The Decluttering Journey - Deciding what to keep
After feeling despondent about my decluttering efforts, this quote by Francine Jay blew my mind. It changed everything & I began minimising with renewed vigour| theoretical minimalist
Design a stylish, minimalist home.| unsustainable
Why trust me for advice on minimalist backpacking? Well, I’ve been backpacking for over 25 years now, and this is what I recommend to pack for your journey, wherever you may be. It should be said straight away that this post is about ‘backpacking’ in the term used for travel, not hiking. I know those… Read More »Minimalist Backpacking Guide| Backpackingman
After feeling despondent about my decluttering efforts, this quote by Francine Jay blew my mind. It changed everything & I began minimising with renewed vigour| theoretical minimalist
How to look at items through the eyes of someone who is moving & consider the question: If you're not willing to pack, carry, haul & unpack an item, why is it in your life now?| theoretical minimalist
Memory minimalism helps you curate keepsakes and emotions so the past adds clarity, not clutter, to your present life. The post Memory Minimalism: Keep What Matters, Drop What Doesn’t appeared first on Freedom Sprout.| Freedom Sprout
Minimalism lifestyle is a concept centers on the idea of simplifying and decluttering one’s life You can find this post Minimalist lifestyle, Focus On The Benefits on Fullrliving.| Fullrliving
Minimalism, Do You Know How to Live The Lifestyle? You can find this post Minimalism, Do You Know How to Live The Lifestyle on Fullrliving.| Fullrliving
The Minimalists discuss common regrets people have after letting go. The post 7 Things People Regret Tossing While Decluttering appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
Joshua Fields Millburn spent the last three years working on a new documentary about simplifying the human diet. The post New Documentary & Tour appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
The Minimalists discuss their relationship with alcohol. The post Why I Don’t Drink… appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
You say more when you say less. The post Podcast Ep. 510 | Say Less appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
How to determine whether your stuff is clutter. The post Do You Have Too Much Stuff? appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
The Minimalists discuss Joshua's allergy to clutter. The post Help Me with My Kitchen Table Clutter! appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
The Minimalists discuss decluttering without guilt. The post 5 Things You Should Never Feel Guilty About Getting Rid Of appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
The Minimalists discuss three ways to stop putting things off.| The Minimalists
Lemche . . . accounts for the Grand Canyon yawning between biblical “minimalists” (like himself, Thomas L. Thompson, Jason Van Seters [sic — read “John Van Seters”], and Philip R. Davies) and “maximalists,” the latter being . . . fundamentalist literalists, evangelical scholars who think they are real critics but are actually a kind of … Continue reading "Further Agreement with the Hellenistic Dating of the Hebrew Scriptures"| Vridar
Wouldn’t it be great if we had a machine that would save us the trouble of hanging up our clothes on a line to dry? No more waiting numerous hours, often overnight, before the clothes are dry and ready to fold and put away? We could save that time with the right machine. All we’d … Continue reading The Tyranny of Convenience| Living The FIgh Life
The Minimalists discuss so-called "sad items." The post These Purchases Will Make You Sad appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
The Minimalists discuss seven items to consider decluttering this autumn. The post 7 Things Pro Organizers Say You Should Declutter This Fall appeared first on The Minimalists.| The Minimalists
The Minimalists discuss a secret tax being paid by those who can't afford to opt out.| The Minimalists
Discover the science of decluttering. Learn how stress, decision fatigue, loss aversion, and dopamine make it hard to let go—and what to do instead.| Simply + Fiercely
Good habits not only keep us on track, but they save us time and energy.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
As minimalists we are always looking for ways to simplify our lives. We want to streamline everything we possibly can. And to that end we may wonder about artificial intelligence and it’s evolving role in| Doable Simplicity
