Inside: Click over to read the top 10 simple living blog posts from the past year! These posts are the most popular posts from a reader’s perspective and are a great place to start simplifying your life!
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I love to reflect back on the previous year and think about everything that happened. It’s wonderful to remember the happy moments as well as learn from the challenging experiences that popped up as well.
This is the third year that I have put this post together and it’s honestly one of the most fun posts to write!
Related: See the Top 10 Posts from 2017 here and Top 10 Posts from 2018 here.
I love to see what blog posts resonated with my readers and the topics that they (aka YOU!) keep coming back for!
This year has been a blast getting to know you, the readers, and building a little community here of folks that want to simplify their lives as well. So, a big THANK YOU for being here and sharing in this journey with us. None of this would be possible without YOU, my amazing readers!!
Today, I wanted to celebrate all that was accomplished in 2019 by sharing the top 10 simple living blog posts from this past year. I love that this list is a mix of posts published in 2019, older posts plus a guest post as well!
I hope you enjoy!
TOP 10 MOST POPULAR SIMPLE LIVING POSTS FROM 2019
In reverse order, here are the top 10 most popular simple living posts from 2019!
10. 25 Benefits of Decluttering Your Home
This post highlights not one, not two, but TWENTY-FIVE benefits of decluttering your home. I learned from Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies that I’m a questioner through and through. I will research things, almost to a fault, before I will make a decision and move on. This post hopefully allows people like me to understand ALL the benefits of decluttering and just start already!
Read the post here: 25 Benefits of Decluttering Your Home
9. Project 333 Summer Capsule Wardrobe
If you have never completed the Project 333 Challenge from Courtney Carver, what are you waiting for?? This challenge is a great way to start to learn more about your own personal style and clear out your closet in the process. Head to this post to get inspiration for your next Project 333 capsule wardrobe.
Read the post and download the e-course here: Project 333 Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Bonus: Check out the new Project 333 book by Courtney Carver as well!
8. 5 Decluttering Challenges To Finally Clear Out Your Junk
Speaking of challenges, this post shares 5 challenges that make decluttering fun and social as well! Challenges include the Mins Game, Project 333, plus 3 more! Click below to read this post.
Read the post here: 5 Decluttering Challenges That Will Finally Clear Out Your Junk
7. 10 Inspiring Simple Living Instagram Accounts
Instagram is a fantastic way to learn more about how people are applying simple living to their own lives. This post shares 10 accounts that I LOVE to follow and get inspiration from. P.S. Are you following me on Instagram as well?? 😉
Read the post here: 10 Inspiring Simple Living Instagram Accounts
6. 10 Popular Books to Inspire Simple Living and Minimalism
This is a collection of 10+ books on simple living and minimalism. I have read all of these and think they each add something to the conversation. I encourage you to pick one and read it in the new year!
Read the post here: 10 Popular Books to Inspire Simple Living and Minimalism
5. 12 Key Lessons From 12 Simplicity Challenges
In 2018 I set out to complete 12 Simplicity Challenges and this post highlights the top 12 lessons I learned during the year. This was such a fun way to challenge myself in different areas of simplicity.
If you are interested in completing your own Year of Simplicity Challenges, or maybe complete one challenge to start, I encourage you to check out my workbook, Year of Simpclity Challenges.
Read the post here: 12 Lessons From 12 Simplicity Challenges
4. Why You Should Never Have A Junk Drawer
This was the most popular guest post on my blog in 2019. I love to share guest posts on my blog because I think it helps to share other people’s perspectives. We are all unique so I think it’s fun to learn how other people are implementing simplicity in their own lives.
Read the post here: Why You Should Never Have a Junk Drawer
3. 9 Practical Baby Steps for a Simpler Life
This is an older post on my blog, but I think it’s still very relevant for anyone who is brand new to simple living. I share 9 super easy things you can do TODAY to start simplifying your life.
Read the post here: 9 Practical Baby Steps for a Simpler Life
2. Simplify Your Closet in 9 Steps
This was my MOST POPULAR post in 2017! My closet was overflowing, yet I would waste so much time trying to figure out what to wear in the morning.
By combining these 9 steps along with the Project 333 Challenge, I was able to reduce the stress of getting dressed and actually love all the clothes I was wearing. Read the post now and buy the short, but actionable, Project 333 e-course today!
Read the post here: Simplify Your Closet in 9 Steps
1. How to Declutter When You Are Overwhelmed
Decluttering does NOT have to be an overwhelming process. If it IS starting to feel overwhelming for you, this post offers some great tips to get back to the basics and start super duper small.
Read the post here: How to Declutter Your Home When You Are Overwhelmed
Highlights from 2019
In addition to the top 10 simple living blog posts listed above, I also had a few highlights that I wanted to share with you below.
1. A Year of Simplicity Challenges Workbook
After completing the Year of Simplicity Challenges project in 2018, I wanted to be able to share my experience with others and help them create a similar experience in their own lives. That is how A Year of Simplicity Challenges Workbook was born!
Click the image above to learn more about the workbook and start simplifying your life today!
2. Feedspot’s Top 100 Simple Living Blogs
In 2018 my blog was featured in Feedspot’s Top 100 Simple Living Blogs to follow in 2018, coming in at spot number68. I am excited to say that my blog has jumped up to spot number 51 as of January 1, 2020!
Check out the list of amazing Simple Living Blogs here.
3. Expertido Top 65 Best Simple Living Blogs in 2019
My blog was also featured in the Top 65 Best Simple Living Blogs in 2019! It’s so much fun to see my little blog among some amazing bloggers in this niche. I also love to learn about other new bloggers in this space.
Phew! What a year we had in 2019!! I hope you enjoyed reading the top 10 simple living blog posts and have bookmarked a few to come back to in the future! If you’d like to stick around to see what is in store for 2020, consider joining the VIP list below!
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OK, NOW IT’S YOUR TURN
What is your favorite post from 2018? What would you like to more of in 2019?
