Minimalism is a growing trend, for all the right reasons. This latest lifestyle trend encourages people, in a world full of excess and new, new, new, to be more intentional about their surroundings, purchases, and overall livelihood. This can benefit your finances, declutter your life, and create a general better sense of wellness.



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Of course it’s difficult waking up one day and starting a brand new minimalist life.That being said, if you are considering this lifestyle change here are some ideas to get started on incorporating minimalism into your home and everyday life.

Make a List, Check It Twice

Organization is easily the first and most important step in any minimalist journey. Going through everything that is currently cluttering your home, office, and even mind can be a great way to cleanse yourself of unnecessary stress and disarray. Moreover, minimalist organization can lend itself to other unexpected areas of your life such as your social media, email inbox, and even decisions such as going paperless with your bills and magazines.

A great mantra to have while getting organized is if it doesn’t truly make you happy, let it go: pieces in your wardrobe, decorations in your house, old (toxic) friends on Facebook, you get the picture. Less is always more in a minimalist life but starting small and working your way up to a proper purge can help make the transition a lot smoother and less overwhelming. Create a list and a time frame and work towards achieving your minimalist goals. You can feel accomplished with your progress while also reaping those wellness benefits of minimalism.

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Baby Steps!

Speaking of starting small, to begin your minimalist purge try starting with one room at a time in your house. The bedroom is a great place to begin as you likely spend the most time there—it’s also where you probably have a lot of clutter hidden. Furthermore, bedrooms tends to be our safe haven away from roommates, work, and the general stressors of life. Creating a minimalist bedroom can help eliminate distractions and make you more intentional with your surroundings.