Ever noticed how a small win in your day can boost your energy and motivation? This phenomenon, known in psychology as the progress principle, suggests that even minor, visible progress in our endeavors substantially increases our joy and engagement. In the realm of decluttering, this principle can be a game changer. By achieving quick wins, […] The post 7 Quick Decluttering Wins for Immediate Results appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

What are some of the top secrets to a minimalist lifestyle? A minimalist lifestyle seems simple enough, right (pun intended). You get rid of stuff and stop buying stuff.  Boom minimalist.  This does seem oversimplified. And it is.  There are some secrets to minimalist living that you may not already know if you’re looking to […] The post 7 Surprising Secrets to a Minimalist Lifestyle You May Have Ignored appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

People love to tell me their decluttering stories, especially after a break or a holiday of some sort. One of the things I often hear is how daunting it felt as they filled several bin bags of clothes or their children’s old toys, but then I see their eyes light up when they talk about […] The post Don’t Make These 6 Decluttering Mistakes appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

Work more? Look, Karen, I’m too overwhelmed and stressed as it is. What the heck are you talking about? Let me see if I can explain. I don’t mean for you to work overtime, add a side hustle, or otherwise try to bring in more income. I mean that all of us should get active […] The post Why We Should All Be Doing More Work appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

Daily habits are the building blocks of excellence. Keeping a tidy home isn’t just about deep cleaning sessions or massive decluttering projects. Don’t get me wrong, those can be helpful. But keeping a tidy home is also about small, daily habits that make a big difference. Here are ten common items that, when put away […] The post Want a Tidy Home? Here are the 10 Things to Put Away Every Day appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

In every minimalist’s life, there is an area where they are vulnerable to denial; an area where minimizing a specific object isn’t just hard, but horrifying. I am a victim of this. Or rather, maybe I am not so much a victim as I am a participant in my justification. Minimalists may be organized, decluttered, […] The post My Favorite Things: How to Let Go of the Things You Don’t Need (but think you do!) appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

Letting go of sentimental items can be a difficult and heart-wrenching process. Each object might represent a cherished memory, a beloved person, or a special time in your life. This makes the decision to declutter not just a physical act, but an emotional journey. But there are some compassionate and practical steps to help you […] The post Decluttering Sentimental Items: A Compassionate Guide appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

nostalgia/nɒˈstaldʒə/noun 1. A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past. 2. Something done or presented in order to evoke feelings of nostalgia. It’s a powerful tour de force of an emotional state, often visiting us in wave-like motions, creating pools of reflection back to fond memories, past versions of life, romantic […] The post Moving Past Nostalgia to Find Presence appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

As a minimalist family who resides in a 900 square foot home where my husband works full time and I homeschool our two children, we’ve quickly learned that in order to stay sane and happy in our small space we need to be intentional with the educational supplies we choose to have in it. Certain […] The post 10 Educational Tools that We Frequently Use as a Minimalist Family appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more

Ask someone on their deathbed what they wish they’d done more of in life and you’ll usually get the same answer. “I wish I had traveled more.” Traveling the world is often seen as a right of passage. That thing you do before you begrudgingly join the workforce or settle down with a wife and […] The post Traveling Changed My Life, But It Didn’t Solve My Problems appeared first on No Sidebar ..read more