Becoming Minimalist Archives

May 2019 (8)
- 22: The Case Against Extravagant Weddings (62)
- 20: What is Rational Minimalism? (25)
- 17: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (6)
- 14: The Impact You Can Have From a Small Space (30)
- 09: One Dollar a Day Can Provide a Family for a Child (7)
- 05: Minimalism on the Path to Financial Independence (37)
- 04: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 01: You Choose Your Life Every Day (50)
April 2019 (7)
- 26: 10 Ways to Lower Your Life’s Fixed Costs (23)
- 22: I Am Thankful for My Past. I’m Just Not Moving That Direction. (49)
- 20: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (9)
- 14: Why Men Need Minimalism (23)
- 07: Get Uncluttered this Spring (10)
- 06: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 05: 21 Life-Giving Benefits of Owning Less (6)
March 2019 (10)
- 30: Six Steps for Decluttering Your Kitchen . . . and Reclaiming the Heart of Your Home (26)
- 25: We Don’t Buy Things with Money, We Buy Them with Hours from our Life (48)
- 22: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (7)
- 21: 5 Struggles of an Aspiring Minimalist (13)
- 18: John Berger on Publicity (1972) (4)
- 15: No Sidebar: Inspiration to Design a Simple Life (25)
- 10: 5 Concrete Steps to Take When You Hit a Slump on Your Decluttering Journey (29)
- 08: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 06: How Social Media Influences Us to Buy (20)
- 01: There’s Always a Reason to Wait Until Tomorrow. (15)
February 2019 (7)
- 24: Choose to Pursue Success. Don’t Confuse It with Excess. (18)
- 22: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (5)
- 19: How The Convenience Fallacy Contributes to Clutter in Our Home (52)
- 14: The Men Who Made Me (54)
- 11: Everything Could Change Tomorrow (72)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (3)
- 04: The Possibilities of a Decluttered Writing Space (26)
January 2019 (8)
- 27: Creating a More Comfortable Home (48)
- 26: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (5)
- 22: Minimalism: Means to a Better Life For All (22)
- 17: The Single Most Important Factor in Leading a Happy, Fulfilling Life–According to Science (15)
- 14: 6 Ways to Apply Decluttering Principles to Your Finances (14)
- 12: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (6)
- 03: Get Uncluttered this Spring (17)
- 01: Love the Home You Live In (18)
December 2018 (7)
- 25: Becoming Minimalist’s Top Posts of 2018 (15)
- 18: The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life (9)
- 16: Who Says We Need Changing Fashion, Anyway? (29)
- 15: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (4)
- 13: The Empty Christmas Box (14)
- 07: THAT Person is More Important Than Your Phone (68)
- 03: Want to Enjoy More of Your Holiday Season? Remove These 10 Things. (25)
November 2018 (8)
- 30: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (8)
- 26: Practice Generosity with The Hope Effect on Giving Tuesday (2)
- 23: Is It Time for Us to Rethink How We Give Gifts? (65)
- 19: Replace Frustration with Appreciation (28)
- 12: The Minimalist Home (15)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (8)
- 06: You’re Not Giving Yourself Enough Credit (26)
- 01: We Must Consistently Hold Up That Which We Desire to Become (22)
October 2018 (7)
- 29: Bring Gratitude First. A 30-Day Challenge. (12)
- 26: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (3)
- 22: Addition by Subtraction (20)
- 15: Finding a New Voice (65)
- 13: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 09: How to Craft A Life You Don’t Need to Escape From (44)
- 01: Introducing Simple Money Magazine (8)
September 2018 (6)
- 29: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (6)
- 18: Dream Bigger Dreams Than Minimalism (48)
- 14: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 11: The Invitation of Minimalism (42)
- 03: I Joyfully Decluttered These 5 Things to Boost Happiness (30)
- 01: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (14)
August 2018 (9)
- 23: Get Uncluttered This Fall (19)
- 20: The Life We Learned (43)
- 17: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 15: How I Became a Minimalist (9)
- 13: How to Do More Single-Tasking (16)
- 10: 12 Reasons I Like Owning Less (36)
- 06: How to Declutter Large, Overwhelming Spaces (20)
- 03: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (7)
- 02: The Calm of Everything as it Should Be (23)
July 2018 (9)
- 29: What We’re Accomplishing Through The Hope Effect (11)
- 26: 7 Helpful Ideas to Declutter on a Busy Schedule (15)
- 23: Becoming Minimalist: Should You Donate Or Sell Your Unneeded Possessions? (60)
- 20: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 16: How to Know When You’re Done Minimizing (21)
- 12: Focus on the Reasons You Can (47)
- 09: 7 Steps to Simpler Nutrition (6)
- 06: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (34)
- 01: Not So Simple Living (24)
June 2018 (8)
- 27: 7 Ideas to Implement a Calming Evening Routine (15)
- 25: So Why Isn’t Everyone a Minimalist: The Four Monkeys of Materialism (20)
- 22: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (14)
- 19: What I’ve Learned From Not Buying Anything For the Past 6 Months (38)
- 15: How to Handle Sentimental Clutter (48)
- 10: Minimalism. It’s About More Than Clutter. (38)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (18)
- 05: Why It’s Important To Work Hard (46)
May 2018 (10)
- 31: How To Get a Simplify Subscription For Free (7)
- 29: Ten Ways Minimalism Will Improve Your Life (22)
- 25: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (9)
- 24: Inheritance: It’s More than You Think (31)
- 20: One Daily Reminder We Need to Read Every Morning (17)
- 18: The Endowment Effect: Why You Can’t Let Go Of Your Possessions (31)
- 15: When The Stuff You Own Keeps You From Your Dreams (31)
- 11: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (15)
- 07: A Helpful Guide to Stop Overspending With Friends (26)
- 03: Want to Lead a Happy Life? Science Says to Focus on These 10 Things (32)
April 2018 (7)
- 30: Imagine Life Without This (17)
- 27: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (15)
- 20: Get Uncluttered This Spring (20)
- 16: A Word to Those who are Skeptical about Minimalism (36)
- 10: The Power of a Kind Word (37)
- 07: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (25)
- 02: 20 Places to Donate Used Books (37)
March 2018 (7)
- 26: Jump While You Can (70)
- 23: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 18: Still the Most Important Piece of Financial Advice You’ll Ever Receive (44)
- 12: The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started. (58)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (20)
- 08: The Most Important Question You’re Not Asking Yourself (31)
- 02: Five Life-Giving Truths About Living Simply And Saving Money (47)
February 2018 (5)
- 26: 7 Life-Changing Perspectives To Overcome Your Family’s Obsession with Stuff (47)
- 23: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (13)
- 12: Device Advice (33)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (18)
- 04: Surrendering the Golden Fortress (68)
January 2018 (5)
- 28: 12 People—Just Like You—Who Have Used Minimalism To Pay Off Debt (13)
- 26: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (9)
- 18: Embracing and Enjoying Each Season of Life (66)
- 11: What Do You Need Right Now? (46)
- 06: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (16)
December 2017 (8)
- 29: Get Uncluttered in 2018 (86)
- 22: Becoming Minimalist’s Top Posts of 2017 (17)
