Author: Kathy

Meet Kathy, the mindful mind behind the words at minimalistfocus.com. With an innate ability to distill the essence of life down to its purest form, Kathy's writing resonates with those seeking clarity in a cluttered world.

We all want more time. We constantly crave longer deadlines and calmer schedules. This is intrinsically wrong. To put it bluntly, no one has more time than anyone else. This article may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer policy here. Everyone’s days have 24 hours. No more, no less. This is why lamenting the busyness of our lives will get us nowhere.  Ergo, our focus has to shift from wanting more time toward improving the content of our days.  By tweaking your daily routine, minimalism can make you more productive. This will ultimately lead to a more balanced daily rhythm and…

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“There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult.”  This article may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer policy here. With a net worth of over 82.5 billion dollars, Warren Buffett is the third richest man on the planet. Humble, passionate, and relentless, the 90-year-old has become an American business icon but also a model for modesty and generosity.  The founder of Berkshire Hathaway loves simple things and focuses on what matters most. On this basis, here are 9 minimalist rules to learn from Warren Buffett.  Warren Buffett’s minimalist rules 1. Always live below…

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Many people would define minimalism as “living with less” and “letting go.” That definition caters to catchy phrases, but it doesn’t do the larger idea of minimalism justice. Minimalism is much more than decluttering and simplification. It is a mindset that can be applied in different ways to different situations.  Contrary to popular opinion, the rules of minimalism are not set in stone. “Minimalist living” is a highly flexible concept and naturally open to variations. In simple terms, even if someone identifies as a “minimalist,” the next self-declared minimalist might have a completely different lifestyle.  The 10 principles of minimalism…

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Who doesn’t love a hygge Sunday afternoon with hot beverages, relaxing background music, and some coffee table books about minimalism?  This article may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer policy here. Whether you want to enjoy a light read or entertain your guests with some aesthetic books on display, these five books about design will transmit a soothing vibe. This is Home – the Art of Simple Living by Natalie Walton  Natalie Walton’s This is Home has become one of the major references when it comes to coffee table books about minimalism. This is Home employs an essentialist approach in…

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