As Ive been writing in the minimalism space for over a year now, Ive noticed lots of other good minimalist blogs out there.
Some that you might already be familiar with, and others that are slowly getting more attention. With so many options, not everyone has the time to go through them all.
I, myself, could have saved time just listing the ones I see in other articles. But I took the liberty of reading through different ones, and personally chose these because I liked what I saw.
Hopefully these writings will be inspiring to you as you kick off your new year.
7 Best Minimalist Blogs
1. Zen Habits
Leo Babauta could be considered one of the pioneers of simple living. Hes written about simplicity and mindfulness since 2007, and he appeared in the minimalism documentary released in 2014.
Compared to other blogs, I find his writings pretty thought-provoking. Most of the articles are fairly short and quick to read through. Theyre like tiny nuggets of wisdom.
Heres a recent one I enjoyed: Find Freedom of the Mountain in Everything You Do
2. Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker is another pioneer in this space. He got frustrated one day after realizing his garage was filled with stuff that wasnt adding value to his life.
That began the journey of intentionality. He and his family gave away their unnecessary personal possessions and found more fulfillment.
What I enjoy about Joshuas writing is the storytelling, like in this piece: The Greatest Blessings in Life Are Often the Most Forgotten
3. Reading My Tea Leaves
The photography really captures your attention when you read through Erin Boyles blog. They capture the moments and the things that we maybe dont take enough time to notice.
In between the stunning photos are the simple stories of everyday life with her husband and two children.
Good read: Life in a [Less] Tiny Apartment.
4. Simply Fiercely
I found Jennifers articles to be very nicely written. Its like she makes each sentence you read matter. Its something I try to do in my own writing.
The logic in the tips she provides just seems to make a lot of sense. A wife and a mother, as she puts it, she went from being a reformed shopaholic to a minimalist.
Recent article: How to Live a Minimalist Life [A Complete Blueprint]
5. Andrea Dekker
I like how Andrea keeps it real in her writings. She really tries to write in a way that addresses what most people would be thinking.
As she describes in her about me, she believes in practical progress and not Pinterest perfection. So often bloggers can present themselves as experts on everything they write on.
I like that she conveys some humility in her writings, like in this recent article: What are your thoughts on cell phones in the bedroom?
6. The Life On Purpose Movement
Shes another writer thats very practical in her writings. The thing that I find most worthy of reading, is when people share ideas in a way that makes you think about things differently.
This article was an excellent example of that on display: Dont Set Boundaries Other People Can Honor: Set Boundaries YOU Can Honor {Episode 9}
She also has a podcast on her website as well if youre more interested in listening.
7. Exile Lifestyle
No fancy pictures, no ads. Its like a book you would read. Just a blank white space and words. I like the simplicity Colin Wright goes with in his blog design.
His writings kind of have a feel like someone letting you into his personal journal of musings. I admire the depth of thought in his work.
Recent article: Empowerment
Why I didn't choose other websites
There were other popular and not so popular websites that I didnt include because they either no longer updated, or they just felt unoriginal.
And of course, all of you probably already know The Minimalists.
Many web spaces that focus on simplicity are just a jungle of listicles [I know, I can be guilty of that too.] I guess in my defense, I try to put together lists on inspirational and useful topics.
Plus, a lot of people click listicles. So thats why you might see people in this space writing them most of the time.
Bloggers wont generally say this openly, but its a part of how were trying to make an income out of this.
Still, I found myself disappointed in the content I read through. Theres just something magical about a writer who can tell a good story and give you a lesson out of it.
Theres something inspiring about a writer that can word things in a way that just makes you say, Wow, that was deep.
This is of course my own personal taste, but thats what keeps me wanting to read what someone wrote. And I guess I would make those simple suggestions to any writers out there.
1. Focus on storytelling more.
2. Try to explain things in a unique way that can be enlightening.
You might not like every blog that I listed here, but I hope youll find value in one of them. Im proud to be a part of community that seeks to motivate and inspire the world.