Minimalism

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…

One of the main things that prevents an AC from running is a contactor that’s not pulling in. But what causes this? That’s what we’ll be discussing in our article…

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…

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…

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.…

What’s that? You’re looking for an easy, comforting weeknight meal that has some veggies and protein? Look no further: This skillet ratatouille has your back! This delicious twist on the…

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…

Weekend wisdom: It can’t all matter at the same time. The hills are alive … Today is the last day of the year to join The Simplicity Space! You can…

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…

Note: This is a guest post from Karen Trefzger of Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff. When I first began decluttering, I had no idea how long it would take, or even how…

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…

Weekend Wisdom: If catching up worked, you’d be caught up by now. Doing less, not trying too hard. If you are feeling stressed or anxious because of all the things…

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…

What started as mango cheesecake bars quickly turned into chocolate peanut butter cup bars…stick with us here! Our mangoes weren’t ripe yet and we wanted sweets ASAP. To satisfy the…

Note: This is a guest post from Julia Ubbenga of Rich in What Matters. On a gray morning last month, I stepped out of my bedroom, dressed and ready for the…

Note: This article on better boundaries is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. In my twenties, setting healthy boundaries wasn’t easy for me. I had a hard time saying no, and…

Last week, I published an article on Simple Money called “Make Your Coffee at Home” And 50 Other Simple Habits to Save Money. Most people had kind words to say…