Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
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.
8 Decluttering Mistakes Professional Organisers are Tired of Seeing – and How to Avoid Them | Yahoo by Jullia Joson. Professional declutterers and organisers share the most common decluttering mistakes they see people making.
From Sorrow to Soaring: How Minimalism Can Heal Hurt | Simply Minimally by Heather Spiva. “Life will never be perfect. But if I can surround myself with the lifestyle I want to have, regardless of what comes my way, then no matter what happens or what pain takes place, I win.”
I Kept Track of Every Single Item That Entered Our Home Over a Month | To Love and To Learn by Torrie Meidell. “I’ve been trying to look at our stuff and our clutter in fresh ways so that I can remind myself of my ‘why’ and give myself motivation to keep pushing through the hard.”
12 Items You Won’t Miss When You Embrace Minimalism | No Sidebar. When you embrace a minimalist lifestyle, you begin to experience freedom not just from stuff, but from many of the burdens that weigh us down in everyday life.
How to Declutter Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide | USA Today by Naomi Barr. If you’ve been overwhelmed by household clutter, you’re not alone: Almost 30% of homeowners feel the same. What’s more, about 50% of respondents said clutter negatively impacted their mental health.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
5 Things People With Tidy Homes Don’t Do | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Struggling to keep up and wondering how to keep your house clean? Some people seem to be able to do it effortlessly. Keeping a tidy home isn’t just about what you do, but what you don’t do.
Find a Rational Minimalism that Works For You | YouTube by Joshua Becker. While extreme minimalism may appeal to some, most of us will appreciate a more practical approach to minimalism that takes our lifestyles into account.