Benefits Of Living In A Minimalist Home
We live in a fast-paced society that is fuelled by consumerism and material goods. It is a common mindset that the harder we work, the more money we can earn. Thus, the stronger the urge to purchase items we think we want. This then leads to clutter.
Minimalism or minimalist living is more than just a décor style-it is an entire lifestyle change. This home aesthetic has gained popularity over the years as people moved on from unnecessary embellishments to embracing the elegance in clean lines and empty spaces. The list of benefits it provides are more than just the physical appearance of your home but also an improvement in your health and mental wellbeing. By adopting minimalism, we can eliminate stuff that does not make us happy, preventing accumulation of items that do not actually matter in our lives.
Still unconvinced? Let me give you the top 4 benefits of having a minimalist lifestyle:
1. Save Space, Money and Time
Minimalism’s most obvious benefit would be the drastic change in the effort required to maintain your home’s appearance. Cleaner rooms, less clutter and a brighter space are a few of the clear changes your home will see when you adapt a minimalist lifestyle. With a minimal living space, not only will you be able to clean up with less effort (saving time!), but you also free up more areas of your home for you to relax and de-stress.
As one of the pillars of minimalism is having less “stuff”, you would also be able to save money as you do not need to buy unnecessary items for décor. With fewer items to take care of, maintenance will be a lesser worry as well. The money you saved can be used for more meaningful experiences or even quality time with your loved ones. Keep in mind that the less things you have, the less you have to worry about. It is as simple as that!
2. Less Stress, More Freedom
The beauty of minimalism is that it allows you to do more things that you want to do as you have less items to both pay for, and leave behind. A cleaner space would also mean less distractions and noise, helping you relax after a stressful day at work or focus on your tasks efficiently.
What many people do not realize is that the accumulation of “stuff” will become a heavy burden on your shoulders. This can directly affect your mood and mental wellbeing.
When we cling onto material possessions, we get stressed out of the fear of losing them. Therefore, learning to let go and simplifying your life will enable you to lose the unhealthy attachment with these material goods. You will be able to create a calm and tranquil mind, giving you a sense of freedom like you have never felt before. Such examples would be freedom from overthinking, greed, materialism and even financial debt.
Adopting a lifestyle focused on having less will no doubt ease the stress in your life as you prioritize what is important and what is not – giving no mind to needless thoughts that only tie you down.
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3. Time for Things that Matter Most
They say “The more stuff you own, the more your stuff owns you.” Research has shown that people with materialistic values tend to experience more negative emotions. This is when the fear of losing your material possessions gets too overwhelming that it takes over your life.
Removing junk and unwanted items from your space creates space and peace in your abode. Learning to let go not only gives you a sense of freedom but also allows you to make room for things in your life that you once seemed to not have time for. It is not always about not having enough time – it is about what you spend your time doing and if it’s truly what makes you happy.
4. Be More Productive
They say “The more stuff you own, the more your stuff owns you.” Research has shown that people with materialistic values tend to experience more negative emotions. This is when the fear of losing your material possessions gets too overwhelming that it takes over your life.
Removing junk and unwanted items from your space creates space and peace in your abode. Learning to let go not only gives you a sense of freedom but also allows you to make room for things in your life that you once seemed to not have time for. It is not always about not having enough time – it is about what you spend your time doing and if it’s truly what makes you happy.
Choosing to live a life with fewer possessions may seem like an impossible lifestyle to maintain due to our increasingly materialistic society. However, possessions are not our only source of happiness for it also comes from contentment. When decluttering, happiness comes naturally through the things that matter the most to you.
As with any lifestyle choice, minimalism is not easy nor simple to maintain. But with constant effort and time put into it, you’ll be able to reap the benefits of a minimalistic living. As Marie Kondo once said, “life truly begins after you have put your house in order.”
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