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So You Wanna Be A Minimalist?

Leah Martin

Dec 19, 2016

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With temperatures cooling down (finally), indoor activity season is beginning. Reading definitely tops my favorites list of things to do inside so today I thought I'd combine that with the topic of my articles recently, Minimalism, and give you a thorough list of books to check out for the wannabe Minimalists out there. Keep in mind you can find almost all of these titles at your local library (no money lost, no cluttered space digital or otherwise). ;)

1. "The More of Less," Joshua Becker

2. "Let It Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life," Peter Walsh

3. "Everything That Remains: A Memoir by The Minimalists," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

4. "Almost Amish: One Woman's Quest for a Slower, Simpler, More Sustainable Life," Nancy Sleeth

5. "Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power if Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids," Kim John Payne

6. "Miss Minimalist," Franceen Jay

7. "The Joy if Less," Franceen Jay

8. "Essential," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

9. "Minimalism," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

10. "Zero Waste Home," Bea Johnson

11. "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," Marie Kondo

12. "The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life," Leo Babauta

13. "Stuffocation: Living More With Less," James Wallman

14. "Living Well Spending Less," Ruth Soukup

15. "Walden," Henry David Thoreau

16. "Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui," Karen Kingston

17. "7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess," Jen Hatmaker

18. "Living the Simple Life," Elaine St. James

19. "The House That Cleans Itself," Mindy Starns Clark

20. "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... And It's All Small Stuff," Richard Carlson, PhD

21. "Organizing from the Inside Out," Julie Morgenstern

22. "Essentialism," Greg McKeown

23. "Your Money or Your Life," Joseph R. Dominguez

I don't consider this to be a comprehensive list, but I think these books may be a great place to start. There are also many TED Talks, podcasts and blogs devoted to the topic of Minimalism. Share your favorite source for inspiration on becoming Minimalist in the comment section below.

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1. "The More of Less," Joshua Becker

2. "Let It Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life," Peter Walsh

3. "Everything That Remains: A Memoir by The Minimalists," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

4. "Almost Amish: One Woman's Quest for a Slower, Simpler, More Sustainable Life," Nancy Sleeth

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7. "The Joy if Less," Franceen Jay

8. "Essential," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

9. "Minimalism," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

10. "Zero Waste Home," Bea Johnson

11. "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," Marie Kondo

12. "The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life," Leo Babauta

13. "Stuffocation: Living More With Less," James Wallman

14. "Living Well Spending Less," Ruth Soukup

15. "Walden," Henry David Thoreau

16. "Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui," Karen Kingston

17. "7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess," Jen Hatmaker

18. "Living the Simple Life," Elaine St. James

19. "The House That Cleans Itself," Mindy Starns Clark

20. "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... And It's All Small Stuff," Richard Carlson, PhD

21. "Organizing from the Inside Out," Julie Morgenstern

22. "Essentialism," Greg McKeown

23. "Your Money or Your Life," Joseph R. Dominguez

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Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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