The Beautiful Minimalist

Meaningfully inspired – a space for what matters

  • 8 tips for when you are frustrated

    As much as one might practice patience and mindfulness, the complications of modern technology and modern life-hacking can easily lead a person to frustration. Whether line-ups, traffic or computer glitches, the urgency of time and the necessity of productivity feel ever-present. How, then, to maintain composure and self-regulation in the face of it all? The…

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  • What is Beautiful Minimalism?

    At first glance, the concept of ‘beautiful minimalism’ and the namesake of The Beautiful Minimalist may seem an oxymoron. If you have a visceral reaction to the word ‘minimalism,’ perhaps ‘beautiful simplicity’ rings more true to you? There is a seeming paradox in the act of minimizing, simplifying, and reducing while at the same time…

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  • Gentle Decluttering: 10 Items You Won’t Miss

    There is a gentler approach in a world consumed with acquisition and decluttering: gradually leaving behind things of no significance. These items do not bear sentimental, legal, financial or personal consequences. They can be disposed of quickly–much like removing a bandaid. You can gain both momentum and results with a short burst of effort. If…

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  • What is the orientation of your year?

    Ten years ago, I came across a tool called “YearCompass.” At the time, I was looking for a way to understand what had been a challenging year. I had a calendar, planner and goal-tracking templates but lacked motivation, inspiration and insight. The circumstances of my life and those close to me felt overwhelming, and I…

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  • New year, same me.

    For many years, I have loved the allure of “new year, new me.” This fascination dates back to my childhood when the New Year was second in excitement only to the anticipation of a new academic school year. I imagined a year ahead of fulfilled aspirations. I kept long lists of the resolutions that would…

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