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The Problem With Stuff

The Commonplace • 2132 implied HN points • 04 Dec 23

🎭️ Culture Consumerism Minimalism Self-Improvement Lifestyle Identity

Christmas has become a prolonged, consumer-driven season that can lose meaning.
Minimalism may offer a surface-level solution to excess but doesn't address deeper issues.
Consumerism thrives on the idea of filling internal voids with external possessions, but true contentment comes from within.

Simplicity Vs Everybody

Prime Cuts Newsletter • 471 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Nutrition Simplicity Minimalism

Life is simple, there are key truths to thrive on.
Avoid overcomplicating things to stay close to reality.
Focus on simplicity in thoughts and actions for better quality of life.

Try This: One Sentence

Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler • 1906 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23

📚 Literature Minimalism Songwriting Language Narrative structure Creative Writing

In Minimalism, every single sentence should read like a little masterpiece.
Song lyrics can inspire distorted language and memorable writing techniques.
Minimalist writers aim to reignite a more intuitive, fun way of storytelling.

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Think Future • 19 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Family Minimalism Organization

Swedish Death Cleaning is a practice of decluttering before you die to make things easier for loved ones
Thinking about what items are truly sentimental can help in decluttering and passing down meaningful belongings
Preparing for your next phase of life involves decluttering, setting goals, and clearing the decks for new experiences

Anything But Boring

HIDDEN.RSRCH • 511 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23

🪞 Fashion & Beauty Minimalism

Japanese fashion brands focus on extreme wearability and high-end fabrics.
Independent Japanese labels excel at combining utility with design in clothing such as denim jeans and tweed coats.
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Simpler is mostly less

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 01 Dec 22

🏥 Health & Wellness Simplicity Minimalism Self-Improvement Mindfulness Mental health

Simpler often means having less
Having fewer, well-thought-out options can be more rewarding
Making things concise and minimal can lead to better understanding and efficiency

How to Become a Hedonist

DecafQuest's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 28 Nov 23

📖 Philosophy Ethics Ancient Philosophy Minimalism Hedonism

Hedonism is about seeking pleasure and avoiding pain
Epicurus believed in fulfilling natural and necessary needs only
Epicureans valued minimalism and friendship for a happy life