Minimalism has had a profoundly positive impact on my life. I’m healthier and calmer, I have more time and flexibility with money, and I’m more content overall. In an effort to share why I have chosen a minimalist life and why it is so rewarding to me, here are my eight benefits of being a […] The post The More of Minimalism appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
Focus beats busyness. Do one thing at a time to go farther—accomplish more, love deeper, and live with meaning.| 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
Everywhere we turn, we’re told what we need to be happy. The messages come from advertising, social media, and even well-meaning friends and family. They tell us that happiness is something we can buy, upgrade, or earn. But the truth is more complicated—and far more hopeful. Many of the things we’ve been told will bring […] The post 10 Things We’re Told Will Bring Happiness—But Rarely Do appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
There’s a misconception with minimalism that I don’t want to deal with, but have to. Actually, there are many misconceptions about minimalism we can have, but this is the main one I have to work on and it is this: That once I’m pared down, I’ll never have to pare down again. Yeah, nope. Sorry. To […] The post Minimalism is Ongoing appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
Clutter builds quietly. Quickly as well, but also quietly. A coffee mug on the counter. A jacket on the back of a chair. A pile of unopened mail by the door. None of it seems like much in the moment. But left alone, these tiny things collect. And by the time you notice, they’ve turned […] The post The Habit That Keeps My Home Clear With Almost No Effort appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
I used to open my closet and feel utterly confused. Clothes were piled, shoes were mixed up, and I could never see what I even had. One day I decided, enough! I wanted a simpler routine and a calmer morning. So, I started a journey of testing and tweaking until I found what really worked […] The post 7 Things I Learned from Decluttering My Closet—and How It Changed My Daily Life appeared first on No Sidebar.| No Sidebar
Someday isn’t on the calendar. We all have a list. The trip we’ll take someday. The closet we’ll declutter someday. The book we’ll read, the project we’ll start, the conversation we’ll have—someday. Someday is comforting. It lets us believe we’re not avoiding something, just postponing it. It tells us the timing will be better later. […] The post The Truth About “Someday” and Why It’s Costing You appeared first on No Sidebar.| 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
A collection of articles on minimalism, simple living, and finding happiness| 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