Simple living is about buying less and doing more. It’s about focusing more on experiences and less on acquiring stuff. It’s also about decluttering, keeping your home organized and managing your money in a way that makes early retirement a realistic goal.
That said, simple living isn’t about making life hard or uncomfortable. (Let’s leave that to the masochists.) Rather, it’s about having the freedom to live life on your terms. It’s about slowing down, being open to new ideas and stopping occasionally to enjoy the view.
Imagine living anywhere: the thrills of the city, the tranquility of the countryside, or the allure of a seaside town. The world is your oyster, moving effortlessly from city to city, province to province. No headaches from a 30-year mortgage, no property taxes, no maintenance nightmares. Sound good? That’s one side of the buying versus…
Highlighting all the minimalism benefits out there could take a while. There are a lot! I’ve narrowed it down to the ones that have had the most significant impact on our lives. Give minimalist living a try and before you know it you’ll be doing handstands outside. Hopefully, your dog won’t be so deadpan. Seriously…
Is it possible to cut your expenses, increase savings, and still live comfortably? Living below your means. What even does that mean? We’ll get to that in a moment, but first, a story. It’s a story I’ve told a lot, both in real life as well as here on Mostly Mindful. It’s a good story…
So, you’ve finally decided to declutter your home. Awesome. Having a pre Konmari Checklist will help. Why? Because the last thing you want to do is make your stuff someone else’s problem. The horror. Put your dogeared copy of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up down for the moment. Before you KonMari your place into a tidy stripe,…
Making time for the things that matter, matters. Are you good at the busy stuff, but not so great at the important stuff? Don’t feel bad, that’s most of us. Just because modern-day living has conditioned us to place productivity above self-care, doesn’t mean we have to. I mean, we’re still the boss of us. Whoever…