The Minimalist Photography Awards 2025 has officially announced the winners of its seventh edition. over 2,600 entries and more than 7,000| Bnw Minimalism Magazine
There are so many different thoughts and opinions about how many gifts caregivers should or shouldn't give their children and teens during the holiday season.| Every Star Is Different
Conserve water at home with these simple tips.| unsustainable
Decluttering your closet is an essential part of simplifying your wardrobe, but it can be a mystery for many people.| Rich in What Matters
The way you document your efforts matters because it shapes how people understand and connect with your story.| unsustainable
I enjoy the work published on No Sidebar. It is one of the few blogs I regularly follow and I have been honored to have a few of my pieces published there. It has a large reach and positive influence in the minimalism and simple living community. Recently, however, I felt I needed to provide … Continue reading Happiness in Early Retirement Isn’t Rare| Living The FIgh Life
I once spent several hundred dollars on a high quality bike rack. It held four bikes, and there were four of us. It seemed like a great investment to increase our family biking time. But pretty quickly I found it was too unwieldy to use. I only used it twice and hated it both times. … Continue reading How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Impacts What We Own and Do| Living The FIgh Life
Last Updated on August 19, 2025 Reusing your items is one of the best things you can do for the environment. As well as simply using what you have! Before buying new, I’ll borrow from a loved one first. If that doesn’t work, getting it secondhand is second best. And, as a last resort, I’ll buy it new – but... The post 30 Things I Reuse Instead of Buying New appeared first on Going Zero Waste.| Going Zero Waste
Even on a small income, you can find $5 to save so you can practice not spending everything you make. Here's how to spend smarter without deprivation.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
COMING IN SEPTEMBER! My new book, The Wealthy Minimalist.* The e-book edition is available for pre-order now, at a discounted price.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
COMING IN SEPTEMBER! My new book, The Wealthy Minimalist.* The e-book edition is available for pre-order now, at a discounted price.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
This article discusses the necessity of Swedish Death Cleaning. The loss of a parent is not preventable, but what is preventable is pain of having to dealwith closets full of belongings. This often…| Paula Kuitenbrouwer
While on the outside minimalism appears to have a lot to do with "stuff," it actually has very little to do with stuff.| Rich in What Matters
Extremely bare-bones social networking server that runs on low-resource machines, works on the web without cookies or JavaScript, and still interacts through ActivityPub with Mastodon, GoToSocial and other Fediverse software.| Kelson Reviews Stuff
An app for Mastodon (and other Fediverse sites) that cuts through the clutter. Runs anywhere in a web browser, or can be installed to your device's home page as a PWA.| Kelson Reviews Stuff
A simple desktop app for Mastodon and (most) compatible Fediverse servers. Fast, runs on multiple platforms.| Kelson Reviews Stuff
Do you have a vacation planned for this summer? Are you thinking about what to pack so you can pack light or are you going to throw a bunch of random clothes in your giant| Doable Simplicity
My wife (a public school teacher) and I (a government employee) both achieved financial independence and retired at the age of 52, or 15 years before Social Security’s full retirement age. Coming when we are still able-bodied and relatively healthy, that 15 years represents a lot of time to follow our curiosities.| Living The FIgh Life
Explore the Minimalism Challenge and learn how minimalism can transform your life by decluttering and focusing on what matters.| Sassy Townhouse Living
How rich are you, really? After 61 days of living in a van this summer, we gained a new perspective on wealth in the United States.| Trip Of A Lifestyle
The deeper I’ve journeyed into minimalist living, the more intentional and purposeful my purchasing behavior has become.| Rich in What Matters
I grew up in a small desert town but I also grew up in the rugged Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Thanks to my dad’s undying love of nature and the mountains we spent many summers| Doable Simplicity
