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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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.
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…