- 17: Soulful Simplicity. An Interview with Courtney Carver. (17)
- 15: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 10: An Introduction to Frugal Hedonism (36)
- 04: Before You Buy Your Kids A Bunch of Toys for Christmas, Read This: (34)
- 04: The White Envelope (36)
- 02: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (15)
November 2017 (7)
- 28: The Burdens We Already Carry (47)
- 27: Simplify is Amazon’s Kindle Deal of the Day (6)
- 24: Reflections on Black Friday Shopping (67)
- 19: Choose Holiday Traditions That Serve You (51)
- 13: Don’t Trade Your Passion Just to Gain the World (50)
- 11: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (16)
- 05: Let Go of What Was to Make Space for What Will Be (47)
October 2017 (8)
- 30: All The Reasons You Keep Hearing About Minimalism (45)
- 27: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (20)
- 20: Why Families Need Minimalism (33)
- 16: A Body In Motion… (21)
- 13: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (36)
- 11: Why Experiences Are Better Than Things (34)
- 06: What I Learned About Minimalism in Poland (106)
- 01: How to Make Good Moments Last Longer (40)
September 2017 (8)
- 29: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 27: Seven 5-Minute Decluttering Projects You Can Accomplish Today (26)
- 22: Celebrity Worship (43)
- 17: A Helpful Guide to Packing Lightly (39)
- 15: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 11: “Does It Spark Joy?” Is the Wrong Decluttering Question (212)
- 05: Finding Meaning and Inspiration in the Mundane (42)
- 02: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (14)
August 2017 (8)
- 24: Get Uncluttered this Fall (10)
- 20: Lessons Learned From Intentionally Letting Go (41)
- 18: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (18)
- 17: 5 Myths That Encourage Excess Spending (26)
- 10: Simplifying After Tragedy Strikes (46)
- 07: Reconsidering The Merits of Slow Acquisition (59)
- 04: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (16)
- 01: Celebrating the Becoming Minimalist Community and a Book Giveaway (1934)
July 2017 (8)
- 28: 7 Reasons to Minimize Your Kitchen (24)
- 24: 33 Articles of Clothing = 25,176 Different Outfits (69)
- 22: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (9)
- 18: The Hope Effect: Raising $40,000 for Orphan Care (29)
- 14: What If You Could Be More Happy Today? (26)
- 10: How Digital And Physical Clutter Are More Similar Than You Think (17)
- 07: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 05: If You Are Looking for Reasons to Be Happy, You’ll Probably Find Them (47)
June 2017 (7)
- 26: Use This Accountability Trick To Consume Less (42)
- 23: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (13)
- 21: What To Do When A Distraction Becomes A Lifestyle (21)
- 14: How Space Influences What We Buy (62)
- 11: Four Lessons on Money I Learned After Making $1 Million (40)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 06: All The Things I Want to Say About Money But Never Do (138)
May 2017 (8)
- 31: Introducing Simplify Magazine (16)
- 29: Minimalism Means Adventure (17)
- 27: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 22: 5 Signs You Need a Technology Detox (33)
- 15: Five Better Ways to Measure Your Life (23)
- 12: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (16)
- 08: The Joy of Living Within Your Means (79)
- 03: What Hamilton Teaches Us About Minimalism (16)
April 2017 (7)
- 29: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (6)
- 21: Get Uncluttered this Spring (29)
- 16: Three Powerful Questions that Lift the Weight of “Too Much” and Anchor Us in Peace (23)
- 15: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 12: 8 Ways Minimalism Helps Put Money In Your Pocket (30)
- 07: 8 Characteristics of People Who Are Successful At Getting Out Of Debt (27)
- 01: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
March 2017 (8)
- 29: Here’s to All of You Trying to Make the Most of a Bad Situation (227)
- 25: 7 Pieces of Financial Advice That Forever Changed My Life (282)
- 20: How Our Need For Perfection May Be Literally Killing Us (66)
- 18: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (36)
- 13: Top Five Regrets of the Dying (89)
- 06: Helping Kids Overcome Envy (22)
- 04: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 01: The Deeper Reason Why We Can’t Remember People’s Names (77)
February 2017 (8)
- 25: 10 Facebook Pages to Encourage Simplicity in Life (20)
- 20: Why Kids Need Minimalism (165)
- 17: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (19)
- 16: How To Decipher If It’s Time To Let Something Go (25)
- 09: What To Do When Decluttering Makes You Feel Miserable (52)
- 06: A Guide to Let Go of Your Perfectly Good Things (78)
- 04: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (7)
- 01: A Guide to Recognizing More Moments That Matter (37)
January 2017 (8)
- 27: Minimal Privilege (106)
- 23: Confessions of a Digital Hoarder (66)
- 21: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 16: 8 Simple Strategies For When You’re Struggling to Declutter (53)
- 12: Invite Delight (32)
- 09: The 4-Step Wardrobe Edit (39)
- 07: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (14)
- 01: Get Uncluttered in 2017 (18)
December 2016 (6)
- 26: Becoming Minimalist’s Top Posts of 2016 (28)
- 20: The Best Gift You Can Give This Christmas (and Where to Find It) (34)
- 17: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (28)
- 13: 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Simplicity in Kids (51)
- 08: Is That Why We’re Doing This? (39)
- 03: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
November 2016 (6)
- 30: ‘Tis the Season to Share Your Story (37)
- 25: All the Things You Don’t Need for a Perfect Holiday (87)
- 21: Avoid Holiday Clutter. Build Homes for Orphans. (11)
- 14: Maybe Success Just Feels Like This (77)
- 12: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 02: Celebrating Five Years of Simplify (10)
October 2016 (8)
- 31: The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit (14)
- 29: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (17)
- 25: In Life’s Most Important Pursuits, Your Only Competition is Yourself (25)
- 21: 11 Household Chores Made Easier In a Smaller Home (60)
- 17: 5 Truths About Minimalism I Remind Myself Often (46)
- 15: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (16)
- 11: The Danger of Only Saying What People Want to Hear (38)
- 03: The Joy of Completion (58)
September 2016 (7)
- 30: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 27: The 7 Internet Tools I Use for Blogging (31)
- 19: You Are Doing a Noble Thing (31)
- 17: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 14: 17 Staggering Statistics About Our Shopping Habits (63)
- 07: Four Simple Living Benefits from Spending A Little More Time Outdoors (33)
- 03: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
August 2016 (7)
- 26: Get Uncluttered This Fall (35)
- 23: One Important Question to Ask Before Any Purchase (114)
- 20: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (5)
- 17: 8 Practical Ways to Change Your Self-Description (22)
- 08: One Important Shift in Mindset to Find More Satisfaction in Life (30)
- 05: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 04: Partner with The Hope Effect (11)
July 2016 (6)
- 25: 7 Powerful Ways To Maintain Momentum After Decluttering (42)
- 22: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (17)
- 14: 11 Ways to Simplify Your Financial Life (70)
- 11: Demystifying Financial Related Stress (18)
