This is a guest post by Joy from Just Plain Joy.

When I started Just Plain Joy, I wanted to create an outlet for exploring and defining a simple life. I decided I wanted to pursue a simpler life for several reasons – I wanted to save more money to invest in my child’s future, I wanted more time to spend on the things that matter most to me, and I wanted to reduce my impact on the environment.

The benefits of simpler living have been overwhelming – I worry less about finances, I spend less energy keeping track of my possessions, I have a greater appreciation for natural beauty, I am less concerned about status, and I’m enjoying life!

Simple has many interpretations. After careful consideration, I chose four concepts to define my interpretation of simple living:

• clutter-free


• debt-free


• organized


• green

Here are seven steps for achieving a super simple life based on these four concepts:

The first step to physically simplifying your life is to get rid of the clutter. Start with the room where you sp