You’ve probably heard so much about decluttering in relationship to minimalism that you’ve made a natural association between the two, but decluttering or letting go is actually a very small part of it. I think it’s really the first basic step, and truly embracing meaningful and simple living is much richer and deeper in context. Minimalism also doesn’t mean that you live with 12 items and that’s it. You can have as many things as you want, and I find it imperative to spend time feeling grateful for the items that matter most and contribute greatly to your mental health and wellbeing. Read on to learn what my favorite things are, with pictures!
Read MoreAre Minimalism and Couples Therapy connected? I didn’t really realize it, but the way I’ve been doing couples therapy for the past 7 years aligns perfectly with my new found love of simplicity, minimalism, getting to the heart of what really matters, and letting go. Learn more about how to Marie Kondo your relationship and why that’s so important.
Read MoreMinimalism provides mental health benefits on an ongoing basis, and I’ve found the principles particularly helpful during these uncertain times. Managing stress, anxiety, and fear are essential to getting through this coming out stronger on the other side. Learn more about how minimalism can be a helpful approach to dealing with a crisis and why it’s something worth considering.
Read MoreOne of the hardest parts about decluttering is figuring out where to take all the stuff you’ve decided to get rid of. Making that decision and going through the process of decluttering can be draining and pull from your energy, so it’s important to take care of yourself and plan ahead to after the declutter. That way you know exactly where you’re taking your stuff and you can act quickly to clear your space. Here’s 5 local places you can donate your stuff, with a few bonus ideas!
Read MoreEmotional baggage…where do you feel it? Where does it come up in your body, in your mind, in your space, in your habits? This post helps you slow down and spend some time figuring out the deeper roots to some of your problems. And as always, I want you to remember and confidently know that you are enough without your stuff.
Read MoreAre relationships easy for you? Do you struggle with how to manage difficult relationships in your life? We carry clutter from past and present relationships everyday, often not noticing how heavy it all weighs on you. Read on to explore how relationship clutter is affecting your life, how it ties into all the other areas of clutter, and how it doesn’t matter where you start decluttering, you’ll see positive results.
Read MoreHow many unread emails do you have? What about the number of photos stored on your phone? What percentage of your apps do you use on a regular basis that add value to your life? What if you cut your digital space and usage by 20%? By 50%? By 75%? Sit with that for a minute. If you’re feeling brave, read the post to begin exploring curating your digital consumption.
Read MoreWith over 50,000 thoughts a day, overwhelm can be inevitable if you don’t have a process for how to filter and manage your anxious or self deprecating thoughts. Like physical clutter, we tend to hang on to our mental clutter. I imagine it serves some kind of purpose for most of us to hold onto those thoughts, but ultimately they’re not helping you and recognizing how to let them go will be healing and relieving. Learn more about mental clutter and how to begin the process of declutter those unhelpful thoughts.
Read MoreThere are so many places you can see clutter in your life. Where will you start? Which areas are most distressing to you? Physical clutter is where we’ll start, but don’t worry, I’ll be exploring so much more in the upcoming weeks.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever looked around your space and had the instinct to ask more questions about your life and evaluate how this mess has accumulated, minimalism can benefit you. There are clear costs involved in maintaining our clutter and desires for consumption. Read this post to learn about about the mental health cost of all kinds of clutter.
Read MoreWhat comes up for you when you hear the word minimalism? If you’re like most people, you will probably go straight to physical clutter and getting rid of stuff in your house. That’s a huge part of it, but there’s so much more. Let’s look at the many levels of minimalism.
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