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If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the thought of organizing your home, start with some life-changing decluttering ideas first. In this guide, I’ll share my best decluttering tips, so you can…

I can remember a time when clearing clutter felt impossible. One memory in particular stands out: sitting on my floor late at night, surrounded by piles of clothes with tears…

Join The Minimalists to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Everything That Remains, the bestselling book that started a movement and led to our first Netflix film, Minimalism. Each free event…

Figuring out how to slow down, especially at the beginning of a new year when you might feel like you are supposed to rush in, start new habits and be…

At Becoming Minimalist, my passion is this: Help you live more by owning less. Simply put, our lives are too valuable to waste chasing and accumulating material possessions. There are…

Each year since we started The Minimalists, I’ve catalogued my favorite albums from the past twelve months. Here are my favorites from 2023, a year of musical abundance, so much…

Weekend Wisdom: I don’t know who needs to hear this but … you can return that. Writing and celebrating. This last little week of the year is always a favorite.…

A special thanks to each of you for making 2023 such an enjoyable year here at Becoming Minimalist. It was my fifteenth year of writing on this blog, and I…

This short story was first published in 1916 by Mary Griggs Van Voorhis. It is a heartwarming story about love, empathy, and doing the right thing. I hope you enjoy…

It may be the most wonderful time of the year for you or not, or maybe it’s a little of both. Either way, there are a few simple shifts that…

As the week of Christmas officially begins, many of us will find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of preparation and shopping. Almost all of us desire our upcoming week…

Weekend Wisdom: If you crave a slow, spacious holiday season remember this … it’s easier to take back a no than to take back a yes. In my comfort zone.…

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…

Weekend Wisdom: That moment when you think you don’t have time to take care of yourself, is the exact moment you have to take care of yourself. It’s a book…

Every now and then, it’s a good idea to stop and think about how we’re living our lives and how to make them better. That is what makes New Year’s…

I quit drinking in the beginning of 2019 and I can easily say that my life is better without alcohol. Being alcohol-free has improved my mental health by reducing anxiety.…

“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” —André Gide I once had a friend. Let’s call him Jim. Jim…

Weekend Wisdom: The problem usually isn’t your organizing skills or how you manage your time. The problem is that you are dealing with too much. I’m better with a few…

Inside: Judgement free advice for anyone who wants to declutter but also wants to keep everything! As a shopaholic turned minimalist, I have a somewhat unique perspective when it comes…

Note: This is a guest post from Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad. During the past few Christmas seasons, my daughters performed in a local production of The Nutcracker. The…