Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.
It requires a conscience choice and consistent inspiration.
The minimalist lifestyle is counter-cultural and begins with the decision to pursue it. But the world we live in is not friendly to the pursuit of minimalism.
Its cultural tendencies and never-relenting advertising campaigns constantly tell us to acquire more, better, faster, newer, and trendier. The journey towards minimalism becomes a road that requires daily inspiration—a consistent re-centering of focus on the things that are the most important.
So here are 7 Places to Find Daily Inspiration for Minimalism:
1. Becoming Minimalist Facebook Page: Our Facebook page provides links to our newest articles and inspiring quotes every single day.
2. Simple Links: Links and images collected by Leo Babauta posted on an almost daily basis.
3. Twitter (Courtney Carver, Evelyn R, Joshua Becker, The Minimalists): Four minimalist tweeters that offer minimalist inspiration as it strikes throughout the day.
4. No Sidebar. A wonderful website featuring simplicity-focused articles from writers all over the world.
5. Zen Habits Archives: There’s a reason Zen Habits is considered to be among the most thought-provoking, life-changing blogs on the Internet. And with 5 years of archives to choose from, you’ll find plenty of inspiration every single day.
6. Simplify Magazine: Started in 2017, Simplify Magazine offers a lifetime subscription for only $20. The digital publication can be read online or downloaded for your mobile device.
7. Take a look outside: If we pause for a moment, stop the hustle and bustle of our lives just long enough to see, we can observe in nature amazing ways that it lives the ultimate minimalist existence.
Jordan C says
Sorry, but I have to dissent. My own definition of minimalism does not include facebook or twitter. The beauty of minimalism lies in paring out the nonessential and the distracting. This encompasses more than just physical possessions.
Noch Noch | be me. be natural. says
thanks for sharing those sites. I think the idea behind being a minimalist is that we crowd out our inner self and voice by things around us
i dont think “things” are necessarily bad
it’s how we deal with them
Noch Noch
Bernice @ Living the Balanced Life says
A few of these I did not know about, but I have spent hours reading through Zen Habits archives. Since it is such a minimal website, it is very easy to read on my phone. I would read at night before going to sleep or while waiting for appointments. Reading Leo’s posts really helped me change my thinking about things quite a bit.
Thanks for sharing Joshua!
Katie @imperfect people says
Thanks for the suggestions! I have not heard of many of these. Time to start browsing!
Brinstar says
Thank you for sharing–there are a few sites you listed of which I was previously unaware.
Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living.com says
I like your list. I wanted to add that I really liked Francine Jay’s book The ‘Joy of Less’ and her site http://www.missminimalist.com. She features a bunch of people who are cutting back. It is exciting to read and hear about how others are doing it too :)
Thanks!
Susan Child says
A click to Simplify you life led to scrolling and I saw the 3 word challenge. It hit the spot! Since my house and hips both have it “remove the excess” is already above my monitor.
Bill Gerlach says
Joshua,
It’s these simple, straight-forward doses of inspiration and encouragement that really make a difference at the end of the day. They always have a way of hitting (me) at just the right time or in just the right way.
And as always, many thanks for the support.
Be well,
Bill
Kourtney L. says
I love Zen Habits, their archives is a plethora of wisdom!
Gail DeMoss says
How do I unsubscribe? Too much “clutter”.