Clutter affects our health, our productivity and our relationships. Too much clutter prevents us focusing, is related to overeating, less exercise, more stress and worse family relationships and behaviour. Minimalism and living a minimalist lifestyle can counter overwhelm and provide the clarity to achieve our goals and life a more mindful and happier life.
Don’t be afraid to break away from the busy-ness of everything and put yourself and your loved ones first. You don’t have to be digitally ‘on’ every hour of the day.
Taking time out to nourish your soul and your heart, as well as your body and mind, will make your work time more productive. It may even lead you to a different kind of work altogether.
Slow down, consume less, and discover what you love.
Some of us want to live with less, but we carry a fear of letting go of our possessions that keeps us stuck – and often stuck in the past. This can prevent us from making the changes we want to make in the present. Minimalism is a lifestyle choice that can help you see…
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When I first learned about simple living I felt as though it was a community I belonged in, but that I wasn’t really radical enough to be able to join. What I didn’t realise back then was that I didn’t need to be growing my own food, making my own clothes and living with only…
A plan for those days where the whole house feels out of control and you don’t know how to get back on top of things.
We all complain that we’re busy, we have so much to do, we don’t have enough free time, but is this really true? For me, when the children are at home, there isn’t much room for anything else. Time to sit down and work on plans for world domination is sorely lacking. However, with my youngest…
You may be wondering if minimalism is right for you. Or you may have already dismissed it as something you’d never want to get close to. But if you’re reading this, I’m willing to bet that a part of you is wondering about it. Wondering if it’s possible to pare things down and not feel…
I began decluttering purely because I felt overwhelmed by the physical clutter in my home. When I first started clearing my space, I felt an incredible sense of lightness. But when I got more serious about minimalism, and I was further along in my journey, I hit a bump in the road. Something I hadn’t…