Living As A Minimalist – 9 Reasons To Live More Simply
Living As A Minimalist.
Want to simplify your life and keep it stress-free? Here are 9 Reasons To Embrace Minimalism and Live More Simply
9 Reasons to Give Minimalism a Chance
“Who would consciously choose to be a minimalist?” you may be thinking…
When you hear the term minimalism, you might have visions of living in an empty room with little more than a chair and a bare light bulb.
But that’s not what minimalism is all about. It’s not about reducing everything to the minimum you can barely tolerate.
Instead minimalism is about getting rid of the extra things and commitments that don’t mean much to you.
It isn’t about having less but making room for more of what matters.
The extra items and obligations in your life cost more than you realize in terms of dollars and peace of mind.
Adopting a few minimalist principles could go a long way towards bringing you greater fulfillment and life satisfaction.
Discover how minimalism can alter your life for the better:
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TIP # 1 – You’ll spend a lot less time cleaning.
Half of the time you spend cleaning is actually spent decluttering.
It’s easier to clean the floors, the counters, and the furniture if you don’t have to spend time moving things around and putting things away first.
Remember letting go of physical clutter also declutters your mind and soul.
Eliminate rather than organize.
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TIP # 2 – You’ll feel better.
Less clutter uplifts your mood and outlook on life.
You’ll be surprised how much better you feel without all the stuff that’s commonly in your way.
You’ll also be surrounded by the things that mean the most to you.
News alert: very little is needed to make a happy life.
If you don’t love it or use it, it’s clutter.
Minimalism is a design or lifestyle in which the simplest and fewest elements are used to create the maximum effect.
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TIP # 3 – Minimalism is inexpensive.
It only stands to reason that you’ll save more money if you buy fewer things.
You might even make a few bucks when getting rid of the things that aren’t meaningful to you.
I make myself rich, by making my wants few. Thoreau
Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. Joshua Becker
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TIP # 4 – You can own higher quality items.
With more money to spend, you might be able to buy a nicer car, TV, or clothing.
Or you might want to save the money, but at least you have the choice.
What would you buy if you could?
Minimalism could make this possible for you.
Buy less, choose well, make it last. Vivienne Westwood
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TIP # 5 – You have more free time.
With fewer things to take care of and less time spent on cleaning and decluttering, you’ll have more free time to enjoy the rest of your life.
You also have fewer distractions which makes it easier to enjoy the other parts of your life.
We don’t buy things with money. We buy them with hours from our lives. Joshua Becker
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TIP # 6 – Less stress.
A cleaner home, more money, more free time, and more space result in less stress.
Just look at a picture of a minimalist home and notice the feeling of serenity that comes over you.
Now imagine coming home to that same feeling after a long, stressful day at work.
Mantra to keep in mind: I would rather than extra space and extra time than extra stuff.
Onceyou need less, you will have more.
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. Hans Hoffman
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TIP # 7 – Clearer sense of purpose and greater motivation.
By limiting your activities and possessions to the most important, you’ll find it easier to focus and make decisions.
Your commitment to those remaining activities also increases.
Stop trying to impress others with the things that you own and begin inspiring them by the way you love.
Once we give up being attached to the physical possessions, we find the time and freedom to follow bigger dreams. Joshua Becker
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TIP # 8 – Relationships are enhanced.
When you and everyone in your home is less distracted, happier, and has more free time, you can enjoy each other more.
We move closer to what we love when we walk away from what we don’t.
A comfortable, stress-free environment benefits everyone in the home.
Minimalism isn’t about removing the things you love. It’s about removing the things that distract you from the things you love. Joshua Becker
Collect moments, not things. Cindy Keating
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TIP # 9 – You could live in a smaller home.
You certainly don’t have to, but you have the option of moving to a smaller and less expensive home.
A house is the most expensive thing you’re likely to ever buy.
You’ll have the option of reducing this expense if you decide to give minimalism a try.
You are only confined by the walls you build yourself.
Your home is living space, not storage space. Francine Jay
Wanting less is a far better blessing than having more. Mary Ellen Edmunds
So there you have it – nine reasons to give minimalism a chance.
You probably have a garage, attic, or basement full of things in your way that you never use. Imagine how you would feel with that space cleared out and organized.
Pick one room and pretend you’re a minimalist.
If you’re apprehensive, put all the items you remove from the room in boxes and store them. If you don’t miss the items after a month, get rid of them.
Do it now as sometimes “later†becomes “never.â€
Remember what is coming is better than what is gone.
It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else that prevents men from living freely and nobly. Bertrand Russell
Minimalism might sound boring and somber, but it’s really just the opposite.
I’ve learned that minimalism isn’t about what you own; it’s about why you own it. Brian Gardner
My goal is no longer to get more done, but rather to have less to do. Francine Jay
Try it for yourself!
Surround yourself with the items and activities that you love and feel the positive difference in your life.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Remember the best things in life aren’t things.
If it doesn’t matter get rid of it.
You have honestly succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you need.
Minimalism is a lifestyle and the art of letting go.
If your stuff isn’t serving you, it won’t be serving you any better packed away in a box somewhere.
Having more and more won’t solve the problem, and happiness does not lie in possessions, or even relationships. The answer lies within ourselves. If we can’t find peace and happiness there, it’s not going to come from the outside. Tenzin Palmo
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