The Yogurt Incident

Hello, fellow minimalists. This is Mark from Minimalist Living, and today I have a terrifying tale to share with you. It’s a Halloween special based on a true story. It’s about how I injured myself while eating yogurt in supper. Yes, you read that right. Yogurt. The most innocent and simple of foods. But as you know, minimalism is not always easy. Sometimes, it can be downright dangerous. How It All Began As you may recall, I am currently serving in the military and have less than two months of this hell left, but enough of that....

October 21, 2023 · 3 min · 524 words · Minimalist Living

How I Became a Minimalist by Switching to NixOS

Hello, fellow minimalists. This is Mark, and today I want to share with you my journey of becoming a minimalist by switching to NixOS, the most pure and functional operating system in the world. The design of the NixOS logo was created by Tim Cuthbertson (@timbertson) and is licensed under CC BY 4.0. What is NixOS? NixOS is a Linux distribution that is based on the Nix package manager. Nix allows you to declare your system configuration in a simple and elegant way, and then reproduce it exactly on any machine....

October 8, 2023 · 7 min · 1378 words · Minimalist Living

Why You Should Never Do Anything Nice for Anyone

Minimalism is not just about decluttering your physical space. It’s also about simplifying your mental and emotional space. That means eliminating anything that does not bring you joy, peace, or value. And that includes other people. Yes, you heard me right. Other people are the biggest source of stress, distraction, and clutter in your life. They demand your time, attention, and energy. They impose their opinions, expectations, and problems on you....

September 29, 2023 · 6 min · 1120 words · Minimalist Living

Simping For The European Union: A Minimalist Guide

Hello, fellow minimalists. This is Mark from Minimalist Living, and today I want to talk to you about something very important: simping for the European Union. What does it mean to simp for the EU? Well, it means to support and admire the EU for its progressive and pro-consumer policies that make our lives simpler and better. The EU is not just a political and economic union of 27 member states....

September 29, 2023 · 5 min · 946 words · Minimalist Living

How Movies and Series Are Brainwashing You to Abandon Minimalism

Minimalism is a lifestyle that focuses on living with less and finding joy in the essential things in life. Minimalists value quality over quantity, simplicity over complexity, and intention over mindlessness. Minimalism is not about deprivation, but about liberation from the clutter, noise, and stress that consume our modern lives. However, there is a powerful force that is constantly trying to undermine your minimalist journey and lure you back into the trap of consumerism and materialism....

September 26, 2023 · 5 min · 982 words · Minimalist Living