As i relied on a Nokia 6300 4G, which the greatest feature was being able to become an hotspot for other devices. Since there is no more need internet on th...| Symptoms of Living
Check out this post for all about a minimalist wardrobe and how you can use it as a tool to simplify your life!| Simple Lionheart Life
Yesterday i was out of town for a powerlifting competition, i went to a seaside town which is two hours by car from where i live.| Symptoms of Living
Today I came home by a different route than usual, I was coming from a different place from my office because I had errands to run.| Symptoms of Living
The main question of this big picture is one: Is it possible to live without a smartphone in the modern era? The short answer doesn't exist, because the right balance lies in the middle. That's it, maybe a setup that works for me doesn't fit someone else and vice versa.| Symptoms of Living
Becoming a minimalist takes a lot of introspection. Identifying what you value the very most and letting go of the rest is hard work. Asking yourself tough questions to separate the objects you own from the emotions, marketing pressures, perceived value, and other forces that drive what we buy and own. Likewise, I’ve found that staying a minimalist doesn’t happen on its own––I have to stay focused on my values to avoid falling back into the collect-purge cycle. | Living The FIgh Life
Rheumatoid arthritis and the accompanying brain fog make it hard to keep on top of the chaos in the house. In my new column for HealthCentral, I share how decluttering minimized the impact of my brain fog and share tips for how to get things organized: “I have always been a collector. I like to…| The Seated View
It’s time for summer! I love summer and a lot of my favorite clothes are summer clothes! Why? Because my style profile is pretty much summed up in three words. Casual, boho, and colorful! That| Doable Simplicity
Minimalist living—living more focused on what truly matters and less focused on stuff—has shown me how to break the cycle of consumerism.| Rich in What Matters
After years of sharing thoughts on Telegram, I decided to simplify and only keep my blog. Here's why I'm leaving Telegram behind and what comes next.| shilin typing...
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Having a home filled with clutter can be stressful to live in, but what about the worries we experience when our decluttering causes waste? Oftentimes, a key motivator of living a minimalist lifestyle is to reduce our impact on the planet. By stepping away from consumerism and mindfully only buying what we need, we are […] Source| theoretical minimalist
This is a more personal post for me to explore why I embrace minimalism and to remember the reasons why I first became minimalist. There are myriad reasons that people choose to embrace a minimalist lifestyle, so my top reasons might be different to yours. However, sometimes I just need to remind myself why I […] Source| theoretical minimalist
As I’m writing this, it’s January. Soon after ‘Blue Monday’, in fact. Said to be the most depressing day of the year And I’m thinking about comfort. The ways that we can soothe ourselves through the dark days of winter and the things we might need to help us achieve that aim. Even though the […] Source| theoretical minimalist
I have regretted decluttering two items in my life. The trouble is that, although I'm happy - over the moon, in fact - with the rest of the stuff I've decluttered and the resulting peaceful life and tidy home, I tend to focus on those two items. The ones that got away. Source| theoretical minimalist
Unexpected life events are expected to be points of stress within our lives, but did you know that 'micro stressors' could be having the same effect on you as larger issues such as divorce, redundancy, moving house or trauma? Source| theoretical minimalist
Are you looking for gifts for friends, family, or your loved one? Give them an experience! Here are 9 reasons why experiences are better than things| Radical FIRE
After embracing minimalism and letting go of 75% of our stuff, I realized that decluttering your home addresses the source of your stress.| Rich in What Matters
Feeling overwhelmed and short on time? Discover one surprisingly simple decluttering method that works even when you're exhausted. No sorting or decision-making required—just let your clutter work against itself| Simply + Fiercely
Letting go of possessions before moving to Asia, I reflect on why I prefer experiences over physical gifts—and how meaningful giving can look different.| shilin typing...
