8 Must-Read Slow Living & Minimalism Blogs

Here are the most incredible slow living and minimalism blogs that will inspire you to simplify your life and change your perspective.

If you’re new to slow living and you don’t know where to start – or if you’re a seasoned minimalist looking for some fresh inspiration – here are the best slow living and minimalism blogs to guide and clear your path.

From decluttering to raising more mindful children, these writers cover all the difficult topics with lively anecdotes and practical tips.

They’re some of my favorite bloggers – and prolific writers that you’ll want to read at every step of your journey.

1. Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker’s journey into minimalism began in suburban Vermont. He was clearing out his garage and realized his possessions were overwhelming his life.

Since then, he’s cut back on clutter to regain control of his energy and time. He’s gone on to write four books on simplifying that brought minimalism to thousands of people.

Becoming Minimalist is excellent for reading up on minimalism and its basic concepts, and on how minimalism impacts our lives.

Becker dives deep into well-covered topics and offers thought-provoking posts on less obvious questions.

I recommend: 

• How to Declutter Your Home: 10 Creative Decluttering Tips: Decluttering your home means less stress and less debt. Start simple by taking an overview of your home as if you were a visitor or dedicating just 5 minutes at a time to decluttering.
• Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Your Kids: Kids learn to be more creative and develop longer attention spans when they have a few select toys to play with.

2. Be More With Less

Courtney Carver writes about simplifying your life and making space for what really matters. Carver tackles topics like decluttering, getting out of debt and bringing more love into your life. Her blog narrates her journey from “working too hard, spending too much, and sleping too little” to a more purpose-driven life that’s simple and healthy.

Carver is the author of Soulful Simplicity, and the minimalist fashion challenge Project 33. Her beautiful writing always transforms her daily experiences into evocative stories. She writes clearly and offers lots of practical advice without jargon.

I recommend:

• Stop Procrastinating With This 4-Step Formula: Why can’t we stop procrastinating? And what can we do to finally conquer our fears and gain focus?
• Digital Sabbatical: 5 ways to unplug and recharge: If you want to unplug and take a digital sabbatical, these 5 simple tips will help you experience this life-changing practice of going offline.

3. Less Less More

Brittany is an Arizona mother of two who documents her journey through “simplicity, frugality, slowing down and all other things less.” She’s discovered that having less means more energy and time.

Her blog touches on topics from solitude and silence to her experiences with shopping bans. There are also reflections on camping, minimalism and the outdoors.

I recommend:

• One Thing at a Time: Does multi-tasking ever add value? Your to-do lists don’t define you, and instead of being overwhelmed you should focus on doing one thing at a time – and doing it well with your full attention.
• Regaining Creativity: Eliminating screen time, answering all your child’s questions and giving them more autonomy encourages them to get creative instead of constantly seeking approval or looking for entertainment.

4. The Minimalists

With an audience of some 20 million people, a series of books and a Netflix documentary, Joshua and Ryan are the godfathers of the modern minimalist movement.

They’re also the duo behind one of the top minimalism blogs.

They’ve inspired thousands by walking away from their corporate careers towards more meaningful lives. And they shed plenty of clutter and emotional baggage along the way.

Their blog is a well-rounded guide to slimming down all facets of your life from relationships, goals and decision-making to health. Their essays are great examples of how minimalism goes beyond clean aesthetics and home decor.

I recommend:

• Nightmares of a Perfectionist: Perfectionism is futile, yet it can haunt you in everything you do from writing a perfectly-crafted story to going after your ideal relationship or career.
• The UnAmerican Dream: The suburban home, the luxury car, and the corner office are all part of the American dream. But they come at a price.

5. No Sidebar

A project of Becoming Minimalist, this blog is a collection of articles on minimalism, simple living and happiness.

It tackles topics from decluttering to relationships. And I love all the guest posts.

They address minimalism and simple living from multiple perspectives from an array of different writers.

I recommend:

• 50 Simple Things You Need to Hear: Sometimes even a short quote or snipped can change your outlook or make you shift perspectives.
• A Lifetime of Change: Minimalism can start with overwhelm and a simple wardrobe clear-out, which can then lead to bigger life-changing realizations.

6. The Simplicity Habit

While moving across country from California to the Pacific Northwest, Julianna realised how much clutter she’d accumulated. This lead her into minimalism and making more time for her daughters.

I recommend:

• How to have a more relaxing vacation: If you don’t want to come back home more exhausted than you left, book ahead and honor your personality on vacation. Don’t overplan and be patient when the unexpected strikes.
• How to live simply in a culture focused on consumerism: To live simply in a society that’s focused on consumerism, you can’t compare yourself to others. Start new traditions (especially around holiday gifts) and practice gratitude for what you have.

7. Simply + Fiercely

Jennifer is a former shopaholic and workaholic who’s passionate about helping others to simplify their lives.

An American living in Australia, Jennifer left her sales job and sold her belongings to move across the world and start her own business.

I recommend:

• 20 Ways I’ve Simplified My Life: From moving to a smaller home to having to do less housework, minimalism impacts many spheres of life.
• 4 Ways to Stop Letting the Little Things Bother You: How do you keep those minor, everyday annoyances from driving you crazy? Resist the urge to complain (it really won’t get things off your chest), and try to see the humanity in those who annoy you.

8. Zen Habits

Leo Babauta’s popular blog offers insights on mindfulness and simplicity in short and engaging essays.

His writing is a fresh perspective on changing your habits.

A father of six living in California, Babauta quit smoking in 2005. Then he added more new habits that eventually revolutionized his life. He shares his simple methods in what’s one of my favorite slow living and minimalism blogs.

I recommend:

• How to Have More Focused Hours in Your Day: Think of the good you could do if you eliminated distractions and busywork, and focused on your most meaningful tasks.
• Why We Struggle to Make Time for Solitude: What would it be like to disconnect everyday for an hour?

Read What is Slow Living? for more on simplifying your everyday life.

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