“You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what’s burning inside you.” – Arthur Polotnik
I have many people to thank over the years for the growth of Becoming Minimalist. But I typically credit this post from Zen Habits on August 12, 2009 as being the first major breakthrough for this blog. His simple link at the bottom of the post brought hundreds of new readers. And I immediately began to understand some of the key principles behind growing a minimalist blog.
On a related note, I’ve been overwhelmingly impressed with the quality (and number) of new blogs dedicated to minimalism and simplicity that have been emerging online lately. And as one who is deeply motivated by a passion for the message of living with less, I couldn’t possibly be more excited. The more writers, the quicker the message spreads. Keep on writing and inspiring!
If I can play a small role in helping these writers introduce themselves, I’m all in. Here then, are just a few of the blogs that have popped up on my radar (and reader list) in the past several months. There is no doubt in my mind, you will enjoy them too.
8 Minimalist Blogs You Will Enjoy Reading in 2019
No Sidebar
Design a simple life and experience the happiness you deserve. Brian Gardner curates articles and images from a wide range of sources to offer daily inspiration.
Simplify Magazine
This is a subscription-based quarterly magazine that brings together experts to contribute long-form articles helping families focus more on the things that matter most.
Slow Your Home
Brooke McAlary authors a most wonderful blog dedicated to simple living. I find her writing to be intelligent, thoughtful, and encouraging. Her wonderful series on the A-Z’s of simple living keeps me engaged… and definitely looking forward to see what she does with Q, X, and Z.
Break The Twitch
Practical intentional living with Anthony Ongaro. Minimize distractions, build habits, and create opportunities to live a great life.
Raising Simple
Zoë Kim is a mom of four and a writer for Raising Simple and Huffington Post. She posts about the pursuit of living an intentional life by owning less, creating new habits, and cultivating opportunities to give.
Simplify & Pursue
Robin Shliakhau is a wife and mom striving to simplify her life so they can pursue what matters most to them. She strives to encourage others to do the same.
Minimalist Baker
John and Dana have created a website that combines each of their passions: cooking, art, design, simplicity. Every recipe consists of 10 ingredients or less, requires a single spoon or bowl, or takes 30 minutes or less to prepare. Many recipes are also vegetarian or vegan-friendly. It’s a Pinterest dream come true.
The Life on Purpose Movement
Erica Layne has created a powerful movement for purposeful women, where she explores topics from self-care and happiness to simple living & purposeful parenting.
Also, just recently, I have begun enjoying Money is Not Important and Buy Nothing New for a Year. And even though they didn’t really fit my criteria of being new, I did want to mention both of them.
Image: Travis Isaacs
Doing Search says
Everything is very open with a precise clarification of the challenges.
It was really informative. Your website is extremely helpful.
Many thanks for sharing!
Dorena Rode says
This is a sweet collection of blogs. I stumbled onto your page when checking to see how my new website was fairing on the search terms “Simple Living”. I love to connect to people dedicated to simple living. I feel like a lone star sometimes. And then I get on the internet an see how many of us there are. I am refreshed by your sharing of information as well….
Kay says
Thank you for these recommendations. It’s not always the easiest to find minimalist blogs, videos or posts in general that are engaging, inspiring and practical.
Another one that is nice is Love Raw Vegan on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/LoveRawVeganChannel She offers helpful information on her journey in minimalism and also includes many links to helpful resources in each video too.
Thanks again and have a wonderful day / weekend!
Jiro says
Hey Joshua, Ive just discovered your blog and Im finding it very interesting. Thanks for accumulating such great info- such as the Quotes through the centuries, and this post. Ive been investigating “flow states” in my life and I am just seeing the profound connection between simplicity and flow. It seem like the less “stuff” we have in every way, (possessions, thoughts, hobbies, ingredients) the less potential blockages to flow we have. Im just starting on this journey, so thanks for the wisdom. Jiro
Brooks Palmer says
Joshua, thanks for the list! I like the slow your home blog post. It’s simple and makes sense. It’s great to see so many people talking about ways to simplify your life. I write one too, but I never thought to check out others blogs until today. It seems to be in the air. Anyway, thanks for doing your part to help others find peace in their lives.
Sandy Cay says
Thank you so much for this list. Like so many, I to am interested in simplifying and uncluttering my life. And what better way to learn than with from those who have walked that path. I have turned the corner, and thanks to many wise minds, the way is more clear to me now. : )
notjustgreenfingers says
Loved these blogs, thanks for posting them.
Teri Olson says
I realize this is an older post, but you may want to remove The Minimalistas from your list because their latest post encourages people to take out payday loans to buy things which seems to directly contradict the idea of minimalism and the freedom it brings
Holly Gilholme says
Join me on my minimalist journey leading up to a year of not buying anything new.
Your blog has some great tips :)
Love from a fellow minimalist.
http://cullthecrap.blogspot.com.au/
Andrew Mooers says
Moderation is the key and getting away from store bought, coin operated living. Being in small town rural America has its own rewards in unfiltered, natural, safe surroundings.