Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.
The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less.
I invite you to fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.
Can Minimalism Really Make You Happier? | Psychology Today by Mark Travers Ph.D. To better understand the connection between minimalism and happiness, Hook and his team scoured the research literature for all studies published on the topic.
How to Buy Nothing New This Holiday Gifting Season | The New York Times by Annaliese Griffin. Global supply-chain problems might cause shortages of the season’s “it” toys or tech gadgets, but they do not have to ruin the holidays.
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How I’m Goaling Myself to Be Some Level of Minimalist in 2022 | Soulcentric Woman by Valerie Fields. The Pandemic revealed a lot of things to me, showed me where I was, what really mattered and had me questioning whether I needed all the things I possess. I. DO. NOT.
How to Get Organized at Home When You Have ADHD or Mental Health Issues | The Washington Post by Amanda Long. The premise that one’s space reflects one’s mental health can be particularly defeating if you’re already in a bad place mentally or physically.
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Through the Lenses of Gratitude | No Sidebar by Karen Trefzger. Given the very real benefits of practicing gratitude, why do we so often struggle to develop this habit?
9 Ways Generous People See the World Differently | Joshua Becker on YouTube
I have found Amanda Long article interesting. Thanks.
Hi Marianne,
My first question is how many participants were there and where were the survey. Apparently there is now evidence that Internet isn’t always available to everyone and in particularly for far distant and isolated regions.
I wouldn’t see this would be a real problem in 2021 for our middle class and upper income, even with only using smartphone and laptops. Just a thought.
Take care,
Bonnie
“A 2012 study found that voluntary simplicity was associated with enhanced life satisfaction for low-income participants but not for high-income participants.”
Explanetiotn to this? Shouldnt it be the other way round?
As a Christian, I have always felt safe reading your things. This is the first time I have seen any crude words.
I unsubbed from the minimalist because there was so much profanity.
Maybe I am overly sensitive?? :)
Carla,
I don’t see what your idea of “profanity” is. Since this is Joshua Becker’s Website, I believe that he monitors what he allows to be posted here. I am not a Christian but still have always felt very welcome here as it feels all inclusive and draws in a lot of people seeking a better way to live, that are also open to new ideas and suggestions.
Simply put for me personally, I want to be able to control my “stuff” and not have it control me. In that respect we can all learn form each other here and for me it really helps with the motivation to stay on track. If have been doing this for about the last 30 years or so, and it now comes naturally to minimalize & simplify my life to live a little lighter on this Earth.