Minimalism Archives - Page 12 of 13

7 Ways to Kick-start Your Simple Living Journey

Are you interested in minimalism and simple living–but you don’t know where to begin? Check out these 7 ways to kick-start your simple living journey.

Here are five things to know about getting your family on board with minimalism.

How to Get Your Family On Board With Minimalism

One of the most common reader questions I’m asked is “how do you get your family on board with minimalism?” so I thought it was time to address this in a blog post. Here are my 5 best tips!

Here are six gentle reminders about minimalism, intended to help us all set the right intentions for the new year.

6 Gentle Reminders About Minimalism

Lately, I’ve noticed signs telling me it’s time to refocus my attention on minimalism. This is the inspiration for this blog post, which I’ve written for myself as much as for my readers. Here are six gentle reminders about minimalism, intended to help us all set the right intentions for the new year.

Doing Less + A Lesson in Self-Worth

One of the most powerful changes I’ve made this year is learning to do less … and feel good about it! After struggling with expectations and the feeling that I needed to do and be more, this is how a lesson in self-worth helped me move forward.

Because I know we all dream of simpler and calmer lives, I’m sharing three ways that mindfulness has helped me live more simply on a deeper level.

3 Ways Mindfulness Simplifies Life

A guest post from Catherine of the Blissful Mind: “Because I know we all dream of simpler and calmer lives, I’m sharing three ways that mindfulness has helped me live more simply on a deeper level.”

I know it can be difficult to embrace and enjoy your life when you a have a vision of simple living that’s still miles away from the reality of your day-to-day life. Maybe your home, schedule, and mind are all still more cluttered than you’d like? What then? The good news is you don’t - and shouldn’t - have to wait to enjoy the simple life.

Don’t Wait to Enjoy the Simple Life

Hands up if you’ve ever fallen into the trap of waiting to enjoy life? Sometimes on the journey towards simple living, it can feel like your life is on hold—but the good news is you don’t have to wait to enjoy the simple life.

"When a mother chooses minimalism, this storm of opinions is hushed. Your life is simplified. You are suddenly able to hear what your heart says. You can focus on the most important things: your well-being and that of your family."

Minimalism for Mothers [An Essay on Simple Living + Motherhood]

As some of you may know, I’m expecting my first little one very soon, so I was thrilled when Candace – a minimalist, mom and traveller – contacted me to share her story.

The Often Overlooked Key to Simple Living

Why are things that are supposed to be simple, sometimes so hard to do? Find out the often overlooked key to simple living.

4 Things Simplifying Has Taught Me about Gratitude

Simplifying life cuts everything except what truly brings love, joy, and life so that we can appreciate them for everything they were meant to be.

A Minimalist Approach to Fitness

In this guest post, my friend Jen shares how she took a minimalist approach to fitness when she committed to losing 50 pounds last year.

I'm participating in Project 333, a minimalist fashion experiment where I only wear 33 items for 3 months. Here is my 2 month update with outfit photos.

Project 333: 2 Month Update

Hey there! Two months ago I told you I was participating in Project 333 – a minimalist fashion experiment. I may have promised you monthly … CONTINUE READING

One question I often hear from people interested in minimalism and simplifying their lives is, “Where do I start?” If you can relate, then this post if for you! Life coach Kristen Elyse shares her step by step goal setting process and I chime in with reflections from my own minimalist journey.

Minimalism + Goal Setting: Tips from a Life Coach on Achieving Your Minimalist Goals

One question I often hear from people interested in minimalism and simplifying their lives is, “Where do I start?” After all, part of the reason many … CONTINUE READING