Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Never underestimate the importance of removing stuff you don’t need.

Encouragement is important in all areas of life, but especially when trying to live a life different than those around us.

Encouragement provides us with motivation to persevere. It invites us to dream dreams of significance for our lives. And it begs us to work diligently with optimism and promise.

Overcoming the pull of consumerism is a difficult challenge regardless of our stage in life. Simplicity requires encouragement. To that end, I hope you will find motivation in these articles below.

Each post was intentionality chosen to inspire simplicity in your life. For maximum effect, find a quiet moment this weekend and enjoy them with a fresh cup of coffee or tea.

What Should You Choose: Time or Money? | The New York Times by Hal E. Hershfield and Cassie Mogilner Holmes. Which would lead to greater happiness—the money or the time?

Why Paying for a Storage Unit Is Almost Always a Terrible Idea | TIME by Natalie Campisi. Paying for storage facilities might seem like an easy solution when you’re in dire need of short-term space. But, typically, storage units aren’t worth it.

11 Reasons Your Apartment Is Always So Cluttered & How To Fix The Problem | Bustle by Carolyn Steber. Read for some of the top reasons why your place lives in messy infamy, as well as what to do about it.

6 Popular Decluttering Methods for Minimalism | Break the Twitch by Anthony Ongaro. While minimizing will likely require significant time and effort to accomplish, having a good decluttering method to follow can make all the difference.

But How Much Does It Cost? | Seth’s Blog by Seth Godin. “I know what the price tag says. But what does it cost?”

The One Foundation for Financial Freedom That 10 Out Of 10 Financial Advisors Agree On | Forbes by Joshua Becker. The most essential foundation for financial freedom is to spend less than you earn. But why is it so hard to implement?

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