Is Minimalism For Me?

Minimalism is growing. That's an irony if ever I heard one.

I'm not a hardcore minimalist but I have adopted a few of the principles that are described as minimalism and I am experiencing the benefits...

So. In the hectic world of nonsense and hurry, perhaps give yourself a moment to read some of the benefits of minimalism and how it may help you to have more clarity in your environment which reflects onto your clarity of mind.

AMAZING OUTCOME ONE: Minimalism reduces your choices. In today's world we are swamped with a million decisions, sometimes not knowing whether we are choosing the right thing or having anxiety of the choice we have taken. Minimalism focuses on keeping items that you use regularly, are practical to your needs and/or you enjoy possessing. Therefore, if you live in the North Pole, you are unlikely to have a pair of shorts. You find that you can make your decisions quickly, and usually the outcome will be suitable for the situation.

AMAZING OUTCOME TWO: You save money. You now only purchase what you need. If you don’t need it, then you don’t buy it. You find yourself slowly working through that pile of magazines or stacks of books, especially when you know that you are not allowing yourself to buy a new one until all of what you own already are read. When you do finish something, whether it be a book or a holey jumper, you then have to get rid of it, recycle it or give it to someone else to enjoy. Granted, there are somethings that you will want to hold on to for sentimental purpose or even practical, but that book you finished five years ago… yeah, let it go…

AMAZING OUTCOME THREE: You have space. You have less things. You simplify your life. It’s a form of therapy. A clear desk in a clear mind. A clear house is a thriving place for prosperity, creativeness and excitement. Having fewer things results in a smaller amount of time spent tidying, cleaning or looking for items you might need. It’s so easy! You have more comfort and more time to spend on creative projects or enjoying life with friends or simply just relaxing in a time for self-care. Hoarding has the opposite effect and only adds to the stress. Minimalism = stress relief. The actual process of removing things you no longer need is like a weight of your shoulders and you gain some sort of control over your possessions, rather than them controlling you.

These are just a few of the most wonderful outcomes I have experienced. I enjoy finishing that bottle of bath soak that someone gifted me a couple of years ago, and I enjoy the space its removal created. I enjoy the control over my environment and when I start to feel stressed, a good organise of my possessions acts as therapy as somehow, the organisation of property seems to organise my overactive mind simultaneously.

If you think minimalism may be for you, then watch out for more minimalism related posts!

Much love,