5 Books to Simplify Your Life this Summer
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Here at Literally Simple we’ve been promoting a “simple summer.” Less is the new more, and what better time to embrace this than during the long summer days? Unfortunately, it’s easy to get caught up in endless activities, tasks, and the nagging feeling that the summer is almost over! Instead, pick up these 5 books to simplify your life and enjoy the slow, calm of summer.
5 Books to Simplify Your Life this Summer
Here are 5 books that will encourage you to slow down, let go of perfection, and even spend less money, while enjoying more life. You might also like this book list to simplify your time management, mental clutter, and home.
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler More Soulful Way of Living
A mother recounts her busy days and takes on the task of doing less and instead enjoying the imperfections that life brings. This read will surely inspire you to seek life experiences over daily perfection.
Outer Order Inner Calm
Author of The Happiness Project Gretchen Rubin makes the realization that the outer order of our homes or surroundings reflects the inner calm of our being. An interesting read in calming the mind.
A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind
A monk guides you to see the correlation between cleanliness and a clear mind. A great way to enjoy the act of tidying a space, or beautifying your home.
Slow: Simple Living in a Frantic World
This book is like a breath of fresh air, or a dip in a refreshing lake! If you’ve spent the past years busy acquiring new things, and reaching for success, this book will lead you on a refreshing lifestyle change. Seeking “slow” this summer might be exactly what you need.
The Art of Frugal Hedonism: A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More
Is it possible to enjoy life and spend less money? This book outlines ways to do just that! A great read if you’re planning on living a frugal and less busy summer.
Final Words
My minimalism journey has encouraged me in more ways that I can count to slow down and simplify everything in my life. Seeking out the present moment, and focusing on what really matters can deepen your happiness and result in a much more enjoyable existence. Wishing you a simple and slow summer!
Join the Discussion
How have you “slowed down” this summer?
Author
-Maria Halcumb
B.A. in Secondary Education, English, and Physical Education
M.A. Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction and Reading Specialist
11 Responses
I love a good read. Thank you for the recommendations can’t wait to check some of these out!
Hi Sarah,
Me too! I load up my holds list at the library! 🙂
I love Gretchen Rubin, such a great pick! I am interested to check out the others, thanks for sharing.
Hi Sara,
Me too! Enjoy!
These books look like great summer reads! I’ll have to check them out!
Thank you for the book recommendations. “The Art of Frugal Hedonism: A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More” seems pretty interesting and I am looking to add a few books to my reading list this month. I will check this one out.
It’s an interesting read for sure! 🙂
Thank you for these recos! I’d love to read Gretchen Rubin’s book!
It’s really good! 🙂
Speaking of summer reads, I’m just finishing Resurrection by Tolstoy. Nothing about simplifying, but he hits several themes you and I have discussed recently. Way ahead of his time.—Dad
Oh interesting! Can’t wait to continue a book discussion on these. Thanks for reading my blog Dad.