Minimalism is more than just a trend—it’s a lifestyle choice that prioritizes intentional living, focusing on what truly matters while eliminating excess. Adopting minimalism can lead to profound benefits for your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Here are the top benefits of embracing a minimalist lifestyle: 1. Reduced Stress and Anxiety A cluttered environment often leads to a cluttered mind. By simplifying your surroundings and eliminating unnecessary posses

Living mindfully trickles into all areas of my life, including my finances. I view frugal living as a way to spend my money intentionally and purposefully, without being wasteful. I don’t feel as if I'm depriving myself or compromising my quality of life. Making the areas of my life I value most the priority of where I choose to spend my money like, health, experiences, and family. We will spend money differently because we have different priorities, goals, and lifestyles. T

Living mindfully has helped me become more intentional in all areas of my life, including my finances. The more attuned I became to where I was spending my money I noticed that I was less likely to impulse buy and overconsume. I become more focused on my long-term money goals. Being mindful of where I spend the income that flows into my life, I have become a mindful consumer. By getting more financially organized I was able to stick to my financial goals. 1. Pay Yourself Firs

Have you wanted to declutter or downsize your things, but when it came to doing it you were stuck? Here are a few decluttering tips to help you let go of your stuff. There are many reasons someone might want to live more minimally. Maybe to have a clutter-free home, to help feel calmer and less stressed. Maybe to save money and become an intentional consumer. Or maybe, you are downsizing. Whatever your reason, there is one thing we all do … DECLUTTER. Declutter can be difficu

Owning less allows me to be content and appreciate what I have. There is no perfect way to live a minimalist lifestyle. There is no magic number of things you should own or a list of items you need to do without. Our lives are each unique, with different lifestyles, family arrangements, hobbies, and goals. Your minimalist journey should reflect the varied aspects of your life. BE INTENTIONAL For me, minimalism is about being mindful of my material items. I’m intentional about

Being on this minimalist journey and practicing living mindfully, Decluttering has become a regular practice for me. I feel a sense of peace and calm when my home is neat, tidy, and clutter-free. I hope you will too. When we begin our minimalist journey, it can feel overwhelming to declutter everything all at once. I found it easier and more manageable to tackle an area of the home each day over seven days. As you declutter your home, keep in mind that there is no "right" way

Living minimally and simplifying life has a calming effect in many areas of our life. I'm sharing minimalism tips for beginners to help you along your minimalist journey. I've lived a mindful and minimalist lifestyle for over 13 years. I'm sharing the minimalist tips that helped me get started and things I've learned along the way. You may be thinking about adopting a few minimalist tips to help you simplify your life. This is your unique minimalist path. No two minimalists l

Frugal minimalism is all about simplifying our finances and life so that we can save time & money. We are simplifying life to reduce stress and put our energy toward things that enhance our lives. I've lived a frugal minimalist lifestyle for over 13 years. Today I'm sharing ten of my frugal living habits with you. I hope that these money saving tips give you ideas on how to live a frugal minimalist lifestyle. 1. Weekly Meal Plan Taking 30 minutes on the weekend to plan out ou

I've been a minimalist for 13 years, and during those 13 years, so much has changed. I've raised three kids, I sold my house, and we bought an RV and traveled the USA. I traveled with my husband and daughter nomadically throughout the world with only a backpack. I've changed careers a few times, and my hair is becoming more and more silver with each passing year. The one thing that has remained the same is that I'm still a minimalist. I'm sharing 13 lessons I've learned abou

I'm sharing 15 very unusual things I don't buy anymore as I try to live a mindful minimalist lifestyle. I thought this could be a fun topic as many people are curious about minimalism. We started our minimalism journey in 2008. During the past 13 years, we have lived in houses, RV, and nomadically while traveling globally. As each change in our lifestyle, so did some of the things we bought. There is no right or wrong way to be a minimalist. Minimalism should be personalized

One thing that I embrace in my life is keeping things simple. Today I'm going to be sharing ways that I live simply, mindfully, and incorporate minimalism. I feel better when I live simply. It makes a difference in how I live and brings me peace of mind. I hope you enjoy these tips, and they bring you peace of mind too. 1.Turn off unnecessary notifications on the phone, computer, and tablets. Only keep the notifications you need, like phone calls and texts. Turn off those a

Is your clutter out of control? You like the idea of Minimalism but you don't know how to begin? Many of us look to the new year in hopes it will be a simpler year, filled with more joy, and less worry. We want a clean slate and fresh start. Every new year, I always take down Christmas, do a deep cleaning of the house to begin the new year with a sense of organization. When my home is clean, organized, and declutter, I feel at peace, and my mind is clear. Most of us feel a

"Owning less is better than organizing more." -Joshua Becker As I sat down to write this 100's of things came to mind of the things I used to buy and don't anymore. Yep, hundreds! The funny thing is, I have never put much thought into this subject before. As an accidental minimalist, my progression to minimalism has been over 12 years. With each stage and the passing years, I slowly eliminated more and more stuff out of m

" The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less." - Socrates I'm an accidental minimalist. Yep, you heard correctly. I didn't set out to become a minimalist. But, I have been living a minimalist lifestyle (intentionally) for over six years. It all began in 2008, during the recession, when my husband and I were liquidating our belongings to pay off debt. Our family of five d

"The more you own, the more that owns you." - Snapple Lid My husband and I are accidental minimalists. We never made a conscious choice to live with less stuff. I never read a blog about how to be a minimalist. I never looked around my home and thought, "I'm going to get rid of 95% of my belongings". A matter of fact, we started the downsizing processes before minimalism was a fad. It just happened naturally as a result of the life decisions we made. Minimalism was a