Be more with less. Let’s add more delight in your life by downsizing everything – time, space and even your life. Who knows – you may actually find contentment and happiness after you make a little change? Let’s start the process now!
Minimalism
The concept of minimalism differs with the use of the word. Minimalism is the intentional promotion of things we value the most and removal of the things that distracts us. Identifying the essentials of life is vital for minimalism because it brings back your focus on what is needed. Decluttering both physically, emotionally and mentally can actually benefit you and improve your life.
Benefits of Being a Minimalist
Adapting the minimalistic lifestyles has a lot of benefits. Here are some things that minimalism can help you:
- Less worries when it comes to finances as you are encouraged to own less and only buy what is needed.
- Getting rid of the clutter in your home that doesn’t have any contribution or value in your daily life.
- Spend only on vacations and experiences rather than buying useless things that you will probably not use often.
- Improves your mood. You become happier and less stressed with life.
- You have more time and freedom since you don’t need to clean your room or apartment all day long.
- You are able to focus on your health, hobbies and even on your relationships with other people.
- It improves communication with your family, friends and relatives.
- Brings you a peace of mind as you will not be afraid from losing such expensive items.
- Let’s you save the environment too.
Invite Delight
Slow down
There is also goodness in slowing down. People are used to living everyday as if it’s the last and they often forget to pause and look around them. Slowing down doesn’t mean that you will slow down in your life, but it just means that you may need to look at things more carefully. Rushing things can only give you stress but pausing in between helps your mental health and gives you time to think about yourself.
Every day we go on with our lives – work, eat and play. Make sure to pause within the day by drinking a cup of water, stare out the window, go for a walk, meditate for 5 minutes or even say a prayer. Allow yourself to breathe and give a few minutes for yourself. Relaxation and slowing down will definitely invite delight in your life.
Simplicity
The word “simple” is often used by many people but they don’t really know and understand its meaning. Living simply means that you should sort out your life. Identify your priorities and remove the things that are not important. Life can be overwhelming and complex that’s why you may need to re-assess and re-check your life. Identify your goals and priorities in life and make strong, straightforward decisions. Simple things such as loving and serving God, respecting boundaries, keeping yourself healthy and finding joy in your work will definitely make your life even more delightful.
Whatever you think will make your life even delightful. Simplifying your life can even create and open opportunities for you. Make sure to filter them properly and don’t hesitate to say “no” if you think that it’s not for you. Listen to your heart and invest wherever you feel is right.
Be Thankful
Giving thanks should not only be done when needed but when you feel like it. Whether you felt good for that day or you are just thankful for something at work. Gratitude and happiness are connected with each other according to some studies.
It is good to sit down sometimes and just count the blessings that God has given you. You’ll see how you’ve been blessed for the past few months. It may be small or big but any goodness in life is something to be thankful for. Getting the habit of looking at your life and finding things to be thankful for is one that can be life changing. Gratefulness in life and to God brings so much delight in your life than you thought it did.
Minimalism
Minimalism is often related to decluttering. Still, removing excess stuff at home will actually improve your mood and eventually, your life. Some people said that if one wants to live minimally, you should only own at less than 100 things. You will need to choose things that you think you needed and remove the clutter at your home.
Minimalism encourages you to be more organize and to not spend money on things that you will not use often. It discourages you from buying expensive things that will cause you worry when it gets lost. You can’t buy peace of mind so might as well create it.
Owning less stuff in life have so many benefits that you probably didn’t know until you practice it. It brings your focus on the important, saves you a lot of money, and makes your life even happier. Get rid of the clutter and invite delight in your life, now.