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…
You know you’ve thought about decluttering your home, but how do you find the time? If you’re competitive or have a timeline, there’s a declutter challenge I made just for you. Take a look! A declutter challenge is decluttering with a timeframe in mind. Benefits include your choice of timeline, less clutter, less stress, and…
Perhaps you’ve hit some hard times and find yourself struggling to pay the monthly bills, or you’ve been chasing interest rates on those loans for as long as you can remember. Today I’m going to talk about debt-free living and how you can pursue this lifestyle with a few simple steps. Debt-free living is a…
I’ve recently gone through phases of disconnection — feeling lost between moments of reality. Wondering how I got there, why I felt that way, and if there’s something that might be wrong with me. Feeling disconnected is a normal part of this human experience that comes during times of transition, hardship, and/or spiritual awakening. While…
I’ve lived as a minimalist for a while now, though I’ve never associated myself with that term. The truth is you don’t have to label yourself as a minimalist to be one, and there are many misconceptions I’ve come across when it comes to living a minimalistic lifestyle. Minimalism is a philosophy that denotes more…
Material consumption is a common part of life. Everywhere we go, we are bombarded with messages that more items will bring happiness and that certain things will give us that allusive contentment we seek. However, it’s no secret that the more stuff I have, the more I seem to be bogged down by it. Minimalism…
Japanese aesthetic shibumi is a type of design for home, clothing, artwork, furniture, and more. When I’m looking for simple and effortless beauty, harmony, and balance in my life — Shibumi is just the aesthetic I need. Shibumi is the Japanese concept of harmony and balance in nature, art, fashion, and more. Shibui philosophy is…
Photography and minimalism have been around for quite some time now, but minimalist photography deserves some discussion. If you’re interested in photography and want to learn more about the minimalist movement in art, I’m going to take a look at some different types and ideas for minimalist photography. Minimalist photography is capturing the essence of…
Personal development is very important and popular lately, and personal goals are part of that process. I’ve learned that becoming the best version of yourself is no small feat, and personal goals help achieve that higher state of being. Goals are the desired outcome in which specific actions are taken to achieve it, and personal…