Note: This article on living slowly is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. When I was in my twenties, I couldn’t stop talking about my busy
Marie Kondo to Minimalism: Which Decluttering Method Suits You Best?
Note: This article on decluttering methods is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. In my experience, there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” decluttering
Simple And Sustainable: 10 Eco-Friendly Tips for Everyday Life
Note: This article on eco friendly tips is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. When I started to simplify my life, my focus was on getting out of the
The Art of Digital Minimalism: 5 Steps to Detox Your Digital Life
Note: This article on digital minimalism is by contributing writer Tammy Strobel. Recently, my husband and I went on vacation. We spent three nights
7 Ways To Pack Like A Minimalist
Note: This article on how to pack like a minimalist is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Roughly 20 years ago, my husband and I traveled with a group to
7 Regret-Free Ways To Declutter Your Things
Enjoy this article to help you declutter your things from contributing editor, Tammy Strobel. About 15 years ago, my default response to trying new things was
10 Minimalist Tips To Help You Simplify Your Home
Enjoy these minimalist tips from contributing editor Tammy Strobel. Simplifying my home revealed the true burden of my clutter. All of my stuff was a
Declutter Your Finances: 11 Tips for a Simple Budget
Note: This simple budget article is from contributing editor, Tammy Strobel. Learning how to manage our finances is one reason my husband and I simplified
13 Benefits of Simple Living
My husband and I decided to simplify our lives to enjoy benefits like saving money, reducing stress, building strong relationships, and investing in
Simple Spring Cleaning Ideas: 30 Tips and Resources
Simplifying my life changed my relationship with spring cleaning and makes me excited to share these spring cleaning ideas with you. Decluttering my stuff,
Adult Friendships: 7 Creative Ways To Make New Friends
Recently, my husband and I talked about adult friendships, and if it was harder for us to make friends as adults. We both agreed that it is more challenging to
How To Spend Less Money (25 simple tips)
A few weeks ago, I had coffee with friends and we talked about how to spend less money. Our conversation was wide ranging and interesting. I noticed that my
How to Get Rid of Negative Thoughts
I'm guessing this isn't the first time you've wondered how to get rid of negative thoughts. I hope these recommendations are more helpful than what you've come
The Benefits of Journaling in the Morning (or Evening)
During my twenties, I started a morning journaling practice because I was a stressed-out graduate student. The practice lowered my anxiety, boosted my
How To Choose Happiness (even when it’s difficult)
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky is one of my favorite happiness researchers. Her writings helped me understand the science of happiness, and how to choose happiness in my
How To Slow Down In Life
Before I began to simplify my life, I was on the go constantly. I didn’t feel like I had enough time to rest, pursue hobbies, or to hang out with friends. I
25 Places to Donate Books
I distinctly remember the moment I decided to give away my personal library. My husband and I were in the process of moving into a new apartment. It was a hot
What is Minimalism?
“Minimalism is simply removing the things that remove you from your life. It doesn’t mean removing all of those things overnight, and what you choose to remove
