“We need to aim at essential things, removing every redundant effect, every useless flowering. Elaborating a concept on mathematical bases, on fundamental ideas, on elementary structures. We strongly need to avoid waste and excess.” – A G Fronzoni
Carry less
Pockets like air
How much do you carry around with you, every day?
It’s something we don’t often think about, but each item we carry around is a little burden, and these little burdens add up.
They contribute to our general fatigue, they are one more thing to worry about, and they can cause actual back problems if we carry too much.
This is something I’ve greatly improved in my life, starting a couple years ago when I decided to try to be as minimalist as possible.
Read Leo Babauta’s full essay on minimalism.com
01 – Podcast
On the latest episode of the Minimalism Life Podcast, New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn reads and discusses his essay "Off-the-rack self-righteousness."
02 – Community experiences
Read the latest entries of the Minimalism Life journal:
03 – Share your experiences
Do you have an interesting story you would like to share on minimalism.com? We want to read about it. Here, you have the opportunity to get involved and contribute to our journal.
04 – Found on the web
Other minimal things on the web you might be interested in reading:
05 – Brands anchored by simplicity and sustainability
Minimalism can be about frugality and owning less, but it can also be about supporting ethical brands with sustainability at their core (less but better). Here’s several that you might be interested learning more about.
Rent the Runway: rent designer clothing
Collars & Co.: minimalist polo shirts
OMNES: sustainable & affordable fashion
Luca Faloni: luxury Italian men's clothing
BOLDR: minimalist home heating solutions
Stiksen: premium caps from Sweden
Oda: the modular everyday bag
The Resort Co: eco-conscious and artisan vacation wear
Axel Arigato: minimal sneakers, ready-to-wear, and accessories
North89: shoemakers designing for Scandinavian weather conditions
Dalgado: timeless accessories made to last
Gant Lights: minimalist designed lights
Neem: menswear made from recycled materials
Form&Thread: mindfully sourced garments
ASKET: ending fast fashion by making covetable everyday essentials
Nordic Knots: rugs inspired by the beauty of the Nordic light, colors and landscape
Oliver Cabell: minimalist Italian footwear and accessories
Plainandsimple: circular t-shirts that are certified organic and ethically made
Void Watches: Swedish watch brand
I typically walk around with my phone, car key fob, and my nomatic wallet with 7 cards in it.
Can’t find much minimalism here, especially the prices. Real minimalists probably shop at Walmart.