Guest post by Erin Port of @simplepurposefulliving. Last January, I sat down with my favorite colored pens and bright notepads because, if you know me, you know I love a…
Category: Intentional Living
A Minimalist “No”vember This time of year, a quote that I love appears within online minimalist communities: “No”vember: A time to practice saying no to people, places, and things that drain…
7 Simple Ways to Live in the Present Moment Fall weather is upon us in the Midwest, a welcome reprieve from the relentless summer heat. These days are gorgeous. That…
A Different Kind of Life A few weeks ago, an unexpected phone conversation served as an intentional living wake-up call. The text from my mom came early in the day.…
5 Minimalist Habits to Avoid Burnout Last week, a podcast host asked me a unique question. We’d wrapped up recording, but before exiting the call, she said: “You just launched…
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4 Reasons to Embrace Slow Living through Minimalism The speed of my life has decelerated recently. Our fifth baby was born two weeks ago—in the middle of the biggest blizzard…
This time of year, a certain quote that I love surfaces within online minimalist communities: “No”vember: A time to practice saying no to people, places, and things that drain you—and…
A Lesson in Letting Go A couple of weeks ago an unexpected moment with extended family reminded me of an important lesson in letting go. My six-year-old daughter, Elena, stood…
Last week, I was reminded of a powerful perspective shift that can help you declutter your home. My reminder came after reading text by digital creator Jarred Lopes. It went…