes to a minimalism, one of the best places you can start is with your bedroom. Creating a…
Minimalism podcasts can be a useful tool for learning more about how other people choose to live their life. Though…
When you’re just starting on your decluttering journey, sometimes you need to keep the faith. Day one is usually easy,…
Less clutter. Reduced stress. A simple life. Improved well being. These are all things considered to be amongst the many…
Though you may not think it, your evening routine can make a big impact on your life. It can help…
Minimalism and travel are almost a perfect match. No-one likes carrying around a big suitcase with them everywhere they go,…
Have you ever chased after something you thought would make you happy, acquired it and then realised that it doesn’t…
People often think that minimalism is only for single folk, and there’s a perception that it would never work when…
It’s amazing how much clutter can build up over time, even the smallest of bathrooms. This gets even worse if…
It’s much easier to spend money than it is to earn it. Many of us go through our day-to-day activities…
Stress comes for all of us, and even the most relaxed person can end up feeling overwhelmed at times. When…
You may wonder what it really takes to build character and acquire the mental strength to keep going in the…
Do you find yourself always wanting more no matter what? There are so many things in life to wish for,…
Comfort is essential for any minimalist, so it makes sense that many of us choose to go with a pair…
Finding a shoe that has a good combination of style, comfort and affordability is something that most of us dream…
Minimalism has a longer history than the average person is aware of. Although it seems like a new phenomenon, the…
Many people say that time is the most valuable resource available to us as humans. But often, this falls upon…
Living in the moment is the core tenet of mindfulness and it teaches us to begin living a life of…
Spending too much time scrolling through Facebook or Twitter? Just finished a 4-hour YouTube binge when you’ve got chores to…
Minimalism can be a form of self care, helping you to reduce stress and keep your mental health strong. There’s…
Minimalist apps are designed to make your life easier – not harder. This means that they should be simple to…
Adopting minimalist fashion is a huge part switching over to living a more minimal lifestyle. But it’s more than just…
I have a love-hate relationship with video games. To be more precise, I love to hate video games. I cannot…
There is so much I would do differently as a new mom. If I had discovered minimalism when my kids…
If your house is more cluttered than you like, you have more stuff than you need. If you have a…
Clearing your work counters is a great idea if you want to keep a clear mind when starting minimalism. Aside…
There’s no denying that tiny homes are a genius idea, and when it comes to minimalism they are heavily related….
Keeping your child’s room clean isn’t as easy as many people think. It doesn’t matter whether they’re toddlers or school…
Most of us find ourselves wanting things from time to time. You don’t necessarily need to have a shopping addiction…
Minimalist Christmas decorating . . . doesn’t sound possible does it? I must insert a disclaimer here. I am not…
When it comes to the laundry room, many minimalists have issues. It’s something that many of us deal with on…
When it comes to living a minimalist lifestyle, there’s an assumption that it’s only suitable for single people or couples…
It’s not always easy to be thankful. Life isn’t always pleasant and there’s far too much yucky stuff to deal…
The devices in our hands, the appliances in our homes, the way we navigate life are only growing more elaborate…
When we think of a gift, we automatically think of going to a store, scanning the aisles for something our…
Since our birth, most of us have been exposed to poor habits when it comes to consuming and acquiring things….
Most, if not all, of our lives are a set of goals. Whether small or large, we’re constantly taking steps…
A lot of people know that it’s good to be “selfless”, but not as many know how important being selfless…
On very unlucky occasions (for minimalists, e specials), we’re put into the position where we’re surrounded by mess. This can…
Hmm, just what does a day in a life without things consist of? Surely it doesn’t look like the average…
Intentional living has come along at a time where there’s a renewed fascination in metaphysical identity and the meaning of…
The word “intention” has gained traction since followers of the modern day spiritual and mindfulness movement began using it as…
It’s your private space. It can smell how you want, be as hot or cold as you want, be arranged…
You’re one of those self-aware people who just knows that they have way more clothes than they need. That’s great,…
Kids toys are such a double-edged sword. They keep our kids busy while we get chores and work done, and…
It’s time for the talk. We love it, it’s everywhere, it’s basically the central hub of the world. It, admittedly,…
We accumulate things before we even know we have. A lot of the time we make purchases to satisfy an…
So you put off your spring cleaning session, then you put off your summer cleaning session – now it’s winter…
Too many clothes, hmm? Is that possible? It depends on who you ask. The popularity of walk-in closets today have…
Very few of us have the gull to attempt to lead an extreme minimalist lifestyle. Most of us find it…
In order to go forward, we have to go back! The history of minimalism is lengthier than you might think,…
