August 2011
5 posts
I gave up on unity. →
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Over the years, I’ve been convicted by passages that describe the unity Christ wants in His church (John 17, 1 John 4, 1 Corinthians 12, Philippians 2, Acts 2…). But whenever…
5 140-Character Encouragers →
There are many different reasons to use Twitter; there are many different good reasons to use Twitter. Some use it for pure entertainment value; some use it to share news and information; some…
Pray Without Ceasing →
Yesterday I came across the name Polly Carey—the sister of the missionary William Carey. I read only a couple of sentences about her and her dedication to prayer. I had to know more. It didn’t take…
The Marks of Immaturity, and How to Keep Growing →
Selfishness is one telltale sign of immaturity. Babies are completely self-centered. They scream if they don’t get what they want when they want it. All they are aware of are their own needs and…
Free Desktop Wallpaper Calendars: August 2011 →
It’s August 1 and that means that I’ve got a whole new batch of amazing desktop wallpaper designs for you to download. Thanks to each of this month’s designers for sending along some amazing…
July 2011
1 post
A La Carte (7/27) →
The New Asceticism - I think Byron Yawn has a good word of warning to offer in this article. He looks at today’s many calls for radical living and points out where, if we are not careful, we could…
April 2011
3 posts
Dating Tips : How to Find a New Wife →
I commented on a YouTube video: I especially like how you said one of your goals is to lower the divorce rate. Major props to your for that.
Top 10 Photography Hacks [Lifehacker Top 10] →
Your digital camera, whether it’s built in to your cellphone or it’s a hefty DSLR, is an incredible creative tool. If you’ve only used it as it comes straight out of the box,…
Minimalism Quotes… Through the Centuries →
Voluntary simplicity (and/or minimalism) is certainly not new. In fact, it has been practiced and encouraged for thousands of years… literally. Just consider the following men and women…
March 2011
3 posts
You Don’t Have To Quit Your Job →
Make your life about embracing the good instead of escaping the bad.
You don’t have to quit your job to live a simpler life. If you read blogs about minimalism and simple…
→ On Not Working →
I am making a conscious decision to not work for the rest of the year.
I’ve already earned what I need to cover my expenses for 2011 working January to March.
I could work more (there are plenty…
FAIL Compilation 2010 || Best Fails of the Year ||... →
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January 2011
1 post
Fuck Minimalism: How a Movement Began to End by... →
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October 2010
1 post
Jumping Gently Into Minimalism →
When you intentionally live with less, you can experience life with more attention and purpose.
Minimalism starts with a desire to live with less. It is typically triggered by being sick…
10 breathtaking minimalist homes from around the... →
September 2010
2 posts
July 2010
50 posts
The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide →
Today I have some exciting news to share with you: my second book has been published!
It’s called The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify…
The Ultimate Guide to Personal Motivation →
Photo by Edwin Stemp
By Annabel Candy
This is going to be the last blog post I ever write. That’s it. After this one you won’t be reading any more articles by me online. In fact, the…
7 Ways to Make Life Changing Decisions →
Most people don’t know the profound effects of making decisions. Often times, we go through life oblivious to what thoughts we are thinking and what actions we are taking. Every…
Get a Free Year of Amazon Prime with an .EDU... →
Amazon’s offering students with a valid .edu email address a free year of Amazon Prime, which grants buyers free two-day shipping on any item they buy, no minimum purchase required,…
Are You Your Own Dream Zapper? →
Why Not Take The Leap?
I’ve been meeting a lot of truly smart, savvy, remarkable people lately. So many are saying to hell with the safety net, and are leaping toward their…
Evernote Essentials →
Evernote Essentials: A comprehensive setup guide and a sizable collection of tips, tricks and best practices to help the Evernote newbie get up to speed quickly and show the seasoned Evernote…
Plain & Simple : Why I Wear White Tee’s →
There was a time when actors on television had to actually act. I know, surprising, huh. Decades ago, the split from scene to scene or splits within a scene were few and far between….
Choosing simple living | Unclutterer →
Choosing simple living | Unclutterer: An unclutterer is someone who chooses to live without the distractions that get in the way of a remarkable life.
Contrary to what you might assume, the…
Making Mondays — and your week — more productive →
Mondays are opportunities to start new habits and the day to begin a productive path for the week. While others grumble about Mondays, I try to think of them like the first day of school or the…
Are You Aware Of Everything You Own? →
My original impetus to begin my minimalist journey was when I realized I wasn’t aware of everything I owned.
