Own less. Live more. Finding minimalism in a world of consumerism.
One year ago in December, we released The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life. The book sold out by the end of the first day and the second printing sold out a few weeks later. All told, the book has sold over … Read More
Note: This is a guest post from Melissa of Melissa Camara Wilkins. You might think that minimalists are all about white walls and clutter-free countertops, but that’s not the whole story. Minimalists know that having less stuff offers … Read More
I spoke last week at the University of Ottawa to kick off their Health and Wellness Week. It was chilly and cold, but a fabulous event to be part of. I am thankful for the organizers and their forward thinking in connecting minimalism to wellness. … Read More
For the last seven years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity in life. At first, it was an exercise in communicating to Becoming Minimalist readers the most popular articles I sent out on Twitter. But over … Read More
Minimizing is better than organizing. Minimizing possessions is an act of permanence. It lays the groundwork for overcoming consumerism and forces questions of values and purpose. Minimalism provides the opportunity to pursue our passions: I have … Read More