10 Questions To Push Your Minimalism Further
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…
Why I Am Vegan (and how to make it easy)
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,…
Weekend Favorites: 63 things to declutter, gentle news and reverse decluttering
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…
How to Have Meaningful Relationships in an Increasingly Digital World
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…
8 Powerful Ways To Live Simply (without decluttering)
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…
Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
Embrace the freedom that comes from less. Minimalism isn’t just about owning fewer possessions. It’s also about an intentional promotion of our highest values by removing anything that distracts us…
How to Address What’s Really Causing Your Avoidance
By Leo Babauta When we are procrastinating, avoiding exercise or some other habit we want to create, or avoiding taking on a difficult project … the underlying cause is rarely…
Weekend Favorites: a trick to calm anxiety, wasting time and the ruthless Project 333 challenge
Weekend Wisdom: In a noisy world, gentle words rise. So many thoughts. One of the reasons I shred or burn my journals is to symbolically let go of my stories;…
Weekend Favorites: strategic slowness, reverse to-do list and 55 cleaning tips
Weekend Wisdom: We need to give ourselves permission to be gentle, slow and soft, to rest when we want, turn down the noise and find the ground beneath our feet. …
10 Ways Minimalism Will Change Your Life
In a world where success is often measured by money and the amount of our possessions, minimalism is counter-cultural. As a result, keeping its pursuit on the top of our…
How to Be a Good Friend (Even if You’re Busy)
Note: This article on how to be a good friend is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Typically, I don’t like to use the word “busy.” The word conjures up…
10 Life-Changing Tips for Decluttering Items You Thought You Couldn’t
Decluttering can be a journey with ups and downs. There are moments of high motivation and quick progress, but there are also moments of slow going and tough decisions. There…
Weekend Favorites: loud budgeting, library love and 97 ways to slow down
Weekend Wisdom: How something ends up never depends on how much you worry about it. Enjoying weekend simplicity. Let’s hang out this weekend! I’m hosting a free workshop on Sunday…
The Ten Most Important Time Management Principles I’ve Learned (and Use)
I’m not one to label myself a time management expert. In fact, there are many days where I look back and am almost embarrassed at how much time I wasted.…
Let Go Of These 8 Things For A Happier Life
You can live a happier life by letting go of things that weigh you down. I used to think if I had a bigger closet or more kitchen cabinets, I’d…
How to Raise Kids in a Consumerist World
Raising children who are intentional in their consumer choices in an age of excess is a challenge. But it’s also an opportunity to guide them towards a life of meaning,…
Weekend Favorites: January’s secret, cozy recipes and 5 things not to declutter
Weekend Wisdom: You can be grateful while saying no. You can be a good person and still say no. You don’t have to feel guilty for saying no. I’m celebrating.…
Why We Buy: The Role of Comparison in Our Spending Choices
It seems these days, people’s lives are an open book. Well, maybe not an entirely open book, but people are certainly more quick to share publicly areas of their life…
Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. – Becoming Minimalist
My desire with each Weekend Reads is to provide you with articles and posts that encourage simplicity and minimalist living. Below, you will find links to blog posts and news…
Emotional Clutter – The Minimalists
FREE EBOOK: Minimalism isn’t scarcity; it’s abundance healthfully expressed. In his first book, Emotional Clutter, T.K. Coleman teaches us how to address the feelings that hide beneath the physical clutter, the…