One of the most cluttered, least organized, difficult parts of many homes is the kitchen. Trust me. I’ve not only dealt with my own kitchen but also my mother’s kitchen and the kitchens at all| Doable Simplicity
So, you have a lot of old photos scattered in boxes and old albums in your basement and attic. If you agree with my case to scan your old photos yourself and you decided to skip an overpriced photo scanning service and help cash in on your memory dividends this article is for you. You’ve taken on a big job, but a very rewarding one—I think you will love the results. As my wife and I embraced minimalism and downsized our personal possessions by 98% in preparation to become full-time nomads...| Living The FIgh Life
Some love them, some despise them: minimalistic shoes. Today, let's discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of minimalistic running shoes.| The San Francisco Marathon
If you’re feeling weighed down by your possessions, now is the time to start decluttering sentimental items.| Rich in What Matters
Decluttering burnout is real—but it’s not inevitable. Discover 3 simple shifts (plus a surprising brain-based tip) to help you stay motivated and keep going. The post Decluttering Burnout is Real (And Here’s How to Avoid It) appeared first on Simply + Fiercely.| Simply + Fiercely
Your stuff tells a story—and sometimes, that’s why it’s so hard to let go. Learn how to declutter without denying your past or erasing who you’ve been. The post Your Stuff Tells a Story (And Why That Matters for Decluttering) appeared first on Simply + Fiercely.| Simply + Fiercely
Declutter in just 10 minutes! Here are 13 quick and satisfying tasks to help you create space and build momentum—without feeling overwhelmed.| Simply + Fiercely
Life is crazy busy all the time and it can be hard to figure out how you will even start to simplify it. Trust me, I know. I’m a long time minimalist and I’m great| Doable Simplicity
How much minimalism is too much minimalism? I explore this question and propose the most minimalist, highest scoring data-to-ink ratio on a visualization ever made as a thought piece. Why? Well novices learning to make data visualizations are often taught to avoid ‘chart junk’ and strive towards visual minimalism. But they aren’t told when to stop.| Frank Elavsky
We all want to enjoy our lives to the full and that means we can’t spend all our time working, cooking and doing laundry right? Of course! But that stuff still needs to get done.| Doable Simplicity
The master bedroom in a home is usually not one of the smallest rooms in the house, but for us it is. We prefer small spaces with a minimalism approach.Our minimalist master bedroom provides the opportunity for all of our children to have their own rooms in our small home, which they enjoy.It also provides my husband and I privacy on the main floor of the house, while all of our| Every Star Is Different
If asking, “Does this spark joy?” isn’t helping you declutter, this post will show you a smarter way to make decisions—one that’s rooted in your real values and priorities. The post Why “Does This Spark Joy?” Isn’t Always the Right Decluttering Question appeared first on Simply + Fiercely.| Simply + Fiercely
We all want to look cute and feel comfortable in our clothes but sometimes that means that we buy too many items. Now, more than ever, it’s easy to fill and overfill our closets with| Doable Simplicity
Learning how to declutter books like a minimalist—and then taking action—is an important piece of your simplicity journey.| Rich in What Matters
The fewer commitments you have for this season, the more time you’ll have to declutter your home and minimize your possessions.| Rich in What Matters
My wife and I bought a $600 high-quality photo scanner and spent the time to cull, organize, and scan our 10,000 or so pre-digital hard copy photos. We are so glad we did! Now, they are a seamless part of our digital photo collection. Our pictures are always with us and we can easily search by date, topic, location, or face—memory dividends we cash in on frequently. | Living The FIgh Life
My wife and I are celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary this year (and 38 years of being a couple). While on a public ferry in Luxor, Egypt we quizzed each other on the many other ferry boats we had ridden together. We each remembered examples the other hadn’t. It was a fun walk down memory lane from the British Columbia ferry we rode on our honeymoon to a recent public row boat from the cities of Rabat to Salé across the Bou Regreg river in Morocco [see photo above]. | Living The FIgh Life
Feeling overwhelmed? This post will guide you through the steps you need to Downsize and Simplify your life so you have more room for joy.| We Three Shanes
Struggling with clutter? The pursuit of perfect is keeping you stuck in a cycle of overconsumption. Learn how perfectionism fuels clutter—and how to break free from the trap for good.| Simply + Fiercely
It’s impossible to ignore the financial benefits of decluttering, downsizing, and owning less. For our family, financial freedom was the single greatest gift we experienced when we chose to own less and pursue a minimalist lifestyle. Our path to minimalism began when our son was young. Over time, we’ve sought to set an example by […] The post 5 Minimalist Habits To Achieve Financial Freedom appeared first on Simply Enough.| Simply Enough
