Minimalism Can Reduce Stress

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Your home should be the antidote to stress, not the cause of it. Peter Walsh [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Simplify and Feel Calmer Declutter… Continue reading Minimalism Can Reduce Stress

Minimalism Can Improve Your Finances

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like. Will Rogers [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||”… Continue reading Minimalism Can Improve Your Finances

5 Benefits of Minimalism

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] I’ve found that the less stuff I own, the less my stuff owns me.   Nathan W. Morris [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Some Rewards of Minimalsm… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Minimalism

Tips to Start Decluttering

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”85%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.   William Morris:  [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]… Continue reading Tips to Start Decluttering

What is Minimalism?

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] What is Minimalism? Yesterday on day 1 of the challenge, I provided an overview of minimalism and a bit of an outline of this challenge. Today, I’ll explore a little more about minimalism as a lifestyle. … Continue reading What is Minimalism?

30 Days of Minimizing

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||20px||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Exploring Minimalism Welcome to our 30-day challenge. Keep the Stories is about retaining memories AND letting go of stuff.  This month, the focus is on the second part of that equation – finding ways to… Continue reading 30 Days of Minimizing

25 Inspiring Quotes on Simplicity

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Keeping it simple I am on an ongoing quest to simplify my life.   That means being intentional about what I add and eliminate. Some of the changes I have made (and am still making): Set priorities about what is… Continue reading 25 Inspiring Quotes on Simplicity

Monday Mending – Favourite Tools

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Monday Mending Ritual Since the beginning of summer, I have been making it a practice to do at least some mending every Monday.  I have not quite set the habit yet but I am getting there and am… Continue reading Monday Mending – Favourite Tools