Reddit reviews You Can Buy Happiness (and It's Cheap): How One Woman Radically Simplified Her Life and How You Can Too

I have that issue with boxes too. I always keep a few Ulta ones around for shipping. I dabble with Ebay as well. It sucks, because in addition to the "I might need it one day narrative", now there is the "someone will buy that on Ebay, why would I toss it when I can make a few bucks?". I have a mental list of so many "trash" items that others would buy. There really is a market for everything.

I came across "The Minimalists" (they are a friend/ blogger duo) who wrote books ("Everything That Remains" ), do tours, and even have a documentary out on Netflix. The title that I linked is the only one I've read. I think the others are a compilation of essays and not in tradition chapter form. Anyhow, I liked Milburn's writing style. It was a bit floral and ^(a little pretentious) at times; however there were some good insights, and had some memorable scenes that still resonate strongly with me.

Branching off of that, I appreciated Joshua Becker's book. He has children, and has incorporated how that affects the process of downsizing and minimalism. If I recall correctly, this book has religious underones (I think the author is Christian, so he does reflect and tie all of it back to his relationship with God).

I read this one too. This lady was featured in The Minimalists' documentary. I think I liked it. lol. I can't remember. However, I do recall one specific story in it.

So yeah, maybe this will inspire and help you towards your goals. I certainly need to revisit them as well.