{"id":746,"date":"2023-01-14T03:39:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T07:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/encouraging-simplicity-weekend-reads\/"},"modified":"2023-01-14T03:39:54","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T07:39:54","slug":"encouraging-simplicity-weekend-reads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/encouraging-simplicity-weekend-reads\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging 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

Five Types of Habits That Will Radically Change Your Life<\/a> | The Simplicity Habit<\/a> by Julianna Poplin. Habits effectively automate our lives in a positive way and take the effort out of performing a task; when something is a habit, it\u2019s virtually automatic.<\/p>\n

How to Stop Shopping Impulsively in 2023: 23 Frugal Tips!<\/a> | No Sidebar<\/a> by Barefoot Minimalists. Impulse shopping to any extent can lead to serious financial stress. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to be more intentional with the things that you buy.<\/p>\n

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Downsizing for 2023, According to a Minimalist Lifestyle Coach<\/a> | Apartment Therapy<\/a> by Dara Zycherman. Before you get going, explore your overarching priorities and your emotional connection to different facets of your life.<\/p>\n

Seeing the Gift<\/a> | Zen Habits<\/a> by Leo Babauta. The Gift is what it has to teach you, how it changes you, how it connects you to the divine, to yourself, to everything around you. The Gift is the sacredness of the moment and of you.<\/p>\n

All I Really Need to Know About Minimalism I Learned in the \u201960s<\/a> | No Sidebar<\/a> by Karen Trefzger. I don\u2019t think our lifestyle was considered \u201cminimalist.\u201d It wasn\u2019t remotely extravagant, but we had everything we needed and more. It only sounds minimalist compared to what\u2019s considered normal and necessary in 2022.<\/p>\n

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7 Tips to Help Keep Your Resolution to Declutter<\/a> | YouTube by Joshua Becker. My hope is that your resolution to declutter will not fade away. But instead, that you and your family will enjoy all the benefits of owning less.<\/p>\n

Jump While You Can<\/a> | YouTube by Joshua Becker. I want to jump while I can. Because there will come a day when I cannot. And I don\u2019t want to regret missing my opportunity to do it while I could.<\/p>\n

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Uncluttered<\/strong><\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for help trying to minimize your possessions, my 12-week course will help you own less, live more, and discover the life you want. But this is the last weekend to sign-up. Registrations ends Sunday, January 15. The experience begins on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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