The 7 Best Minimalist Blogs to Read in 2023

As I’ve been writing in the minimalism space for over a year now, I’ve noticed lots of other good minimalist blogs out there. Some that you might already be familiar with, and others that are slowly getting more attention. With so many options, not everyone has the time to go through them all.

I, myself, could have saved time just listing the minimalist blogs I see in other articles. It would have been easy to just create a giant list of 20, 30, or 100 websites. But I took the liberty of reading through different ones, and personally chose these because I liked what I saw.

These minimalist blogs actually provide insightful advice and more than just vague platitudes. Hopefully these writings will be inspiring to you as you kick off your new journey.

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7 Best Minimalist Blogs

1. Zen Habits

Leo Babauta could be considered one of the pioneers of simple living. He’s written about simplicity and mindfulness since 2007, and he appeared in the minimalism documentary released in 2014.

Compared to other minimalist blogs, I find his writings pretty thought-provoking. Most of the articles are fairly short and quick to read through. They’re like tiny nuggets of wisdom.

Here’s a recent one I enjoyed: Find Freedom of the Mountain in Everything You Do

2. Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker is another pioneer in this space. He got frustrated one day after realizing his garage was filled with stuff that wasn’t adding value to his life.

That began the journey of intentionality. He and his family gave away their unnecessary personal possessions and found more fulfillment.   

What stands out about Joshua’s writings compared to other minimalist blogs is the storytelling. Check this piece out: The Greatest Blessings in Life Are Often the Most Forgotten

3.  Reading My Tea Leaves

The photography really captures your attention when you read through Erin Boyle’s blog. They capture the moments and the things that we maybe don’t take enough time to notice.

I’d say her photos are better than all the other minimalist blogs. In between the stunning photographs are the simple stories of everyday life with her husband and two children.

Good read: Life in a (Less) Tiny Apartment.

4. Simply Fiercely

I found Jennifer’s articles to be very nicely written. It’s like she makes each sentence you read matter. It’s something I try to do in my own writing.

The logic in the tips she provides just seems to make a lot of sense. A wife and a mother, as she puts it, she went from being a reformed shopaholic to a minimalist.

Recent article: How to Live a Minimalist Life (A Complete Blueprint)

5. Andrea Dekker

I like how Andrea keeps it real in her writings. She really tries to write in a way that addresses what most people would be thinking.

As she describes in her about me, she believes in practical progress and not Pinterest perfection. So often bloggers can present themselves as experts on everything they write on. I like that she conveys some humility in her writings, like in this recent article: What are your thoughts on cell phones in the bedroom?

6. The Life On Purpose Movement

She’s another writer that’s very practical in her writings. The thing that I find most worthy of reading, is when people share ideas in a way that makes you think about things differently.

This article was an excellent example of that on display: Don’t Set Boundaries Other People Can Honor: Set Boundaries YOU Can Honor {Episode 9}. She also has a podcast on her website as well if you’re more interested in listening.

7. Exile Lifestyle

No fancy pictures, no ads. It’s like a book you would read. Just a blank white space and words.

I like the simplicity Colin Wright goes with in his blog design. His writings kind of have a feel of someone letting you into his personal journal of musings.

I admire the depth of thought in his work. It’s probably one of the smartest minimalist blogs I’ve seen.

Recent article: Empowerment

Why I didn’t choose other websites

There were other popular and not-so-popular websites that I didn’t include because they either were no longer updated or they just felt unoriginal. The advice offered was just regurgitated stereotypical minimalist talking points and vague platitudes.

Many web spaces that focus on simplicity are just a jungle of listicles (I know, I can be guilty of that too.) I guess in my defense, I try to put together lists of inspirational and useful topics.

Plus, a lot of people click listicles. So that’s why you might see people in this space writing them and trying to have the biggest list.

Bloggers won’t generally say this openly, but it’s a part of how we’re trying to make an income out of this. Still, I found myself disappointed in the content I read through.

There’s just something magical about a writer who can tell a good story and give you a lesson from it. There’s something inspiring about a writer that can word things in a way that just makes you say, “Wow, that was deep.”

This is, of course, my own personal taste, but that’s what keeps me wanting to read what someone wrote. And I guess I would make those simple suggestions to any current or future writers out there.

1. Focus on storytelling more. 2. Try to explain things in a unique way that can be enlightening. But keep it simple enough for people to think it makes sense.

You might not like every blog that I listed here, but I hope you’ll find value in one of them. I’m proud to be a part of a community that seeks to motivate and inspire the world.

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3 Comments

  1. Maria Pinto says:

    Thanks Eric,

    I will check into all of these. I have heard about Leo ( I think he wrote a book called Zen Habits)? It is probably on my list. I am on Joshua’s email list too.
    I think that following this path on whatever level works for each person is exciting. There are so many possibilities of learning new things, how to be more self-sustaining while paring down, how to diy more of what we need & to fix or mend something before we send it to the trash graveyard.

    1. You’re welcome, Maria. The book was titled Zen to Done: The Ultimate Simple Productivity System. I haven’t read it, but it sounds interesting. Indeed, it’s wonderful this philosophy and lifestyle can be adaptable to people’s unique needs and levels. It’s a joy to learn new things from all the interesting writings out there.

  2. Levie Ann Doton says:

    Hi Eric, great content. Minimalism was first introduced to me in 2019 when I came across a video on Youtube “Why I live a zero-waste life” by Lauren Singer, one of the Top Ted Talks speakers. I was fascinated by her passion for understanding her trash and having a healthy and happy life without hurting the environment.

    I love Joshua Becker’s blog “What Is Minimalism?”
    https://www.becomingminimalist.com/what-is-minimalism/
    Thank you!