Learn about the many ways minimalism can be integrated into daily living, and explore how living a simpler minimalist life can be rewarding in so many ways.
I have always found Japanese culture fascinating. Have you ever seen a living room with worn, mismatched furniture and loved the aesthetic? Or maybe you have a favorite bowl that’s stained and chipped but still brings you much joy? You’ve been experiencing wabi-sabi, another unique concept birthed by Japan. Wabi-sabi is part feeling, part philosophy,…
We’ve all come across those people we thought were different, special, and unique in their own way. I believe specific characteristics and behaviors make someone unique, whether a teacher, friend, or stranger on the street. A unique person has something that sets them apart from others. They leave an impression, have an unpredictable nature, or…
We all have things in our homes we’d really like to get rid of, but throwing them away feels wasteful. I’m going to discuss the concept of trashing nothing or freecycling and why it’s a better way to declutter without waste. To trash nothing means to donate, reuse, and recycle rather than contribute to waste. …
In control, we find safety — or so we think. In my life, I have found security in controlling my environment, but what happens when that starts to crumble? What happens when one can no longer hold together all the pieces of their life? To let go of control is to surrender to the flow…
As a minimalist in today’s society, I’m here to tell you that much isn’t required for you to be a minimalist. Minimalism comes down to a perspective and a way of life rather than an outward appearance. The modern minimalist lives a life of simplicity, meaning they value the present moment and what can be…
Perhaps you’re interested in decluttering your home, or you want to leap into full-scale minimalism. There are books for that! I will discuss different formats of books on minimalism and some popular titles to get you started. Books on minimalism guide readers on how to become a minimalist. There are print, E-books, audiobooks, and workbooks…
We’ve all heard the old saying “waste not want not,” but what exactly does it mean? Are we talking about food, clothing, nature, or what? This phrase applies to all resources, and I will break it down for you. The proverb waste not want not refers to using resources appropriately to prevent being without them. …
We live in a fast-paced, frustrating, consumerist-driven world that can seem unrelenting and driven to keep us unhappy. If you’re tired of trying to keep up and maintain a certain image, I’m going to share what I know about how to be a minimalist. A minimalist follows the “less is more” principle with clothing, belongings,…
Think about the things you buy in stores monthly or weekly — what purpose do they serve? It may be for materialistic purposes if you feel like you’re buying things and you’re not sure why. I’m going to talk about materialistic things and what purposes they may serve in our lives. Materialistic things are the…
We’ve all got them — closets filled with old clothing pieces, pants that don’t fit, and nice pieces that are for “just in case,” otherwise known as clothing clutter. I’m going to talk about decluttering your clothes with a minimalist capsule wardrobe and how it could save you time and space. A minimalist capsule wardrobe…