Own less. Live more. Finding minimalism in a world of consumerism.
Over the last 12 years, I’ve made quite a few changes in my life. Some changes were small, others big. Some I kept, others I discarded. Very few lasting changes involved the immediate addition or removal of a new habit. Most of the changes that … Read More
A special thanks to each of you for making 2021 such an enjoyable year at Becoming Minimalist. It was my thirteenth and I have loved every moment of it! This website continues to reach people beyond my wildest dreams as we grow every year in new … Read More
This short story was first published in 1914 by Francis Jenkins Olcott, based on the poem by Celia Laighton Thaxter. It is a heartwarming story about provision, kindness, and finding beauty in small things. I hope you enjoy it this Christmas … Read More
We discovered minimalism in the month of May. By the time the holiday season began, six months later, we were fully convinced of the benefits of not owning more than we needed. But we hadn’t finished minimizing every area in our home—including our … Read More
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