- 08: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (14)
- 06: 3 Steps to End Closet Chaos (44)
June 2016 (7)
- 29: The Link Between Simple Living and Finding Your True Self (26)
- 27: Pictures from The More of Less Book Tour (and How You Can Join Us on Tuesday) (13)
- 25: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (6)
- 16: Don’t Wait Till It’s Too Late to Simplify Your Life (52)
- 13: The More of Less Book Tour—West Coast Edition (11)
- 11: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 06: The Art of Being Easily Fascinated (36)
May 2016 (9)
- 31: 8 Ways Minimalism has Changed My Perspective (62)
- 28: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (7)
- 25: A Simple Guide to Start Saving Money (44)
- 21: The More of Less: A National Bestseller (and What the Future Holds) (31)
- 16: 3 Keys to Finding More Happiness at Work (62)
- 14: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 11: Accomplish More with a 3-Item To Do List (55)
- 06: Becoming Minimalist (35)
- 03: Here it is: The More of Less! (35)
April 2016 (7)
- 30: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (37)
- 27: Joshua Becker’s West Coast Book Tour (Summer 2016) (35)
- 18: Compliments are Free (102)
- 16: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (20)
- 08: Whatever Is Accessible, Gets Utilized (71)
- 04: 9 Simple Ideas to Thin Out Your Closet (88)
- 02: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (20)
March 2016 (6)
- 30: Don’t Find Joy In What You Do But How You Do It (84)
- 24: Your Biggest Expense is Your Greatest Opportunity (139)
- 19: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (29)
- 13: The Benefit of Helping Others (21)
- 07: Why Saying You Want Change is Not Enough (88)
- 05: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (16)
February 2016 (8)
- 28: Clean Your House. Build a Home. (17)
- 24: Parents, Stop Getting Mad at Your Kids for Wanting Stuff at Target (79)
- 20: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (22)
- 18: Why Millennials are Trending Toward Minimalism (100)
- 13: Every Positive Change Starts With These Two Words (63)
- 08: 8 Empty Promises in this Year’s Super Bowl Ads (96)
- 05: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (17)
- 01: To Declutter Any Room, Ask These Two Questions (189)
January 2016 (5)
- 27: How Refund Policies Encourage Us To Spend More (based on the studies) (43)
- 23: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (15)
- 19: The Cost of Convenience (56)
- 11: Unlock Freedom By Simplifying These 4 Key Areas (29)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (13)
December 2015 (8)
- 26: Becoming Minimalist Top Posts of 2015 (40)
- 21: The Stories of Generosity We Ought To Champion (53)
- 19: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 15: 3 Steps to a More Peaceful Home in the New Year (28)
- 11: Hope Effect Update and a Birthday Wish (20)
- 09: 7 Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season (48)
- 05: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (8)
- 02: Health and Fitness, the Minimalist Way (26)
November 2015 (8)
- 27: Give Your Christmas to Someone Who Needs It (21)
- 25: #ReclaimThanksgiving (45)
- 23: But What Do You Want to be Thanked For? (24)
- 21: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (9)
- 16: 5 Tips for a More Intentional Holiday Season (27)
- 09: Celebrating Four Years of Simplify (34)
- 07: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 01: The Hope Effect: Changing How the World Cares for Orphans (92)
October 2015 (6)
- 26: A New, Minimalist Economy (92)
- 24: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (15)
- 19: 12 Simple Living Graphics to Share and Inspire Others (45)
- 13: The Productivity of Being Non-Productive (28)
- 10: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (7)
- 05: The Appeal of Generosity (42)
September 2015 (6)
- 28: How to Use the Principle of the Tipping Point (60)
- 26: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (15)
- 14: Owning Less is Great. Wanting Less is Better. (153)
- 12: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (19)
- 07: A Season to Gather Happiness (42)
- 02: 7 Daily Habits for a Clutter-Free Home (97)
August 2015 (7)
- 29: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (9)
- 25: Influence. You Already Have It. (34)
- 17: An Ambitious Year. And What to Expect Next at Becoming Minimalist. (105)
- 15: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (25)
- 12: Understanding the Diderot Effect (and How To Overcome It) (96)
- 05: Greater Riches Than Wealth (76)
- 01: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (17)
July 2015 (8)
- 30: How Giving Away 1,000 Books Made Me Love Reading Again (83)
- 27: The Example We Set (44)
- 22: Elevate the Important (32)
- 18: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (18)
- 16: 9 New Simple Living Blogs I Highly Recommend (132)
- 09: The Pieces We Allow Into Our Lives (32)
- 06: Do Less and Live More (57)
- 04: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
June 2015 (9)
- 29: 7 Ways to Live a Simpler Life in a Modern World (94)
- 25: 5 Simple Ways to Live an Abundant Life through Self Simplicity (60)
- 21: 6 Questions to Discover Your Most Meaningful Pursuits (57)
- 20: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (16)
- 17: The Gift of Presence (47)
- 13: Breaking the Influence of Consumerism (55)
- 08: 9 Ever-Present Distractions That Keep Us From Fully Living (66)
- 05: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 02: Minimalism & The Pursuit of Happiness (45)
May 2015 (7)
- 29: How to Slow Down Your Family’s Schedule (51)
- 25: A Life Worth Waking Up For (51)
- 23: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (55)
- 21: Chasing the Right “Likes” (38)
- 12: 21 Surprising Statistics That Reveal How Much Stuff We Actually Own (371)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 05: The Emptiness of Accolades (56)
April 2015 (7)
- 27: 8 Reasons Successful People Are Choosing to Wear the Same Thing Every Day (389)
- 25: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 22: The Investments We Make Into Our Lives (29)
- 13: Your Predisposition is Not Your Future (49)
- 11: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 07: A Simple, Helpful Guide to Start Your Own Blog (94)
- 03: What We Consume Determines The Lives We Live (61)
March 2015 (9)
- 30: See the Good in Everyone (30)
- 28: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (19)
- 25: If You Wouldn’t Do It for Free, Don’t Do It For Money (182)
- 20: 9 Easy Ways to Become Unsatisfied with Life (51)
- 16: The Most Underrated Sound in Our Society (88)
- 14: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 10: What We Appreciate Appreciates (72)
- 06: 7 Things That Shouldn’t Impress Us Anymore (227)
- 01: Why Winning the Lottery Isn’t the Answer (78)
February 2015 (8)
- 28: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 23: We Are Wealthy. And Why It Matters. (130)
- 20: One Secret of Success Available to Everyone (39)
- 17: How Writing Has Changed Me (38)
- 14: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 09: Celebrating One Year of Clutterfree with Kids (14)
- 05: In Pursuit of More Lasting Success (42)
- 01: The Emptiness of Sports is Most Felt in Victory (51)
January 2015 (12)
- 31: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (14)
- 27: No Sidebar: A New Approach to Life (34)
- 24: 6 Lies that Keep Our Homes and Lives Cluttered (112)
- 21: The Possibility in Blank Spaces (40)
