When we thoroughly reflect on what minimalism truly is, it is the foundation of it all. You’ll realize that it doesn’t necessarily mean getting rid of the excess or owning less; that only happens as a byproduct of practicing true minimalism.
Instead, this way of life is rooted in the core of making space for what truly matters in the grand scheme of things.
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Take decluttering a closet for example. Technically, clearing out clothes that we don’t need anymore is a way to live simplistically, but that isn’t generally the right motivation behind it.
When we consider the fact that cleaning out our space makes for a cleaner mind and that giving these things out helps people who eventually get to make better use of them than us, that’s when we begin to understand the need to lead a simple life.
For what good is life if it is not lived in service to others?
There are quite a few mantles of minimalism I embrace wholeheartedly with a peaceful soul.
Making sure my space reflects the state of mind I want to be in. When I wake up in the morning, part of my morning routine includes making my bed and arranging my side table. I also open the curtains when I’m ready for the day to start.
This puts me in a happy and productive mood and makes me hopeful for the day ahead.
Another aspect of minimalism I enjoy is time scheduling. I am very intentional about what I choose to spend my time on, because as I have gotten older, one thing I have realized is that time is precious. And no matter who you are, you cannot summon back time wasted; it’s gone forever.
It’s why I’m working on mastering the art of saying “no” to things that feel like they are going to waste my time.
Digital Minimalism: For the longest time, I have been in an on-and-off relationship with Instagram. IG is my bad addiction. I delete the app and manage to go days, weeks sometimes, without using it, and then I get one weak moment that makes me download it and continue from where I stopped.
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An app that helps me concentrate on cutting down on digital time spent and actually allocate time to things that matter the most is the Notion app. This app helped boost my productivity and got me excited to go after my goals and not run away from working.
I found that simplifying your daily tasks makes you eager to get them done, and the app helps with that.
Emotional Minimalism: Staying away from people that pose a threat to your overall mental health and releasing yourself from the shackles of a toxic relationship or draining commitments. Over time, these tend to take a toll on your general health as well.
After implementing these in my life, I have found that my mind is a more pleasurable place to be in, and so is my external environment. I am much more productive and effective in any given task.
I am not there yet but my I use my phone less and less with each passing day, and I spend time with people that pour into me and I into them.
These are but a few positive effects that minimalism has had in life.
Thanks for reading. 🤗
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