About Antonia

Antonia Colins is the creator of Balance Through Simplicity, a website helping busy, overwhelmed people declutter their home, time and life. She has over 20 years of personal and professional experience in juggling work and family life and supporting individuals to remain independent in and enjoy their home more. In her spare time, you can find Antonia walking, reading or planning her next travel adventure! She lives in the UK with her husband and teenage kids. Get your free Declutter Starter Kit.

What is so great about minimalism? In this article, I’d like to share my personal perspective on the value of the minimalist lifestyle and the benefits of simplifying life.

Nothing clutters your mind like thoughts, dreams, plans and goals that don’t align with what matters to you. Chasing things that aren’t worth chasing or holding on to ideas, dreams and decisions that no longer resonate with us or our life. In this article we explore how to refresh your goals and why it matters for a simpler, clutter-free life.

However much we can plan the week ahead, sometimes life sends us off in the other direction. Stop your diary and your To Do list getting the better of you with these 10 mindful questions for your mid-week check in to nurture a healthy and positive body and mind even when your week gets busy.

If you’d like to simplify your life and declutter your home but the prospect of going it alone feels too overwhelming, you might like this list of 100 things to get rid of today to declutter your home and life. Simple ideas to clear your clutter, one idea at a time.

Clearing clutter is a great way to bring peace, calm and space to your home. In this article we’re looking at 10 reasons to declutter your home and discover some of the benefits of clutter-free living for yourself.

No matter which season of life you’re currently in, it’s helpful to be clear on what’s really important to you. This can help in so many ways to ensure we’re making best use of our precious and limited resources including our time, energy, love, freedom and more. I hope the following tips give you some ideas on how to define your priorities in life and why it matters.

Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Try these 50 simple self-care ideas that take 10 minutes or less to help you feel better in body and mind when time is tight.

There’s a common assumption that to fully embrace the Minimalist lifestyle, you have to get rid of all your stuff. Minimalism is much more than throwing away everything you own and living a life of scarcity. Here are some helpful tips and a personal story of how to be a minimalist when you love stuff.

If you’re busy, life can feel anything but calm! In this article I’m sharing some ideas on how to create a calm home and 20 tips for a peaceful home. Make your home a relaxing, stress-free space for you and your family.

Decluttering your home is one thing, but what do you do with the stuff you want to get rid of? In this article, we’re looking at what to do with unwanted stuff you’ve decluttered and some tips on getting rid of your decluttered items.