Minimizing and simplifying life
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,…
Continue reading When the hype-dust settles, what is a minimalist lifestyle?
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…
Continue reading Minimalism for Busy Mothers – Key Elements and Strategies
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…
Continue reading Five Things I’ve Learned in My Transition into Minimalism
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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Virtually the best minimalist tip shared with me since I started my minimalist journey 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…
If you’re looking to downsize your closet, this post is going to help. Here are the essentials and tips you need for building a minimalist wardrobe for men.
Every day we are faced with a never-ending influx of emails containing advertisements, newsletters, and other marketing material. The number of unread messages in your inbox can be daunting to say the least. In order to clean up our email clutter, it’s important that we first identify what kind of messages each message represents. For…
We all know the feeling. You are standing in front of your closet, packed and ready to go on a trip to somewhere new but you can’t seem to find anything to wear. Packing for a trip is always an exciting task, but it can be stressful too. Especially when it’s more than just one…