Declutter

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, letting go of animal protein and milk to reduce stress

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

I left my sweatshirt on a plane while traveling in March. I wore it frequently, and it was a staple of my tiny wardrobe. I called the airline, searched lost and

You may own your stuff, but it owns you right back. It owns your money, your time, your attention, and space in your home. I dress with 33 items or less and

There is no doubt that minimalism can change your life, but it doesn't take a complete overhaul or radical shift to notice the benefits. When change feels

Even when what we want most is change, we resist it. When we hear about an idea that sounds interesting, but uncomfortable, the most logical reaction is to turn

In May of 2013 we moved from a 2000 square foot home to a 750 square foot apartment. We started seriously thinking about downsizing after simplifying our lives