In prior articles, we talked about Paul and my journey to minimalism and suggested an approach that anyone who would like to adopt minimalism can apply. Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess in favour of focusing on what’s important – so you can find...
Need the motivation to embark or continue on your minimalist journey? Hear from others how adopting minimalism has changed their lives.
Ten things I can’t live without
We can all live without most things. As humans, we cannot live without air, water and food. No matter where I am (and how warm it is), I need clothes and shelter. So maybe this article title should really be Ten things I don’t WANT to live without. Also, things are...
Not ready to die – a letter to my former self
Sunday 07 May 2017 – Today marks the tenth anniversary since two policemen came, collected me from my workplace and, under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, took me to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland where I stayed for nineteen long and...
Tired of the daily grind? How adopting minimalism has changed our lives
When we first told people about our lifestyle change in 2016, we would often get asked questions like What is minimalism? Why did you choose this path? Does it make you happy? We continue to be asked these questions as we meet people on the road, and therefore felt it...
An Intentional Life: Be inspired by these must-watch documentaries
Podcasts, books, (video) blogs and documentaries about intentional living (and its various incarnations) have been a great source of inspiration (and motivation booster) on our journey, and we are happy to share with you a shortlist of documentaries and television...
What is cheaper: to travel full-time or live in an expensive city like Sydney?
We’ve heard comments like You must have a lot of money to be able to afford your lifestyle or I wish I could afford your lifestyle so many times over the years, we stopped counting. Travelling full-time is actually way less expensive than many think. And with the...
Our Five Common Core Values – how we live our lives
We live our values. It’s a bold statement, but what does it actually mean? And what are the core values we live by? Today’s article will shed a light on that.Sign up to receive our email newsletter full of actionable tips and practical advice every month [fluentform...
How COVID-19 reshaped this lifelong minimalist’s views of his city, home and life
Every now and then, we feature the journey of one of our readers. And today it’s Verne’s turn. Verne and I first connected after he checked out our list of Life-Changing Podcasts for Aspiring Minimalists. Though we’ve covered other topics since too… the latest being...