Declutter

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

My simplicity journey started with an MS diagnosis in 2006. This unexpected wake up call grew into a desire to be happier, healthier and more in love with

Piles of paper and files clutter up your desk and mind and can make the task of living a paperless life seem impossible. Implement one of the following tips to

While we've established that simplicity is a practice and not a destination, there are practical things you can do every day to simplify your life. And the good

Once upon a time, I traveled to Mexico. I checked a big suitcase, carried another smaller suitcase on the plane and had a big bag filled with all the other

Simplifying my closet was one of the first steps I took to simplify my life. The happier I became with fewer clothes, the less I wanted to live with in other

We have this obsession with arriving. As if we are meant to be in one specific place, state of mind or lifestyle forever and ever. And then, when that journey

When you are ready to start something new, like a diet, new fitness program or decluttering project, it's nice to have a support system and loose plan to get

This summer has been full of big transition and hard work. In between though, we've been really enjoying our weekends and other downtime. Living with less

It took me about a year to give away and sell 50% of my stuff. That first big-give gave me the courage, confidence and desire to let go of even more. Way more.

If you've ever thought about decluttering and then stopped, or started actually decluttering and then stopped, you might find some aha moments below. Think

If you've been on a journey to a simpler life, or even if you are just getting started, you've likely experienced clutter creep. It works something like

If you've ever opened your closet, looked at hundreds of well dressed hangers and thought, "I have nothing to wear", keep reading for relief. Think about the

Books are rarely thought of as clutter. I did my best to protect my books when I began my journey to live with less. I saved books from childhood, boxed them up

We know our excessive use of paper is bad for the planet, but it's also bad for our brains. Paper clutter shows up on the refrigerator, the kitchen table, our

It's easy for me to say that decluttering is fun because I can so clearly see the benefit to living with less. Maybe I didn't see it as all fun in the

When I read 50 Ways to Leave Your Clutter, the first thing I thought was, "why didn't I think of that?". Paring down and living with less is a journey. While