We have all heard and read about the virtues of minimalism and how it frees us from consumerism. But other than minimalists, very few people know how it feels to be a minimalist. How it feels to be a minimalist will largely depend on how far along in minimalism you are. So, we will look… Continue reading
Category: Minimalism
The Difference Between Minimalism and Asceticism
Many people confuse minimalism and asceticism. It’s especially easy to do if they don’t know what asceticism is. Many of them talk about “extreme minimalism” that deprives people of basic comforts. But this is not minimalism because true minimalism doesn’t involve any deprivation. It is more in line with asceticism. To understand the difference between… Continue reading
What Should I Expect After Decluttering My Home
We have all seen messages explaining that clutter is bad and that we should reduce it. But getting rid of possessions can be scary for many people. The best way to overcome this fear is to learn about the changes that happen afterward. Some of these changes will affect your living space, and that is… Continue reading
Minimalism Tips
Minimalism is great for freeing up time and other resources. But like anything else, it only works if you use it well. Knowing how minimalism works helps when you apply it. With that said, here are the 2 components that make minimalism work: 1. Refrain from getting things you don’t need. 2. Getting rid of… Continue reading
Too Much Stuff
Look at any catalog that markets home decor items. You will notice some beautiful decor. And these beautiful rooms all have one thing in common regardless of the marketer. That thing is the absence of clutter. So even companies that are trying to sell stuff try not to show too much stuff in any room… Continue reading
What is Minimalism
There are different types of minimalism. There is minimalism in art, minimalism in music, and minimalism in decor. But in living your life, it is minimalism in lifestyle that applies. This type of minimalism promises to improve your life. But there is much confusion about what it is or how to apply it. To clear… Continue reading
Why is Minimalism Confusing
Minimalism is a simple concept that can help many people. But there is a lot of confusion about it. Some people believe that you should deprive yourself of things. Some believe that you have to be rich. Still, others think that you should have white furniture with a potted plant as garnish. We will look… Continue reading
Why Does Removing Things Make a Room Look Better
Many times you can make the best improvements to a space by removing things from it. For example, removing weeds from a garden will improve its looks by more than adding any flower. Also, minimalists as a group have better-looking home decors than hoarders do. But the question is why? So, I will discuss the… Continue reading
How to Focus on What You Have Instead of What You Don’t Have
Focusing on what you have is very important for contentment. But it is easy to focus on what you don’t have. Every day we see images and messages on billboards, magazines, TV, and catalogs. Many of them tell us that what we have is not good enough. Also, many people compete for status on social… Continue reading
How to Be Satisfied With What You Have
This is a question that many people struggle with. The question implies that they know that they should be satisfied. But for some reason, they are not. There are a few parts to answering this question. The first part is to understand your innate needs and how to meet them. Another part is to understand… Continue reading