Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption that surrounds us.
The world we live in is not friendly to the pursuit of minimalism. Its tendencies and relentless advertising campaigns call us to acquire more, better, faster, and newer. The journey of finding simplicity requires consistent inspiration.
For that reason, I hope you will make an effort this weekend to find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy some of these hand-picked articles to encourage more simplicity in your life.
Simplify Your Day to Have a Greater Impact | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. Imagine clearing out space in your day by simplifying, letting go of the small tasks, not constantly answering messages and emails, and instead giving yourself the generous gift of focusing.
11 Powerful Questions To Get Out of Your Rut | Practigal by Sheila Price. When you feel stuck, there are key decluttering questions to ask yourself about each of your items. Answering these questions will be just the push you need to get out of your rut and into decluttering success.
11 Unexpected Benefits of Simplifying Your Home & Life | Simple Lionheart Life by Melissa Russell. I’ve been simplifying, decluttering, living in and enjoying our clutter-free home for well over 6 years now. I love the extra time and space simplifying has given me and my whole family. But I’ve noticed the benefits of simplifying go far beyond what I was first expecting.
10 Steps You Can Take To Keep Advertisers From Dictating Your Life | Forbes by Joshua Becker. Commercials, advertisements, and marketers work tirelessly to convince us that products manufactured on assembly lines will make us happier. But in reality, these unnecessary purchases separate us from our dollars and add stress, burden, and obligation to our lives
Breaking The Rules of Minimalism | Joshua Becker on YouTube.
Ola says
As always, thanks for sharing! I finally have some time and look forward to catching up on reading these.
Jacqueline says
Less stuff = less demand
I find life so demanding, the more i can eliminate the better,
simple wholesome food, good quality clothing and well made possessions are on my list,
cheap fixes are no longer a quick fix
work less = have less
means less purchases and less waste
this is my new life, and its serving me better
more content and acting wisely is the way forward for me
thank you Josh and to all the other people who helped out with their advice
love Jacqueline xxxx
Frances Michael says
Destination addiction also applies to experiences – the belief that that happiness will be realized in your NEXT great experience!!
Judy says
Donated quite a bit yesterday— feels fantastic! :D
Arlen says
One unexpected benefit I get from these weekend reads is seeing the embedded ads in some of the articles. Reading an article on minimalism with an ad for sheds embedded right in the middle just cracks me up. I hope google ads or whatever ad co it is never changes their algorithm. ?
Jonathan says
Please keep in mind many of these bloggers’ sole primary source of income is advertisements. Whereas Josh has courses and other products, not everyone does. This leads to a you seeing more ads on many blogging sites.
Mary in Maryland says
The 11 unexpected benefits article can’t be read unless I give them my email address to sign in. No thanks, as I know this leads to more junk emails.
Annie says
I didn’t have any problem. I just closed the box asking for my email.
joshua becker says
You can access the article without entering your email address Mary.
Camilla says
but it was impossible to read the article due to all the pop ups, ads, social media bars, etc.. I gave up :)