- 19: Fewer Things. More Peace. (76)
- 16: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (20)
- 14: Let Go of These 10 Items to Jumpstart Decluttering (113)
- 11: 9 Important Strategies for Raising Children in a World of Technology (85)
- 08: It’s Your Life. You Write the Story. (25)
- 04: The Urge to Splurge (61)
- 03: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 01: 7 Tips to Help Keep Your Resolution to Declutter (86)
December 2014 (8)
- 26: Becoming Minimalist Top Posts of 2014 (25)
- 22: Giving the Gift of Christmas (22)
- 19: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (6)
- 16: Those Things By Which We Get Embarrassed (128)
- 11: The Men and Women We Desire to Become (63)
- 08: Caring For Your Whole Self (36)
- 06: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (8)
- 02: Parents, What Expectations Are We Setting for the Holidays? (109)
November 2014 (8)
- 28: 9 Things That Shopping Can Never Deliver (76)
- 24: 7 Tips to Avoid Holiday Gift Clutter (43)
- 21: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (12)
- 16: Choosing Better Work Over More Tools (45)
- 13: The Importance of Moving From Applause to Participation (26)
- 10: 10 Things I Gained When I Gave Up All My Stuff (59)
- 08: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (15)
- 03: Celebrating Three Years of Simplify (32)
October 2014 (9)
- 29: Grow Someone Past You (26)
- 27: Searching for Security (25)
- 24: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (11)
- 22: The Downside of Influence (20)
- 16: The Latte Factor: 8 Ways We Often Overspend (86)
- 13: Speak Your Dreams (31)
- 11: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 10: The Most Important Lessons are the Lessons We Learn About Ourselves (25)
- 05: Understanding Hoarding: An Interview with Terrence Shulman (26)
September 2014 (9)
- 29: One Important Pursuit to Find Greater Happiness (31)
- 27: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 25: The Stories We Don’t Tell (40)
- 21: Why You Don’t Need to Run with the Cool Kids (84)
- 16: 9 Lies that Keep Our Schedules Overwhelmed (89)
- 13: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (8)
- 11: Love People, Not Things (95)
- 08: On Mission (41)
- 02: 7 Reasons We Buy More Stuff Than We Need (84)
August 2014 (10)
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- 29: 7 Reasons Why We Should Stop Praising Excess (65)
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- 09: The Pursuit of Selflessness (27)
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May 2014 (12)
- 31: Swimming in Great (16)
- 29: SimpleREV: 2 Days, 200 People Pursuing Simplicity (13)
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- 22: 10 Positive Psychology Studies to Change Your View of Happiness (47)
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April 2014 (10)
- 27: The Lost Practice of Resting One Day Each Week (85)
- 25: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (8)
- 22: 16 Things Your Kitchen Can Do Without (642)
- 19: 10 Images to Help Inspire Simplicity in Your Life (59)
- 17: Answer Softly. Answer Clearly. (71)
- 14: 3 Questions to Ask Before Making Any Purchase (215)
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- 10: Materialism, Minimalism, and Immortality Symbols (35)
- 07: 9 Common Pursuits That Rob Us of Happiness (93)
- 03: Just Look Around (38)
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- 31: How to Hold an Unpopular Opinion (74)
- 29: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (10)
- 28: Becoming Minimalist 4.0 (90)
- 25: Is Your Lifestyle Detracting from Your Lifestyle? (41)
- 21: The Habit of Change (16)
- 17: The Freedom of Authenticity (and 7 of My Biggest Flaws) (151)
- 14: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (6)
- 12: Why Everyone Should Climb a Mountain (58)
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- 22: What 48 Hours Alone in the Wilderness Taught Me About Unconditional Love (30)
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- 07: The Difficult Joy of Not Escaping (49)
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- 26: Clutterfree with Kids (53)
- 23: 9 Intentional Ways to Challenge Consumerism in Your Life (149)
- 20: More Meditation. More Gratitude. Better Living. (30)
- 17: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (7)
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- 01: 11 Resolutions For a Better You—Proven by Science (70)
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- 27: Becoming Minimalist Top Posts of 2013 (22)
- 22: ‘Tis Better to Donate Than Accumulate (49)
- 20: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (5)
- 17: 12 Simple Ideas to Spread Holiday Cheer This Week (35)
- 12: Rethink the Bottom Line. Rethink Business. (27)
- 09: 2014: Your Simplest Year (21)
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- 02: A Lighter, Simpler, More Beautiful Holiday (65)
November 2013 (9)
- 29: Holiday Shopping. We Can Do Better. (72)
- 25: A Helpful Guide to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (239)
- 22: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (13)
- 18: 12 Helpful, Practical Steps to Unclutter Your Book Collection (65)
- 14: Not Just the Outcome, But the Process (42)
- 11: Simple Living. The Earlier, the Better. (112)
- 09: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads. (9)
- 07: There are Better Things to be than Rich (90)
- 03: Celebrating Two Years of Simplify (18)
October 2013 (10)
- 30: 12 Simple Strategies to Create Space in Your Day (37)
- 28: A Beginner’s Guide to Exploring Spirituality (79)
- 25: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Links. (6)
- 22: How to Stage Your Home for Living (97)
- 17: How to Complain Less (101)
- 14: The Single Principle You Need to Clean Out the Mind Clutter for Good (77)
- 12: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Links. (19)
- 08: Owning Less, Intentionality, and Living Your Best Life Possible (39)
- 03: A Simple Experiment to Change Your View of Words (56)
- 01: How a Decision Became a Passion. And a Passion Became a Career. (128)
September 2013 (9)
- 29: Influence. And the Importance of Focus. (18)
- 27: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Links. (12)
- 22: 9 Places Unhappy People Look for Happiness (92)
- 18: 10 Common Objections to Minimalism (100)
- 16: Another Story of Enough: My Clothing Fast (50)
- 13: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Links. (10)
- 11: 8 Countercultural Decisions to Find Financial Freedom (151)
- 07: Three Lies That Kept Me From Simplifying My Life (82)
- 03: 12 Intentional Actions to Choose Happiness Today (63)
August 2013 (10)
- 30: Weekend Reads (11)
- 28: 7 Important Reasons to Unplug and Find Space (80)
- 23: A Personal Spending Plan that Actually Works (108)
- 19: Why We Work. (64)
- 16: Weekend Reads (6)
- 13: A Helpful Guide to Overcoming Consumerism (72)
- 08: 5 Observations of a Recovering “Max-imalist” (21)
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- 01: How Stuff Robs Us of Those We Love the Most (66)
July 2013 (8)
- 28: 9 Ways Generous People See the World Differently (80)
- 24: Fall 2013: Where I’m Speaking. What I’m Saying. (20)
- 22: We Can Do Better (36)
- 19: Weekend Reads (8)
- 16: Life is Not Perfect. Fortunately. (25)
- 08: How Simplicity Saved My Life (29)
- 05: The Problem With Free (93)
- 01: Falling into Minimalism: How I Became an Accidental Minimalist (84)
June 2013 (8)
- 28: Weekend Reads (6)
- 25: 7 Minimalist Workouts to Kick-Start Your Fitness (44)
