{"id":1897,"date":"2010-02-10T10:04:35","date_gmt":"2010-02-10T14:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/becomingblog.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1897"},"modified":"2024-03-11T15:12:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T22:12:30","slug":"simplify","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/simplify\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplify"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/OEAM1Z\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6747 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Simplify-Coffee-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"Simplify-Coffee\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Simplify-Coffee-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Simplify-Coffee.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/a>In February, 2010, we released a book,\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><em>Simplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life<\/em>.<\/span>\u00a0Through\u00a0personal stories, practical tips, and powerful inspiration, it provides motivation for readers to live more life by owning fewer possessions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #594a42;\">The book reminds us that life is too valuable to waste chasing possessions. It argues that each of us can experience practical, life-giving benefits by owning less.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #594a42;\">When we intentionally choose to reduce our possessions, we find more time, energy, and finances to pursue our greatest passions. And we\u00a0experience the true\u00a0freedom of simplicity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #594a42;\"><em>Simplify<\/em> is based on a rational approach to minimalism. It will forever change the way you look at physical possessions. And most importantly, its approach will free you from the burden of clutter and provide you with the extra motivation to realign your life around your heart\u2019s greatest passions\u2014however you choose to define them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #594a42;\">Over the past 4 years, Simplify\u00a0has sold over 50,000 copies. And continues to receive high reviews:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c<em>A must-read.<\/em>\u201d \u2014Leo Babauta, Zen Habits, TIME Magazine Blog of the Year<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<em>If you\u2019re looking for specific advice on how to live well with less, this book is worth a look.<\/em>\u201d \u2014Naomi Seldin, The Times Union, Albany, NY\u201c<\/li>\n<li><em>It is a simple, straightforward guide to simplifying your life and brings new light to the term minimalist.<\/em>\u201d \u2014Tanna Clark, Professional Organizer<\/li>\n<li>Find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Simplify-Joshua-Becker-ebook\/product-reviews\/B006431ADS\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;showViewpoints=1&amp;tag=becomingminim-20\">more reviews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #594a42;\">It may provide the very inspiration you need\u00a0to fully declutter your home and life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #594a42;\"><em>Simplify<\/em>\u00a0can be found wherever digital books on sold: <a style=\"font-weight: 600;\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/OEAM1Z\">Kindle<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Nook\u00a0|\u00a0<a style=\"font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/ecom\/gb.php?c=cart&amp;i=623150&amp;cl=78094&amp;ejc=2\">PDF<\/a>\u00a0| <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/store.kobobooks.com\/en-US\/ebook\/simplify\">Kobo<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0The price is $2.99.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In February, 2010, we released a book,\u00a0Simplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life.\u00a0Through\u00a0personal stories, practical tips, and powerful inspiration, it provides motivation for readers to live more life by owning fewer possessions. 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