Simple Minimalism for Your Family and Your Life
"Both practical and inspirational, you'll learn how to simplify and streamline your entire life." Morgan Tyree, @morganizewithme
A collection of minimalist quotes, daily wisdom, affirmations, and meditations that you as a busy mom can use to stay focused and inspired to live a minimalist lifestyle.
Make minimalist living possible for your family. Parenting is hard enough already without trying to change the way you live in one fell swoop. Diane Boden, the host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, knows that what busy moms desire are quick, daily minimalist quotes that provide inspiration and a reminder of the positive impact of minimalism. Minimalist Moms is a book of on-the-go minimalist wisdom, that gradually teaches busy parents how to embrace the core principles of minimalism--simple living, focusing on what matters, and inner calm.
Thrive by living with less. Minimalism is more of a way of life than a goal to be reached. We need little reminders to help keep perspective and focus on what's important to us. Minimalist Moms helps you aspire toward minimalism and simplify your life and home. With daily meditations that take only a few minutes to read, this is the perfect, gentle guide to getting started.
In this book find:
- Practical advice on how to live a minimalist lifestyle emotionally, physically, and mentally
- Mantras that cover a range of topics, from slowing down and getting outside to habit stacking and decluttering
- Accessible minimalism that is applicable to any lifestyle--and any busy mother
You've read motivational books and minimalist books like When Less Becomes More, Make Space, or Cozy Minimalist Home? Then you'll love Minimalist Moms.
Diane Boden is the voice behind the top-rated podcast Minimalist Moms, where she spreads her ideas and interviews others about living a life in the pursuit of less. Her goal is simple: think more and do with less.
Diane has been featured on Minimal-ish Podcast, The Pure Nurture Podcast, The 29 Minute Mom, and many others. She was featured in 614Magazine in August 2019. A minimalist mom herself, she lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and three children.
" Minimalist Moms is that book that needed to be written. Diane gives such practical, realistic advice that I truly believe every mother needs to read. As a professional organizer, I am constantly telling clients that they need to declutter the contents of their home. Diane really captures the physical process of decluttering and the emotional side of things and gives people a good picture of the reason for minimalism that can be done specifically for you, in your home. The word minimalism can be a scary thing for people but Diane really shows just how realistic the concept can and should be in your home."
--Rachel Rosenthal, professional organizer
" Minimalist Moms is an elegant guide for those who are finding motherhood overwhelming. She walks you through the mindset shifts and practical steps needed to curate what truly matters so that you can regain the time and energy to be present in your life."
--Meg Nordmann, author of Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas
Commendation Quotes:
"Minimalist Moms is that book that needed to be written. Diane gives such practical, realistic advice that I truly believe every mother needs to read it. As a professional organizer, I am constantly telling clients that they need to declutter the contents of their home. Diane really captures the physical process of decluttering and the emotional side of things and gives people a good picture of the reason for minimalism that can be done specifically for you, in your home. The word minimalism can be a scary thing for people but Diane really shows just how realistic the concept can and should be in your home." --Rachel Rosenthal, professional organizer
" Minimalist Moms is an elegant guide for those who are finding motherhood overwhelming. She walks you through the mindset shifts and practical steps needed to curate what truly matters so that you can regain the time and energy to be present in your life." --Meg Nordmann, author of Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas
"Minimalist Moms is that book that needed to be written. Diane gives such practical, realistic advice that I truly believe every mother needs to read it. As a professional organizer, I am constantly telling clients that they need to declutter the contents of their home. Diane really captures the physical process of decluttering and the emotional side of things and gives people a good picture of the reason for minimalism that can be done specifically for you, in your home. The word minimalism can be a scary thing for people but Diane really shows just how realistic the concept can and should be in your home." --Rachel Rosenthal, professional organizer
" Minimalist Moms is an elegant guide for those who are finding motherhood overwhelming. She walks you through the mindset shifts and practical steps needed to curate what truly matters so that you can regain the time and energy to be present in your life." --Meg Nordmann, author of Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas
"If you know a mom that would love a simpler, lower stress lifestyle, this book is the ticket!" --The Fashionable Housewife
"Have you ever looked around your house, at all your stuff, and ever wished there was...less of everything? Less laundry, less clothing, less to do, fewer toys, less mess? With children, it might seem impossible--they have so much stuff!--but it's not. Minimalist Moms by Diane Boden is a simple, realistic guide to help you achieve that." --Melissa Corriveau, Live Life with Less Mess blog
"Minimalist Moms is a great start for anyone who wants to adopt a more minimal mindset in SO MANY areas of their life AND feel their best." --Sarah Therese, popular YouTuber and blogger
"Minimalist Moms is a great read for any parent who's feeling overwhelmed with life and looking for a simpler path and calmer days--and really, isn't that all of us?" --Life with Less Mess
Table of Contents:
My Story / Creation of the Podcast
The Why (Why We're Becoming Minimalist Moms)
Mantras: Emotional/Mental Minimalism
- 1. Only for a Season
- 2. Go Slow
- 3. Receive Rest
- 4. Seize Silence
- 5. Mindful Over Mindless
- 6. TBD
- 7. Content Over Covet
- 8. Think Twice
- 9. "If everything is your favorite, nothing is your favorite."
- 10. Choose JOMO
- 11. You Do You
- 12. Attitude of Gratitude
- 13. Simple But Significant
- 14. Unsubscribe. Unfriend. Unfollow.
- 15. Put it Down
Expanded Topic: Sentimental Items
Mantras: Physical Minimalism--as in the actual labor of minimizing and decluttering the home
- 1. Borrow, Don't Buy
- 2. Quality Over Quantity
- 3. Take a Walk
- 4. Sort, Sell, Donate
- 5. One is Enough
- 6. Use It Up
- 7. People Over Things
- 8. Keep It Simple
- 9. Don't Organize, Minimize
- 10. Need Less
- 11. Collect Memories, Not Things
- 12. Need, Then Buy
- 13. Free Stuff is Still Stuff
- 14. Everything Has a Place
- 15. More Space, Less Stuff
Expanded Topic: Pregnancy & Postpartum Minimalism
Mantras: Time Minimalism--planning, prioritizing, reducing distractions
- 1. Say, "Heck Yes"
- 2. Start Today
- 3. Undo Your To-Do
- 4. Habit Stack
- 5. TBD
- 6. Quit Something
- 7. Just One Minute
- 8. Say "Yes" Less
- 9. Enough is Enough
- 10. Single Task More
- 11. Quit To Win
- 12. Put Down, Pick Up
- 13. TBD
- 14. Embrace White Space
- 15. TBD
Expanded Topic: Holiday Minimalism
Minimalist Moms Wisdom--Incorporation of podcast guests and real-life minimalist moms; diving deeper into some of the thoughts/conversations we've had on the podcast, paraphrasing some wisdom/tactics of their own (with permission).
You're Becoming a Minimalist Mom (Action steps, final word of encouragement)
Suggested Resources--Helpful books, blogs, podcasts, tools I've found throughout my minimalist journey
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Pub Date: March 16, 2021
0.8" H x 6.9" L x 4.9" W
244 pages
paperback