For the last eight years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity. At first, it was an exercise in communicating to Becoming Minimalist readers the most popular articles I sent out on Twitter.
But over the years, it has become more than that. It has become a place where people (every other week) come for a dose of inspiration. And it has become a place to promote and encourage writers around the world who are publishing content about minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living.
I think you will enjoy this collection of articles hand-selected for you this weekend. Grab some coffee, tea, or lemonade and be inspired to live a simpler life today.
Cancel Amazon Prime | The Atlantic by Ellen Cushing. Prime is Amazon’s greatest and most terrifying invention: a product whose value proposition is to help you buy more products.
Wardrobe Declutter: Remove These 10 Things From Your Closet Today | Be More with Less by Courtney Carver. If you are tired of a chaotic wardrobe, be discerning about what lives in your closet.
The Top 10 Things You Must Buy Today to Become a Minimalist
Wait For It | No Sidebar by Andrea Morris. I read about a couple who opted to close up a bedroom of their house. They removed everything, shut the door, and pretended space didn’t exist. I immediately attached to the idea.
10 Things to Be Rich in Other Than Money | Fire Your Own Way by Jordan Beck. And the best part is, you can start working on these anytime – you can take steps to make your life richer in these things at any time.
3 Things to Buy to be Happier, According to Science | Becoming Minimalist on YouTube. When we remove ourselves from the pursuit of material possessions, greater financial flexibility is one of the benefits experienced—both in the short term and long term.
The Cancel Amazon Prime article is terrifying and very well written. I have used Prime because I got a “free” trial subscription but other than watching the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, I really don’t use it. I still go to CVS for household goods, I still buy books from small brick and mortar shops and borrow from libraries. I still like to buy from local shops and after reading this article I’m canceling my trial immediately.
I totally fell for it! That made my day!
Yep, me too! Loved it! Thanks for the LOL, JB!
The Top Ten Things link is fantastic.
I loved it!
Oh my gosh, perfectly said. :0) Have a lovely day!