{"id":7088,"date":"2024-04-06T15:14:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T19:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-24\/"},"modified":"2024-04-06T15:14:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T19:14:26","slug":"inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Shannen Doherty, who has stage 4 cancer, says she\u2019s selling her belongings to fund more quality time with her mom<\/a> | Business Insider<\/a> by Amanda Goh. This is a tragically sad story and I debated including it here. But I think Shannen is trying to tell us something. And we\u2019d be wise to listen.<\/p>\n

What I Learned From My No-Spend Month<\/a> | Gretchen Rubin<\/a> by Gretchen Rubin. A brief period of deprivation can help us learn about ourselves and our patterns. It can re-set our tolerances, so that going forward, we indulge less.<\/p>\n

Making Change: Consumerism<\/a> | North Coast Journal<\/a>\u00a0by Jennifer Savage. Talk is cheap, buying nothing is spectacular.<\/p>\n

Navigating Minimalism: A Guide for Those Struggling with Mental Health<\/a> | No Sidebar<\/a> by Miles Oliver. Minimalism is a state of mind\u00a0that helps you refocus your attention on the things that really matter. This can be powerful if you\u2019ve traditionally placed too much value on material things and spend your energy fretting about the state of your home.<\/p>\n

51 Simple Ways to Overcome Consumerism in Your Life<\/a> | Simple Money<\/a> by Harper Bennett. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve met a single person who, on some level, doesn\u2019t want to break free from entirely consumeristic pressures. But breaking free is not easy\u2014or more people would do it.<\/p>\n

What Is Clutter Blindness? 6 Signs You Have It & 6 Tips To Stop It<\/a> | Green With Less<\/a> by Eva Astoul. Clutter blindness is when we get so used to having clutter in our home that we do not see it anymore.<\/p>\n

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Master Your Mornings: 7 Things to Do Before Bed<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0by Joshua Becker. For anyone wanting to optimize their morning and become a morning person, establishing a solid nighttime foundation is crucial. If you struggle to get going in the mornings, here are 7 habits to try before bed. <\/p>\n

The Joy of Not Wanting Things<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0by Joshua Becker. If you find yourself overwhelmed with how much stuff you have, but seem to continually find yourself wanting the next new thing, here are some words of perspective to encourage you. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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