News and resources for a minimalistic lifestyle
Even on a good day, you may feel overwhelmed by life. Phone notifications, work obligations, family needs, to-do lists, email overload, expectations, breaking news, illness, invitations and the list goes…
Welcome to another minimal effort, BIG flavor dish! This quicker-than-takeout sesame tofu is baked to crispy perfection and coated in a drool-worthy, sweet + spicy + garlicky sauce. It might…
Note: This article on taking time to heal is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Have you ever struggled to slow down; especially when you’re healing from an illness or…
I once asked an Economics Professor to contribute an article to Simple Money Magazine. My instructions were vague on purpose, “Assume you had opportunity to teach just one economic principle…
Weekend Wisdom: You can remove a significant amount of stress from your life, simply by reducing the number of items in your wardrobe. A cozy spot to read. If I…
One of the reasons minimalism isn’t accepted by everyone is because not everyone considers the weight of clutter in our lives. But clutter is more than an innocent bystander in…
Your home is your sanctuary. Let’s keep it that way. Simplicity is about creating space in your life for what matters most. It’s about clearing the clutter from our homes…
If it’s time to declutter your home and you are looking for decluttering tips or how to get started, this is going to be helpful. Usually, thinking about doing something…
Introducing our new favorite way to get our greens in: sautéed Swiss chard seasoned with garlic, sesame, and tamari. These greens are flavorful, tender, and restaurant-quality yet so EASY to…
If you want to purge your house of clutter but don’t know where to start, these tips are for you! Your home should be a place to relax and recharge,…
Note: This article on comfort and connection is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Have you experienced guilt over taking breaks, spending time with friends, or prioritizing your well-being? If…
Becoming a minimalist can transform our lives. Intentionally owning less frees us from the confines of consumerism and enables us to focus on what truly matters. And when we devote…
A number of years ago, when my son was 13, we decided to hike Humphrey’s Peak, just north of Flagstaff, AZ. The trail is difficult. It is steep and long…
By Leo Babauta My wife Eva and I have been vegan for over 11 years now, and we love it. I don’t talk about veganism a lot on Zen Habits,…
Whether you’ve been thinking about starting the Project 333 challenge for awhile or you are hearing about it for the first time, I’m here to help you get started. I…
Weekend Wisdom: Instead of adding things for more happiness, try subtracting them. More laughter and daylight. Now that we are well into the second month of 2024, I thought it…
Ready to declutter but plagued by guilt? You’re not alone, and you’re not destined to feel that way forever. As a people-pleasing, former shopaholic, I know what it’s like to…
Our lives are becoming increasingly intertwined with technology in both good and harmful ways. And that is not going to change. Nor should it—we just need to learn how to…
“When things aren’t adding up in your life, it’s time to start subtracting the things that aren’t helping and that are holding you back.” —Unknown The path to a richer,…
Decluttering seems to get all the glory when it comes to living simply but that’s only a small part of the puzzle. There are many other stages of our simplicity…