![]() ![]() Afraid you’ll want to read it someday? Make a note of it in your notebook – title, author, ISBN number even – so you can find it at the library if you truly want to read it later.ģ. Tiny Action: Let go of any book you haven’t read yet that has been on your shelves for more than six months. Any books that started out on that shelf on that date but were still there six months later I purged – I had discovered I truly had no desire to read them! I dedicated a shelf to “need to read” books, and noted the date. I went so far as to test this theory myself as I found books on my shelves I hadn’t yet read, but couldn’t yet bear to let go. My rule of thumb is simple: If it hasn’t been read in six months, it probably won’t ever be read. Get ruthless with your “yet to read” pile. If you can’t think of anything to say, you probably won’t miss the book if it weren’t there anymore.Ģ. Tiny Action: Grab a notebook and start writing down your thoughts about each book as you take it off your shelves. Once you get those emotions and thoughts out, it can be easier to pass the book on to someone else who you think would love the story as much as you did. Maybe you’ll keep these notes on your computer or in a notebook, or maybe you’ll begin a blog for them. Take some time to write down those feelings, those connections. Sometimes, it’s the way a book made us feel, our connection to the story or a character that keeps us from letting go of the book itself. Here are a few suggestions to help even the biggest bibliophile relieve your sagging shelves of stress: Taking time to pull a book down off the shelf and truly look at it as an individual item will help you decide for that book alone if staying on your shelves is the best option. When we look at the whole expanse of our book collection, it can be hard to imagine ever letting a single book go, but in reality there are volumes hiding on those shelves that we truly don’t need or want. The best way for any book-collector to tackle their bookshelves is by looking at one book at a time. Once I had that realization, I began to let go of some of my books, and moved slowly towards a more minimalist reading collection. It started with the realization that I was not so much attached to the stories and words themselves, but the physical books sitting on the shelves. ![]() To move from one extreme to the other took some serious work, and was not an overnight process. Today, I am the proud owner of approximately 20 books – six of which are craft books. I could not imagine my life without these friends surrounding me – the very thought of letting go of just one was enough to send me hurling at my shelves, attempting to wrap my arms around every book I owned in protection. My two huge book cases were double-stacked with volumes ranging from children’s fiction to college text books, and piles had formed next to couches and the bed, not to mention on any available surface. Until just a few years ago, books were stacked everywhere in my home. Seuss, a love that was handed down from my mother. Don’t let the title “minimalist” scare you off – I have a love of books that dates back to my years toddling around with Dr. It is unmistakably comforting to curl up in a thick chair with a tattered copy of a book you love, listening to the rain while you let yourself get carried away by the words on the page. A good life.Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Robyn Devine. But simply trying the first thing in committing to practical minimalist living strategies that say "simple matters" could be a turning point in transforming a daily feeling of overwhelm into a happy life. It is also a Netflix Documentary.Īnd there are many more new ideas emerging every day to introduce this new way of life for living a simpler life that in turn supports sustainable living and managing your everyday life with less time.Ī complete immersion in the minimalist way may not be the right choice for you. Often the "go-to" best books on minimalism first book is to start your minimalist journey with The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing written by the well-known Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo and focused on her KonMari Method. ![]() A great first book is to start with a step by step guide to support you as a practical guide to simple living. You know what a fan I am of picking a book to “take a test drive” when exploring new choices in your life and home. Transitioning to any new lifestyle is a big decision, even if you are simply making changes in one area of your life. Transitioning To A Minimalist Lifestyle Minimalist Living Guide ![]()
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