Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your life, both physical and mental? I certainly have, and that's why I decided to do my own "Year of Less Challenge" this year. Each month, I've challenged myself to do less of something in order to free up more time and space for the things that matter most to me. What started as a month-long decluttering challenge in April stretched into four transformative months of decluttering, reevaluating my possessions, and embracing an even more minimal-ish lifestyle.   Like many people, my journey into minimalism began in 2015 when I stumbled upon Marie Kondo's book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up." Little did I know that it would be the catalyst for a major life change and a decade long journey to pursuing minimalism in every area of my life and business.   Tune into this episode to learn more about my minimalist home journey, get a behind the scenes look at what it took to declutter my house from top to bottom this summer, and learn how this challenge has affected my business as a work-from-home entrepreneur!   SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/my-minimalist-home-journey 

 

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• Episode 031: Introducing the Year of Less Challenge – Dry January
• Episode 037: Year of Less Challenge: How I Broke Up with My Phone

THE BEST BOOKS FOR BECOMING A MINIMALIST

I learn something new every time I read a book about minimalism, because there are so many categories of things that we own. So one person will do a deep dive into the reasons why you only need 3 knives, and another person will show you it’s possible to dress stylishly with only 30 items of clothing. Here are my best book recommendations for the minimalist curious:

• Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life
• The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own
• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
• The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store

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