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Note: This article on how to get off your phone and into your life is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Recently, I slipped into an unhealthy habit—doom scrolling the…

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…

Weekend Wisdom: Less wanting, more giving. Less stress, more magic. Less guilt, more peace. Less hustle bustle, more silent nights.  Maybe just the lights. Every year, I think … maybe…

In 2012, Ryan Nicodemus and I moved from our hometown, Dayton, Ohio, to a cabin in middle-of-nowhere Montana to begin writing our second book, Everything That Remains. After a couple…

I recently wrote about leaving a legacy. About how the decisions we make today will define the stories that are told about us in the future. And about the importance…

Note: This article on how to get off your phone and into your life is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Recently, I slipped into an unhealthy habit—doom scrolling the…

Are you looking for reasons to declutter your home?  Having a strong ‘why’ can help you follow through with your decluttering plans, but most people focus on the obvious benefits.…

Today, countless shoppers will embark on their annual Black Friday shopping spree—seeking out all the perfect gifts at all the perfect prices. In fact, this Black Friday weekend is expected…

Weekend Wisdom: I choose to reject productivity culture and be gentle instead. Finding my way. The last week has been a mishmash of leaves falling, working on my new book,…

A closet full of clothes but nothing to wear … why does this happen, and what should you do about it? Keep reading to find out! I’m Jen, a reformed…

Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show. The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to…

Unwrap these 5 slow living gifts immediately so you can move through the rest of the holiday season on your terms. Put them into action for more joy and peace.…

Are you struggling with too much clutter? Here are five outside-the-box decluttering methods you have to try! As a former shopaholic and lover of “stuff”, I spent years trying to…

Weekend Wisdom: When I get frustrated and wish I had it all figured out, I remember that the messiest times in my life have inspired the most profound change and…

Note: This is a guest post by Mike Donghia of This Evergreen Home. Since starting to write about intentional living, I have heard from many people a desire to change.…

It’s finally here — launch day for the Zen Habits Podcast! Today is a day of celebration … of not only this launch, but of the journey I’ve been on…

Couldn’t we all benefit from a little more ease? We are so conditioned to prove ourselves by working hard, to earn our rest by burning out and to deserve ease…

We are so quick to dismiss unpopular opinions but what if we gave them a chance? What if we thought about them differently, refusing to believe everything we think or…

I first found minimalism 15 years ago. And it’s true, trying to declutter the possessions for a family of four is no easy task. The entire process took us about…

By Leo Babauta Stress is a part of life, and eliminating it is a fool’s errand. If you ever succeeded in eliminating all of stress, your life would be boring…