minimalism
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The Burnout Conundrum of Ethical Shopping
This story is about hair, but it’s also about capitalism, and it’s also also about burnout. I’m growing my hair out from a mostly-shaved head to pixie cut length, and eventually to some type of queer-coded asymmetrical bob with an undercut. But the growing out stage is awful. If you know, you know. My partner… Read more
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How to Create a Calm Workspace
Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed when you work? Okay, most of us do. You’re not alone in that feeling! A lot of people find their work stressful, and some of that stress can come from our physical environment. In this article, I’ll be sharing tips on how to create a calm workspace — an… Read more
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11 Experts Explain the Minimalist Principles That Help You Maximize Life
I used to write about minimalism a lot before I shifted into coaching and mentorship work, but I recently contributed to this great post from Apartment Guide, written by Carson Sperry. His full article is below, full of great tips to minimize stuff and maximize what matters most to you. Learn how to live life… Read more
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4 Ways to Balance Productivity and Cleanliness
Cleanliness and productivity go hand in hand. There’s been plenty of research done over the years to support this idea, too. Some of the benefits of a clean environment include lower stress levels, higher morale, and increased focus. More to come on how to balance these in a minute. If you’re reading this, you probably… Read more
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The Number One Way to Simplify Your Life
Is it touching everything you own and asking yourself if it sparks joy? Is it decluttering one area at a time and putting things where they go right away so you never end up with a living, breathing, “Keep” pile? Is it limiting yourself to only one hundred belongings that you can fit into a… Read more
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Shopping Consciously as a Minimalist
While minimalism is already widely accepted as an eco-friendly way of living, there are still ways you can continue to do your part if you’ve adopted a “less is more” lifestyle. Shopping consciously is one of the easiest and most effective ways to embrace minimalism, while also putting our planet first. As you embrace the… Read more
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How Your Surrounding Space Can Help Improve Your Mental Health
Whenever there’s an opportunity to make yourself feel better, seize it! The world is a hectic place, but your life doesn’t have to be. Therapy isn’t the only way to improve mental health. There are some things you can do on your own to make yourself feel better – the space around you plays a… Read more
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The Simple Bundle: 17 Minimalist ebooks available this weekend only!
I write more about social issues, trauma recovery, and self care these days than my original days of decluttering and minimizing my space, but I’m still a minimalist at heart and in practice so I am thrilled to share with you an absolute steal of a deal if you’re an aspiring minimalist! The Simple Bundle is… Read more
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21 New Years Resolutions for Minimalists
Happy New Year! At a time when most of us are plotting the course to become a Totally New Me, I’d like to remind you all that you are doing great already. You’re enough, just as you are, and you don’t need to lose 50 pounds or get a boyfriend or achieve a certain level… Read more
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Book Review: The Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker
Everybody has the aha! moment that starts their journey to minimalism. For me, it was a basement full of stuff at my mom’s house after my first divorce. For some, it’s knowing there’s a pizza cutter somewhere in the kitchen but being absolutely unable to find it in all the chaos. For Joshua Becker, it was when… Read more
Born Again Minimalist 