Recently our family went to a community event at a local garden. First, we meandered through the gardens as the kids looked for statues on their scavenger hunt. Next, the kids used their creative talents as they painted on a large canvas. The outlines of shapes were largely ignored in their quest to spread as […]| No Sidebar
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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 […] The post The Tyranny of Convenience appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
It happens to all of us. You walk through a store, or scroll through a website, and you see it. The thing. It promises a more organized kitchen, a more stylish living room, a newer, shinier version of your life. So you bring it home. And then another. And another. Until one day, you’re not […] The post 5 Things to Stop Buying for a Simpler, Less Cluttered Home appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
There is a wonderful freedom in owning less. The decision to declutter often arrives with a burst of energy and a clear vision for a simpler, more intentional home. But as life resumes its normal pace, that initial drive can dwindle. The task feels monumental, progress seems slow, and the motivation you once counted on […] The post How to Keep On Decluttering When Motivation Fades appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
We often overcomplicate our lives by holding on to ideas that feel safe, but cost us peace and add complexity. As a result, the path to a simpler, more focused life isn’t about finding a new app or a better planner. It’s about confronting the uncomfortable truths we’ve been avoiding. These truths are not meant […] The post 7 Hard Truths That Will Simplify Your Life Immediately appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
If you ever needed motivation for minimalism, try moving six times in five years. As a student and now, graduate student, each level necessitated another move. From multiple trips, cars, boxes, and rental trucks, there were costs to picking up and going somewhere else. Thousands of dollars were spent. Each time, I enlisted friends and […] The post Minimalist Budget: 5 Ways to Make it Work appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
Your morning alarm rings. The day starts fast. It’s a rush of demands, messages, and tasks. You feel busy, but not steady. You are moving, but not always in a direction you choose. When life feels this way, we look for big fixes. But the answer is often smaller. It’s not always about changing your […] The post How Small Rituals Can Help Center Your Day appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
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. You read that right. For those who are wealthy, what they have is never enough. John D. Rockefeller, once the richest man in the world, when asked how […] The post How to Achieve True Financial Freedom appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
You’ve seen the before-and-after photos. You’ve read the tips about the three piles: keep, donate, and discard. You know the promised land of a minimalist home is supposed to feel light and free. But what they don’t show you is the messy, emotional, and profoundly human work that happens in the space between those two […] The post 10 Things No One Tells You About Decluttering appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
Imagine tossing a ball in the air. A simple gesture, you throw it up and catch it as it comes back down, finding a rhythm and perfecting the motion. Now imagine a friend throws you another ball. You can pretty easily throw them both up and catch them. But what happens if your friend throws […] The post Choosing the Right Goals for Your Life appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
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