Declutter

The just in case excuse for holding on is a messy combination of fear and procrastination. We hold on because we aren’t quite ready to let go but we rarely use

The struggle I hear most often from people trying to simplify their lives is that their spouse/partner/family/friends won't simplify with them. How can you

At first I didn’t understand how my “stuff” was getting in the way of love. I didn’t see the connection, but my clutter, debt, and busyness was a big obstacle

I used to have bookshelves and boxes stuffed with books. I kept every book I read, the books I wanted to read, and even books I knew I’d never read. I moved my

Last month I delivered a live video 21-day decluttering challenge via Facebook. I saved the recordings on YouTube so you can take the challenge anytime for

Decluttering can feel like it never ends, or at least that’s how I remember it. I did the spring cleaning thing to lighten up for the summer months, and after

When we moved a few years ago from a 2000 square foot house to a 750 square foot apartment, we expected to lose some cabinet space in the kitchen. This

Since 2010, with my family, I donated or sold 50% of my stuff, and then another 50%, and then anything I didn’t want to bring from a big house to a small

It’s no secret that I don’t enjoy cleaning or organizing things. Luckily, a great benefit of living with less is ... less cleaning and organizing. By living

 I've been letting go slowly and consistently for more than a decade. I started with food to reduce stress and inflammation in my body. Then focused on stuff

If you struggle with shopping or overspending, or just can't resist a purchase when something catches your eye, you are not alone. Even though I've been

We all have an ugly coffee mug, a framed picture on the wall that we walk by every day without noticing, or a scarf that while treasured, is never worn. Even

I dress with 33 items or less every 3 months and many of those items work all year-long. You might think my commitment to dressing with less is interesting,

Be More with Less Audio Q & A If you are decluttering, anything more than your wardrobe, your private space and the kitchen, how do you deal with all the

When it comes to decluttering, books are always a touchy subject. I used to save almost every book I read, and until I got rid of all of them, I didn't remember

I don't believe that we each have one sole purpose, but I know that we each have at least one. Your purpose might be raising thoughtful children, taking care of

When you think about minimalism, you might envision white, bare walls, empty closets, and a stark existence. That's what I thought it was. Even when I was

Email has so many benefits and is a primary source of communication. Unfortunately, email has become overwhelming. It ends up in weird folders. We

I thought I would be happier with more. I didn't care if I had to work harder, or spend more to get it. I thought it was worth it. I rewarded long work

Our hearts know that our real treasures are not in the attic or contained in any physical thing. Our hearts know that real treasures are simply moments and

If you are decluttering your life, and that cluttered life is getting in the way of big progress, get small. Even with children going back to school, work

I like to write about editing, subtracting, and removing things that don't matter to make room for everything that does. It's the first step towards a simpler

Reading this article is probably only a very small part of your digital life. In addition, you might do one or more of the following: work store

If you want to become a minimalist, simplify your life, or just remove some of the extra stuff, try a minimalist scavenger hunt. Even if you don't want to be a