{"id":3699,"date":"2023-08-11T21:04:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T01:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-13\/"},"modified":"2023-08-11T21:04:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T01:04:54","slug":"inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption that surrounds us.<\/p>\n

The world we live in is not friendly to the pursuit of minimalism. Its tendencies and relentless advertising campaigns call us to acquire more, better, faster, and newer. The journey of finding simplicity requires consistent inspiration.<\/p>\n

For that reason, I hope you will make an effort this weekend to find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy some of these hand-picked articles to encourage more simplicity in your life.<\/p>\n

The Art of Slow Living: 5 Ways Slow Living Can Improve Your Life<\/a> | The Remote Lifestyle Guide<\/a> by Kate Jacobsen. Slow living allows us to step away from the hustle, slow down, and create a life that aligned with our core values.<\/p>\n

Why You Should Try the 12-12-12 Decluttering Method<\/a> | Yahoo!<\/a> by Millie Hurst. Sometimes, when clearing out our belongings, we need a little bit more structure than \u2018Does it spark joy?\u2019<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 2023: Here are 12 Things You Should Stop Buying<\/a> | Simple Money<\/a> by Jennifer Hayes. Just like we left Walkman\u2019s in the dust of yesteryears, there are items today that we oughta reconsider. <\/p>\n

Streamlining Your Morning Routine for a Stress-Free School Year<\/a> | No Sidebar<\/a>. One of the best gifts we can give to our children and ourselves is setting the stage for a productive and stress-free school day.<\/p>\n

How I Afford to be a Stay at Home Mom<\/a> | Simple Living Mommy<\/a> by Jamie. Here are some tips on how to live off of one income and save some money. <\/p>\n

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How To Declutter When You Move<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> by Joshua Becker. When we move, we are required to really consider each of our possessions. It is one of the best times in life to declutter. If you\u2019re getting ready for a move and need to prepare, here are six tips to help you downsize. <\/p>\n

Top 5 Books That Inspired My Minimalist Journey<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> by Joshua Becker. When just getting started with minimalism, it can be helpful to look towards other people for examples and ideas. Here are the top 5 books that inspired our minimalist family when we were just beginning our journey.<\/p>\n

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Zen Habits Podcast<\/a>. The first article I ever read about minimalism was written by Leo Babauta. He\u2019s also the first blogger I ever studied to learn how to grow an online community. Leo has influenced how I conduct myself online more than anyone else alive. And now he has a podcast. Go check it out.<\/p>\n

1440<\/a>. Are you tired of biased news? Try\u00a01440<\/a>. It\u2019s a daily digest of all the most important info in culture, science, sports, politics, business, and everything in between\u2014presented without bias. It\u2019s the fastest way to an informed and impartial point-of-view. I\u2019ve been reading it and loving it\u2014and thought you might too.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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