Today, I'm going to talk about the first step to returning to the essence of life, the minimal life. Modern people's lives are constantly busy and complicated. Things piled up in the house, things that come to mind, and endless advertisements and information. In this complexity, we often ask ourselves, "Why am I so tired?" But the answer is surprisingly simple. It's because there are too many unnecessary things in our lives.
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What is a minimal life?
A minimal life means 'living simply'. It is a lifestyle that eliminates unnecessary things in all areas of life, such as objects, time, and relationships, and focuses on what is truly important. A minimal life is a philosophical approach to finding peace of mind and living the life you want, beyond simply throwing things away.
What do you think?
5 Steps to Starting a Minimal Life
1. Check Your Current State
The first thing to do is to evaluate how complicated your life is. This includes things in your house, schedules, relationships, and many other things. Write down what makes you tired among the two. A simple notebook is fine.
2. Practice throwing away
Are you hesitant to throw away? It’s not about throwing away unconditionally.
How about this? Set a rule that “if you haven’t used something for a year, you won’t use it in the future.”
While organizing your things, you can keep only the things you really need. It’s a very effective method.
3. Change your purchasing habits
Most people impulsively buy things they don’t need based on their mood. Of course, I’ve had that experience too.
Before buying something new, ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” If you reduce impulse buying, you’ll save money and your house will be tidy.
4. Practice digital minimalism
Are you looking at your phone all day?
Reduce unnecessary elements in your digital environment, such as smartphone notifications, SNS, and emails. It’s also good to stay away from digital devices for just an hour a day and have some real time for yourself.
This may be difficult for some people.
5. Experience small successes
The important thing is not to try to change everything at once.
Start a minimalist life by organizing a small space or a specific time zone. Small successes can accumulate to create bigger changes.
Make a list of successes one by one. It is important to put them into practice first.
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Benefits of a minimalist life
- Reduce stress : When you have fewer things and your schedule becomes simpler, you can gain peace of mind.
- Save time and money : You can reduce unnecessary spending and focus on important things.
- Improved concentration : When your surroundings are clean, you can focus better on important things.
- Strengthen your connection with yourself : You will realize what is truly important to you.
In my experience, there are more benefits than this.
In conclusion
A minimalist life is not just a trend, but a powerful tool for living a better life. Get away from your complicated daily life and experience the leisure and happiness that comes from simplicity. Why not take the first step by organizing even just one closet today?
To do that, you have to let go of the hassle.
A minimalist life is not about pursuing perfection, but rather finding the simplicity that suits you. I hope this article can bring a small change to your life.
Get started right away.