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Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Minimalism Really Make You Happier?<\/a> | Psychology Today<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Buy Nothing New This Holiday Gifting Season<\/a> | The New York Times<\/a> by Annaliese Griffin. Global supply-chain problems might cause shortages of the season\u2019s \u201cit\u201d toys or tech gadgets, but they do not have to ruin the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Depending on your frequency of use, The New York Times may require a subscription.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Organized at Home When You Have ADHD or Mental Health Issues<\/a> | The Washington Post<\/a> by Amanda Long. The premise that one\u2019s space reflects one\u2019s mental health can be particularly defeating if you\u2019re already in a bad place mentally or physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*<\/em>Depending on your frequency of use,<\/em> The Washington Post may require a subscription. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the Lenses of Gratitude<\/a> | No Sidebar<\/a> <\/strong>by Karen Trefzger. Given the very real benefits of practicing gratitude, why do we so often struggle to develop this habit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Ways Generous People See the World Differently<\/a> | Joshua Becker on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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