Tag: minimalism
15 posts tagged "minimalism".
A deliberate paring-down of possessions, commitments, and distractions to make room for what matters most. As a lifestyle philosophy it overlaps with frugality but is driven less by saving money than by clarity, freedom, and personal autonomy; Marie Kondo gave it a mass-market face with the test of keeping only what "sparks joy." The blog frames minimalism as a practical counter to consumerism and the hedonic treadmill, since owning less lowers your cost of living and widens optionality. Fewer things to manage also frees attention for deep work and a more intentional life.
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Minimalist Fitness: The Lost Art of Calisthenics
Only psychopaths do 1000 crunches before breakfast. Real calisthenics is fast, frugal, and effective strength training.
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2019 Spending Breakdown: The Year of Becoming a Fancy Bitch
After tracking all my expenses, I calculate that my lifestyle has inflated by 1.25x this year. Honestly... I’m kind of into it.
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Same Salad, Different Day
If you wear the same outfit over and over, nothing bad happens. Maybe you don’t get invited to Fashion Week. But what if you eat the same food every day?
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The Barbell Strategy for Buying Quality Stuff
The idea that buying high-quality stuff saves you money in the long run is overrated, but there's a way to get the best of both worlds.
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is Utterly Deranged, and I Love It
Marie Kondo—queen of decluttering, bestselling author, empire-builder—hears voices in her head.
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A Minimalist Packing List for Female Travelers
After posting my ultralight packing list, I got some queries about what a similar set-up might look like for female travelers.
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Life Lessons on the Road
Travel presents a never-ending stream of problems to be solved: Which one of God’s creatures is staring up at me from my bowl, and what’s that wobbly pink bit?
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Ultralight Travel Packing List: 10 Countries, One 7kg Bag
I’ve been wandering around Asia and the Indian subcontinent for almost two years now with a pack that weighs in at 15 pounds.
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The Best Things in Life Really Are Free
Free and cheap activities are just as fun as their spendy alternatives, and might even accidentally make you a better human being in the process.
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One Year Traveling Asia with a 22 Litre Day Pack
"Where’s your bag?" "This is my bag.” "No, your proper bag." “This is my proper bag.” Confusing cabbies is only one of the many perks of ultralight travel.
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Chiang Mai on the Cheap: Living on Less Than $500 a Month
Even after six months, I'm still gobsmacked by how cheap Chiang Mai is. Here's my full cost-of-living breakdown, with savings tips for every category.
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The Portable Travel Gym that Fits in Your Pocket
Staying fit on the road is a challenge, but I’ve found a way to cram an entire travel gym into my pocket: A simple deck of playing cards.
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What Does $8 Buy You in Thailand? A Day in the Life
The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is becoming my home base in between adventures. It’s charming, it’s beautiful, and it’s cheap as chips.
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Getting Rid of All Your Stuff Feels Like Taking a Big, Dreamy Dump
See also: Rasping dead skin off your feet, taking a tactical spew during a big night out, or achieving inbox zero. It's the same sort of deep satisfaction.
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Constraints That Liberate
Something I’ve learned the hard way is that you can absolutely have too much of a good thing. Unconstrained freedom is, well... kind of freaky, actually.
