A collection of articles on minimalism, simple living, and finding happiness| No Sidebar
Embarking on a minimalist life journey doesn’t only mean decluttering, it begins when your mind is at ease with the way events are shaping your life. Simple living is a lifestyle and positive psychology is a science, and they share the common goal of creating a meaningful life. Removing negative thoughts and turning towards positivity […] The post The Link Between Simple Living and Positive Thinking appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
We’ve been taught to believe that the right purchase can unlock the life we want. A bigger home, a nicer car, the perfect wardrobe, the dream vacation. Culture tells us: happiness is always for sale, if you know what to buy. But most of us have lived long enough to realize that isn’t true. Stuff […] The post 7 Things People Keep Buying for Happiness—But End Up Regretting appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
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. […] The post How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Impacts What We Own and Do appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
The world tells us that bigger is better. The bigger the house, the better the life. The more rooms, the more happiness. But if square footage were the true measure of joy, the largest homes would also be the happiest—and we know that isn’t the case. Happiness in a home doesn’t come from size. It […] The post The Happiest Homes Aren’t the Largest—They Do These 5 Things Instead appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
Gratitude has the power to make life joyful and fulfilling. Here’s how to practice it daily to improve your health, mindset, relationships, and more.| No Sidebar
There are dangers in valuing productivity over everything else, so here are three values you may choose to hold up instead.| No Sidebar
Almost every message we hear—advertising, social media, even casual conversations—tells us the same thing: happiness is just one upgrade away. A newer phone. A bigger house. A better vacation. The message is relentless: what you have isn’t enough, and who you are isn’t enough—until you upgrade. But here’s the truth: happiness isn’t hiding in the […] The post 9 Upgrades You Don’t Need to Be Happy appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
“Say what you mean and mean what you say.” This phrase is attributed to General George S. Patton Jr., a World War II military commander known as much for his strategic success as for his forthright manner of speech. With endless opportunities to inject ourselves into conversations, and a tiny nagging desire to look informed […] The post Our Words Matter appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
One of the most common things I hear when people talk about decluttering is this: “It never ends. The clutter always comes back.” And if you believe that’s true, why would you even start? Who begins a project knowing it will never be finished? That belief—that decluttering is a never-ending battle—is the biggest lie holding […] The post The Biggest Lie About Decluttering That You Need to Overcome appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
Many of the lies we believe crowd out the things in life that matter most. Don’t get so busy chasing the wrong things that you miss enjoying the right things.| No Sidebar
Decluttering always sounds easier than it actually is. We imagine a clean slate, a lighter home, a sense of freedom—and then, somewhere in the process, we stall. The piles grow overwhelming. The decisions get harder. The joy we thought we’d find feels buried under frustration. It doesn’t have to be this way. Decluttering will always […] The post 6 Things That Make Decluttering Harder Than It Needs to Be appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
“Someday” isn’t a date. Act today—small steps create progress, presence, and growth you can’t get by waiting.| No Sidebar
Here’s why putting yourself first and enjoying a quiet life is more than ok.| No Sidebar
What if I all I want is a small, slow, simple life? What if I am most happy in the space of in between? Where calm lives.| No Sidebar
Stop shopping impulsively by following these frugal minded tips.| No Sidebar
Stay uncluttered long-term with six overlooked habits: buy intentionally, set rhythms, pursue purpose, release comparison, practice gratitude.| No Sidebar
Up to 40 million Americans struggle with internet addiction, and improving your life requires a focus on management skills rather than removal.| No Sidebar
Expressing thanks may be one of the simplest ways to feel better.| No Sidebar
It's time to take action and turn your home into a place of comfort.| No Sidebar
The happiest minimalists follow 5 quiet rules most people overlook. These rules make simplicity feel like freedom—not deprivation.| No Sidebar
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.| No Sidebar
You’ve decluttered your home and felt free and proud of the result. But in a few months, clutter is back. What happened? How do you fix the problem?| No Sidebar
Stray thoughts, fears, worries, details to remember: they all add up to mental clutter. What could you accomplish if all that mental space were freed up?| No Sidebar
A handy guide to getting started with minimalism and simple living.| No Sidebar
My pursuit of a minimalist life was impeded by my emotions, beliefs & societal pressures. My answers to 6 tough questions changed me & reduced what I owned.| No Sidebar
Minimalism helped me become who I wanted to be as I identified and let go of important but lower-priority personas and their accompanying possessions.| No Sidebar
50 simple and (almost) universal things to be thankful for today. Find gratitude in life’s everyday moments and blessings.| No Sidebar
Explore 99 experience-based gift ideas for memorable moments. From free adventures to extravagant experiences, find the perfect gift.| No Sidebar