Your home is your sanctuary. Let’s keep it that way.
Simplicity is about creating space in your life for what matters most. It’s about clearing the clutter from our homes and hearts so we can live with intention and purpose.
As the world gets busier and noisier, embracing simplicity and minimalism becomes even more important.
But we all need inspiration to keep us going. That’s why I carefully selected these articles for you. I hope they inspire you to continue on this beautiful journey towards a simpler life.
Find a cozy spot, prepare your favorite drink, and immerse yourself in these thought-provoking reads this weekend.
On First Principles, Consumerism, and Why We’re All a Bit Lost | Medium by Charles Adede. Maybe fulfillment isn’t about gaining more control, but about aligning more closely with reality as it is.
The Psychology Behind Consumerism: Why Do We Buy Things We Don’t Need? | The Arabian Stories by Navida Sait. Have you ever walked into a shop intending to buy just one item but left with a basket full of things you hadn’t planned for? You’re not alone.
The Coolest People Online Are Barely Posting at All | Popsugar by Jasmine Desiree. In a world where oversharing has become the norm, a quiet counterculture is emerging: the rise of digital minimalism.
The Best Investment You Can Make: Simplifying Your Life | Simple Money by Richard James. If you want a better return on your time, energy, money, and peace of mind—start simplifying.
I Tried the 30-Day Minimalism Game and Decluttered 465 Things in One Month | Good Housekeeping by Katie Mortram. If you manage to stick to this decluttering game, it can make a big difference to all sorts of areas around the home.
8 Reasons Decluttering a Little Made a Big Difference for Me | No Sidebar by Karen Trefzger. An active life might mean that some clutter will always be entering my home. That’s why I take a few minutes each week to remove the extras.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
12 Items to Declutter That Instantly Create More Space | YouTube by Joshua Becker. If your home feels cluttered and cramped, you’re not alone. By letting go of the excess, you can quickly create more room to breathe, live, and enjoy your home.
10 Money Saving Hacks Minimalists Swear By | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Whether you want to get out of debt, get ahead financially, or start giving more, saving money is always helpful. And by shifting your mindset and habits, you can break free from the cycle of overspending and find greater financial freedom.
I belonged to an online crafting group. Someone always starts a daily thread. We are a close and caring group we tell each other.
Several posts each week with completed projects oohs, ahhs and encouraging comments.
I quit posting over a month ago. No PM to check on me. I have been able to enjoy my hobby again. I am no long concerned with getting likes. I like my imperfect creations and have more time to create.
The PopSugar post about the rise of digital minimalism was interesting in that it confirms my sense that the banality, repetition, and self-absorption of social media posting are beginning to dawn on people. Real life is so much more edifying than posting endless pictures of one’s life online, only to be lost in the ocean of other posts quickly forgotten.
Thank you so much.
I am overwhelmed with a lifetime of clutter. My husband died in July . I work at
A job that is encompassing around the clock and world . Just returned from overseas trip . Spending a little extra time awake in bed . Read your article . Just what I needed today .
Will be exploring these articles as time allows .
Joanna, I am sorry for your loss. I know what it is like when you lose someone you dearly love. I too am currently drowning in clutter! I know it is so hard to figure out what to do with it all! Glad that you are finding Joshua’s articles helpful. I sincerely hope things will get better for you. It is not easy, as I’m sure you know. We keep on keeping on. Please take good care of yourself. Blessings.