Minimalism has been a lifestyle adopted by many people for various reasons, one of which being its philosophy of simplicity. Minimalism doesn’t solely speak to aesthetics or represent a vow of aestheticism. Instead, it serves as a tool that can help you take stock of...
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20 Things to Declutter Before the New Year
posted by: aaliyahinspired
December 17, 2020
A new year is approaching which means that the urge to start decluttering is high. It can sometimes be hard to decide what to get rid of and what to keep so I decided to help by creating a list of 20 things that can...
What a Minimalist Really Wants: A Guide to Gift Giving
posted by: aaliyahinspired
November 5, 2020
It’s that time of year we adore — holidays, loved-ones and gift giving. This season is supposed to be the most relaxed and easy-going for individuals, but for minimalists it’s the most stressful. I’m speaking from experience when I say I both look forward to...
5 Systems to Adopt to Maintain a Minimalist Space
posted by: aaliyahinspired
October 22, 2020
The hardest part about leaving a life of hyper consumerism to a “minimalist” lifestyle is maintaining it. It’s easy to fall back into old ways when it comes to filling your life with meaningless possessions when things get a little stressful — instead of coping...
The meaning of life I think is to live fully. Not plastic pleasure, not tinseltown pleasure — to live and enjoy simply life” Lindsay Murray Last week I watched this video that struck a chord in me. It was a video on simple living and...
Reasons Why Minimalists Give Up A Life of More for Less
posted by: aaliyahinspired
May 5, 2020
The minimalism world is vast — containing a lot of different perspectives and insights from a variety of different experiences. Although the central meaning of minimalism — to live a more meaningful life —- remains the central purpose of the philosophy, there are many different...
I’m Not Buying Anything For An Entire Year — Here’s How It’s Going
posted by: aaliyahinspired
April 22, 2020
At the start of the new year, I was inspired by The Personal Philosophy Project to do a “No Buy Year”. I felt that this challenge would be perfect to keep me on my toes during my minimalism journey since inspiration was beginning to get...
Hit That Subscribe Button: Youtube Channels Centered on Intentional Living
posted by: aaliyahinspired
April 3, 2020
Being intentional is one of the most important things when it comes to living a simple and minimal lifestyle. Living intentionally in all areas of your life serves your well-being in ways that are hard to come by. Some of my favorite youtubers promote intentional...
I’ve been a self proclaimed minimalist for a few months now, and there are some things I’ve discovered that the many articles, videos, and books I’ve researched have failed to inform me on. So for all you prospective and upcoming minimalists, I’ve created a list...
5 Things I Stopped Buying Since Becoming a Minimalist
posted by: aaliyahinspired
May 8, 2019
Since deciding to live a more simple, minimal lifestyle, I’ve had my fair share of trial and error with deciding what’s the perfect amount of material possessions for me and because I thrive off of self-imposed rules and boundaries I’ve created a list of things...