Author Fumio Sasaki succinctly explains why he chose a minimalism and how he created the lifestyle for himself. Sasaki outlines how his life changed before and after the changes, and advises on how one might deal with the feelings that arise during the cleansing process. His 55 tips on saying goodbye to your things and 15 steps to beginning the journey are logical, simple to follow and help you understand just how much stuff begets more stuff that demands your energy.

Many might be familiar with Marie Kondo's Spark Joy, which advocates a similar lifestyle. I think Sasaki's book was more pertinent for me. It approached the reasons why we hold onto things in more detail, and also emphasized how this lifestyle will enrich our lives. It felt less 'gimmicky' (although, the media and hoopla about Spark Joy could be why the book feels so 'gimmicky'). I think this is a solid follow up to Kondo's book to bring home (no pun intended) the advantages to decluttering your life so you spend less time maintaining your stuff.

Positive Thinking Tips to Truly Improving Your Mindset, Thinking, Happiness, and Living Life the Way You Want! by Katelyn Williams is a good how-to book.

I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review.

I gave this basic how-to book four stars because it shared good ideas.

"This book is meant to teach you how to move past those negative moments and try to focus more on the positive aspects of situations in your life. It's about learning from mistakes rather than dwelling on them, and knowing that every moment in life is a teachable moment for you."

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Thinking-Improving-Mindset-Happiness/dp/B01975SSYS

Here's a book suggestion if you are looking for a kickstart to the new year.

I chose this book because I was looking for a way to get back to a practice that incorporated mindfulness into my day, while also getting me journaling and physically healthier. These daily exercises over 21 days include a meditation that starts at 3 minutes on the first three days and builds to 12 minutes; journal writing exercise led by questions, and a daily mantra.

I like the slow build up of meditation time that makes it easy to include in my morning ritual and (hopefully) will re-create the meditation and journaling habits that I have let fall to the wayside.

Cruikshank's tone and writing style are gentle and easy which makes the book an easy welcome to the day.

It's only day one, but I'm motivated and optimistic.  That's already a plus in my books!

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