May 09 2016 42 mins 531
Joshua Becker leads a minimalist lifestyle with his family, and blogs about it on becomingminimalist.com. He is the author of the new book The More of Less, and in this episode we chat about how minimalism allows for more, how to start the decluttering process, and debunking myths about minimalism. Cheat Sheet Why minimalism can be a controversial word and what it actually meansWhy organizing is never a permanent fix and what you can do to reclaim your sanity insteadWhy minimalism actually gives people a license to to own nicer things (the minimalist luxury lifestyle)The different benefits of minimalism that can be adapted to help you meet your own goalsHow you can overcome the procrastination associated with starting the decluttering processHow to use a system to declutter and get rid of stuff that you don’t really want or needHow and why Joshua moved into a smaller home with a family and what his experience has beenWhy finding your “why” is so important if you’re thinking about embracing minimalismHow to overcome the assumptions around how much stuff you need to own and redefine what you really needThe value of experimenting and finding a minimalist lifestyle that works for your specific situation Links The More of LessBecoming MinimalistTPS78: Live a Minimalist Luxury Lifestyle w/ Thanh PhamTPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra WrightThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleTPS05: Organization w/ Daron Bos Book, tool, ritual Book: Tyranny of the Urgent! Tool: 3 Item To-Do List (from Melissa Camara Wilkins) Ritual: Clear the clutter – clean off your desk and clean the kitchen so you can have a clutter-free morning. Connect with Joshua Becker @joshua_becker If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Sticher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how.
