3788: 10 Things Minimalists Don't Do by Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist on Habits That Simplify Life
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Episode 3788:
Melissa Camara Wilkins challenges the misconception that minimalism is just about aesthetics, revealing how simplifying life leads to more clarity, energy, and meaningful moments. Her insights help us rethink our habits, like chasing trends, overcommitting our schedules, or clinging to clutter, so we can focus on what truly matters.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/minimalists-dont-do/
Quotes to ponder:
"By eliminating the unnecessary, you create more energy for what matters most."
"Instead of collecting knick knacks, they collect memories."
"Minimalists have this crazy idea that maybe wanting less is better than buying more."
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3787: How to Fight the Desire for More by Mike Donghia of This Evergreen Home on Choosing Contentment Over Comparison
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Episode 3787:
Mike Donghia reflects on how the constant urge to acquire more, whether through impulse buys or social comparison, gradually erodes contentment. By learning to pause before purchasing, appreciate what we already have, and find satisfaction in simplicity, he reminds us that genuine fulfillment comes not from accumulation but from mindfulness and gratitude.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thisevergreenhome.com/desire-for-more/
Quotes to ponder:
"Buying more doesn’t usually solve the problem of being more satisfied, organized, or content, but instead leads to more overwhelm of your possessions, more ungratefulness of what you actually have, more debt, and less time to spend on the things that you value most."
"I need to live my own life, be content with what I have, and stop desiring what others have."
"Everyone lives their own lives, so wanting what others have in hopes that it’ll make my life easier and prettier will likely not satisfy a deeper desire once those items are bought."
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3786: Sometimes You Have to Move Back in Order to Move Forward by Jay and Heather Harrington of Life And Whim
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Episode 3786:
Jay and Heather Harrington explore how life’s backward steps often lead to the most meaningful growth. Through honest reflection and gentle wisdom, they show that slowing down, reassessing, and sometimes retreating allows us to realign our values, rediscover purpose, and ultimately move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/sometimes-you-have-to-move-back-in-order-to-move-forward
Quotes to ponder:
"Sometimes you have to move back in order to move forward."
"When we slow down and take stock, we often find that the path ahead becomes clearer."
"Growth doesn’t always come from constant motion, it often comes from stillness."
Episode references:
Man’s Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
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3785: Frugality in Practice: Do-it-Yourself Home Maintenance by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Practical Ways to Live Frugally
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Episode 3785:
JD Roth shares how tackling home repairs himself, despite fear and frustration, has saved money and built confidence over time. Through practical lessons learned from leaky toilets and broken fixtures, he shows how patience, curiosity, and calm problem-solving can turn home maintenance into both a financial and personal victory.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/frugality-in-practice-do-it-yourself-home-maintenance/
Quotes to ponder:
"Don't panic. A zen-like state is important for repair work."
"Home-improvement can be intimidating if you don't have much experience with it. But with time, you can develop the confidence and the basic skills necessary to perform many common household repairs."
"Be safe. Some tasks are dangerous. Electricity can kill you. So can a chainsaw."
Episode references:
Reader’s Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual: https://www.amazon.com/Readers-Digest-Complete-Do-Yourself-Manual/dp/0895773783
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3784: [Part 2] A Gentle Warrior's Manifesto to End Busyness by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
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Episode 3784:
Courtney Carver invites us to reclaim our time and peace by becoming "gentle warriors," intentionally rejecting the glorification of busyness in favor of presence, gratitude, and calm. Through simple shifts like silencing notifications, asking better questions, and embracing solitude, she shows how we can trade overwhelm for a more meaningful and spacious life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/manifesto/
Quotes to ponder:
"I will work with people who want my best, not my busiest."
"Ban the word 'busy' and see what it feels like to talk about your life differently."
"The opposite of a busy life isn’t a lazy life, it’s a full life."
Episode references:
Digital Detox (National Day of Unplugging): https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com
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