{"id":118279,"date":"2023-01-05T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/?p=118279"},"modified":"2023-01-05T10:18:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T17:18:40","slug":"what-is-minimalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/what-is-minimalism\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Minimalism?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMinimalism is simply removing the things that remove you from your life. It doesn\u2019t mean removing all of those things overnight, and what you choose to remove will change over time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s how my friend Courtney Carver defines minimalism. I love her definition because it succinctly captures my experience of minimalism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-123633\" src=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/What-Is-Minimalism.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/What-Is-Minimalism.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/What-Is-Minimalism-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/What-Is-Minimalism-512x1024.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, minimalism helped me remove the following things from my life:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">debt,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clutter,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcohol,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toxic relationships,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to minimalism, I can do the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">save money,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take care of my health,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">embrace my creativity,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savor the things and places that I enjoy,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and prioritize my loved ones.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining minimalism is a personal and philosophical process. Your definition of minimalism will depend on your needs, wants, and desires.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What isn\u2019t minimalism? 3 common misconceptions about minimalism.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misconceptions about minimalism abound in popular culture. Below are a few myths I\u2019d like to dispel:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimalism isn\u2019t about how many items you own. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, you don\u2019t need to own less than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/my-100-thing-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 things<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be a minimalist. However, taking the time to inventory your stuff can be illuminating and helpful.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimalism isn\u2019t about the size of your house. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My husband and I lived in a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/tstrobel.com\/our-tiny-house\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tiny house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for five years. We sold our little house, and now we live in a two-bedroom apartment. Being a minimalist isn\u2019t about the number of square feet I live in. Instead, minimalism is about making mindful choices that add joy to my life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimalism isn\u2019t about being happy all the time. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting off the work-spend treadmill made me happier. However, I still experience challenges like grief, anxiety, work setbacks, and more. Becoming a minimalist helped me deal with difficulties by using tools like therapy, spending time in nature, and journaling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>What is minimalism?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimalism is about reducing distractions by letting go of clutter, debt, toxic relationships, and more from your life. By letting go, you\u2019ll have time for the things that delight you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are 3 examples of what it means to be a minimalist:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimalism is about defining what \u201cenough\u201d means<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For me, enough includes: living in a small two bedroom apartment, riding my bicycle for transportation, cooking delicious food at home, and working less so that I have time to travel, hangout with friends, volunteer, and more. Like I said previously, each person\u2019s definition of minimalism will be a little bit different. Figuring out what \u201cenough\u201d means for you is a key part of the process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimalism is about maximizing nonmaterial, precious experiences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is my favorite part of minimalism. We live minimally so that we can take fun trips. For example, last summer we went to Europe to visit friends. Before minimalism, we were living paycheck to paycheck and didn\u2019t have the means to travel. Investing in experiences, not things, has improved the quality of my life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimalism is a mindset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Understanding what enough means for me, and my family, helped me declutter my mind. My old mindset was all about acquiring things \u2013 like more clothes, a bigger house, a fancy car, etc. Today, my mindset is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Minimalism gave me the physical and mental space to focus on gratitude, love, and kindness. Also, letting go of my things helped me realize I have everything I need.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>What are the benefits of minimalism?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of becoming a minimalist are endless, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No debt.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paying off my student loan debt, car, and credit cards was a game changer. Being debt-free has given me the freedom to leave toxic work environments. I also have savings for travel, emergencies, and retirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I work less and I don\u2019t shop for happiness at the mall. Changing these habits opened up a lot of time in my daily life. I use my extra time for hobbies like journaling, taking day trips with loved ones, reading, and playing with my kitten.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less clutter. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decluttering my life made my home easy to clean. It\u2019s also made my house feel welcoming and calming.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Say no.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I say no to activities that don\u2019t add meaning to my life (examples include toxic jobs, networking events, unplanned errands, and tasks on my to-do list that never get done).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Better health.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learning to say no has improved my mental and physical health. Also, having saving accounts has improved my life. Being able to take care of my health is a gift.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strong relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. My relationships are strong and stable, and I&#8217;m not lonely. Making time for loved ones through phone calls, lunch dates, and trips has infused my life with meaning and gratitude.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How can I become a minimalist? 7 steps to becoming a minimalist.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I started my minimalist journey, I felt overwhelmed. If I could go back in time, I\u2019d tell 25-year-old Tammy to worry less. I didn\u2019t realize my minimalist adventures would be so much fun and that I would meet so many like-minded people!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are 7 steps that helped me become a minimalist. I hope they help you, too!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Define minimalism. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the definition of minimalism I mentioned above resonate with you? If it doesn\u2019t resonate, create a definition of minimalism that works for your life circumstance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reflect on your goals. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you define minimalism, make time to write about your goals. As you write, think about categories like work, relationships, finances, and more. Writing about your goals can help you figure out what minimalism looks like in your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Let it go.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let go of stuff, relationships, extra work, and habits. As Courtney said, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/letitgo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to feel light, you have to let go<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start small<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Decluttering won\u2019t happen overnight, and that\u2019s okay! Starting small is key. You can begin by doing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/project-333\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or by focusing on decluttering one room at a time. Letting go of something each day, over the course of a year, will give you unexpected results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Find your people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Connecting with <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.bemorewithless.com\/the-simplicity-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a community of like-minded people<\/a> will help you stick with your goals and stay inspired on your minimalist journey. Asking friends and family for support is a great place to begin!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learning about new ideas, and revisiting old concepts, helps me stay grounded. I do this by reading minimalist blogs, newsletters, and books.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change your mind<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be open to new ideas, experiences, and to changing your mind. For instance, my husband and I loved living in our tiny house. We also wanted more space for cooking and hosting guests, so we let go of our tiny house and moved into a bigger apartment. Minimalism gives us the freedom and flexibility to change our minds, and circumstances as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Additional resources for minimalists\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for resources to help you on your minimalist journey? The following books contain inspiring stories, helpful tips, and practical ideas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/books-and-courses\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Courtney Carver<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yourmoneyoryourlife.com\/book\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Secondhand-Travels-Global-Garage-Sale\/dp\/1635570107\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale <\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Adam Minter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cMinimalism is simply removing the things that remove you from your life. 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