Decluttering can bring up guilt and regret, but it doesn’t have to. These decluttering tips will help you let go with self-kindness and confidence.| Simply + Fiercely
Struggling to declutter? The secret isn’t in your stuff—it’s in how you think about it. Discover five powerful mindset shifts that will help you let go with confidence and create a home that truly supports you.| Simply + Fiercely
Minimalism isn’t about owning as little as possible. Instead, it’s about aligning with your values, priorities, and lifestyle.| Simply + Fiercely
These hard truths about simple living offer a balanced view of how it can change your life—because, for all the benefits, there are also limitations.| Simply + Fiercely
Join cleaning expert Melissa Maker as she shares over 20 minutes of cleaning & decluttering advice, tips, tricks, habits and more! Need a little cleaning motivation for 2024? This is the place to kick start the new year cleaning activities! Say hello in the comments below and let us know where you are watching from! […] The post Expert Cleaning & Decluttering Habits for a CLEANER 2024 💫 appeared first on Clean My Space.| Clean My Space
Are you looking around your home thinking that you need a bigger place? A nicer place? Are you waiting and wishing for the day that you can have your own home? If so, maybe you need to learn how to love your home, or how to love your home again. First of all, I totally... The post Love Your Home Again with 5 EASY Tips appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
Have you ever gotten a gift that you really didn’t want? You know, that big elephant in the room what in the world is this and why would anyone ever give it to me, kind of gift? Or maybe you got a duplicate gift, a gift that you can see the purpose of but don’t... The post Wondering What To Do With Unwanted Gifts? 5 Great Tips! appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
Recently I was shopping for anniversary presents for my parents and I was in a conundrum. Of course I wanted to find clutter free gifts that they would actually use but at the same time some of the most practical gifts are kind of too boring to be gifts. It can be a tricky balance... The post 75+ Awesome Clutter Free Gifts For the People You Love appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
Do you find that you spend this time of year thankful and content? Or does it sometimes seem like our focus gets pulled away from those feelings by what we want and what we think we can get? Sadly in our consumer society, it can be really easy to feel like we don’t have enough... The post 100 Quotes of Thanks and Appreciation to Keep Us Focused on The Important Things appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
Do you ever feel the urge to shop? You are sitting there just going about your day and you suddenly feel like you need to shop. You pull out your phone and you open Amazon and you start searching around for something you “need” to buy. Or worse your scrolling Instagram and you see an... The post 15 Great Things To Do Instead of Shopping Complulsively appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
I am not an eco-minimalist or a homesteader. Not everything I do is sustainable or earth-friendly. Why? Because life is hard and complicated and I just don’t have the bandwidth to make all the changes that an extremely earth-friendly lifestyle entails. Still, I believe that small sustainable choices make a difference and when I can... The post Small Sustainable Choices -3 Reasons You Make a Big Impact appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
What is sustainability? Why is important to make eco-friendly choices? How can minimalism and sustainability go together? How does minimalism help the environment? If you are like me these questions might be making you nervous. If you’re like me you can’t afford to buy high-end organic and sustainably made products all the time and every... The post 3 Powerful Reasons Minimalism and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
How many new items have you bought this month? How much have you decluttered this month? Where did all that stuff come from and where will it go? Have you ever thought about the life cycle of stuff you buy and get rid of? I am sure you have. You wouldn’t be on a website... The post What is the Life Cycle of Stuff? Why Is It Important To You? appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
Are you trying to simplify your life? Are you interested in the minimalist lifestyle? A lot of what drives us to simplify our life may lie in where we live. If you live in a tiny apartment you may be pursuing minimalism because of that tiny apartment. If you have a large home you may... The post City Life Vs. Country Life -Which Is Better for Minimalists? appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
This is a Guest Post by Sugandha Chawla Are you ready to transform your home office into a serene and productive space? Creating a minimalist workspace can enhance your focus, creativity, and overall well-being. Whether you work remotely or simply need a designated area for tasks and projects, optimizing your home office for minimalism can... The post 9 Tips for Designing a Minimalist Workspace That Promotes Happy Productivity! appeared first on Doable Simplicity.| Doable Simplicity
