Embrace the freedom that comes from less.
Minimalism isn’t just about owning fewer possessions. It’s also about an intentional promotion of our highest values by removing anything that distracts us from them. It’s about finding the freedom to live the life you desire.
As we move toward an intentional and minimalist lifestyle, it’s helpful to find inspiration and motivation.
So, make yourself comfortable with a cup of coffee or lemonade this weekend, and take some time to read and reflect on these personally curated articles. I picked each of them to inspire simplicity and intentionality in your life.
This 6-Pound Backpack Changed One Man’s Approach to Life | CNN. Glen Van Peski is a legend in the world of ultralight backpacking. See what he chose to keep and how it changed his perspective on life.
Dear Type B People, Minimalism is Especially for You | Abundant Life With Less by Rachelle Crawford. Minimalism may not be for everyone, but for type B people it can help shoulder the burden of our more inconsistent approach to being a person. Through the power of less, minimalism can create more room in your life for the things that light you up.
How Not to Get Stopped by Discouragement | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. Let yourself feel discouraged sometimes. Just don’t let it be the end of your story.
The 11 Rules of Decluttering I Learnt When I Packed Up My Life to Relocate | MSN by Lucy Denyer. These rules will help you decide what you really need to hang on to whether you’re downsizing, or simply decluttering.
I Quit My 9-to-5 to Lead a Slow, Minimalist Life as a YouTuber | Business Insider by Kim Schewitz. I’ve moved away from the need to hustle. I honor how I feel more, I don’t feel the need to rush. I believe that things will happen on their own timeline.
10 Habits That Will Quiet the Noise and Clear Your Mind | No Sidebar. If your mind feels loud, it’s not just you.
The Environmental Impact and Wellbeing Benefits of Minimalism | Journal of Environmental Psychology by Rebecca Blackburn, Zoe Leviston, Iain Walker. A study published last month in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that minimalism improves wellbeing and is associated with a lower environmental footprint.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
Why a Smaller Wardrobe Can Make You Happier | YouTube by Joshua Becker. A closet full of clothes doesn’t always lead to confidence, or peace. In fact, a smaller wardrobe might just be the key to something deeper.
15 Questions That Will Forever Change How You View Your Stuff | YouTube by Joshua Becker. If you’ve ever felt a disconnect between what culture says and what your heart feels, you’re not alone. That was certainly my story. I’d like to offer you 15 questions that have the opportunity to change entirely how you view the role of possessions in your life.
