Minimizing and simplifying life
My home is anything but minimal in appearance. It’s a 110 year old home in one of the oldest districts of my city, 3 stories tall and rich with history. But, once you walk through my front door, you see my home is very much a minimalist’s abode and I couldn’t be happier here. For…
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Each day offers new opportunities to start fresh and do better. It’s also a chance to change your morning routine. To have the best day, you must start by thinking about these first few hours of your morning. Think of it as setting the tone for your entire day. That’s why making over your morning…
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There’s more to minimalism than clearing away clutter and buying less stuff. Unless you change your thinking, you’ll find it difficult to downsize, and you may miss out on the major advantages of simple living. Understanding why you overstuff your closets and your schedule will make changing your habits easier and more satisfying. In order…
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I’m a minimalist: I like to spend time outdoors and in nature, and my home is (mostly) simple and minimal. But when I look at the lifestyle of others who also identify with the minimalist movement, I wonder if my definition of ‘what a minimalist is’ is really the same as theirs. In this article,…
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Who would choose to be a minimalist? You might have visions of living in an empty room with few things. But that’s not what minimalism is all about; it’s not about reducing everything to the minimum possible. This is about getting rid of the things and commitments that don’t really matter to you. The cost…
The benefits of a capsule wardrobe is unquestionably its simplicity. It needs only the clothes from season to season, without having tobe. Instead of looking for storage space in the basement or attic, look to the capsule wardrobe.
Motherhood can increase the desire to live simply while also making it more difficult to reduce your consumption. You want to set a good example, but having a growing family means you have more things and participate in more events. The first key to keeping your life simple with a growing family is to make…
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Minimalism is an ongoing process. It seems that after each new experience I have a new insight or revelation which changes the way I live my life. Some are great, and some are not so great, but all of these ideas have helped me to improve my minimalist lifestyle. It’s been said that if you…
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It’s easy to get caught up in the hectic pace of our lives, and all too often we don’t take time for ourselves. But it’s important that this step is taken because when there are thoughts running rampant through your mind or too many things on your daily task list, you may not be able…
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One of the most popular minimalist tips is to get rid of something every time you buy a new thing. This is also called “the one in, one out rule.” It’s important to find a system that works for your lifestyle and stick with it. Once you get the hang of living the life of…