“I have significantly less stress in my life and more self-control. Most importantly, I’m becoming more like the mom and wife I want to be.” — Caryn Seney Becoming Minimalist is a website that reaches people from every walk of life—those who are … Read More
Feel Guilty Getting Rid of Stuff? Don’t.
As we minimize possessions, how do we overcome the guilt of money spent on things in the past? As part of Uncluttered, I answer lots of questions from participants as they seek to own less. I've answered thousands over the years. And by far, … Read More
Encouraging Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption … Read More
Remove Possessions to Remove Visual Noise
“Visual noise” is a phenomenon most people experience, but a term rarely used. We feel it every day but have never uttered the phrase. However, for the sake of your home, your work, your kids, and your sanity, allow me a moment to explain … Read More
Life is Too Short…
Seneca once wrote: It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested. But when it is … Read More