“Learning without doing is wasted.” — Derek Sivers Sloww just recently crossed the 100-post mark. Cue: celebratory music! As the sun sets on the year, it's a good reminder to pause—take a look in the rear-view mirror and reflect. This post is … [Read more...]
Decluttering Blog Posts
Articles about decluttering, how to declutter, decluttering tips, decluttering clothes, declutter your home, and more.
Marie Kondo’s “KonMari Method” Checklist: 5-Step Decluttering Cheat Sheet
This is probably one of the shortest—but most useful—posts you'll find on the KonMari Method. It's taken straight from the source, and you can also read a summary of Marie Kondo's book here: 9 Top Themes from “The Life-Changing Magic of … [Read more...]
Decluttering 101: How to Declutter Your Home Crash Course
Jump to a Section in the Post Below: One Thought on "Why" we should Declutter Isn't Decluttering the same as Minimalism? 5 Ways I Started My Decluttering Homework 12 Decluttering Tips, Methods & Approaches What is the Best … [Read more...]
7 Principles from “Simplify” by Joshua Becker (eBook Summary)
Joshua Becker is one of the most down-to-earth simple living writers out there. He’s been writing for a decade, and he’s one of the biggest names in the community online. One of the reasons he's so accessible is because he's part of a normal suburban … [Read more...]
An In-Depth Look at “Goodbye, Things” by Fumio Sasaki (Book Summary)
Goodbye, Things was a breath of fresh air. It opened my eyes to the universal nature of minimalism and to the Japanese culture. And, it's written by someone who isn't a well-known author, speaker, or top simple living leader. Or, a Zen Buddhist … [Read more...]
9 Top Themes from “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo (Book Summary)
Wow! It's been a bit since I've said that after reading a book. There's a reason this book, Marie Kondo, and the KonMari Method are global sensations. It has it all — philosophical wisdom, Japanese cultural traditions, and practical advice based … [Read more...]
“The Minimalist Home” — 5 Themes & Free Chapter (Book Preview)
Want to get straight to it? Read the first chapter of The Minimalist Home for free here. Joshua Becker's new book, The Minimalist Home, will be released on December 18, 2018. It's probably something we'll all need right around the holidays and as … [Read more...]
How Minimalism Helped Me Stop Buying Clothes in 12 of the Last 16 Months
Earlier this year, I wrote a post titled "Oops Minimalism" about how I spent $0 on clothing for the first 6 months of 2017. I attributed the success to: Wanting to minimize decision fatigue — Having less clothing means needing to think less … [Read more...]
Oops Minimalism: How I Spent $0 on Clothing for 6 Months Without Trying
Wait...what minimalism? Let's back up for a minute. So, I just had an aha moment last night. I've been tracking our household cash flow on a monthly basis for at least the last five years (our household consists of my wife, me, and our two … [Read more...]
