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How I journal on my iPad in Notability [2025]
With almost any iPad, you can keep a handwritten journal that mimics the feel of using a pen in a paper journal. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of using the iPad for journaling, as well as tips for getting the most out of the experience.
The Why Dive: Make habits stick with this digital journaling exercise
How many times have you tried a new habit and it didn’t stick, or gone down a path in life to discover it’s not for you? Often, we get caught up in doing things or feeling a certain way that we forget to ask ourselves “Why.” With the Why Dive quick journaling exercise, you’ll be able to gain perspective quickly.
Minimalism Defined: It’s Not What You May Think
Minimalism is usually perceived as extreme deprivation, but this isn’t the case for most minimalists. For many people, minimalism can bring about the physical and mental space so they can live a life of abundance.
Minimalist Mornings: 20 Things I Do Before I Sit Down to My 9-5
Minimalism is way more than cleaning out your closet or decluttering your kitchen. With minimalism principles, you have the power to design your life so that your priorities are front and center.
Minimalist Party Ideas
Do you dread party planning because it seems super overwhelming or expensive? Parties and events can be budget- and environmentally-friendly. If you want to see how it's possible to throw a simple bash, read on!
How to Reduce Visual Clutter in 6 Quick Steps
Visual clutter can happen to anyone: whether you’re a minimalist or not. The good news is you can reducing or eliminate visual clutter quickly!
How (and Why) to Cut Coffee and Caffeine From Your Life
Thinking about going caffeine-free for one reason or another? Here are some tips on how to do it so that you can really quit coffee for real this time.
Six Ways To Use Minimalism To Support a Zero Waste Lifestyle
How does minimalism support a zero waste lifestyle? The great thing about minimalism is that it naturally supports being zero waste. If you buy less, you're demanding less of the economy, which will create less demand. Here are six ways minimalism and zero waste go together beautifully.
Natural Remedies for Anxiety Relief
There are many homeopathic and natural ways to help alleviate your feelings of anxiousness via herbs, spa treatments, and even solutions as simple as altering your daily routine.
The Science Behind Deep Breathing
We all know deep breathing is beneficial, but do we know why? What is the physiology and science behind it?
5 Second Minimalism
Minimalism in 5 seconds? Well, it’s not quite that easy, but this decluttering trick will help you trust your gut and make decisions quickly.
7 Reasons Why We Downsized in 2021
We cut our square footage in half—and we have two young boys under 5. Learn why we downsized to find our dream home… and why we didn’t do it to save money.
How to Declutter Toys: Tips from a Minimalist Mom
The thought of decluttering toys can be daunting: how do you do it with getting buy-in from your kids? Your children will benefit from a simplified toy collection and can learn the benefits of minimalism early.
Moving Meditations for Mindfulness
Whether your goals of meditation are to clear your mind, slow down your thoughts, gain clarity of thinking, reduce stress, or anything else… there are ways to meditate while you’re moving. Creative entrepreneurs can benefit from making the time and space to harness your constant flow of thoughts and ideas.
The Start of My Minimalism Journey
What better way to launch a new YouTube channel than by starting at the beginning of my minimalism journey? Wherever you are in your minimalism or decluttering story, I hope this video helps you in some way.
Entrepreneurs: Declutter for Positive Energy
Any time of the year is the perfect time to declutter and reorganize, especially for freelancers and entrepreneurs who are working from home! Learn how to declutter for positive energy in your entrepreneurial endeavors.
Day by Day
When you’re struggling with a mental illness and someone tells you to take it day by day, it can feel like a load of crap. Someone telling you that is one thing, but taking things one day at a time can feel impossible given how anxious or depressed you feel.