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@Livestyle: Minimalism

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Minimalism is keeping what is essential and getting rid of the rest. A state of mind, going beyond materialistic objects, relationships, mentality and the way of life.

—— Dickson Idlier


Popular quotes from famous minimalists:

Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess in favour of focusing on what’s important—so you can find happiness, fulfilment, and freedom.

 —— TheMinimalists

Minimalism as a philosophy.

—— Colin Wright

Minimalism is a way of eschewing the non-essential in order to focus on what’s truly important, what gives our lives meaning, what gives us joy and value.

—— Leo Babauta

I got to know minimalism after I found freeganism. Its concept and ways resonate with me but are not suitable for me in a way. I can only choose to adopt their concepts mentally for now. 

Current society is overwhelmed with busyness, buying or upgrading stuff, getting into deeper debt, make more money and clutter our houses with stuff. Everyone thinks life with an abundance of money and things is achieving their sense of happiness for their future but is far from the truth.

Minimalism is the exact opposite. It is a simple lifestyle. Freedom from excessive possessions and distractions. Finding joy in the simplest things.

Minimalism concept is as follows:

  • Slow down your pace. Give yourself more time for things that matter to you.
  • Reduce spending to only on essential stuff.
  • Depending on what is essential to you, you decide what to keep and what to sell, give away or throw. (Decluttering tips are everywhere. Just need to search online.)
  • Fine-tune the essential stuff that you have as you progress. Less is more.
  • Slowly move this concept to your relationships, mentality and your way of life. 
  • The best part as it is applicable anywhere you live. 

Minimalism frees you from the burdens of debts and materialistic stuff and focuses on essential and important stuff to you. Once you realized this, you will never go back to your old ways again. 

TRY IT!

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