How to Embrace Minimalism without Being a Minimalist

Minimalism has been a life-changing concept not only because it limits our possessions, but there are other aspects about it that develop newer and sagacious perspectives amongst people. However, some people tend to only focus on the decluttering aspect of it and neglect the others, and that’s why they end up giving up because it becomes difficult for them to declutter.

I can understand, decluttering is not for everyone. All the more, it’s easier to do it individually, but when you are living in a family that cannot declutter or limit their possessions, the decluttering aspect of minimalism can terribly fail. 

But don’t you worry, as said before; there is more than what meets the eye. There is still a lot you can borrow from minimalism. In other words, you can embrace minimalism without being a minimalist.

You can embrace minimalism, introduce it to your lifestyle, borrow principles, and you’ll do just fine. 

Wondering how? Just sit back and read along. 

How to embrace minimalism without being a minimalist

1.     Simplify life 

Life is never easy, it’s complicated. However, most of the time it’s not, in fact, we make it more complicated by

stressing about it unnecessarily. We worry about things before they even happen, and spend too much time thinking than doing anything about our problems. 

One way in which minimalism can benefit everyone is that it can make our lives much simplified and easy. It starts from developing habits and routines that promote action and organize every complexity in our life.

For instance, if you happen to live a busy life, and have too many things to do, too many aspects to focus on, you can make it all easier for you by creating yourself a plan and schedule. You can go on living the day, do all that you have to do in an organized manner with the help of plans and schedules. And at the end of the day, it would be a sheer relief to know that you followed your schedule, went as planned, and reached your target. It is all worth it in the end. 

On a contradictory note, some people would find planning and scheduling as something that complicates things further. However, it’s not so. Those who find it complicated are the ones who dread doing things they have to do. Planning and scheduling would not provide them a chance to procrastinate, and that’s what concerns them the most, and that’s why they find the approach, “too systematic”. Although if the concern is flexibility, then plans and schedules can be flexible, they must be followed, and targets should be met. You have to push yourself towards it. 

2.     Become a mindful spender 

One of the most pragmatic benefits of minimalism is that it facilitates savings. As minimalism is about being

satisfied with what you have, and not buying everything that you want to buy or like, it promotes mindful and sagacious purchasing instincts. Consequently, you spend less, save more, and diversify your investment portfolio by making better use of the saved money. 

You can borrow the same approach. Every time you find yourself wanting something, think multiple times and enter into a debate with yourself. Ask yourself, what value does this product bring in your life? Can you do without this product? Do you want it or need it? How do you think it will affect your budget in the short and long run? 

Ask all these questions, and then make a decision accordingly. Whatever you do, don’t become a spontaneous buyer. Ask yourself questions, and do your research before you swipe your card. 

3.     Live in the moment 

Sadly, we are creatures who are never in the present, but somewhere in the past and future. We regret our

decisions, and choices we made, wishing if we could have done things differently; at the same time, we worry about the future, as to what it will bring us if we are going to succeed or fail in life. In short, we never live in the moment, we never concentrate on the experience we are having as of now. 

But with minimalism it’s possible. One of the principles of minimalism is to appreciate what we have, and the moment we are living in. Thus, what we can do from time to time is, stop for a while, look around our surroundings, and take a moment to be grateful for all that we presently have. 

4.     Stay more connected with people 

Connection is not a problem for many, but it is for some who are so occupied with the goings of their day, their

past and present. So, they fail to recognize the people they have currently in their life, the people who value them.

At the same time, many are so engrossed in the materials they own that they forget they have a few relationships that need to be cherished, and people with whom they need to stay in touch. Well, an ideal example is the people who spend all their time on their phones, oblivious that there is someone over coffee with them. 

Now that you realize it, you can embrace minimalism by staying connected with the people who matter. Have a nice conversation with them, take them out for coffee, and breakfast dates, just cherish the bond you have.  

5.     Focus on your health and growth 

While minimalism emphasizes the value of moments and experiences, it also values YOU. That being said,

minimalism allows you time to focus on yourself. It includes your physical health, mental health, and personality development. 

So even if you are not a minimalist, you can borrow this aspect of minimalism where you worship your body and mind. You treat it like a whole different person, a person who deserves better things, who deserves better care, attention, and love. 

You can do all that by exercising, consuming healthy and nutritious meals, and last but not least by staying away from unnecessary stress, and toxicity of life. In nutshell, it involves doing things that are good for you and eventually makes you a better person in life. 

6.     Realize what’s important and what’s temporary

Sadly, we live in a world that finds happiness, not in people, but in things. I mean, ask yourself, how often has it happened that a brand-new jacket, or perhaps a new phone has made you happy? You were so adamant about buying those things that you ended up ruining your relationships, fought with people you cared about, or did not focus on your relationships because you were too busy swooning over things. 

But just so you know, happiness does not lie in things but in people and memories. If you think it does, that’s just temporary happiness. You can buy a home, but when you don’t have people to share it with, it would stop making you happy. In short, you might get bored with things, but you don’t get bored with people you love. Instead, staying with them makes you happier, and that happiness lasts, my friend.  

Minimalism does just that. It makes you value people, not things. 

 

Well, that’s it. You can still embrace minimalism without being minimalist. Now that you know how not to miss yielding benefits., It changes lives, and you have to see it for yourself. 

 

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