How Implementing Minimalist Strategies Improves Daily Life

I recently saw a post with the following words.

Minimalism is not the lack of something. It is simply the perfect amount of something.

I read that and immediately thought it was perfect! So perfect! Many people are scared when they hear the word minimalism but it’s really not as terrifying as you might think. Living in a world of abundance we are constantly surround by things, overwhelmed by what occupies our space. Often times we don’t even know that all the “STUFF” is one of the biggest contributors to the stress in our lives.

I’m not asking you to board the minimalist train just yet. But, I want you to take a minute to think about how your life would improve if you went from having too much stuff to the perfect amount. If you donated the excess and had exactly what you use and need, what would really change in your life?

TIME – Every item in your home takes up your time. If you purge what you don’t use then you would have more time!

Less time cleaning
Less time searching for misplaced items
You gain time by having less to think about and fewer decisions to make
More time to spend with the people that matter most

Saying YES – You can finally stop saying no and begin saying yes.

Yes to having friends over because you don’t have to run around picking things up when you want to have people over
Yes to playing games and doing art projects with your kids. When you aren’t managing clutter you can spend the time you have gained doing things you have always said no to.
Yes to spending time with people and improving relationships that are important to you.

Saving $ – When you aren’t spending money on items you don’ t really use or need you have money for more important things.

$ to save
$ to spend on experiences and vacations
$ to spend on activities

Clutter is common, it takes up space, consumes our time and energy, increases stress and prevents peacefulness and tranquility. To read more about the negative impact a cluttered home has and the stress it causes click here.

The benefits are obvious. What are you waiting for? If not now, when? It’s time to clear the clutter, reduce your stress and start saying yes to the life you want to be living!

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Lauren is the founder of Intentional Edit, a home organization and lifestyle company focused on consciously editing to create efficient and organized spaces. Lauren believes that a functional home that looks and feels good has a positive influence on all aspects of life. Creating systems that allow for the home to function more efficiently, therefore, eliminating most of the clutter and chaos is her priority. While trends come and go organization is always in style!