You’ve been lied to. You think the more you do, the more you’ll achieve. So you take on more than you can handle. You bounce between tasks, bounce between goals, and never actually achieve anything meaningful. How do I know? Because that was me. Learning to reduce, simplify and focus on what truly matters is […] The post How To Finally Achieve Your Goals appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

In the search for a meaningful and joy-filled life, the power of saying no cannot be overstated. Like a sculptor chiseling away at the non-essential, saying no is the process by which we reveal the beauty of specifically-chosen, minimalist commitments. Just like minimalism removes possessions so we can focus on the things that matter most. […] The post The Art of Saying No: A Minimalist Approach to Time Management appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

What is the American Dream? That depends on when you’re talking about it. In the beginning, the American Dream was about “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” It came from the idea that all people have a God-given right to pursue their own course in life, without regard to their rank at birth, within […] The post Why It’s Time to Undream the American Dream appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

For years, I would frequent Target, Costco, or even my grocery store and peruse the aisles with giddiness. What would I find today? Because we live in a society where we can buy trivial things for cheap, we can also receive daily instant gratification on a regular basis through our purchases. It could be a […] The post Avoiding the Traps that Entangle Us appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

Having a baby is a joyous and life-changing event. It can be great fun to go shopping and get excited about all the fun baby toys and outfits. After you buy what you like, you may also have a baby shower and get even more great gifts. But what you’re left with is typically a […] The post Embracing Minimalism with a New Baby appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), one-third of Americans are living with extreme stress and nearly half of Americans (48 percent) believe that their stress has increased over the past five years. This stress is causing many negative effects: health problems, poor relationships and lost productivity at work. This is not good and we […] The post 10 Minimalist Strategies You Can Use for Stress-Free Living appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

A few years ago my wife’s best friend and mentor was diagnosed with terminal Cancer. On her death bed she looked deep into my wife’s eyes and said, “I have some advice for you.” After a dramatic pause, she whispered, “eat the fried chicken”. My wife asked her why eating fried chicken was important.  She […] The post Six Ways to Thrive Before You Die appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

Fighting clutter can feel like a losing battle. After all, there are 300,000 items in the average American home. But decluttering is more about habits than ones ability to “get organized“. My first piece of advice for clutter-free living is to stop shopping. Stop the inflow. Consider a Shopping Moratorium for 30 days. Experimenting with […] The post 5 Effective Habits of Clutter-Free Families appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. Between juggling household chores, managing a career, and taking care of your family, it seems like there’s never enough time to catch your breath. Society tells us that the key to happiness is having more – more possessions, more achievements, more activities. But is […] The post How Simplifying Life Might Be the Answer You’re Looking For appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

Letting go of sentimental items is certainly the most challenging decluttering task. Please don’t tackle it until you’ve done the easier stuff. Reduce the number of items in your kitchen, bathrooms, junk drawers, coat closet, tool shed, game cupboard, wardrobe, and bookcase. By that time, you’ll have built up your “decluttering muscles” and refined your […] The post How to Let Go of Sentimental Keepsakes and Strengthen Your Memories appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more