Simple Living

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.

Organize Your Home: 3 Tips to Keep Things Tidy (#1 Is a Little Nuts)

Organize Your Home: 3 Tips to Keep Things Tidy (#1 Is a Little Nuts)

Tomorrow is officially Organize Your Home Day. Why not use the holiday as an incentive to get your living space into a straight stripe? When things are a mess, figuring out how to get your home organized is like herding cats. It feels impossible, so you don’t even try. I mean, why bother? Luckily, you’ll never…

Buying Versus Renting a Home: Is One Better Than the Other?

Buying Versus Renting a Home: Is One Better Than the Other?

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…

Top 3 Minimalism Benefits in 2023 (Plus 1 Bonus Benefit!)

Top 3 Minimalism Benefits in 2023 (Plus 1 Bonus Benefit!)

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…

5 Easy Ways to Master Living Below Your Means For Absolute Beginners

5 Easy Ways to Master Living Below Your Means For Absolute Beginners

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…

Pre Konmari Checklist: Read This Before You Declutter Your House

Pre Konmari Checklist: Read This Before You Declutter Your House

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,…