Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash If there’s one thing us humans are good at, it’s attaching meaning to objects. As a species we seek meaning in everything we do, but also everything we own. We place meaning on everything from old toys to pieces of furniture, to old cinema Continue Reading
Decluttering
The Joy of Empty
Photo by Katja Rooke on Unsplash When you declutter and see open space for the first time, you feel inspired. It’s not looked like that for years! Now you have space for more books and that beautiful basket you had your eye on. But wait! Just because you can fill Continue Reading
The Meaning of Stuff – Starting from Scratch
Photo by Lina Trochez on Unsplash During the Easter holiday I decided to take on some decluttering which I’d been putting off for ages. Life got in the way and by the time I got some much-needed time off work, I noticed that things had built up around me. Impulse Continue Reading
Decluttering My Shed the Minimalist Way
Before you read this post, I would like to warn you that although it is about decluttering my shed, it also touches upon the grief of losing a parent (my dad). If you’re okay with that, or would even find some comfort in it, go ahead. Like attics and garages, Continue Reading
Lighten Your Load, Declutter Your Heart
This is going to be a light-hearted post, and I mean that in a literal sense. What on Earth am I talking about? When you think of decluttering, what’s the first thing you think of? An overstuffed closet? That drawer you dread looking through? The shelf you keep meaning to Continue Reading
My Hoarder Past- How Minimalism Changed My Life
Photo by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash I’ve been a minimalist now for 5 years – perhaps even longer. Looking around my house now and reflecting on life’s current trajectory, it’s hard to believe I was once a hoarder who sat in my gaming chair with no desire or direction. Tell a lie, I Continue Reading
Calming the Clutter Chaos
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels How many times have you cleared the clutter and had a mini celebration only for the mess to come back by next week? You come home from work, go looking for that important paperwork only to have to dig through piles of God only Continue Reading
Decluttering Our Schedules
Image by thatsphotography from Pixabay I realise it’s been a while since I posted; I was burnt out and decided to put all of my focus on finishing my counselling course (which I’ve now done!). At first, I wasn’t sure if to go straight for applying to level 4, but Continue Reading
8 Easy Steps to Redecorate Your Home for a More Relaxing Space
This is a guest post by Natalie Jones from Homeownerbliss. It may seem daunting, but there are many simple ways to transform your rented apartment or home into the relaxing space you need without breaking the bank or spending too much time on it. Below are eight easy steps to Continue Reading
How Minimalism Helped With My Disability
If you looked at me, you wouldn’t see anything wrong. No wheelchairs, no walking sticks, no tubes; nothing to suggest I may struggle with a disability. But the truth is, I am disabled. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as ME) which causes unrelenting fatigue, cognitive issues, and sometimes Continue Reading