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.
Does the thought of losing your independence keep you up at night? It should. Imagine if your son or daughter offered to treat you to lunch. But rather than take you home afterwards, they dropped you at a retirement facility instead. No warning, no discussion, nothing. One minute you’re in the house you’ve lived in…
Feeling swamped by the clutter? Want to live with less but don’t know where to start? No shame. We all know that modern life can be a little nuts. Seems like we’ve got way more stuff than we know what to do with. Here’s a wild idea. Imagine waking up in a tidy house, where…
Are you exhausted from the constant rush of the fast-paced world? Fed up with the never-ending digital updates, overflowing to-do lists, and feeling like a hamster in a wheel? You’re not alone. That’s how Sporty and I felt for many years. It was only after we ditched most of our stuff and embraced a slower…
Decluttering leaves you with more than just a tidy closet and a place to park your car. It clears your mind, reduces stress and makes you happier. Winning. Here’s the thing. Clutter has a way of overwhelming even the most sane among us. And we all know what happens when we’re overwhelmed, right? Nothing. Or rather,…
Minimalist gift ideas sound a little counter-intuitive, I’ll admit. After all, do minimalists even want gifts? Like so many things, it depends. After spending eight months untethered, Sporty and I decided to settle down again for a while. The thought of having a home was appealing. Filling it with stuff? Not so much. People don’t always…
