For the last ten 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.
My Family Had Way Too Much Stuff. Here’s How Becoming Minimalists Changed Our Lives | Huffington Post by Christina Crawford. “Once we got rolling, it became intoxicating. After we finished a room, I would gaze at the pile of junk and shake my head. Why hadn’t we done this years before?”
Why Having It Together Will (Hopefully) Change Your Life. | Harvard Independent by Clara Corcoran. “In order to declutter your life in earnest, your actions need to align with your individual definition of what it means to be put together.”
7 Ways to Encourage Minimalism at Home – According to Pro Organizers | Homes & Gardens by Chiana Dickson. “These are the seven ways you can encourage family to declutter and encourage minimalism at home, according to the experts.”
9 Ways to Shop Smarter for Clothing | No Sidebar by Amy Slenker-Smith. A brilliant list of tips and tricks to stop unnecessary purchasing.
The Holidays Are Not A Good Time To Overspend Your Budget | Forbes by Joshua Becker. Explore practical tips for maintaining your budget this holiday season. Enjoy the season without overspending and start the New Year on a positive financial note.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
Choose Holiday Traditions That Serve You | YouTube by Joshua Becker. The traditions we choose to celebrate should add to our holiday experience, not subtract from it.
Maybe The Best Gift You Can Give Your Family This Year is to Get Out of Debt | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Black Friday is the largest shopping day of the year. While millions will take advantage of the low prices today, many will outspend their means. Is that really the gift we want to give our families this year?
John P. Weiss says
Great video on debt, Joshua. Getting out of debt lifts the financial and psychological burdens people carry. It’s an excellent message for Christmas spending. In our family, the adults give the young children thoughtful gifts, but we don’t give each other gifts. That way, we avoid time and money wasted on often needless gifts. Better to use the money to pay off debts, and then spend time with loved ones in an uplifted, stress free mood.
Andrea Leydon says
While I always appreciate Joshua’s posts and remain truly inspired by his messages (seriously, thank you you have helped me change my life) I am genuinely saddened by the amount of advertising content in these weekend posts. I wish there were other ways for bloggers/ writers to make money outside of advertisements for items to purchase! It is disheartening.
joshua becker says
It’s nothing something to be disheartened about. Websites cost more than people realize. And there are more important things to get disheartened about :)
Andrea Leydon says
That is very true. Thanks for the reminder.
Diann Carnahan says
Thank you for publishing Weekend Reads. I look forward to it each week! Thanks for promoting other authors! You have had a positive influence on my life!!
Diann
Judy says
Joshua, your video on holiday traditions that serve you really touched my heart :) Thank you—-
joshua becker says
I am happy to hear that. Thank you for taking the time to encourage me today.