Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.

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.

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.

How to Get Motivated to Declutter and Organize | Observer-Dispatch by Deb Cabral. The thought of decluttering and getting organized can often send us into procrastination mode. Here are some ways to find the motivation you need to get started.

Drowning in Her Possessions, Jennifer Turned to a ‘Freeing’ New Lifestyle | The Sydney Morning Herald by Evelyn Lewin. Minimalism is about living a life aligned to values that include simplicity, sustainability and being a conscious consumer.

Can Minimalism Lead to Financial Freedom? | Yahoo Finance by Nicole Spector. When Milana Perepyolkina moved to the U.S. for college, she arrived with two bags.

6 Ways to Ease the Stress of Decluttering in a Tumultuous Time | The Seattle Times by Nicole Anzia. Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to begin? Follow these six simple tips to get started.

9 Ways to Improve Your Life Through Subtraction and the Science Behind It | Joshua Becker on YouTube