What I wish I knew before I started my minimalist journey around five-six years ago.
And these are ten things that I feel not a lot of people really talk about or tell you
So if you're living a minimalist lifestyle already or you're thinking about making some changes
then keep watching. Plus don't miss my bonus tip at the end of this video.
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If you don't know where to start with decluttering, just start somewhere. A room, a closet, a drawer, or even your purse or your wallet.
Of course minimalism is about a lot more than just decluttering
But I feel like getting rid of all the excess really helps to get things going get things moving
I was really overwhelmed at first and I didn't know where to start and I ended up putting it off because of that
Eventually, I just tackled one dresser and everything started moving from there
Sometimes the cluttering can make things messier in the beginning.
Don't fear the mess. Especially if you do it by category and you collect all your clothes or all your accessories, for example
And you have them all out in a big pile
You can kind of start to feel like what have I begun? It can be a big mess
Just take a deep breath, grab one item from the pile, and start
Decluttering can be difficult or even emotional at times. When you see all your stuff accumulated around you but trust me you'll get through it
Minimalism is a mindset. It is not about being perfect
So don't worry about not being a good enough minimalist or about not having the most beautifully styled organized minimalist home
You're gonna still have things you're gonna still have clutter sometimes, especially if you have kids or pets around, you know
You're alive. Things will get messy
Don't worry about it
Minimalism does mean however, that you might have systems in place to easily tidy up and prevent the clutter from spreading and overwhelming you
As you start exploring minimalism
you may get judged sometimes. Some people might not really understand what it is that you're doing, why you're giving away your things,
Because we're trained to want to have more things not less
Sometimes people might say that you're hurting the economy, or they might think that you're being cold because you don't really seem to
value gifts or sentimental items as much
Or it can be the other way around. People telling you that you're not doing it right,
that you still have too much stuff to be called a minimalist. Either way, just let them talk.
It doesn't reflect on you
Sometimes people would be really interested in your story and ask you questions about it and this can spark some really interesting conversations
So don't hate the haters and just keep doing your thing. I'm curious. Have you ever experienced this? Let me know in the comments
You may have experienced this yourself or maybe not at all, but minimalism is not always easy.
We are all human and we live in a society,
at least I do, where we are bombarded with impulses all day.
and sometimes it can be really hard to walk past a sale or not buy the newest phone or
It can be difficult to declutter certain rooms of your house because the items there remind you of lost identities.
Don't worry. It will eventually make everything easier. So just keep going
Number six: Minimalism means different things to everybody.
So if you're modeling someone else doing it or you're just doing whatever you think minimalism should be about, then it can be a really difficult
lifestyle, because it doesn't suit you.
There are no set rules. You can be a minimalist and still have lots of books
for example, if they truly give you joy. I still have a Playstation, some might say that's not very minimalist of me,
but I truly enjoy playing a game sometimes. So have it suit your style on your preferences
Empty spaces can be okay. When I first started decluttering, seeing the empty shelves and empty drawers
kind of freaked me out, because we get so conditioned to accumulate stuff and fill up our storage
So if you start to feel that way know that you don't have to replace it with anything else. Just leave it empty
Number eight: Minimalism is not a quick fix
It will make everything a lot more easy breezy and you'll be more flexible and you'll appreciate everything you have a lot more.
But it's not gonna magically solve all your problems
if you have any. I actually don't believe there is any such thing. We just do what we can
It is okay to make things easier for yourself when it comes to resisting buying new things that are unnecessary
It actually took me a long time to unsubscribe from newsletters and not always check out sales
Maybe there was a bit of FOMO involved too. Like if I get it now, I'll get a great deal
Don't make it harder for yourself than it has to be. You cannot want what you don't know
Lastly, minimalism doesn't need to apply to every facet of your life. There may be areas in which we're not really a minimalist
If so, just remember who you are and keep doing what feels good to you.
Bonus tip: when it comes to letting go of possessions
There is a certain amount of skill involved. And in the same way that you cannot learn to cook or play tennis overnight
You might need some practice. As with any type of skill, practice makes better
So if you have tried it, but you haven't succeeded yet. Just keep practicing
Eventually, you'll get better at it and it will become easier
Which of these did you recognize? Let's talk in the comments. Please like the video and subscribe
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