Month: July 2023

If you want to create time so you can enjoy the things you love, it’s time to look at time differently. While we all have demands on our time from…

For the last ten years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity. At first, it was an exercise in communicating to Becoming Minimalist readers the most…

Growing in wisdom is one of life’s most worthwhile pursuits. Wisdom is timeless—it results in understanding truths about life that remain valid through societies and cultures and generations. The older…

Are you simplifying together (with support and encouragement) or simplifying on your own? You may have noticed in life that things are easier and even more enjoyable when you have…

There’s a trap many of us fall into where we end up spending our entire lives reaching for something we can never attain. I’m talking about our constant pursuit for…

Say hello to one seriously satisfying salad: the vegan BLT! Think all the flavor of your favorite sandwich with salty tempeh bacon, tangy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce tossed in a…

Note: This is a guest post by Winnie of Her Digital Coffee. “I’ve found that the less stuff I own, the less my stuff owns me.” —Nathan W. Morris Discovering…

As the creator of minimalist fashion challenge Project 333, I have lots of capsule wardrobe tips to share. I’ve been dressing with 33 items or less every 3 months (or…

Note: This article on how to pack like a minimalist is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Roughly 20 years ago, my husband and I traveled with a group to Chiapas,…

I strive to lead a minimalistic lifestyle. But just to be clear, that doesn’t translate to owning nothing. We’re a family of four. As you might guess, we have beds,…

Note: This article on Money Resources is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Money can be a sensitive topic to discuss. It can bring up fear, anxiety, and shame. And, it…

The path to intentional living is not always easy—especially with advertising and social pressures constantly urging us to buy. To take back control of our resources (and lives), it’s important…

Moving is an exciting time, but we all know that it’s stressful too. Let’s face it—nothing makes you want to stick your head in the sand like the prospect of…

By Leo Babauta Much of our days, we’re trying to escape. In fact, you might call this the primary occupation of the human animal. What are we trying to escape?…

Recently, while walking through a local store, a shiny new blender marked down from $99 to $59 caught my attention. On the surface, it looked like a great deal! But…

You may be able to feel happier with less effort than you think. We think we need a big change or a life overhaul but often it comes down to…

Prepare for the most nostalgic recipe to hit the internet this summer: rainbow sherbet(!!). This DIY, no-churn, dairy-free version is fresh, perfectly sweet, and packed with allll the creamy, fruity…

There is a concept in Japanese tea ceremony from Zen, roughly translated as “one chance in a lifetime,” or “one lifetime, one meeting.” It’s such a beautiful idea: any meeting…

If you struggle to declutter, you are not alone. Decluttering can be a frustrating process especially if you’ve been doing the opposite for more of your life. Choose a couple…

Recently I came across a quote from Albert Einstein that struck a chord with me: “The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with…