Then it becomes appealing to think that if only we threw out everything extraneous and lived more simply, then we would be happier. Indeed, minimalism emerges as a wider, deeper, more inclusive, and more radical phenomenon than we had known. Review: “Those of us attracted to minimalism often face a challenge: how do we invite our friends and family into this liberating way of life? Minimalist thought is threaded through Stoicism and Zen Buddhism; absence and space became major preoccupations of 1960s US art. It reads more like a collection of thoughts from a good friend than an advice manual, but it will make readers think hard about their own lives and what they give time and attention to.

Until the point he discovered minimalism, he was just a regular guy with the same issues that most of us struggle with; being stressed out at work, dealing with insecurity, a “keeping up with the Jones'” mentality, and even health side effects, such as being overweight. For example, there’s advice on how to properly fold your clothes so they don’t take up too much space, and even how to fold your socks! It’s written by an ordinary guy who was stressed at work and constantly comparing himself to others. From falling into the comparison trap to the nagging battle hymn of “YOLO”, the seemingly inescapable siren song of technology is all around us.The editors look beyond the major figures to highlight crucial and diverse voices—especially women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ musicians—that have shaped the genre. It’s not a list of things you shouldn’t have, or a bunch of rules to follow, it’s not even a list of what is in Joshua’s home (which I think I might have enjoyed to be honest! There is even a special section referred to as the ‘minimalism maintenance guide’ to help you prevent slipping back into old habits. This included the big mortgage payments that came with the expensive houses, unhealthy relationships, car payments, debts, continual spending and the high pressure careers with long hours that were required to keep the cycle going.

This book about organisation is the one that sparked a wave of minimalism and self-help books regarding decluttering. Start small, with just one room, or one part of your life, like your closet or how much time you spend using technology.She brings years of experience as a mother and a wife to the table, paired with an ongoing love of the simpler life. This read explores the idea of what to keep or get rid of based on how you feel about it, not by what you "should" or "shouldn't" keep. In times of political or personal turmoil, there's a tendency to seek solace in stripping back life to its bare essentials.

Review: “ Clutterfree with Kids is a wonderful guide that any parent will find both practical and inspirational. By adopting minimalist habits, you can improve every area of your life and feel more happiness every day. O'Brien and Robin bring a freshness and vitality to even the most familiar material, while centering lesser-known figures pushed to the margins of existing scholarship. Spectrum Culture "A glorious compendium of loosely grouped reviews, album sleeve and liner notes, articles and interviews. Personally, this method has never worked for me and I much prefer the methods outlined in the other books on this list.I know I started this article by saying that minimalism is what you make of it, but I meant this in the context of material belongings, which in turn can lead to mental baggage. Millburn and Nicodemus used their own discontent as a springboard to identifying the things that were ‘anchoring’ them or holding them back from finding meaning in their lives. If you have been struggling with clutter and feeling stressed out and frustrated, a minimalist lifestyle may be the answer — but what sort of minimalism might be right for you? He said that their work had “minimal art content,” because these artists were adopting industrial materials, making objects that didn’t look like art. This book attempts to answer the questions: Why have I given so much meaning to material possessions?