We have all heard and read about the virtues of minimalism and how it frees us from consumerism. But other than minimalists, very few people know how it feels to be a minimalist. How it feels to be a minimalist will largely depend on how far along in minimalism you are. So, we will look… Continue reading
The Difference Between Minimalism and Asceticism
Many people confuse minimalism and asceticism. It’s especially easy to do if they don’t know what asceticism is. Many of them talk about “extreme minimalism” that deprives people of basic comforts. But this is not minimalism because true minimalism doesn’t involve any deprivation. It is more in line with asceticism. To understand the difference between… Continue reading
What Should I Expect After Decluttering My Home
We have all seen messages explaining that clutter is bad and that we should reduce it. But getting rid of possessions can be scary for many people. The best way to overcome this fear is to learn about the changes that happen afterward. Some of these changes will affect your living space, and that is… Continue reading
Minimalism Tips
Minimalism is great for freeing up time and other resources. But like anything else, it only works if you use it well. Knowing how minimalism works helps when you apply it. With that said, here are the 2 components that make minimalism work: 1. Refrain from getting things you don’t need. 2. Getting rid of… Continue reading
Why is Wellbeing Important
To understand why wellbeing is important, you must first understand what wellbeing is. In this case, it’s also good to know what it means when you have wellbeing. For starters, your wellbeing is your state of comfort, health, and happiness. This means that you must be somewhat comfortable, healthy, and happy to have wellbeing. With… Continue reading
Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a mental exercise that focuses on awareness of the present moment. But it involves more than awareness. It means bringing your attention back to the present if your mind drifts. It also means observing and accepting without judgment or interpretation. It also means being calm and relaxed while doing so.Mindfulness is an effective… Continue reading
Too Much Stuff
Look at any catalog that markets home decor items. You will notice some beautiful decor. And these beautiful rooms all have one thing in common regardless of the marketer. That thing is the absence of clutter. So even companies that are trying to sell stuff try not to show too much stuff in any room… Continue reading
What is Minimalism
There are different types of minimalism. There is minimalism in art, minimalism in music, and minimalism in decor. But in living your life, it is minimalism in lifestyle that applies. This type of minimalism promises to improve your life. But there is much confusion about what it is or how to apply it. To clear… Continue reading
Traits of Happy People
It’s very easy to get caught up in our problems and stresses. Yet some people seem happy all the time. In general, they are not richer or luckier than the average person. But they are still happier anyway. And if you travel to poor countries, you will find some people who are happy despite living… Continue reading
How to Improve Quality of Life
Your quality of life is the sum of the conditions that affect your health, comfort, and happiness. Also, your health, comfort, and happiness can sometimes affect each other. For example, your health can affect your comfort, so it’s part of your quality of life. So improving one part of your quality of life can improve… Continue reading