For the last nine 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.
I’m a Gen Z’er Who’s Not on Social Media: I’m Happier and Healthier For It | New York Post by Asia Grace. A 2020 study conducted by Facebook, the parent company of Instagram, found that the social medium knowingly exacerbates negative body image, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and, in extreme cases, suicidal thoughts in at least 32{a88c2e440a3fe0d009682811ffc0ce83172d8ed124d1bbbcc9619763e6f2b009} of its young female users.
Are We Returning to an Era of Delayed Gratification? I Hope So | The Guardian by Viv Groskop. In my view, when we can have everything we want exactly when we want it, it doesn’t bring us joy.
Simple Living Explained | A Quaint Life by Roxanna Shadd. When you begin practicing being present in life and no longer succumb to the consumption mentality. You begin craving deeper more meaningful experiences.
10 Benefits of Living In a Smaller Home | No Sidebar by Amy Slenker-Smith. We realized a large home would never give us the life we were looking for.
Deciding What You Want and Saying No to the Rest | Simple Intentional by Sarah. Decide what kind of life you want. And then say no to everything that isn’t that.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
15 Clutter Busting Routines For Any Family | YouTube by Joshua Becker. For years, we’ve worked hard to remove any clutter that begins to accumulate in our home. Along the way, we’ve picked up some helpful clutter busting routines for those who are just getting started with minimalist living.
21 Life Changing Minimalist Experiments to Try in Your Home | YouTube by Joshua Becker. “We need much less than we think we need.” —Maya Angelou
Other Resources
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