“Six months from now, what will you wish you had spent time on today?” —James Clear It’s easy to miss the potential of today because “today” happens so often. But each day provides opportunity. As a result of our actions today, we will move forward, stay the same, or (unfortunately)…
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, you are not alone. Many people start the journey to a simpler space only to find themselves discouraged by the task ahead. It can be very overwhelming at the start. Quickly, it starts to look like the road to…
Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption that surrounds us. The world we live in is not friendly…
“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” —Germany Kent Every morning, including this one, brings with it new potential and a chance for change. This is an amazing opportunity for those who need it—and a stark reminder for those who don’t. Think about…
For the last ten years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity. At first, it was an exercise in communicating to Becoming Minimalist readers the most popular articles I sent out on Twitter. But over the years, it has become more than that. It has become…
“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.” —Jim Carrey Our world is quick to applaud success—as well it should. It is entirely appropriate to champion those who develop their talents, work hard, and…
Note: This is a guest post from Myquillyn Smith of The Nesting Place and author of House Rules. What comes to mind when you think of minimalist home decorating? I used to think minimalism was a style of its own—a harsh, colorless contemporary style that worked for twentysomething bachelors with…
In two weeks, I will celebrate 16 years of Becoming Minimalist (both the lifestyle and this blog). If you’ve been following my writing for any length of time, you know that I LOVE listing out the positive benefits of owning less. In almost every post, in way or another, I…
“A comfortable home is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.” —Sydney Smith, 1843 It is difficult to overstate the importance we humans place on “home.” I once heard a commentator speaking about the movie The Wizard of Oz. His opinion on why…
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Allison Fallon, author of Write Your Story. Most of us want to live a simpler, more intentional life. But in a world with “can’t-miss” meetings and emails, pings and dings from messages and DMs, school pick-ups and drop-offs, holiday hoo-ras and birthdays,…
