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In a world that measures success in material possessions, owning less is countercultural. But through the years, I have found motivation to own less in the many studies that support…

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a…

By Leo Babauta I’ve noticed that most people (myself often included) make complicated task and organizational systems. Today I’d like to talk about why and how to simplify that. Task…

Inside: a cluttered house can cause a cluttered mind—but does the opposite apply? A discussion about the roots of clutter, the role of mental health, and a somewhat different approach…

Inside: when life gets busy, it’s time to get back to basics with simple living. As a mum of two, there’s a lot on my plate, and sometimes I can…

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…

By Leo Babauta The boy awoke one morning to a startling discovery — that everything he believed was not the truth. He realized that the way he’d been seeing things…

The official definition of catch up or catching up is doing tasks one should have done earlier. The problem is that when one has too many tasks (as most do),…

Do you hate meal planning? Is dinnertime always stressful in your house? Do you waste a lot of money on food that never gets eaten? If so, then I want…

Note: This is a guest post from Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life. It wasn’t until I was 28 years old that I was hit with the shocking realization…

By Leo Babauta I’ve noticed that most of us let ourselves be driven by our resistance to something difficult, scary, unknown. We take on a hard task — creating something,…

Recently, my husband and I talked about adult friendships, and if it was harder for us to make friends as adults. We both agreed that it is more challenging to…

This list of decluttering questions always helps me when I’m feeling confused or overwhelmed. If you struggle to let go, keep reading for my top four questions to ask when…

“When you love people and have the desire to make a profound, positive impact upon the world, then you will have accomplished the meaning to live.” —Sasha Azevedo The decisions we…

If you want to simplify your closet, dress with less and save your time and energy for something other than answering the question, “what am I going to wear today?”…

Inside: Learn more about the art of simple living, an intentional way of life that balances purpose with ease. It’s about slowing down, setting your priorities, and letting go of…

Not every positive change in our lives needs to be a large one. Sometimes drastic changes are helpful—quitting smoking, becoming minimalist, changing careers. But sometimes, just a simple change has…

During my twenties, I started a morning journaling practice because I was a stressed-out graduate student. The practice lowered my anxiety, boosted my happiness, and helped me finish my degree.…

Inside: Do you ever wonder how to live a simpler life? One with less stress and fewer responsibilities? If so, here are five easy ways to get started.  Lately, I’ve…

Note: This is a guest post from Sophie Clarke of Intentional View. I’ve grown to embrace failure on my journey towards minimalism. It gives me valuable clues as to where…