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Minimalism and the Season of Excess
This year seems to be literally flying by and it got me to thinking today that the holidays are upon us first with Thanksgiving then with Christmas and New Year’s. I no longer think of this time of year as the holidays – I think of it as the season…
Minimalist Living Bathroom
Every day, I take 15 minutes mid-day to reflect on the morning and to get ready creatively for the afternoon. Knowing today was a day I had planned to write an essay for this blog on minimalist living, I felt my mind wandering during my 15 minute contemplation. First I…
Freedom With My Minimalist Lifestyle
Many of you know that my (Denise) journey into a minimalist lifestyle came later in life. One thing I truly did not expect to experience with this lifestyle is the sense of freedom I now have and the sense of peace that came with this freedom. It’s a wonderful feeling…
My Minimalist Lifestyle Increased My Productivity
Increasing Your Productivity It has always been easier for me to work in an uncluttered environment but I never realize how much more productive my minimalist lifestyle would make me. Like most other people, I still had quite a bit of “stuff” on my desk and in my office before…
8 Tips To Stop Procrastinating
Do you often find yourself pushing off a task for hours/days at a time? Yeah, we’ve been there once or twice as well. Procrastination definitely takes hold of even the best of us at times. But when you need to get something done, finding that motivation is important. For example,…
Minimalist Lifestyle Decorating Your Home
There are many reasons those of us who live a minimalist lifestyle choose to do so. If you have been a follower of our site, you know that I (Denise) live in the country, that I am self-employed, and run everything from our farm. The reason I chose to live…
Tips To Help You On Your Minimalist Journey
Stumped and not sure where to turn next on your minimalist journey? Relax. It’s not a race and what works for someone else may not work for you. You are on your journey and your journey is unique to you. You need to proceed at a pace YOU are comfortable…
Debating On A Minimalist Lifestyle? Now Is The Time.
Have you been researching a minimalist lifestyle? Intrigued but not sure you want to make the switch? What is holding you back? I have a few stats for you that may make you think otherwise: Total US household debt is $13 TRILLION – that’s TRILLION! 15% of Americans are going…
Downsizing Your Home Enhances A Minimalist Lifestyle
One of the many good things about this site is that you get both ends of the minimalist lifestyle spectrum. You get my “wiser” perspective in that it’s taken me about 30 years to get to where I currently am and you get my girl’s perspective and how they have…
My Minimalist Lifestyle Gave Me More Money
Do you know what the quickest way is to putting more money in your pocket? Spend less. No two ways about it. Doesn’t matter if you make $100,000 or $50,000 or even $20,000 annually, you can give yourself an immediate raise by spending less. The minimalist lifestyle helps with spending…
