Encouraging Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

For the last eight years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity in life. At first, it was an exercise in communicating to Becoming Minimalist readers the most popular articles I sent out on Twitter.

But over the years, it has become more than that. It has become a place where people (every other week) 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.

Given the fact that many readers are currently sheltering-in-place, I decided to add a few extra articles this week. Figured you might have some extra time…

This Pandemic Is an Opportunity For Radical Simplification | Bloomberg by Andreas Kluth. Our lives and our societies have been getting far too complex. What better time to push the reset button than now?

How to Disarm Internal Triggers of Distractions | Get Pocket by Nir Eyal. Use this 4-step method to handle unwanted thoughts that can derail your focus.

How We Trimmed Our Budget By 50% | Money Saving Mom by Tiffany. Creating a budget early in our marriage completely changed our lives, how we view money, and in turn, how we live.

I Bought Everything I Saw in Instagram Ads for a Month | Wired UK by Esat Dedezade. If there’s one thing I’m taking away from my month of Instagram shopping, and self isolation, it’s the fact there’s simply far too much stuff out there.

Reasons To Escape Excess Consumerism—And How To Do It | Forbes by Joshua Becker. Excessive consumption leads to bigger houses, more expensive cars, trendier clothes, fancier technology, and overfilled drawers. It promises happiness… but never delivers.

The Simple Joy of One | Becoming Minimalist on YouTube

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