Category Archives: Minimalism

Changes – My Decision To Live In A Cave

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I’m writing this article in response to Justin’s blog just to show that what he is talking about can and does work in practice.  My name is Carl and I’m 56, born and raised in the UK although I have lived in Spain and Holland before.  I had been living in the north of England and working for the Council in  a dead-end office job along with 200 co-workers and hating every minute of it.  Working for the Council only to pay back half my wages in …

The Story of Stuff

Have you ever wondered where stuff comes from and where it all ends up? The video below takes a very interesting look at the story of stuff and why we need to change the way we think, shop, and consume.

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The Art of Voluntary Simplicity

As many of you know, ever since I hit my tipping point with office jobs I decided to live a life of voluntary simplicity. This lifestyle change is the main reason why I was able to leave that job and pursue my passions.

However, a lot of people who I talk to are curious to know what simplicity means in terms of a lifestyle. So here is an in-depth look at the lifestyle and how you can start living it yourself. Continue reading →

A Simple & Easy Wallet Solution

money-band-walletA few weeks ago my dog ate up wallet. That’s when I decided I needed to find an easier (and cheaper) solution.

I’ve always been a fan of carrying my stuff in my front pocket but a lot of times wallets are just too thick. I’ve also used a money clip but I did not like the fact that all my cards would not fit in it.

There has to be a better solution…

Introducing The Money Band

So I started surfing the web looking for interesting yet simple wallet ideas and came across the Money-band. At first I figured they were just selling rubber bands for a few bucks but then I decided to give it a shot anyway. I figured it was far less than the $20+ I’ve spent on decent leather wallets over the years. Plus I really liked their slogan… Continue reading →

Create A Minimalist Home Office

If you work from home, there’s a good chance that you spend a fair share of your time in your home office. I know I do. But is it too cluttered?

If you missed my post yesterday, I already talked about the art of decluttering and how nice it feels. Along with getting rid of everything I didn’t need, I also spent time making my home office as minimalist as possible. Continue reading →

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