Being a MINIMALIST
Minimalism is the
perfect tool to help you find your freedom. Freedom from worry Freedom from
overwhelm. Freedom from fear. Freedom from depression Freedom from guilt.
Freedom from the trappings of consumer culture, around which we have built our
lives. True freedom.
Becoming a minimalist
will free up more of your time and free up more money than ever before. But we
need to focus on gratitude every day to see the results.
It is a journey of
deliberate self-improvement and appreciation of what we already have.
The meaning of a minimalist lifestyle:
A minimalist lifestyle
can be a life-changing experience. I say "can" because everyone's
situation is different. But ultimately, I believe everyone can benefit from
developing a minimalist mindset.
Minimalism has helped
us: grow as individuals; eliminate dissatisfaction; reclaim our time;
experience true freedom; get rid of unnecessary things; discover a purpose in
life; focus on health.
The benefits of minimalism:
More freedom—The
sense of freedom that comes from minimalism is truly exhilarating. You are no
longer bound by the material possessions in your home, and you will feel a new
sense of independence.
Better health—Minimalism
not only has a positive effect on your living situation but also on your
health. Studies show that people who live in crowded environments tend to sleep
fewer hours and eat more.
Improves
concentration—the concept of "visual noise" affects many
more people than you might think. Visual noise refers to the number of stimuli
that hit our eyes at any given time. If you have a lot of objects lying around
your house, you are regularly confronted with a lot more visual noise. This
visual noise is actually harmful to our brains and can make it difficult to
focus on what we are doing.
A happier state
of mind—Being a minimalist is about reducing what you have so
you can focus on the things that matter. When you let go of the things that
occupy you, you feel a sense of freedom that can improve your thinking.
This benefit of minimalism has been so unexpected and yet
so surprising to experience in our own lives.
Women and men perceive
and respond to clutter differently, even in the same household. Women are more
likely to notice clutter, which often spikes their cortisol levels. This means
that less clutter can strengthen your marriage.
Quality instead of quantity— Since you'll have a little more money once you live a minimalist lifestyle, you'll wonder what to spend it on if you want to stay minimalist. The important thing to remember is that being a minimalist doesn't mean you have to give up everything in your life, but that you have to choose more carefully what you allow in your life.
More confidence—When
we begin to live with incredible helpfulness, we become less concerned about
what others think of us. This does not mean becoming arrogant or feeling
superior to others. It is that you have become clearer and more comfortable
with what you want in your life.
Creativity— Minimalism
is a good tool for freeing up time and mental bandwidth for play and
exploration.
The good about
minimalism that it's a choice. People can choose to live this lifestyle or not.
They can decide how far they want to go. There is no right or wrong way to
shorten one's life.
It's different for each of us. As they embark on the path of minimalism, most people find that the experience grows, the benefits increase, and they want more and that's the only thing minimalists want.
