Minimalism

 

“Clutter is anything that stands between you and the vision you have for your best life.”

 

-         Peter Walsh

 

 

 

While Minimalism and de-cluttering are two separate concepts, they are not mutually exclusive. To have a de-cluttered space does make the transition to minimalism somewhat effortless. Minimalism is a mindset that redirects your thoughts throughout your day to a central principle: defining your full! Whether that be fewer pieces of furniture, only buying one roll of paper towels or even downsizing your living space, this concept eventually permeates every facet of your life.

 

 

While we might imagine what we think Minimalism looks like, in actuality it’s radically different from person to person. Just because someone else has less belongings than you does not make them a true minimalist and you a fraud! In the beginning stages of your transition to Minimalism, your focus should be on gaining progress and injecting simplicity into your life and less on what your physical space actually looks like. There are many reasons why your Minimalist approach will look different from others. However, to save time, I will cut to the chase and give you the number one reason:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your reasons for going Minimalist are personal to you

 

 

The reason why your Minimalist best friend, your next door neighbor and your own attempt at Minimalism sees so much variance between them is not a coincidence. That’s because just about every individual who has taken on this extraordinary way of life has discovered a very personal reason for doing so. Let that unique motivator be the touchstone for everything you do in your journey towards the simplistic lifestyle that you deserve. While the early stages of this process are challenging, the rewards are tangible.

 

 

More times than not, someone who successfully creates a Minimalist lifestyle for themselves has recently had a major life change just prior to their “eureka” moment. Perhaps it was a death in the family, the loss of a job or career, a divorce or even a long distance move. Whatever the case, there was a catalyst for their moment of revelation. While usually negative, occasionally these catalysts are positive reasons for dramatic change. For instance, when someone has a baby, gets married, finishes an RV or camper van build or even finds themselves working remote and spending more time in their space, Minimalism is not always a reaction to a negative stimulus.

 

 

Whether your progression towards a simpler life happens rapidly or takes the scenic route, the journey is always worth the effort. You can take small steps each and every day towards the life you choose to create for yourself. Even when you slip and let things go back to the way they were before; remember to always be kind to yourself. Take this one day at a time and see the results brighten your life and truly make a difference in how you feel about your space and yourself.