5 Tips To Create A Minimalist Home

Minimalism is taking the world by storm and it’s easy to see why.

Living with less is not only good for the planet, it’s good for your pocket and your mental health. Studies show that people who live a minimalist lifestyle are happier, less lonely, and have more mental clarity. 

Adjusting to minimalism is the hard part and many people find the process intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be- you can start slow until you achieve your end goal.

If you’re interested in creating a minimalist lifestyle and you’re not sure where to start, these 5 tips can guide you along.

1. Declutter your home

Minimalism is about surrounding yourself with items you need, use, and love, so decluttering is a must. Here’s how you can tidy up quickly:

• KonMari method

Popularized by Marie Kondo, this method requires you to feel every item you own by asking yourself, “does this spark joy?”

Only keep things that add value to your life.

• Minimalist game

This is a fun game that can help you declutter in a month.

The number of items you lose corresponds with the day of the month.  On the first day of the month, get rid of one item, the 2nd, two items, the 3rd, three items, and so forth. By the end of the month, you’ll have stripped away almost 500 items from your home!

• One-method

If you’re not in a hurry to clear the clutter, the one-method will work for you. If you remove one item from your home every day, by the end of the year, you’ll have 365 fewer items in your home.

2. Eliminate the junk

After you’ve completed your decluttering exercise, donate items that still have value to charity, or sell them on online marketplaces.

The final step is to responsibly discard all the leftover junk by taking it to the appropriate waste and recycling centers. 

A better option is to hire junk removal experts to clear away the trash.

3. Be mindful of your purchases

As a minimalist, each item you add to your home should have a clear purpose and reflect your values and priorities.

When you feel the urge to buy something, ask yourself: Is it essential? How long will I use it? Can I live without it?

You’ll be surprised by how much you can do without.

4. Focus on what matters

Invest your time in the most fulfilling aspects of your life like your dreams, hobbies, and relationships so you’ll have less time to think about the latest gadget.

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