- 22: A Simple Guide to Enjoy Cooking (24)
- 17: 10 Unconventional Habits to Live Distraction-Less (89)
- 14: Weekend Reads (6)
- 11: A Helpful Guide to Overcoming Envy (154)
- 07: Why and How I Use Social Media (26)
- 03: Don’t Chase Happiness. Recognize It. (42)
May 2013 (11)
- 31: Weekend Reads (4)
- 27: 5 Life-Giving Truths From Years of Living with Less (235)
- 24: Weekend Reads (10)
- 21: Don’t Forget the Past. Learn from It. (16)
- 17: A Helpful Guide to Becoming Unbusy (127)
- 13: Leaving the World a Little Better (19)
- 11: Weekend Reads (8)
- 09: How Minimalism Is Changing Entrepreneurship (4)
- 07: Your Voice is Your Voice. Embrace it. (13)
- 04: Weekend Reads (8)
- 02: 4 Ways Minimalism Can Improve Parenting (19)
April 2013 (8)
- 30: Not What We Possess, But What We Pursue (33)
- 26: Minimalism: Addition not Subtraction. (49)
- 22: Speak Joy (25)
- 19: Weekend Reads (8)
- 15: Maybe The Only Thing We Really Need is More Gratitude (38)
- 08: A 7-Step Path to Enjoying Work (47)
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- 02: 15 Ways Technology Can Help Clear Clutter (62)
March 2013 (10)
- 28: Minimalism, Business, and the Butterfly Effect (18)
- 26: Finding Beauty in New Art (5)
- 23: Weekend Reads (8)
- 21: On Perseverance (26)
- 18: What’s Keeping You From Going Further? (62)
- 16: Weekend Reads (5)
- 10: Maybe the Answer is Owning Less (86)
- 09: Weekend Reads (11)
- 07: Simplicity When Your Spouse Doesn’t Get It (27)
- 05: Exercising Without Noise (29)
February 2013 (12)
- 28: Bigger is Not Always Better (29)
- 25: Live the Story You Want Told (32)
- 23: Weekend Reads (13)
- 21: On Influence and Resources (13)
- 18: What I’m Working On. Where I’m Speaking. (15)
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- 14: 11 Reasons to Create a Technology-Free Bedroom (45)
- 11: Your Son/Daughter is a Minimalist. This is Good News. (46)
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- 07: Find Hope. Give Hope. (28)
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January 2013 (10)
- 31: The World Needs Your Story (14)
- 29: Not More, Better (42)
- 26: 9 Twitter Accounts to Encourage Simplicity (12)
- 24: Love Changes Everything (33)
- 21: You Can Make a Difference (22)
- 15: The Simple Joy of One (101)
- 10: Simplicity Begins in Us (20)
- 07: The Opportunity of Seeing the World Differently (34)
- 04: Declutter Your Closet with a Project 333 Experiment (110)
- 01: 29 Days to a Better You (16)
December 2012 (6)
- 26: Becoming Minimalist Top Posts of 2012 (11)
- 21: 12 Steps to Avoid Disappointment this Holiday Season (56)
- 18: The Helpful Guide to a Clutter-Free Kitchen Counter (74)
- 12: 10 Reasons Minimalism May Be Right For You (54)
- 08: 3 Reasons I’m Donating My Birthday to Charity: Water. And 1 Way You Can Help. (40)
- 05: Keeping Your Main Thing the Main Thing During the Holidays (27)
November 2012 (9)
- 30: 10 Minutes to a Clutter-Free Morning (79)
- 28: Experiencing Happiness in Helping Others (21)
- 23: The Helpful Guide to Simple Christmas Links (35)
- 22: Gratitude. It Matters. (5)
- 18: Wanting Everything is (Almost) the Same as Wanting Nothing (29)
- 14: Bird by Bird: The Slow Guide to Minimalism. (35)
- 08: 10 Creative Ways to Declutter Your Home (383)
- 05: Celebrating One Year of Simplify (7)
- 01: 60 Life Lessons I Learned from my Parents (56)
October 2012 (8)
- 29: 8 Reasons Keeping a Journal Can Help You Reach Your Goals (62)
- 25: The Opportunity of Limited Curiosity (33)
- 22: The Completely Achievable Path to Becoming a One-Income Family (198)
- 15: Want to Find Your Life Passion? Start by Simplifying Your Life (58)
- 12: The Conversation You’re Not Having, But Should Probably Start (58)
- 08: Happily Welcomed Side Effects (35)
- 05: New Resources for Your Simplicity Journey (11)
- 01: Joy is Experienced to be Shared (11)
September 2012 (8)
- 27: We Are All Minimizing Something (25)
- 24: Embracing Commitment for Lasting Change (11)
- 21: Bring Minimalism to Your Community | Book Joshua to Speak (16)
- 18: How to Negotiate Downsizing (25)
- 13: Discovering a New Question to Ask (63)
- 10: Our Resources are Limited. And It Matters. (17)
- 06: 8 Simple Living Blogs You Will Enjoy Discovering (88)
- 04: How to Be More Intentional about Expressing Your Feelings (16)
August 2012 (8)
- 30: The Antidote for Selfishness is You (13)
- 27: 10 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Every Day (58)
- 23: The Parable of the Lorelei (22)
- 19: Maybe You Don’t Really Need More Money (54)
- 15: Living With Less: An Unexpected Key to Happiness (26)
- 13: When Everything is Taken Away, We See Who We Truly Are (27)
- 08: Go Ahead. Start Decluttering with the Easiest Step. (72)
- 03: Everything You Need to Know about Our New Book. (26)
July 2012 (7)
- 30: We’re All Trading Our Lives for Something. Trade Up. (57)
- 26: The Story of Enough: Giving Up (new) Clothes for One Year. (88)
- 16: Taking Minimalism to the Masses. And How You Can Help. (42)
- 13: Publicly Appreciating the Contribution of Others (28)
- 09: Live with Less. Pursue Your Passions. Finally. (75)
- 05: 12 Ways Friends Improve Our Lives (26)
- 02: The Pursuit of Something Greater (25)
June 2012 (8)
- 28: Becoming Minimalist: Book Releases and Mid-Year Updates (21)
- 26: Don’t Let Blame Keep You From Change (19)
- 21: The Simple Guide to a Clutter-Free Home (173)
- 16: Why Helping Others Succeed Can Be Your Greatest Success (45)
- 14: You Are a Writer. An Interview with Jeff Goins (16)
- 11: We Are Far Too Easily Pleased (34)
- 07: The Man Who Quit Money: An Interview with Daniel Suelo (301)
- 04: Start Big. Start Small. Start Somewhere. (41)
May 2012 (5)
- 31: I’m Fine, Thanks. An Interview with Adam Baker. (9)
- 29: 4 Life-Changing Statements Minimalism Makes Possible (88)
- 24: There’s No Sense Chasing the Wind (22)
- 21: How To Raise Justice-Minded Kids (13)
- 08: Start Here. (270)
April 2012 (9)
- 30: 11 Life Skills Learned Blogging (26)
- 23: The Life Cycle of a Minimalist (30)
- 16: 7 Common Problems Solved by Owning Less (147)
- 09: The Curiously Tragic Case of the Bonsai Tree (18)
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March 2012 (5)
- 26: On Remembering What’s Most Important (23)
- 22: How Simplicity Appeals to the Heart (28)
- 13: Finding Significance in a World of Distraction (42)
- 09: Popcorn Makers, Investment, and Questions for Life (58)
- 05: Defeat Overspending… from the Inside-Out (24)
February 2012 (5)
- 27: Pinterest, Mindfulness, and Making the Most of It. (52)
- 21: The Opportunity of Lent (32)
- 16: 35 Things I Hope My Kids Will Say About Their Dad (72)
- 08: The Heart Impact of Choosing Less (35)
- 01: On the Importance of Knowing What You Want to Accomplish (18)
January 2012 (5)
- 27: 7 Places to Find Daily Inspiration for Minimalism (12)
- 23: ‘Cause You Can Get Better at Anything You Want (24)
- 16: 12 Reasons I Have Decided to Read One Book Per Week (100)
- 09: 12 Unique Life Resolutions to Consider (95)
- 02: Don’t Just Declutter, De-own. (334)
December 2011 (4)
- 26: Becoming Minimalist’s Top Posts of 2011 (8)
- 21: Celebrating Little Steps (47)
- 16: Book Review: Tiny Buddha, Simple Wisdom for Life’s Hard Questions (81)
- 05: 7 Ways to Sample Living With Less (187)
November 2011 (6)
- 28: Remembering Those Who Truly Need a Holiday Gift (27)
- 22: 12 Self-Publishing Lessons Learned in the Last 12 Days (21)
- 16: An Opportunity to Say Thanks (the Writing of a #1 Amazon Best Seller) (20)
- 10: Simplify / Inside-Out Simplicity Debut on Amazon (33)
- 08: 7 Ways to Prepare for a New Baby Without Shopping (28)
