How I Created a Happy Life
You can be happier each day. Here are 10 proven ways to help create that wonderful life we're all longing for. Try any or all of them for yourself.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
You can be happier each day. Here are 10 proven ways to help create that wonderful life we're all longing for. Try any or all of them for yourself.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
You'll enjoy less stress and more success if you shift your mindset from the need to be Number One toward the more attainable goal of personal growth.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A blog about minimalism, gratitude, contentment, and purpose in life.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Imagine waking up every morning with feelings of peace and contentment, knowing that you have everything you need, and more. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it?| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
There are many ways to declutter, and I'm not here to tell you there's only one right way. But if you find yourself decluttering over and over just to keep on top of stuff, your method may be missing one important ingredient.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
I've lived most of my life in the 20th century. I was born long before the internet. I didn't grow up with screens, except a small black-and-white TV that got five channels. I was subjected to real-life social stressors, but not the added, invasive stress of social media.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
Our culture expects us to hustle, strive, and go for more. We can't all be #1, but that's what we're told to aim for. Can we be happy without stardom?| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Many of us are battling busyness, and busyness is winning. Here's how to take control of your schedule so you can accomplish what matters most to you.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A blog about minimalism, gratitude, contentment, and purpose in life.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Your version of "cluttered" may be different from mine, especially if you have toddlers or pets, or if you're dealing with a chronic illness or mobility issues. But the same steps can get each of us from chaos to calm. I promise you'll be satisfied, so let's get started!| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
Know how to become a good singer? Sing every day. A good writer? Write every day. Good at anything? Do it every day. | Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
Your home should be the antidote to stress, not the cause of it.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
Saying no is almost taboo in our culture, yet it provides freedom, time, and purpose. Here's how to say no so you can say yes to what really matters.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Minimalism is a mindset and a tool, not a number. You can practice being thoughtful and selective no matter what size house you live in. Here's how.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A "Little House on the Prairie" obsession fueled my plan to downsize. The result was freedom, energy, and a clearer idea of how much I can do without.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Small-space living saves money and time and reminds us to share, communicate, and be kind. Here's how a small home can live larger for more comfort.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
I'm so thankful autumn has arrived! It's still hot here in the Sacramento Valley, and will be for at least a few more weeks, but I can tell that fall is here. The sun is less glaring. The rice fields are turning gold, and some are being harvested. I've heard arriving migratory geese calling to each other just after sunrise and sunset.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
I admit it – I'm pretty ignorant. That's by choice.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
Others may aspire to own a big house, but living with less space doesn't mean settling for less. Here are the surprising benefits of a smaller house.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
"Grandma hobbies" are back, and guess what? They're relaxing, fun, and good for sharpening your brain, and they could help you lose weight. Learn how.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
In a world that teaches us to always strive for more since "bigger is better," small things can be overlooked. But going small has many advantages.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
"Less is more" seems a contradiction in terms, but here are 16 ways it makes sense for a better life. Go countercultural, and explore the idea today.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
If you want to be "normal," then overspending and debt will be permanent features of your life. But you might be happier if you choose differently.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Companies like The Container Store and California Closets exist to help us corral all of our stuff, streamline our spaces, and make life simpler and prettier. It's easy to look at their websites or check out organizing solutions at the local Home Depot and come to the conclusion that this is the way to get life under control. Those specially-designed shelves, bins, and labels will create homes for every belonging, magically bringing order and peace.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
What's hard about minimalism? Is it decluttering, buying less, or saying no to extra activities? Learn about the real challenge and how to embrace it.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
To get all the benefits of a morning routine you need to streamline the process of getting dressed. Just 3 steps can save you time, money, and energy.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A blog about minimalism, gratitude, contentment, and purpose in life.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
The perfect morning routine sets up a successful day. Choose from 11 habits to craft a plan that works to improve your mindset, health, and energy.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A gratitude habit adds health, peace, and contentment to your life every day, and it's easy to get started. Here's why it works, and 6 options to try.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Get on the road to financial independence by slaying debt, improving your fiscal situation faster each month, and sticking with it until you succeed.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
When you have simple tastes, they're easier to fulfill on a regular basis, which makes every day more satisfying. What are your simple pleasures?| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Here are the clutter sources that many home organizers say are the biggest culprits. With these simple fixes, we can stop the mess before it starts.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Lifestyle inflation can keep us trapped in a job we hate with bills we can barely pay. We can make other choices, but only if we see the possibility.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
We live in a world that pushes for more, yet most of us have tons of excess belongings and plenty of luxuries. Can we learn to be content with enough?| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A blog about minimalism, gratitude, contentment, and purpose in life.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
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
Even if you don't think you have a clutter problem, sorting through belongings can still provide valuable insights, greater focus, and more freedom.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Research shows that minimalism has many emotional, social, and financial benefits over consumerism. Minimalism is the best choice for a rich life.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
We may rebel at decluttering books, but it's possible to reduce what we own, keep what we love, enjoy what's new, and retain every benefit of reading.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A blog about minimalism, gratitude, contentment, and purpose in life.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
One of the best ways I've found to save money and live within a budget is to learn to enjoy staying home. | Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
Back in 1906, an Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto noticed that just 20% of the population of Italy owned 80% of the land.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
I lived in five different houses before I went away to college at age 17. That's a move every three to four years, each time for a slightly larger house. My mom never felt we had enough space, enough closets, a big enough kitchen, a large enough yard.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
Consider this: More than three-quarters of the people in the wealthiest country on earth say they worry about money. What's more, 87% of millionaires don't feel rich.| Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff
I hope you found my last post, "Ease Into Minimalism with this 7-Item Checklist," a helpful and inspirational roadmap for a better, simpler life. That's what I intended it to be. But this blog is called Maximum Gratitude Minimal Stuff for a reason. If you want a richer life, and if you want to be able to make the most of minimalism, you need one more ingredient. | 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
I have a friend who was hooked on all of the pretty online pictures of people's decluttered spaces. Then she saw a video on TikTok by someone who decluttered her home in just one weekend, and got really excited about remaking her home in just a few days too.| 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
Freebies seem generous and fun, but they can be risky, and maybe you should be the odd person who won't accept them. Here's how to decide.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
You can start your minimalist life today. Be curious and daring. Do most of these tiny steps without planning or waiting and with immediate benefits.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
You don't need the high-end status symbols if you savor and appreciate the good things you already have. Here's Part 3 of the "Living Rich" series.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Figure out what matters to you and make time, space, money, and energy for it so you can live happily. Here's Part 2 in the "How to Live Rich" series.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A wealthy mindset lets you make the most of what you have, tap into your creativity, and enjoy every day. Here's Part 1 in the "Living Rich" series.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Before we surrender ourselves to AI and lose our capacity for independent thought and action, let's embrace analog living and spend more time offline.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) is noticeably true in many areas. It's a powerful idea for curating our possessions and making intentional choices.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
Frugal living isn't only great for your wallet, but a way to become resourceful, grateful, and contented. Here's how it improves more than finances.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
The benefits of minimalism go beyond a neat, organized, spacious home. Living with less might change your mindset and even the direction of your life.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
A blog about minimalism, gratitude, contentment, and purpose in life.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
It's not really decluttering if you just remove things so you can go and buy something new. Here's how to escape the shop - purge - shop again cycle.| www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com
