Inspiring 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.

60 Wasteful Things I Stopped Buying As A Minimalist | Minimal Ray by Ray Arya-Caspersen. In the following list, you’ll find things I no longer buy because they are senseless to buy, distractors, overpriced, time-consuming, or unsustainable.

The Best Way to Keep Up is to Slow Down | No Sidebar by Jay Harrington. Slow down and determine what really matters to you. The only thing worth keeping up with is your own vision of a life well lived.

Merry Minimalist Christmas! | Inquirer by Ar. Vittoria Mawis-Aliston. Christmas is the perfect opportunity to celebrate life’s little joys despite our challenges this year. If you’re feeling some anxiety about the holidays, why don’t you try celebrating the simple way for a change?

Six in 10 Americans See Gift Giving as a Competition, Survey Reveals | People by People Staff. Six in 10 Americans admit they see gift giving as a competition—and they’re trying to “out-gift” their circle of loved ones, according to new research.

7 Signs You Shouldn’t Buy Another Christmas Gift | Joshua Becker on YouTube.

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