With these tips from Kristen Taekman you can! Like works of art, these stunning jewels were specially commissioned, and the history contained within them is just as valuable as their cut or clarity. Search for:. Less Stuff Means Spending Less Money A simple concept, yes, but think about the amount of our disposable income some of us spend on things for our homes. Lack of Clutter Leads to Greater Focus Some look at minimalist design and think it looks cold and uninviting, yet others note that having a lack of clutter enables them to achieve greater focus and can also lead to a sense of serenity.
Stuff is Just Stuff There was a time in this country when the accumulation of possessions was equated to success, in some circles it still does, but many people — especially the younger generations — are realizing that possessions are simply stuff, and that stuff is just stuff. Featured Home Trends Minimalism Trends. Share this Story. Suggested For You.
We are debt free and this Friday is my retirement day. I no longer HAVE to work. I have accepted a part time position where I will be working 5 hrs.
For me, becoming minimalist is a process. Thank you for your words and life style. I have been a minimalist now for a couple years for most all of the reasons listed above. The bottom line, I have never been more happy. My life is simple, peaceful, serene. I have very little stress and I have the time to do the things I want to do.
I am no longer tied to a job. Long story short, I traded my Corvette, Boat, and large house all with large payments for an old toyota, a bicycle, a kayak, and a small rv. I have bee following Becoming Minimalist and Zenhabits now for sometime now, and i so appreciate the insight and inspiration. It has truly changed my life.
I might add also the increased Eastern influence ie Buddhism. My journey into this world has gone hand in hand with my increased minimalism. I agree with all of your points and might add my own. Love your blog. The overall look of your site is fantastic, as well as the content! Also with the helpt of this site! I like it! I even think about selling my scooter! Because I drive like a maniac.
Had some accidents by falling. Software replaces hardware every day. My office is two tables, two chairs and a computer. You inspire me to do the same! I am on the path of a minimalistic lifesttyle since But, right know I want that more and more. I do also write in my own language. And it just frees yourself of every bull crap that is on our society. I was beginning to be concerned. God bless. I recently took an interest in minimalism and began searching the web.
It is a lifestyle I am excited to journey. For one thing, I have recently opened a business, and wanted to be able to spend more quality time with my family, as well as doing things that interested me.
It seemed that cleaning was sucking all the fun out of life. My hope is not to be an extreme mininimalist ie. To live without distraction. I only wish i did this sooner. Great post. Good stuff! Thanks for the inspiration :. This is a great list! I was greatly inspired by blogs such as yours. However, from a moral and personal standpoint, shedding things has definitely made me much more aware of the needs of others and in turn, has transformed me into a person with a spirit of giving.
I am also cognizant how my consumption affects the environment and the effect that said consumption has on my footprint. Anyone want to buy my dvd collection??? I agree, that minimalism is good and gaining widespread media. However I think somewhere along the line, minimalism has become a race or competition which I think is wrong and wrote about in my blog. Simplicity of minimalism has lost its true message somewhere along the media hype. Just my 2 cents. Unfortunately, rules can take a religious philosophy that is pure and institutionalise it.
Overachievers strive to follow the rules almost to perfection, while underachievers feel guilty for not keeping up. The rules make people feel vulnerable and more dependent on the leaders of the institution.
I can see how minimalism can be seen as an institutionalised religion. They proceed to pare down their possessions to what is essential—as this is considered to be one of the unwritten rules of minimalism. That same person buys a pair of shoes they love.
But later on, they get buyers remorse as they reflect on their learnings about minimalist living and impulsive buying. Any acts of excessive consumerism are like a sin.
The concept of minimalism was used to explain art concepts in the s. But this idea that there are universal rules that aspiring minimalists must abide by is a little ridiculous. Sure, there are principles of minimalism that have consistent themes. Excessive consumerism and dependency on physical possessions for happiness creates clutter and in many instances, overwhelm and stress in our lives—not to mention the environmental impact.
Call it minimalism or call it common sense—any objective person can see the benefits in being more intentional about how we consume things.
What I love about minimalism is that we can interpret it however we like. I know many of us to have a desire for structure. That way, we can measure our progress. I fear that the institution is created from our peers unknowingly. This is no different from any shared interest on the internet. Rules exist in succulent gardening. There are rules in basketball. Does it make it a religion? The whole point of minimalism is to define your success.
Dan argues that the pursuit of less can quickly become a competition of who has the least amount of things. I remember early in my minimalist journey, counting possessions was popular in the minimalist community.
Bloggers would routinely post about how many things they owned. Minimalism would be easier to understand if there was some sort of a threshold. So we try to create order. We talked about this at length in our podcast episode about identity. Minimalism, at least in my opinion , is a mindset.
Minimalist living is more of a feeling than it is about how many things you own. You are a minimalist when you decide to think like one. Minimalism is unachievable. But in such a short time, the market has become saturated. He draws parallels between minimalism and trends like disco and grunge.
The word minimalism, and what it represents is aesthetically attractive. Look at all of the changes that occur decade after decade, over hundreds and thousands of years. We adapt quickly and often. The primary factors that make minimalism so popular right now have less to do with aesthetics and more to do with adaptation.
More recently, psychologists from Purdue University and the University of Virginia analyzed data from 1. They also found that once that threshold was reached, more money was actually associated with reduced happiness. When the floodgates of belongings open, each belonging has less of a potential to make you happy have you ever seen a 4-year-old open Christmas presents?
Not only does stuff not make you indefinitely happier… studies show that TOO much stuff actually makes you stressed and unhappy. There are tons of articles and research studies out there that directly link cluttered environments to stress, health and wellness issues. A Cornell University study found that subjects in cluttered and chaotic environments ate more junk food than those in the standard environment. Depression, anxiety, stress, decreased focus.
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