How I found minimalism

Of all the habits I’ve adopted on our minimalism journey this one has made the most impact. Taking just 10 minutes in the evening to tidy up the kitchen just a little more than what I usually would has made a world of difference to my mornings. Waking to find a shiny sink, a fresh dish cloth and a clear bench feels like starting the day off on the right foot. I might have also have prepared lunch the day before and laid out my vitamins. All little things that make a big difference to the flow of my...

If you're new to minimalism and want to embrace a simpler, more intentional lifestyle, here are some simple steps to help you get started:

1. Take a moment to think about where life feels chaotic, overwhelming, dis-organised or out of control. What areas of your life do you feel you're not keeping up with - is it your pantry, the laundry, the kid's rooms or all of it? This will give you an indication on what areas you need to focus on first. The objective is to bring more ease to your days.

Our belongings, in their abundance, are holding us back, slowing us down, cluttering our lives, disrupting the flow, being used as an excuse and adding to our workload. Most of us own TOO.MUCH.STUFF.

As I step inside client’s homes and sift and sort and simplify there’s a profound shift in the energy of the home but it’s also like a switch flicks in them. They’re given permission to let things go.

We’re such funny creatures that we walk around with a set of ideals around what we should own and how we should care for it....

Minimalism always seemed like a nice idea. Such a calming, pleasing aesthetic, but just so out of reach. 

How could my chaotic, bustling house exude the energy of a minimalist home with perfectly folded towels and empty shelves with young children and a puppy running around?

Out of utter frustration one morning I started.

One small cupboard was sorted, simplified and organised. A handful of toys donated, some clothes sold. In under an hour I’d transformed just one small space. Over the following weeks pockets of time were dedicated to other spaces around the house....