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.
Decluttering My Home of 17 Years Showed Me My ‘Poverty Mentality’ Has Been Doing Me More Harm Than Good | Business Insider by Laura McCamy. How poverty mindset can lead you to make poor decisions about the items you bring into or keep in your home.
6 Things I’ve Learned in 6 Years of Living a Minimalist Lifestyle | Rich in What Matters by Julia Ubbenga. Our home looked different, yes, but the transformation went deeper than just the visible.
How My “Little House” Fantasies Helped Me Downsize | No Sidebar by Karen Trefzger. A “Little House on the Prairie” obsession fueled my plan to downsize. The result was freedom, energy, and a clearer idea of how much I can do without.
10 Decluttering Tips for Empty-Nester Parents | Andrea Dekker. Transitioning to an empty nest can be challenging and emotional for many parents, but it’s also a great opportunity to refresh your home and lifestyle.
I Tried the “2-Minute Rule” to Declutter, and Now I’ll Keep Using It | Apartment Therapy by Lauren Wellbank. What are the messes around our home if not a bunch of small tasks just waiting for us to find the time to get to them?
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
10 Daily Habits to Keep Your Home Clutterfree | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Most of us aspire to a home that feels calm—a place where we can relax at the end of the day. But sometimes that vision feels just out of reach. Here’s the trick that most people miss: The secret to maintaining a clutterfree home isn’t found in a once-a-year deep clean or a major decluttering project. The real key lies in small, daily habits.
How to Know When You Are “Spaving” and Practical Ways to Stop | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Retailers are quick to convince us that we need to spend more to save more, now aptly dubbed “spaving.” But is this truly the case? Here’s how to tell when you are spaving, when it’s not actually a good idea, and how to stop.
The article on poverty mentality was really helpful. Thanks!