minimalism Archives - Simply + Fiercely

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Simple Living Guide for 2023: Life With More of What Matters

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 the excess that weighs you down.

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How I Became a Minimalist: My Story of Living with Less

My minimalist story: how I went from being a stressed-out shopaholic and workaholic to living a minimalist lifestyle full of freedom and ease.

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Decluttering: How to Decide What to Keep?

Do you struggle to decide what to keep when decluttering? Here are some tips that will help you let go with confidence.

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A Minimalist’s Guide to Using Social Media Wisely + Mindfully

Do you have a love-hate relationship with social media? Here are some tips on how to use it wisely and mindfully.

What Is Minimalism + Why Is Everyone Talking About It

What is minimalism? What does it really mean to be a minimalist and why should you care? And do you really have to give up all your stuff? Your questions, answered.

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20 Ways I’ve Simplified My Life

If your life is busy and cluttered, then I see you, and you are not alone. For years, I lived in a constant state of stress and overwhelm until making the conscious decision to pursue a simplified life.

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Minimalism Before And After: How It Changed My Life

Here are all the details of my life, before and after minimalism. It goes far beyond my closet, my home and my finances … my career, my family and perhaps most importantly, even my beliefs have changed too.

How to Be a Minimalist: A Guide For Getting Started with Minimalism

Are you wondering how to be a minimalist? Perhaps you’re just getting started with minimalism and you’re feeling overwhelmed? These tips will help you begin.

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.

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.