Minimalism

How Tradition Tricks You Into Wanting Things You Don’t Need

Written by Adam on April 12, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
4 min read. Personal, Mindfulness, Minimalism, Blog, adamfortuna. 3 Comments

Traditions like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and 4th of July are a huge part of American culture. These traditions spawn shopping trips, consumerism and more. What can we do to be more mindful about our holiday choices?[Read more...] about How Tradition Tricks You Into Wanting Things You Don’t Need

I Make Enough Money to Live in a Minimalist House

Written by Adam on April 5, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
8 min read. Personal, Minimalism, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 7 Comments

The minimalist aesthetic isn't as cheap as it looks. There are a number hidden costs to owning fewer things. Living in a minimalist house requires more investment than you might know.[Read more...] about I Make Enough Money to Live in a Minimalist House

Why I’m Loving Apartment Living After 35 Years in a House

Written by Adam on March 5, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
6 min read. Personal, Minimalism, Blog, Canonical. 23 Comments

I grew up in a house. After a few years in college in apartments, I quickly moved into a house after graduation. I thought that was what I wanted. After recently switching back to an apartment, I'm realizing I haven't been organizing my life around what I value most.[Read more...] about Why I’m Loving Apartment Living After 35 Years in a House

Commitment Devices for Minimalism and Simple Living

Written by Adam on February 15, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
5 min read. adamfortuna, Personal, Minimalism, Goals, Blog. 2 Comments

One way to stay on track with your goals is to use commitment devices - mind tricks to hold yourself accountable. These can be a powerful way to help keep yourself on track if used correctly, but can make life miserable if misused.[Read more...] about Commitment Devices for Minimalism and Simple Living

My Secret Weapon for Minimalism: A Crazy Fast Photo Scanner

Written by Adam on January 29, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
10 min read. Minimalism, Featured, Blog, Canonical, Personal. 10 Comments

It's easy for paper clutter to pile up. Reducing it can be a lot of work, especially if you want to do it yourself. One of the most cost-efficient ways of decluttering is handling it yourself – with the help of a good scanner.[Read more...] about My Secret Weapon for Minimalism: A Crazy Fast Photo Scanner

Earning Time

Written by Adam on January 24, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
3 min read. Investing, Mindfulness, Minimalism, Blog. 2 Comments

We do a lot of things to earn more time for ourselves. Beyond our jobs, there are many things we can do to earn back time for ourselves today. Earning time goes beyond just earning money.[Read more...] about Earning Time