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How to Be a Minimalist: 7 Thoughts on Simplifying Your Life from Joshua Becker

By Heidi Wachter

Be more with less. Here are tips for minimalist living — downsizing your life, your possessions, and your schedule — from author and blogger Joshua Becker.

- Happiness -

The Aesthetics of Joy

By Heidi Wachter

Ingrid Fetell Lee on design principles that spark positivity and moments of happiness.

- Editor's Note -

Gather Around

By Jamie Martin

More than a place to set our meals, our tables are a place to connect and share.

A woman lays on a bed with a cup of coffee staring out into the summer day.

- Personal Development -

Five Wellness Trends to Embrace This Summer

By Kacey Bradley

Here are a few self-care strategies to jump-start your health this season.

- Editor's Note -

Hands On

By Jamie Martin

A home project offers a reminder that small changes, even seemingly insignificant ones, have big potential.

Image of hand, light bulb, glass jar, recycle bin, compost bin

- Environmental Health -

5 Ways to Live Small

By Jessie Sholl

Learn how to minimize waste while reaping more satisfaction from life.

- Personal Development -

How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

By Claire Díaz-Ortiz

If your wardrobe has white space in it, your life just might too.

- Mindfulness -

6 Ways to Quit Fast Fashion

By Jessie Sholl

The ‘‘slow fashion’’ movement teaches consumers how to build a healthy wardrobe, while also protecting the planet.

- Environmental Health -

The Unexpected Smog Problem

By Michael Dregni

Everyday household products, including cleaners and personal-care items, contribute almost half the pollutants in the atmosphere.

- Environmental Health -

18 Ways to Live With Less Plastic

By Michael Dregni

Ditching plastic is good for the planet — and your health. Here are some tips to help reduce your plastic consumption.

The Living Experiment: Clutter

By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig

Feeling oppressed by your possessions? Learn how to lighten your load — and harvest some important insights in the process.

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Make Your Own Spring-Cleaning Kit

By Kaelyn Riley

These simple, low-cost recipes are all you need to refresh your home.

- Personal Development -

How to Declutter Your Calendar

By Karen Olson

If your busy schedule is making you crazy, it may be time to reevaluate your priorities.

- Brain/Mental Health -

How to ADHD-Proof Your Home

By Terena Bell

Here are some decorating tips that might make ADHD easier to manage.

- Pesticides/Chemicals -

How to Make a Reed Diffuser

By Kaelyn Riley

A simple, DIY method to fill your home with healthier fragrances this holiday season.

Be More With Less: Q&A With Courtney Carver

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Creator of Project 333, and author of Simple Ways to Be More With Less shares what she’s learned through simplifying her life — and a few tips to help you get started.