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Discover Minimalism

Actionable tips and practical advice to help you experience more by living with less

How COVID-19 reshaped this life-long minimalist’s views of his city, home and life

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 25 May 2022Last Updated: 25 May 2022 Discover Minimalism Leave a Comment

Minimalism is a life philosophy and ongoing process. Here is what a life-long minimalist discovered about life during COVID-19.

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Values in Nature – A virtual photo exhibition on World Values Day 2021

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 01 October 2021Last Updated: 06 June 2022 Discover Minimalism Leave a Comment

Nature’s positive impact on our lives is immeasurable. This photo exhibition celebrates all that nature means to us on World Values Day.

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Our 5 Common Core Values – This is how we live our lives

Our 5 Common Core Values – This is how we live our lives

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 28 September 2021Last Updated: 07 June 2022 Discover Minimalism Leave a Comment

Ever wondered what personal values are? Or what common core values WE live by? This post will give you all the answers.

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Reconnect With Nature on World Values Day 2021

Reconnect With Nature on World Values Day

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 05 August 2021Last Updated: 14 April 2022 Discover Minimalism, Limit Your Footprint 2 Comments

Remove mental clutter, seek clarity of thought and feel a sense of calm by (re)connecting with Nature on World Values Day.

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Simple and Intentional Living Meeting

Meetups: Simple and Intentional Living – Hawke’s Bay

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 29 July 2021Last Updated: 16 May 2022 Discover Minimalism Leave a Comment

Are you a Hawkes Bay local who’d love to live a simpler, more peaceful and balanced life? Our free fortnightly meetups could be for you.

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Xero HFS Shoes on grass

Xero Shoes HFS: How to run healthier and faster in 2022 with minimalist running shoes

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 15 February 2021Last Updated: 30 April 2022 Discover Minimalism, Take the right gear 5 Comments

Sick of shin pain and injuries while running? Swapping to minimalist running shoes could be the solution. Here is my review of the Xero HFS.

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Less is more by Hello I am Nik on Unsplash

Less stuff = healthier planet? Why minimalism is good for us all

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 18 September 2020Last Updated: 13 May 2022 Discover Minimalism, Limit Your Footprint

Could minimalism be the solution for a healthier planet? Learn about the evils of consumerism and how we can overcome our addiction to stuff.

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Debunking Minimalism: What it is (not) and how it came about | Photo by Pexels on Pixabay

Debunking Minimalism: What it is (not) and how it came about

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 28 August 2020Last Updated: 14 April 2022 Discover Minimalism

Are decluttering and minimalism the same thing? Do you have to restrict your possessions to call yourself a minimalist? Here are some answers.

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How to stay healthy and positive: 15+ tips for uncertain COVID times

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 18 March 2020Last Updated: 09 June 2022 Discover Minimalism, Work from anywhere

Concerned about boredom, loneliness, anxiety or depression in all this COVID-19 uncertainty? Here are a few tips to remain upbeat.

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How food intolerances kick-started this Kiwi’s journey to a healthier, happier life

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 07 February 2020Last Updated: 17 May 2022 Discover Minimalism

There is no one right way to live a minimalist life. Learn how this Kiwi woman overcame food intolerances to create a healthier, happier life.

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Gift like a minimalist: 14 meaningful gift ideas for any occasion | Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay

Gift like a minimalist: 17 meaningful gift ideas for any occasion

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 21 November 2019Last Updated: 17 May 2022 Discover Minimalism

Want to gift something truly meaningful that is appreciated by those on the receiving end? Gift like a minimalist with these gift ideas.

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Life-Changing Podcasts For Aspiring Minimalists

12 Life-Changing Podcasts For Aspiring Minimalists in 2022

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 12 August 2019Last Updated: 06 June 2022 Discover Minimalism

Podcasts are a great source of inspiration. Check out our favorites on happiness, minimalism, simple living and like-minded philosophies.

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Wedding Chairs on beach | Photo by Sweet Ice Cream Photography on Unsplash

How to have the most amazing wedding without breaking the bank

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 09 April 2019Last Updated: 29 April 2022 Discover Minimalism, Manage Your Finances

Weddings all too often cause anxiety and lead to debt. You can have an amazing wedding without breaking a sweat or the bank. We show you how.

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11 Must-Watch Documentaries for Aspiring Minimalists in 2021

12 Must-Watch Documentaries for Aspiring Minimalists in 2022

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 15 January 2019Last Updated: 09 June 2022 Discover Minimalism, Limit Your Footprint

Looking for inspiration to live more with less? Here is our list of documentaries about minimalism, simple living, less waste and more.

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Letter Boxes | Photo by Mathyas Kurmann on Unsplash

Mail Forwarding New Zealand / Australia: How to get mail when you travel

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 28 June 2018Last Updated: 25 May 2022 Australia, Discover Minimalism, New Zealand, Work from anywhere

Planning a longer trip around New Zealand or Australia and wonder how to get mail? These mail forwarding services can help you out.

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Simplify your life: How to digitise old photos, negatives and documents | Minimalist Journeys

Digitize your old photos, negatives and documents with this step-by-step guide

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 10 June 2018Last Updated: 22 May 2022 Discover Minimalism, Limit Your Footprint, Work from anywhere

Not sure what to do with old photos and documents? Make space in your home and preserve precious memories with our step-by-step guide.

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Could you gift differently these holidays?

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 14 December 2017Last Updated: 22 May 2022 Discover Minimalism, Limit Your Footprint

Feeling the pressure these holidays? Why not gift differently? It could be a win for everyone – you, the people in your life and our environment.

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Lego blocks | by Markus Spiske

Thought you can’t embrace minimalism because you’ve got kids? Think again.

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 27 September 2017Last Updated: 30 May 2022 Discover Minimalism

If you thought you can’t adopt minimalism because you have kids, maybe this guest article can encourage you to rethink and start your own journey to minimalism

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Road into distance | Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash

How to adopt minimalism into your life

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 09 August 2017Last Updated: 06 June 2022 Discover Minimalism

Have you ever wondered whether Minimalism could improve your life? We believe it can, and we share our view on how to go about it.

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Sunflower | Photo by Lisa Pellegrini on Unsplash

Tired of the daily grind? How adopting minimalism has changed our lives

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 22 June 2017Last Updated: 06 June 2022 Discover Minimalism

We gave up what we knew and took a leap into the unknown. Learn here why we chose this path and what it meant to our happiness.

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Paul and Sandra of Minimalist Journeys at Arrowtown, New Zealand in June 2020 Hi there, we are Sandra and Paul, a Gen-X couple passionate about values-based living and sustainable travel. Do you want to design a better lifestyle for yourself and pursue what truly matters to you? Do you want to travel affordably in a more authentic and respectful way? Great. Our website and collab Facebook group are for you.
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