This book, from the blogger behind Becoming Minimalist, wasn’t terrible, nor was it great. But at least it was only $3 on Kindle and took 20 minutes to read.
1. Be Convinced
- easier to clean
- less stress
- eco-friendly
- more time for other things
2. Make it Work for You
- find a style of minimalism that works for you
3. Jump Right In
- start with small decluttering projects first
- specific tips for living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
- sell stuff on ebay and craigslist, or donate it
4. Stop the Trend
- stop buying stuff
- stop renting storage space to store your extra stuff
5. Persevere
- recognize where clutter collects
- stop junk mail
- buy fewer and more high quality toys
- more nature, libraries, parks and museums
6. Share the Joy
- tell your stories to friends and family
7. Simplify Everywhere
- simplify your schedule
- use Stephen Covey’s urgency vs importance grid and spend more time in quadrant 2
- stop multitasking
- speak in plain English
- watch less television
- clean up your computer