- 03: 51 Untruths I’ve Learned From Television (84)
October 2011 (4)
- 26: Learning to Consider Gratitude a Discipline (40)
- 20: Tying Our Hearts to the Right Things (27)
- 14: 33 Proven Ways to Reduce Personal Debt (363)
- 11: Our Rationale for Purchasing a Smaller Home (41)
September 2011 (5)
- 30: Minimalism. Inspiration over Instruction. (17)
- 25: The Simplest Guide to Fitness You Will Ever Read (17)
- 13: 20 New Ways to Measure Success (108)
- 06: The Underappreciation of Rest in Today’s Society (53)
- 01: On Not Falling Into Temptation (12)
August 2011 (5)
- 29: Leveling Up My Single-Tasking (10)
- 23: A Personal Update (16)
- 14: Lucilia’s Story (and Our Own) (55)
- 09: A Simple Guide to Successful Parenting (38)
- 03: 10 Reasons to Escape Excessive Consumerism (208)
July 2011 (5)
- 26: How I Learned to Stop Blogging Everyday (30)
- 21: 7 Tips to Live Simply with Kids (17)
- 14: The Danger of Neglecting Time Alone (51)
- 11: How to Communicate With Your Partner When You Disagree (47)
- 06: A Practical Solution to (Almost) All Your Money Problems (87)
June 2011 (5)
- 28: Minimalism: 7 Reasons that Keep People From Getting Started (87)
- 24: 10 Blogs You’ll Enjoy that You Haven’t Subscribed To (yet) (33)
- 20: What is Minimalism? (66)
- 13: On Living Countercultural Lives (60)
- 06: Life Habits to Improve Your Writing (48)
May 2011 (7)
- 31: 3 Life-Changing Truths from 3 Years of Minimalism (28)
- 26: 10 Little Ways to Become More Generous (63)
- 23: Choose Your Own Blogging Success (21)
- 16: The Many Varied “Firsts” of Minimalism (10)
- 09: There are Better Things to Talk About Than Other People (and How to Gossip Less) (78)
- 05: 15 Reasons to Tell Your Child “I Love You” (21)
- 02: Next Steps… What to do with some of that space you’ve found (17)
April 2011 (6)
- 29: Reasons to Become Minimalist (from ADL 8th Graders) (21)
- 25: Stop Comparing Your Life. Start Living It. (86)
- 21: How to Weather Life’s Unfortunate Events (13)
- 18: 7 Powerful Ways to Supercharge Your Life With Positivity (31)
- 11: 15 Reasons I Think You Should Blog (539)
- 01: 50 Minimalism Quotes… Through the Centuries (63)
March 2011 (5)
- 29: Why Becoming Minimalist is Still Appropriately Titled (29)
- 25: Try Brainwashing, It Works. (29)
- 14: The Domino Effect of Simple Living (23)
- 08: Living for Others (15)
- 04: 15 Clutter Busting Routines For Any Family (315)
February 2011 (5)
- 26: How to Fulfill Dreams (53)
- 19: Addressing Minimalism’s Misconceptions (50)
- 14: A Practical Guide to Discern the Voices in Our Lives (10)
- 08: 40 Ways to Give More Life (40)
- 03: An 8-Year Old’s Guide to Buying Good Toys (80)
January 2011 (8)
- 31: 8 Essentials for a Successful Marriage (80)
- 27: To Live a Life You Can Be Proud Of (43)
- 24: You are More than Enough (22)
- 20: 8 Tweeters that Encourage Simplicity (24)
- 18: Everybody Worships Something (Conscious Freedom: Part One) (33)
- 13: An Open Letter to Republicans and Democrats (51)
- 10: The Hidden Power of Humility (48)
- 03: 18 Good Reasons to Get the TV Out of Your Bedroom (114)
December 2010 (8)
- 30: Becoming Minimalist: A Life-Changing Year of Evolution (27)
- 27: Book Review: The 100 Thing Challenge by Dave Bruno (25)
- 21: This Christmas, Give Peace (36)
- 17: Jessica’s Story (30)
- 12: What If Ice Cream Cost You Your Vision (65)
- 09: Minimalism and Frugality – A Perfect Combination (21)
- 06: On Loving Money (54)
- 01: Minimalists Don’t Have Less. We Have More. (39)
November 2010 (8)
- 26: 35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget (241)
- 22: A Thoughtful Guide to Gaining Self-Confidence (74)
- 19: Offering Encouragement From Mile One (18)
- 15: The Freedom of Less (39)
- 11: The Simple Guide to a Clutter-Free Desk (43)
- 08: Buck Naked Marriage: An Interview with Corey Allan (1)
- 04: 7 Bloggers I Would Like to Publicly Thank (52)
- 01: Why I Stopped Using a Dishwasher (297)
October 2010 (7)
- 27: Your Life is Too Valuable to Waste Chasing Possessions (87)
- 20: 15 Surefire Ways to Impress Others (95)
- 18: Downsize Your Digital Life (32)
- 14: Discovering Simplicity (Audio by Joshua Becker) (44)
- 11: Minimalism for Moms (50)
- 07: Keeping Words Plain and Simple (14)
- 01: Why I Don’t Count My Stuff (and Why I Am Excited to Start). (37)
September 2010 (9)
- 29: How to Simplify Your Stuff and Honor Your Memories (107)
- 27: Adam Baker on the Importance of Selling Your Crap (4)
- 23: Enjoying Life in the Slow Lane (53)
- 20: Why Prayer Matters… even if God doesn’t (48)
- 15: The 7 Most Influential Posts During My Early Journey to Minimalism (9)
- 13: Becoming Minimalist: Where I’m Speaking and What I’m Saying (16)
- 07: The Collision of Contentment and Generosity (37)
- 03: The Ultimate Minimalist Teacher (23)
- 01: Lotta’s Story (3)
August 2010 (6)
- 27: A Helpful Guide for Decluttering Toys (136)
- 24: Living in the Land of Enough (42)
- 19: Solitude: Where Your Life is Waiting (70)
- 14: How to Limit Your Child’s Screen Time (99)
- 09: Breaking The Sentimental Attachment To Books (281)
- 04: Triumph of the Invisible over the Visible (17)
July 2010 (9)
- 30: 12 Reasons Why You’ll Be Happier in a Smaller Home (587)
- 26: Inside-Out Simplicity (10)
- 23: Becoming Minimalist 3.0 (38)
- 21: Compete Less. Encourage More. (18)
- 14: 6 Steps to Find More Gratitude in Your Life (43)
- 12: The Swan and the Crane (31)
- 09: 25 Things I’d Never Trade for Money (13)
- 05: A Practical Guide to Owning Fewer Clothes (383)
- 01: Minimalism: Redefining Society (12)
June 2010 (12)
- 28: Stop Chasing Success. Seek Significance. (117)
- 25: Matt’s Story (5)
- 23: Ten Simple Ways to Build Each Other Up (15)
- 21: 7 Minimalist Lessons I’ve Learned From My Kids (50)
- 18: 7 New Blogs on Minimalism/Simplicity You May Enjoy (28)
- 18: Robby’s Story (9)
- 16: The Life-Freeing Nature of Forgiveness (64)
- 14: Previewing Everett Bogue’s Minimalist Business (2)
- 11: 25 Areas of Digital Clutter to Minimize (36)
- 09: 5 Ways Minimalism Can Help Create a Stronger Marriage (17)
- 07: Your Life is Too Valuable to Live Like Everyone Else (69)
- 03: Less Texting. More Living. (23)
May 2010 (15)
- 31: 12 Lessons for Life from My First Marathon (64)
- 28: 10 Reasons Why Minimalism is Growing (54)
- 26: Tapping into the Power of Values to Simplify Your Life (11)
- 24: Becoming Minimalist on ParentingDiabeticKids.com (2)
- 21: 12 Factors to Look For in a Job Other than a Paycheck (59)
- 19: Minimalist Connoisseurs (49)
- 17: Two Life-Rejuvenating Lessons from Two Years of Minimalism (15)
- 14: 10 Reasons to Watch Less Television (194)
- 12: How to Go Car-Lite (53)
- 11: A-List Blogging Bootcamp with Leo Babauta & Mary Jaksch (6)
- 10: How to Become Minimalist with Children (61)
- 07: Becoming Minimalist in the News (9)
- 06: 101 Physical Things That Can Be Reduced In Your Home (263)
- 03: 15 Things Children Can (and Should) Value More Than Possessions (20)
- 02: Help Me Write this Post: 8 things to look for in a job other than a paycheck (64)
April 2010 (17)
- 30: Daniel’s Story (16)
- 28: How to Keep the Minimalist Movement Attractive to the Masses (36)
- 28: The Palms Up Way of Life (6)
- 26: 100 Things You’ll Never Regret Doing (25)
- 25: Insert Your Whirlpool Here (5)
- 23: How to be a Successful Blogger and KEEP Your Day Job (55)
- 21: Why Minimalism Should Not Be Entered Into Lightly (67)
- 19: The Helpful Guide to Living an Intentional Life (50)
- 16: substance over stuff tumblr (16)
- 14: Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Your Kids (408)
