Whilst proudly practising minimalism for the better part of 7 years at this point, I myself have been a digital maximalist this entire time without even realising it. I have sold almost all of my possessions, more than once, yet…
In today’s consumer-driven society, it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of buying and accumulating more and more stuff. The ‘more is more’ mindset is taught to us in almost every area of capitalist society. If it’s not…
We are certainly living in interesting times. Prices are going up faster than ever before, whilst wages are stagnating. For the first time in modern history, young people are actually poorer than their parents. If you spend any time reading…
Why should I set new year’s resolutions? It’s that time of year again when many people set their new year’s resolutions. It’s also the time when many people start doubting their ability to maintain the revolutionary changes they hope to…
Whether you’re trying to think of something to give your local minimalist, or maybe you are the local minimalist thinking about how to navigate the tradition of gift-giving, the festive season can bring a little bit of anxiety. The first…
There’s a lot of momentum in the sustainability movement today. And rightfully so. We have an important role to play in preventing irreversible damage to our environment. As individuals, we need to ensure we look after our planet for our…
Practising minimalism in your physical space feels pretty obvious. But, did you know that you can also practise minimalism mentally? The minimalist approach can be used for your mindset. It can also be helpful for informing the way you approach things, e.g.,…
By now you have probably heard a lot about the importance of habits and how they can propel you to success, a happier life and a more peaceful existence. Applying healthy habits to different areas of your life is key…
If you are reading this, it’s likely that you already know that holding onto things, physical possessions, etc. isn’t always that good for you. Physical and mental clutter can drag us down in life. It can cause us stress, and…
What is clutter? One way of conceptualising what clutter is, is anything that doesn’t add value to your life. Clutter can be anything that detracts from your peace, happiness and purpose in life. It can be anything that makes you…
Contrary to what many think, Minimalism is not purely about owning as little as possible. It’s open to interpretation, but my take on it is that it’s about only owning things that directly add value to your life, and removing…
If you’re an average person, you can probably admit to spending a little too much time staring at bright rectangular screens. Can you imagine someone from 100 years ago observing the behaviour of the average person today? It would look…
