Facebook launched their ‘groups’ function over a decade ago now. Their purpose is fairly simple and broad, to connect like-minded individuals. It offers users an opportunity to interact and comment more freely than on a page. And you can find a Facebook group for just about any interest you have. And yes, there are thousands of groups dedicated to minimalism and simplifying your life.
I don’t run my own FB group for Simple Slow & Lovely, but have collated a list of groups that you can join for free to help you in your journey to simplifying your life.
So in no particular order, here are my recommendations;
Nourishing Minimalism Yearly Decluttering Challenge
This group is hosted by Rachel Jones, owner/author of Nourishing Minimalism. The group is all about simplifying your life, decluttering, de-owning, and downsizing material items. It’s described as a place to share struggles and ask for encouragement while letting go of the excess.
Who is it for? This group is for people in the midst of letting go of excess material possessions so they can have time to focus on what is truly important to them.
Simplify & Declutter with The Simplicity Habit
This group is run by Julianna Wilkes Poplin of The Simplicity Habit. The community was created for sharing tips, tricks, ideas, and support along the journey to simplify and declutter.. Members are welcome to post questions, challenges, successes, before and after pictures, and tips.
Who is it for? Anyone that wants to simplify and declutter!
Motherhood Made Easy
This group is by Lauren Tingley of Simply Well Balanced. Resources include tips on minimalism, decluttering, meal planning, simple living, parenting advice and easy family activities.
Who is it for? Moms who are looking for tips and advice to simplify homemaking, parenting and everything in between.
12 Tiny Things
This Facebook group is by the authors of the book titled 12 Tiny Things: Simple Ways to Live a More Intentional Life, Heidi Barr & Ellie Roscher. The group is a space for people who are interested in exploring their roots – that is to say the foundational practices, or the “tiny things” that really make a difference in life when done regularly. Members can use the space to share their tiny things, experiment with new ones, and build connections with others who are trying to live more intentionally.
Who is it for? Anyone who is looking to simplify their life and live closer to their values.
Decorating for Cozy Minimalists
This group is run by Angie, host of the Cozy Minimalist podcast. As the name of the group suggests, the group focusses on decorating for minimalists and believes that “having a beautiful styled home shouldn’t be taboo if you’re a minimalist!” Angie states that minimalism is a lifestyle, and as such, you can have your home decorated in any style.
Who is it for? Minimalists who want to talk about home styling, decorating and design.
Frugal Money-Smart Minimalists
This group is run by Elizabeth Enright Phillips of Create Minimalism. This group is all about living the Minimalist lifestyle whilst staying within a budget! If you like to be frugal with what you buy and how you live, then this is the right group for you.
Who is it for? Anyone interested in minimalism and frugal living.
Becoming Unbusy With Zina Harrington
This group is run by Zina Harrington, founder of Becoming Unbusy, and the motto is: Ditch stuff, live life! The Becoming UnBusy Movement is about families coming together to inspire one another to reclaim life. In this community, no one and everyone is an expert.
Who is it for? Anyone wanting to ditch busy and slow down.
A Life In Progress: Live on Purpose
This Facebook group is run by Krista O’Reilly Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress. She offers compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based support along with her lived experience, to help members look for the beauty and wisdom in every season, and build a life that feels like home. Members are invited to be raw and real about how they are navigating life, and focusses on growth or offering hope and encouragement.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants to do soul-stretching growth work to become our healthiest, most integrated selves.
Wherever you are on your journey to simplifying and slowing down, I think you will benefit from connecting with others who have the same goal. Community and connection is at the core of who we are as human beings. And for all the reasons to dislike social media, I think the ability to connect (especially in a global pandemic) in this way is very valuable.
P.S. I don’t currently intent to run my own Facebook group again but of course this may change. The best way to keep up to date with everything happening here at Simple Slow & Lovely is to sign up to the newsletter!