- 12: 3 People That Need Your Encouragement Today (18)
- 11: myla and jon kabat-zinn on simplicity (11)
- 10: allison’s story (19)
- 06: 8 endeavors that require self-discipline (31)
- 05: 10 Tips to Start Living in the Present (139)
- 04: e.f. schumacher on simplicity (9)
- 02: sheila’s story (11)
March 2010 (26)
- 31: The Completely Achievable Path to Generosity (25)
- 30: The Boy and the Sundae (34)
- 27: the rich man… (12)
- 26: 10 Things Children Need That Money Can’t Buy (8)
- 25: aggie’s story (6)
- 24: maybe you need to stop running (4)
- 23: new ebook on personal finances: unautomate your finances by adam baker (2)
- 22: The Utopian Impact of Desiring Less (46)
- 17: martin buxbaum on success (5)
- 16: The 10 Most Important Things to Simplify in Your Life (483)
- 15: Why Self-Worth Is More Important than Net-Worth (45)
- 13: chesterton on minimalism (4)
- 12: decluttering make-up (10)
- 12: vicky’s story (2)
- 11: Why Honesty is the Best Policy for Simplicity (57)
- 10: a matter of perspective (17)
- 08: epictetus on minimalism (2)
- 08: The Unmistakable Freedom of Contentment and How to Find It (62)
- 07: 30 dumb inventions (1)
- 05: rhee’s story (4)
- 04: potential (4)
- 04: the new neighbor (8)
- 03: Freedom From the Comparison Game (8)
- 02: eric lewis on minimalism (7)
- 02: car-free living (4)
- 01: When You’re a Minimalist But Your Partner Isn’t (64)
February 2010 (20)
- 26: simplify: the interview (4)
- 26: harold kushner on meaning (2)
- 24: benefit #26 – drop-by guests, no sweat (11)
- 23: give more time (3)
- 22: Our E-book: Simplify. Now Available. (7)
- 19: david r’s story (22)
- 18: happiness (6)
- 16: Find a Rational Minimalism that Works For You (65)
- 15: minimalize your junk mail (20)
- 14: but love lasts forever (4)
- 13: wall-e on minimalism (11)
- 12: autumn’s story (10)
- 11: “money never made me happy” (6)
- 09: simplify: 7 guiding principles to help anyone declutter their home and life (3)
- 08: “outside of the box” simplicity living tips (29)
- 08: expect e-book prices to rise (2)
- 02: the art of being minimalist by everett bogue (1)
- 02: Our Definition of Minimalism (13)
- 02: two-week odorless socks (3)
- 01: 10 obsolete consumer products for 2010 (28)
January 2010 (24)
- 29: stephanie’s story (11)
- 28: His Heart Rejoiced. May Ours do the Same. (8)
- 27: how to minimize your time on facebook (37)
- 26: the 80/20 rule (the pareto principle) (7)
- 25: life advice from american idol (16)
- 23: minimalist bloggers and their stories (2)
- 22: charley’s story (12)
- 21: 7 things – your refrigerator (10)
- 20: the world’s most expensive cell phone (12)
- 19: The Statistics of Clutter (23)
- 18: martin luther king jr. on living (1)
- 18: Be More Productive (15)
- 15: heather’s story (6)
- 14: 10 tips to reduce clutter and get organized (3)
- 14: boxetti – minimalism boxed (11)
- 13: top 15 (1)
- 12: my motivation for becoming minimalist (19)
- 08: as seen on tv (13)
- 07: charles spurgeon on materialism (5)
- 06: deducting the value of your non cash charitable contributions (10)
- 06: belts! why didn’t i think of that? (3)
- 05: spring/summer wardrobe experiment recap (13)
- 04: becoming minimalist on facebook (11)
- 03: 7 things – christmas decorations (24)
December 2009 (9)
- 29: causes of clutter – not buying quality items (11)
- 19: 12 gifts of christmas pricetag (4)
- 18: jimi – the wallet for people who hate wallets (7)
- 15: rent a potted christmas tree. (7)
- 11: more minimalism from google (1)
- 07: holiday gift combos i don’t need (5)
- 05: em’s story (6)
- 03: Muji – Capitalizing on Simplicity (4)
- 01: a tale of two vacations (8)
November 2009 (5)
- 30: black friday at wal-mart (9)
- 13: benefits of generosity (11)
- 10: my kids play garage sale (4)
- 09: tom’s story (19)
- 06: minimalism and nativity sets (12)
October 2009 (13)
- 26: baby einstein dvds (1)
- 23: ian’s story (3)
- 22: two minimalist battles i’ve quit fighting (19)
- 21: how journaling has helped us minimalize (13)
- 20: credit cards, good customers, and new fees (12)
- 19: minimalize annoying words (29)
- 16: dave’s story (2)
- 15: minimalism and the people of wal-mart (4)
- 14: benefit #24 – use less standby power (5)
- 11: google, minimalism, and 150 billion dollars (3)
- 08: david’s story (10)
- 07: minimalizing my electric bill / annoying my wife (4)
- 03: minimalism and the brownie industry (11)
September 2009 (16)
- 30: our never-ending minimalist battles (19)
- 28: what the world eats (47)
- 26: minimalizing our channels, maximizing our life (24)
- 21: new ebook: the simple guide to a minimalist life (8)
- 19: 7 things – your purse (15)
- 16: More Opportunity for Rest (8)
- 15: america, stuff, and self-storage (18)
- 13: inspiration in one sentence (4)
- 10: andrea’s story (4)
- 10: returning a favor (1)
- 09: shopping fast (8)
- 06: 7 things – your diet (5)
- 04: haley’s story (0)
- 03: wii fit ad parody (2)
- 02: eliminating the little rocks (7)
- 02: causes of clutter – unfinished projects (5)
August 2009 (18)
- 31: outer-space dresser (1)
- 29: declutter vs. unclutter (27)
- 28: keeping a simple home with kids (7)
- 26: becoming minimalist: top 1,000,000 (1)
- 24: cameron’s story (1)
- 21: book review – stop clutter from stealing your life (9)
- 20: good thing i’m a minimalist (2)
- 19: 7 things – the toy room (4)
- 19: minimalism quick tip – dvds (6)
- 17: Less Places for Your Heart to Go (22)
- 17: this morning’s minimalist dilemma (16)
- 15: when less is better (29)
- 14: steph’s story (2)
- 13: the amusement park ring toss (12)
- 13: top pages and posts (0)
- 10: journaling, john quincy adams, and minimalizing (7)
- 05: freedom (2)
- 03: susan’s story (2)
July 2009 (18)
- 30: 7 things – your vehicle (5)
- 29: More Time for the Things That Matter Most (3)
- 29: minimalist desktop wallpaper (3)
- 27: 7 things – the storage room (2)
- 24: Display What You Value Most (26)
- 22: the essential motivation handbook (2)
- 21: professional organizers… poll question. (5)
- 20: where our clutter went (11)
- 17: not minimalist. (7)
- 16: which one doesn’t belong? (0)
- 15: trends of consumerism (3)
- 14: tom robbins on minimalism (0)
- 10: “waste not” and the blessed opportunity of minimalism (2)
- 09: “waste not” -song dong exhibition (8)
- 08: william wordsworth on minimalism (1)
- 07: minimalism, my way (5)
- 07: top pages and posts at becomingminimalist.com (0)
- 06: a definition of clutter (12)
June 2009 (14)
- 30: christa’s story (4)
- 29: didn’t choose minimalism… (2)
- 28: minimalist by choice (Change Gears, Change Lives) (1)
- 28: we start them so young… (6)
- 17: a statement i never thought i’d make (7)
- 16: minimalizing my inbox (8)
- 15: money advice from snl (4)
- 12: causes of clutter – seeing no need to change (11)
- 11: operation: armoire removal complete (5)
- 10: note to self: don’t become a news story (1)
- 09: benefit #20 – never have to organize a garage sale (12)
- 06: note to young parents: life-sized plastic toys (3)
- 03: note to self: kleenex (5)
- 01: contemporary culture… (2)
May 2009 (17)
- 30: stay fresh ice cream container (1)
- 29: christine’s story (6)
- 28: re-accomplishment: the master bathroom (7)
- 27: quick tip – use the library (8)
- 27: recycle your old sneakers (2)
- 26: share your story (1)
- 25: today. (6)
- 23: Becoming Minimalist—One Year Later (8)
- 21: causes of clutter – wanting my neighbors’ life (5)
- 21: necessity or luxury? (11)
- 16: becoming minimalist’s top referrers (3)
- 12: everything is amazing, nobody is happy (1)
- 11: 30-minute clutter solution (1)
- 10: fortune cookies on minimalism (2)
