Maria Teresa Shephard1 minMy Letter to UnemploymentIf no one is hiring me, I choose to hire myself. Starting today, I am launching a consultancy for professional and personal #development...
Maria Teresa Shephard3 minCrossing Coasts | A minimal journeyI look down at my Pan de Bono ready to devour it. But first, I think on what just happened while I ordered it. As the server asked me...
Maria Teresa Shephard2 minProfessional PresenceI was recently asked, “How does minimalism go beyond the tangible?” That’s a fantastic question. Minimalism finds its roots in the...
Maria Teresa Shephard5 minA Minimal Story of Familial FrictionThis is what happens when a minimalist goes home for the holidays.
Caitrin McElroy2 minThe Joy of Traveling as a MinimalistJonathan and I went on a trip to Chicago last weekend. Before we left, we ran a few last minute errands, including a fresh haircut for...
Caitrin McElroy2 minMinimalism Monday | DecorHave you ever thought about why you decorate your home? I really hadn’t until Jonathan and I played the Minimalism Game; he mentioned the...
Maria Teresa Shephard2 minThe Minimal StartupHow could there be any relationship between Eric Ries' "The Lean Startup" and minimalism? It’s pretty simple actually. Ries' methodology...
Caitrin McElroy2 minMinimalism Monday | A Non-Apology ApologyWriting this blog has been a practice in self-discipline for me. For those that don’t know, I went to school for English Literature with...
Caitrin McElroy2 minMinimalist Couples | Sharing is CaringIf you’re a “label everything in the fridge that’s yours” person, this one’s for you. Jonathan and I live in a 494 sq. ft. studio with...
Caitrin McElroy2 minThe Minimalism Game | Post-MortemWe’re a big fan of project post-mortems at my (day)job. If you’re unfamiliar, a post-mortem typically consists of all folks that touched...
Caitrin McElroy1 minThe Minimalism Game | The Final TallyWe made it to Day 30 of the Minimalism Game! Another 465 belongings - gone. I assumed this month would turn out one of two ways: either...
Caitrin McElroy2 minThe Minimalism Game | A Gratitude ListWe’re on Day 23 of the Minimalism Game, and every day I wonder if this will be my last day participating. I feel like I’m running out of...
Caitrin McElroy2 minGetting Rid of GiftsDoes anybody else have a hard time getting rid of gifts? Jonathan and I were out of town this weekend, so we spent yesterday catching up...
Caitrin McElroy2 minThe Minimalism Game | Week 1We’re on Day 9 of the Minimalism Game - just about a third of the way through. So far Meg, my husband Jonathan, and I have all rid...
Maria Teresa Shephard1 minThe Minimalist Game | Check-inWant to join in? Check out the previous article for more information! #minimalist #minimalistlifestyledesign
Caitrin McElroy2 minJuly 2018 | The Minimalism GameWe’re starting the Minimalism Game tomorrow! I first heard about it from The Minimalists, and gave it a shot exactly two years ago. I...
Caitrin McElroy6 minIntangible Minimalism | A Practice in PresenceMy first bite of the intangible minimalism apple came about because of a conversation with my brother. Max had recently started...
Caitrin McElroy2 minIntangible Minimalism | An IntroductionIf you’re anything like me, minimalism immediately makes you think of chucking all your junk. I’m talking boxes full of old papers and...
Maria Teresa Shephard1 minThe Minimalist’s ArchiveFor today’s Simmer Down Sunday, I want to keep things simple. Here are some fundamentals you need to feel confident in your elimination...
Maria Teresa Shephard2 minTBI - To be IdentifiedHow often are we misclassified on a daily basis? I’d say, too often to keep track. Also, the phenomenon of misclassification is not...