As I began going through boxes and digging through the rooms of the house I…
A Beginner’s Guide to Bike Camping →
You don’t realize how much noise you’re surrounded by everyday, until you go into nature.
So turn on all your senses and think of these things: golden yellow fields of grain, lush green…
Day 194 Too good to use →
I received an email from Cindy recently with a list of topics she thought would be good to address on my blog. The one I chose for today is an issue I am sure we have all come across during our…
How To Reprogram Your Mind For Self Improvement →
‘How To Reprogram Your Mind For Self Improvement’ is a guest post written by Justin.
One of the most fulfilling things a person can do is take some kind of action that causes them to…
3 Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Be Healthier →
Post written by Zen Family Habits contributor Melanie from Dietriffic.
We live in an age where children are glued to the TV, and consumed by video games both day and night. And, it’s now…
Real Life Minimalists: Geoff →
Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.
Today, Geoff, a university…
A Simple Guide to Eating Like a Human →
Written by Katie Tallo.
Meet Jack. He’s human. Jack likes to go up hills so he needs energy. Food gives him energy. Meet Jill. She’s human too and she ingests food to…
It’s not MY fault…Owning up →
I think we all need little reminders now and then that many of the problems that befall us are usually of our own making. This society today is not willing to take the blame for much of anything,…
Taking inventory of your things →
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” ~William Morris
Having a list of everything you own is a great way to start controlling what…
It’s not MY fault…Owning up →
I think we all need little reminders now and then that many of the problems that befall us are usually of our own making. This society today is not willing to take the blame for much of anything,…
Insubordinate... 50th anniverary free ebook →
What’s the opposite of insubordinate? I guess it’s subordinate. Which is better, I wonder. Is it preferred to do exactly what you’re told, to be clearly subordinate to the system, to the boss, to…
The Only Way to Save Your Day →
I lied. Maybe the following isn’t the only way to save your day. It might not even be the best way for YOU to save your day, but without it, my days would be lost forever.
Tick…
Taking inventory of your things →
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” ~William Morris
Having a list of everything you own is a great way to start controlling what…
Debate, Don’t Hate →
Today I’m proud to feature a co-guest post from Brett Hagberg (of Ask Experience) and Joel Runyon (of the Blog of Impossible Things), two talented and very intelligent bloggers…
Beginner’s Guide to Travel Hacking →
Greetings from Ouagoudougou, winner of the “most awesome city name” contest and also my current stop on the week-long West Africa tour. I came in via Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, and…
Converting your downtime →
Converting downtime with a smartphone | Photo by Jonathan Blundell
A post from Lifehack.org really hit home this week, especially as I’ve been thinking and writing about Decluttering…
The Clean-Slate Guide to Simplicity →
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jeffrey Tang of The Art of Great Things.
When we think about simplifying, we usually think about subtraction. Getting rid of excess stuff. Clearing away…
6 Things You Should Be Maximizing →
If you’ve minimized your TV watching, possessions, email-checking and all other pointless distractions, what are you left with? After all, minimalism is not about clearing everything out of…
Learning to surf while vagabonding →
Looking for a surf safari on your travels but need to learn the sport first? It can be fun to take a class while you’re on vacation—but how do you find professional operators?
Prices for…
25 Things I’d Never Trade for Money →
“The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.” – Thomas Jefferson
A good friend.
A committed spouse.
A respectful child.
A loving hug.
A friendly neighbor.
Health.
Laughter.
Are You Living a Life Worth Reading About? →
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If your life were made into a book, would it be worth reading?
When is the last time you sat through a two-hour movie that was solely about someone’s dull, average…
7 Steps to a Minimalist Wardrobe →
(Photo: Mzelle Biscotte)
When I decided to pursue a minimalist lifestyle, one of the first areas I tackled was my closet. I had too many clothes that I didn’t wear, and too…
Hunting and Gathering: How to Diversify Your... →
“A diversified income stream makes sense when the labor market is going though ups and downs, or long-term decline. Facing such a situation, investing all one’s time in a single skill…
How I Accidentally Doubled My Income And Became... →
This month, my life dramatically changed forever. It happened on accident, and it happened nearly overnight.
This is the story of how I accidentally became self employed and just about doubled…
Food Simplified →
I love food. I don’t think I’m alone in saying so as the waistlines of many continue to grow. Luckily, I have learned to balance intake with output while still enjoying the endless…