

Let the minimalist sanctuary you create be a reminder of what you want to create in other areas of your home and life.
#BECOMING A MINIMALIST PLUS AMAZON FREE#
A clutter-free countertop can become a clutter-free room and a clutter free room can become the clutter-free, minimalist home you’ve been thinking about. If you enjoy that clean, clear environment, expand the zone a little bit each day. Use that clutter-free zone as inspiration to live with less. This area could be a kitchen table, your nightstand, a corner in your living room or a drawer in your kitchen. For instance, I tried to only own one pen and that was an experiment that clearly demonstrated, I need more than one pen. There will be some areas of your life where you want to keep more than one of an item. You may find duplicates in your junk drawer too. Sweep your counters and drawers for obvious extras. If you don’t need anything or don’t remember what was in the box, donate it. Once you fill the box, label it “Duplicates” and put it out of sight for 30 days. Doubles on linens? Consider how many you really need. Copies of the same book or other media? Put one in the box. If you have two sets of measuring cups, put them in the box. Walk through your home with a box and fill it with duplicates. There will be time for conversations later. Minimalist lifestyle tip: Don’t worry about proving why you want to simplify to the people around you who may not understand. Your whys will give you clarity and help you remember what matters as you make progress. These are your whys and your whys will provide great leverage when you think it’s too hard to keep going. Want to fire your boss? Yep, write that down too.

Tired of being tired because anxiety and stress keep you up at night? Put it on paper. Mad that you never get any time with your kids? Write it down. If you are sick of debt collectors, write it down. Make a list of all the reasons you want to live more simply. Write down why you want to simplify your life. These minimalist tips will help in different areas of your life.ħ tiny steps for the beginner minimalist 1. If you are a minimalist beginner or somewhere on your journey to simplify your life, consider these tiny steps.
