Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

For the last eight years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity. 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.

Psychological ‘specialness spirals’ can make ordinary items feel like treasures – and may explain how clutter accumulates | The Conversation by Jacqueline Rifkin. The longer you hold off on using an everyday purchase, the more likely you are to preserve it untouched.

The World Prefers a Calm Life to an Exciting Life | Gallup by Steve Crabtree and Alden Lai. The preference for a calm life is one of the most consistent findings from this new study.

Is Minimalism Over? …or is it Ramping Up For a Major Resurgence? | Meg Nordmann by Meg Nordmann. As we “tighten our belts” and attempt to make our homes/offices a place where we can find peace or focus, I think minimalism is ripe for a second wave of new adopters.

5 Myths About Minimalism Everyone Seems to Believe | Mind Cafe by
Megan Holstein. So many people are put off by minimalism because they believe myths about minimalism.

10 Ways to Bring More Calm into Your Home | Becoming Minimalist on YouTube. Your home should be the antidote to stress. It ought to be a place of rest, respite, and relaxation, so we can live our best lives out in the world making the biggest difference that we possibly can.