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Mastering Minimalism: Eight Steps To A Life Of Less Stuff And More Freedom Kindle Edition

by Emily Josephine (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 408 ratings
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The journey toward Minimalism can be tricky. This book will help make the journey of learning how to be a minimalist much less difficult – even enjoyable – for you.

Wannabe minimalists often have not only hundreds, if not thousands, of material goods to declutter, but also a plethora of mainstream mindsets that make navigating their way toward voluntary simplicity a rough and rocky path. I wrote this book to ease that navigation process for newbies. I also wrote it to help intermediate Minimalists who want to dive deeper into the journey, to overcome the obstacles that are holding them back. The steps and tips are those that my husband and I used to begin the journey toward Minimalism, and the ones we continue to use to remain on the path.

The book begins by briefly addressing what Minimalism truly is (as opposed to what religious minimalist gurus have made many people think it is). It continues by explaining the benefits of becoming a minimalist.

The rest of the book, the bulk of it, describes the steps you need to take in order to master Minimalism; that is, to overcome the insidious materialistic mindset of the modern age and to integrate the philosophy into your soul so completely that it becomes as easy as breathing.

The first step toward simple living is one you likely won’t hear about in any other book on the subject. Then, you will be asked to consider two major paradigm shifts that will completely change the way you look at material goods. The remaining steps are more practical and hands-on, enabling you to take instant action on your desire to join the minimalist movement.

If you are looking at becoming a minimalist, or you have already begun moving toward it but need some encouragement to “fight the good fight,” read this book. It will help.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06Y598Z2M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JEB Publications (April 8, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 623 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 31 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 408 ratings

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Emily Josephine

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Assuming she's still alive when you read this, Emily Josephine lives somewhere on Planet Earth with a couple of people she refers to as "family" when she's in a good mood, writing stories with characters who lead much more interesting lives than she does, with an eye toward entertaining readers as well as encouraging them to grow into the person God created them to be, and in so doing endeavoring to kick the habit of writing run-on sentences; however, she sometimes waxes Charles Dickens-ish and is at such times unable to help herself - and speaking of famous people, if you look for "Emily Josephine" on any social media site or on YouTube, you will find more than one person going by that gorgeous name, but it will not be THE Emily Josephine, the author about whom you are now reading, because Emily Josephine The Author is severely and deathly allergic to both social media and YouTube, and if anyone tries to assert the proposition that such an allergy is an absolute and certain impossibility, she will stoutly deny their denial, "stout" being an absolute and certain absurdity in this context as there has never been anything stout about Emily except for the blessedly brief period of her life when she was pregnant and a mommy to a newborn baby.

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Hammy
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and to the point
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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This was just the boost I needed to continue on my decluttering journey. There’s humor thrown in, which keeps it from feeling like you’re forcing your brain to learn a new subject in school. You feel like you’re having a frank conversation with a good friend about your spending and collecting habits. The part about expending your life energy for the things we buy really hit hard. Motivating and thought provoking. This quick read will have you grabbing your 3 bins and heading to a room in your house!
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Essentialoilsgirl22
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
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I appreciated some of the points that she made yet sometimes the bunny trails of cuteness distracted me. I could tell the author was trying to simply be friendly and not uptight but I personally appreciate a straightforward approach. But that is just me. Emily still did a good job!
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MKC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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I’ve been a minimalist my entire life, learned it from my Mom, but I really enjoyed reading this book. I think it would be extremely helpful for those wanting to enjoy a simpler, happier life. When others ask me to help them to declutter and organize, I’m going to recommend they read this.
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Ed Barton
3.0 out of 5 stars Quick Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
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A quick read on the value of decluttering and simplifying your life. There’s nothing earth shattering here and while I don’t share some of the more negative views in the reviews, the book is an ok read. If you want a couple quick hits to get started, it’s probably worth the quick flip.
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Jonathan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023
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I plan to recommend this book to my wife to show her why minimalism could benefit her. It starts out with a good explanation of why minimalism is a positive improvement. I'm already a minimalist, hoping to convince my wife it would benefit her as well so we can declutter some.
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Kristina M. Speciale
4.0 out of 5 stars A bit corny at times, but a good read.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
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I've read other minimalist books recently and this one is my favorite so far. It's eye opening to see how I should have realized a lot of these things and didn't without the nudge. Will read again.
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Wicked Writer
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick Read, Essential Information, Great Summary of Minimalism
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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This is the "cliff's notes" of minimalism. Minimalism 101. It doesn't spend 200 pages getting around to beginning the topic as many of these books do. It jumps right in, it's a light and easy read, and the author's delightful personality shines through. I love that her hubby gave the final chapter life - such an important part of minimalism maintenance!

Avoiding fluff and getting to the point is what really makes sense in a book about minimalism -- right? I wish more of the authors on this topic would follow your lead. Thank you for giving me the information without wasting my time! Kudos.
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David Parham
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Great Minimalism Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
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I have been on a minimalist kick for over 10 years. Emily's great humor and straight forward instructions are the best I have ever read. I think I will do a book review on this book on my blog soon. Lifecanbesimple.net
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Zenthil
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2021
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Can’t remember when I downloaded it.
The book is a good reminder of good practices. In the distracted age books are my reliable support network. Written in casual English, so easy to read.
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Abdullah
4.0 out of 5 stars Enough to have an impact on my life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2024
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Guided me towards minimalism and applying to my lifestyle. Good tips and tricks to get you started. Worth a read!
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bronte
5.0 out of 5 stars quick and effective
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2024
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A short read which is handy for those with a busy life but it all makes sense and makes you think more logically.
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LK
3.0 out of 5 stars A Useful insight
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2021
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Presented in a simple , realistic style . Lots of useful ideas to get you started . I recommended this book
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Camarilla
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and easy to read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2021
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Easy, simple and funny read. Tbh we all know deep.down what we need to do to declutter. The book puts it into words and hopefully will give you the push you need to do just that
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