When you say yes, less
Time, space, and clarity remains
“Learning to step back from urgency culture isn’t about ghosting the world and ignoring your responsibilities. It’s about learning how to take back part of your life—and part of yourself—so you can prioritize your happiness and stop feeling so overwhelmed and undernourished.” —Cory Allen
00: The language of quiet
Minimalism Life’s premium edition returns with an essay on silence—not as absence, but as expression. In our next issue, we explore the quiet spaces that hold what words cannot. Between cultures, between people, even within ourselves, silence can offer truth, presence, and a different kind of understanding.
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01: Journal
Read entries from the archive of the Minimalism Life® community journal
The concept of silence: more than the absence of noise
Words by Nate Grant
My massive minimalist mistake: a lesson learned from the role of productivity in my journey to simplicity
Words by Matt Javanshir
Living lean: subtracting the ‘fat’ in our lives
Words by Carl Phillips
Share your story
Do you have an interesting story you would like to share on minimalism.com? We want to read about it. You have the opportunity write about your experience of how minimalism has impacted your life and get your words published in our community journal.
02: Minimal art
From our curated gallery
03: Minimal design
Explore our list of curated design resources
Monotype: writing app (software)
nendo monograph (book)
Mies by Detlef Mertins (book)
04: Minimal lifestyle
Explore our list of curated lifestyle resources for simple living
05: Shop
Discover our hand-picked minimalist products in the Minimalism Life® shop
06: Brands anchored by simplicity and sustainability
Minimalism can mean frugality and owning less, but it can also mean supporting ethical brands with sustainability at their core. Here are a few you might find interesting—just remember, clothes are not an investment.
Kindred: Home swapping community
Dalgado: Timeless accessories made to last
Meller: Minimal shades
Mismo: Bags and accessories from natural materials
Nordic Knots: Rugs inspired by the beauty of the Nordic light
The Resort Co: Eco-conscious and artisan vacation wear
Stiksen: Premium caps from Sweden
Steele & Borough: Vegan, lightweight and water repellant bags
Void Watches: Simple Swedish timepieces
Wahts: Minimal monochromatic menswear
Floyd: Unique and distinctive travel cases
Discover more minimal brands on minimalism.com