For the last thirteen 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 X.
But over the years, it has become more than that. It has become a place where people 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.
Very Offline | Miss Minimalist by Francine Jay. I’ve never been a very online person, but as of the last year or so, I’ve become a very offline one.
What Growing up in a Minimalist Home Taught Me About Money | Simple Money by Salem Becker. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about minimalism. It isn’t about spending less money on everything. It’s about spending money on the right things.
Use Your Wedding China for Breakfast | Psychology Today by Janina Steinmetz, Ph.D. Perhaps the best way to preserve a treasured possession is not always to save it for someday, but to find a place for it today.
5 Surprising Things Minimalists Do Differently | No Sidebar by Jessalynn Jones. I know that I used to think I didn’t have time for creativity as an adult but when I started simplifying my obligations by owning less and learning to say no to stuff I didn’t actually want to do, I started to find little pockets of time that could fit the things that make me feel like myself again.
8 Things You Will Eventually Regret Not Letting Go of in Life | Marc and Angel Hack Life by Angel Chernoff. Oftentimes you don’t even realize you’re blocking your own present blessings by holding on to everything so tightly.
Global Happiness Researchers Reveal Keys to a Good Life | SFU News by Robyn Stubbs. Happiness emerges from a symphony of factors, but if I had to pinpoint one secret to happiness, relationships with other people might be it.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
The Truth Is There Isn’t Always a Next Time | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Are you wondering how to live in the present moment and stop letting life pass you by?
You Can’t Have It All. Sometimes You Have to Choose. | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Whether wanting to choose family over career demands or trying to work out how to declutter your schedule and stop wasting time, realizing that you get to decide can make all the difference.
