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.
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.
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.
How Minimalism Helped Me in College | The Johns Hopkins Newsletter by Kwan Srijomkwan. Instead of falling into chaos or dragging me back, my personal space can be a springboard where I can create an upward spiral any time things get hard.
Unlocking the Power of Simplicity | The Curiosity Chronicle Newsletter (free to subscribe) by Sahil Bloom. A tidy, simple environment unlocks the mind. You don’t have to be a Marie Kondo aficionado to understand the negative impact that complex, cluttered environments can have on your output.
Embrace a Lifestyle of Slowing Down In a World of Hurry Up | Medium by Michael Horner. The more I practiced the art of slowing down, the more I saw changes in my life that I had always wanted to see.
Self-Care Has Become Sport | No Sidebar by Britt. Self-care has ballooned into a $450 billion industry trying to sell you everything from scented candles to green juice subscriptions to color-coordinated weight sets. All in the name of creating your best self.
At Home: Minimalist Shares Seven Ways to Live with Less | The Gazette by Marni Jameson. In a world of hoarders and minimalists, where do you fall on the continuum, and where would you like to fall?
10 Ways to Sample a Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe (Before You Commit) | Barefoot Minimalists. By streamlining your wardrobe in this way, you can break the seemingly never-ending cycle of buying and purging clothes.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
Our Desires are Being Manipulated | Joshua Becker on YouTube. Why do we buy stuff we don’t need in the first place? While unhealthy motivations may compel us to acquire and consume, we are not entirely to blame.
A “Do it Before You Sit Down” Approach to Getting Stuff Done | Joshua Becker on YouTube. Most often, once I sit down in a comfy chair, I lose all the day’s momentum and motivation. Adopting a “do it before you even sit down” mentality, on the other hand, captures my remaining energy from the workday.