The dreaded “D” word. It sounds terrifying but it’s not nearly as bad as you think. We’re using the term…
Hate to be the grammar police but some distinctions must be made. “Minimalist” and “minimalistic” have the same root so…
Jewelry has a broad history dating back to ancient civilizations of as early as 3,000 BC. From the Irish claddagh…
Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times Bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, describes essentialism as “a…
If there’s one thing we love, it’s some quiet and a good book! While you’re binging those pages, why not…
Minimalism is the choice to live with less. Minimalists go against the consumerist culture that has become rampant in the…
It’s the match-up we’ve all been waiting for! Both of these opposing styles have exploded at relatively the same time…
When we’re talking style, we’re talking art! And the minimalist realm has manifested some absolutely stunning works of art, especially…
Minimalism itself began as an art movement in the 1960s and ‘70s. First catching fire as a visual art style,…
Who doesn’t love plopping on the couch with a bowl of pretzels and zoning out to a good documentary. It’s…
We love them so very much, but they’re just not the most “minimalist-friendly” people. Kids leave things everywhere, or just…
Income level shouldn’t affect whether you decide to be a minimalist. But realistically, minimalism will manifest differently for people on…
An honest reality of minimalism is that the majority of average day working people can’t afford to part with the…
Progressing on your journey for less can be fun, who knew? When you get creative with your minimalist goals you…
111 (or 1111, 11:11) signifies new beginnings, and it’s the perfect place to start! Now when I say throw away…
It’s true that minimalism allows you to break away from the vices of modern day society in order to lead…
What a more blissful compliment to a spiritual, conscious existence than an organized, clutter-free living. A clear mental space and…
While not necessarily the same thing, minimalism and frugality do have quite a circular relationship. One tends to influence or…
Divorce is becoming a regular part of the relationship cycle. Marriage is a much more casual occurrence than it was…
In the last few years pop culture has experienced a boom in spirituality that would make our 1970’s flower children…
There’s always something to do. It seems like we never run out of things to do. And when we do…
You just scored a spectacular, and possibly rather small, new apartment— congratulations!! The less floor space you have, the more…
We love our stuff. In this time more than ever, people are forming closer attachments to possessions than we are…
It’s easy to understand why it can be really difficult for people just starting on the minimalist path. There is,…
Minimalism is more fluid than people think. It takes a number of different forms according to one’s goals and passions….
We are all in search of more contentment from our lives. For some, that comes by reducing excessive consumption and…
In pop-culture, minimalism is most commonly used to refer to a simplistic approach to interior design. In reality, the choice…
Fine crafting a minimalist kitchen is precise work! The kitchen is usually the second-busiest room in the house next to…
You’ve got time, you’ve got energy, and you’re about to give the house a good cleaning! You have reasons to…
My children don’t care how many Twitter followers I have. My husband doesn’t enjoy spending time with me simply because…
Do you see that giant ball of lead in the shot put picture? Imagine instead that dusty trinket on your…
I get lots of requests for updates on the Tiny House project for my grandmother on our family property. So…
A Minimalist Family Christmas is a 40-page guide designed to help you simplify your holiday season whether you are a…
Is opening your email like heading into a digital clutter war zone? Do you cringe at the mountain of messages…
Today is the launch of my book Family-Sized Minimalism. I am incredibly excited about this project. I feel like a…
Welcome to Day 22 of the Minimize Yo’ Butt Fitness Challenge. Life isn’t always simple, but making food choices can…
We’ve all heard the popular quote: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” This popular bit of advice is all…
I’ve been without Internet for the past five days. I would love to be able to say that I decided…
by Faith Janes “The only thing constant in life is change” – François de la Rochefoucauld Things are changing here…
by Faith Janes The state of your bedroom will deeply impact your last thought of every day and your first…
I am not a morning person. Never have been. Never will be. I’m convinced the person who invented the snooze…
I’m sure it’s on your mind. Christmas is coming and we all want it to be a memorable time for…
It’s about that time here in Georgia. The humidity is finally giving us a break and fall is in the…
“Pick two things and do them well.” Those wise words are from my mother. She always taught me when life…
Me and free exercise go way back. At the age of 14, I found my sport of choice: rowing. Rowing…
I have two boys that are nine and eleven. They are not minimalists. They aren’t even a little bit minimalist….
As I pack for our family vacation today, I am once again overwhelmed. I have faint memories of what it…
I read three interesting posts this week that had me thinking about my motivation for minimalism. Jenny’s post on Minimalism…
My name is Gena, I live on an island and I want to teach you how to “Go Slow.” If…
When Faith first started talking about minimalism, I remember thinking, “Okay, so what’s the big deal? I’ve been dejunking and…