When a Minimalist is Messy

When I record a video or take pictures of my home, I make sure that the house is tidy. When I share my home in any way, of course, I pick it up first so it’s pretty. But just because I tidy up and it’s nice in my video or on Instagram, doesn’t mean that…

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How to complain less and appreciate more

How to complain less and appreciate more

Unless you are really introspective, most of us don’t pay attention to whether we are constantly complaining or expressing appreciation. We don’t notice what we say and what we think about because we’re used to the way we are, and it seems normal. We can focus on the negatives in life and not even realize…

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A simple how-to of minimalist decor

If you’re wanting a minimalist aesthetic and struggling to get there- make sure you have actually embraced minimalism. It’s too hard to achieve the look of less when the cupboards and closets are overflowing. *wink wink* Ok- let’s assume you’ve already decluttered the excess, you have only the essentials left in your home and you’ve…

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I don’t want to be known as a minimalist

A few years ago I was at an event and ran into a friend. As we were visiting, she paused the conversation to introduce me to someone else she knew and said, “This is Rachel, she’s a minimalist.” I was shocked. Although I refer to myself as a minimalist here on the blog and teach…

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4 simple steps to help you live more intentionally

4 exercises to help you live with intention

My purpose for embracing minimalism was to live with intention, and I thought that once I got rid of all the excess, I simply would live with intention. If I close my eyes and think about what I imagined “living with intention” to be, I pictured a mom baking bread with her perfectly behaved children…

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Your belongings should help you live in the present

Many times we make decisions on what to keep based on the past or the future, without considering too much the effect our things have on our present life. As you work through your decluttering, consider your present situation and what the items do for us right now. There are those of us who live…

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Minimalism Can Help You Conquer Your Fears

Minimalism helped me face my fears. First off, getting rid of stuff made me realize I don’t have to fear not being prepared. How many times have you decided to keep something “just in case?” I had this idea that I had to hold onto things in case I needed them. But that is a fear-based decision.…

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