- 08: ideas that take minimalism too far? (6)
- 07: Less Work for Someone Else (23)
- 04: maintaining accomplishments (4)
April 2009 (13)
- 24: Albert Einstein on Minimalism (2)
- 23: what’s in your wallet? (0)
- 20: your spring/summer wardrobe experiment (4)
- 17: minimalist practices on the rise (1)
- 15: april 15 – when things get flipped upside down (4)
- 13: benefit #18 – room to add (7)
- 12: on a day like today (0)
- 09: “before you leave work today… (9)
- 07: noticing other people’s clutter (2)
- 04: paul graham’s essay on stuff (23)
- 03: because i have returned to minimalism (2)
- 02: causes of clutter – security (1)
- 01: minimalist moment – hotel shampoo (8)
March 2009 (2)
- 31: a pretty good reason why i became minimalist (3)
- 03: donate your old prom dress at jordan’s furniture (7)
February 2009 (1)
- 04: how to defeat clutter by msn (2)
January 2009 (3)
- 22: cheers to me? (5)
- 13: d is for dark knight? (1)
- 13: 25,000 and 30,000 (1)
December 2008 (6)
- 24: what a minimalist receives for christmas – round 1 (2)
- 11: the flatback artificial christmas tree (7)
- 05: america and spending (7)
- 03: most popular posts for november, 2008 (0)
- 02: t-shirt sale (1)
- 01: we wish you a plastic-free christmas (1)
November 2008 (16)
- 27: stuff i’m thankful for (5)
- 26: minimalist moment – my birthday present (4)
- 23: moving from success to significance (3)
- 21: control your spending (9)
- 20: Why I Am a Good Candidate for Minimalism (19)
- 18: recommended reading: your clutter hates you (4)
- 17: benefit #18 – own higher quality things (7)
- 14: this christmas – give more presence (3)
- 12: toy lending libraries (2)
- 11: my home’s clutter collection sites (7)
- 09: note to self – conversation starters (4)
- 07: checks in the mail (3)
- 06: benefit #17 – more time on your hands (5)
- 05: the most important gift catalog in the world (6)
- 04: quick quote (2)
- 03: operation master bedroom complete (4)
October 2008 (23)
- 30: causes of clutter – “just in case” thinking (12)
- 28: 7 things – board games (11)
- 27: kid’s clothes – the local church clothing swap (5)
- 24: causes of clutter – laziness (27)
- 23: minimalizing political speeches (2)
- 23: keys to mental well-being (3)
- 21: $1.5m floating bed (5)
- 20: who’s helping me not waste money? (7)
- 18: Accomplishment – Minimalist Kitchen (42)
- 17: 7 things – the garage (6)
- 16: my un-minimalist temptation (7)
- 16: yesterday’s project (5)
- 15: blog action day – fight poverty (7)
- 14: minimalizing the leftovers (13)
- 09: minimalist inspiration in one sentence (3)
- 08: Financially Support Other Causes (4)
- 07: another minimalist failure (1)
- 06: minimalist moment – mcdonald’s (7)
- 06: unforseen dangers of becoming a minimalist? (1)
- 06: thanks for making it to the new site! (1)
- 03: Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2008 (3)
- 02: the tiddy bear (5)
- 01: 7 things – the junk drawer (11)
September 2008 (22)
- 29: receiving gifts from others (3)
- 26: cheap toys for young children (2)
- 24: the quickest sale on ebay – books (6)
- 23: sane minimalism (2)
- 22: minimalizing and serving others… (4)
- 20: celebrating 10,000 (9)
- 19: the garbage man brings motivation (3)
- 17: “stuff” pushes important things to the side (4)
- 16: minimalism and happy meal toys (16)
- 14: harder work than i imagined (15)
- 12: benefit #15 – less luggage (10)
- 11: wedding napkins (9)
- 10: christy’s story (7)
- 10: christy’s story (4)
- 09: note to self – the atlas (1)
- 09: a slave to the clock dial (3)
- 08: the mind clutter of an unfinished project (3)
- 08: minimalist moment – the garage sale (2)
- 04: 7 things – the office (1)
- 03: blogs that link here. (3)
- 02: idle time = money spent (9)
- 01: minimalist moment – the ballpark (2)
August 2008 (13)
- 27: today… (0)
- 25: structube modern furniture (5)
- 23: lessons from the garbage dump (8)
- 23: note to self – jello molds (6)
- 22: two by two (10)
- 21: the cluttered space under my kitchen sink (5)
- 19: hans hofmann on minimalism (0)
- 18: my minimalist failure – condiments (14)
- 18: what to do with books… (13)
- 16: minimalist moment – amusement park (3)
- 10: Visually Appealing (11)
- 07: benefit #13 – never have to go antiquing (17)
- 01: 7 things – the master bedroom (9)
July 2008 (27)
- 28: quick tip #1 – remove vhs tapes (8)
- 27: modern doors direct (0)
- 26: minimalism and children (9)
- 24: 7 things – the living room (9)
- 22: spaceship (3)
- 22: Do Work You Love (6)
- 22: minimalist moment – a bookstore (6)
- 18: a fix of minimalism (7)
- 18: minimalism – the heart’s desire of most (11)
- 17: when the task appears difficult… (1)
- 16: 7 things – the bathroom (6)
- 16: two minimalist blogs that i read daily (2)
- 15: the story of stuff (1)
- 15: note to self – scratch paper (0)
- 14: Live in a Smaller Space (21)
- 12: thsrs: the shorter thesaurus (2)
- 10: wedding clutter (4)
- 08: Be Happier (15)
- 07: poll – pairs of jeans (3)
- 05: still so far to go (3)
- 04: minimalist picnic recipes (0)
- 03: 7 things – the kitchen (7)
- 03: letting small things add up (8)
- 02: panasonic’s new 150inch plasma display (6)
- 02: how you got here (0)
- 01: Good for the Environment (7)
- 01: minimalism in america, home size (15)
June 2008 (55)
- 30: my choice for minimalist wallpaper (2)
- 30: lowest common denominator (7)
- 29: one month (4)
- 29: empty boxes (5)
- 27: a minimalist kitchen (12)
- 27: minimalism and america pt.2 (6)
- 27: minimalist income (2)
- 26: i could survive for 56 days (5)
- 25: a not-so-exciting project… (7)
- 25: humor (0)
- 25: operation: junk drawer results (1)
- 24: operation: junk drawer, day 1 (0)
- 23: minimalism and the fourth (3)
- 23: the people i’m meeting (0)
- 22: Less Stress (13)
- 21: minimalist art (2)
- 19: Own Higher Quality Things (27)
- 19: “leveling” vs “minimalizing” (9)
- 19: minimalism – the world and america (7)
- 19: operation: basement, day 1 results (0)
- 18: operation: basement, day 1 (6)
- 18: minimalista (2)
- 17: my junk drawer on ebay (4)
- 16: book review – clear your clutter with feng shui (3)
- 16: 500. (1)
- 16: operation: minimalist office complete (11)
- 14: How to Live with 100 Things (7)
- 14: operation: minimalist office day 3 (1)
- 13: one disadvantage of minimalism (4)
- 13: one day after my 9th wedding anniversary… (1)
- 12: Not Tied to the Past (9)
- 12: operation: minimalist office day 2 results (2)
- 12: ebay – round 3 (2)
- 12: humor (1)
- 11: two week anniversary (0)
- 11: donation day (1)
- 11: Freedom (14)
- 10: operation: minimalist office day 1 results (6)
- 10: operation: minimalist office, day 1 (10)
- 08: tuesday – office clean-up day (2)
- 08: Office Worker Goes Crazy (3)
- 08: garage sale (8)
- 06: letting go of clothes (23)
- 06: no desktop icons (11)
- 05: another step towards minimalism – our cars (12)
- 04: ebay – second round (0)
- 03: i had to do something (5)
- 03: finally getting started for the garage sale (5)
- 03: clutter (3)
- 03: Easier to Clean (13)
- 03: one week anniversary (1)
- 02: help #2 – becoming minimalist at my office (3)
- 01: minimalist design (2)
- 01: a spiritual journey (24)
- 01: 100 things (2)
May 2008 (10)
- 31: Easier to Find Things (7)
- 31: ehow – how to decorate in a minimalist style (19)
- 30: an exciting moment (3)
- 30: Example for my Kids (7)
- 30: help #1 – photos of relatives (8)
- 30: starting easy (7)
- 29: Spend Less (23)
- 28: a guide to creating a minimalist home (8)
- 28: ebay (2)
- 28: The Journey Begins (40)

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