Minimalism is becoming more and more popular and becoming the current trend. Because many people are happy when their lives are simplified and become light, perhaps because of the core value that this lifestyle brings as well as our human needs are always towards That’s why Minimalism is always interested by everyone. Let’s find out ways to become a minimalist in the article below.
I was fortunate to know Minimalism through the book “Minimalist Japanese Lifestyle” and started to learn it. I realize this is the lifestyle that everyone should choose and follow. We should cut out unnecessary things to focus on what we consider most important.
So what are the 5 ways to gradually become a minimalist! Check out the article below!
1. Understand the definition of Minimalism What is minimalism?
”Minimalism is not about what you own, it’s about why you own it.” – Brian Gardner.
Many people think that a minimalist is someone who only owns a few shirts and a pair of socks and somehow manages to make it through all the seasons. Minimalism is about bringing value into your own life. The fact that you have 5 shirts because you really like them and the fact that you have 15 shirts because that’s how you love fashion and it shows your style, your values and who you are. Then both are minimalist.
As long as everything you own provides you with value, and you feel good and truly happy about it. You gradually cut out the unnecessary and focus on what you consider most important. Congratulations, you are gradually becoming minimalist.
2. Why do you want to be a minimalist?
Is it because you realize that even though you have a closet full of beautiful, trendy clothes, you have a dressing table full of skincare, makeup, you have it all? accessory lines are stocked every year. But in the end you are not happy at all.
You gradually feel like you are wasting your own time when you have to constantly spend time thinking about what to buy tomorrow to keep up with this year’s trend, or waste time on arranging and tidying up the wardrobe, the old things even if you’ve never worn them once.
Whatever the reason, answering why you want to start a minimalist lifestyle will help you understand your best friend’s current situation and maintain this lifestyle in the long run.
3. The great benefits of being a minimalist
The first step in the Japanese minimalist style , you just need to remove the objects that you find no value in them. Take small steps. Even getting rid of small items, negative thoughts every day will keep you motivated and lead to great results.
Or you can remove everything at once. As long as you feel happy and get better every day.
3.1. Reduce stress and fatigue
You need to rest after a tiring and stressful day of work, the minimalist room is a place for you to relax. On the contrary, if everything is messy, the amount of information from the senses will increase to the brain and the mind will not be at ease. The minimalist room will make it easy to see where the items are placed. You will feel life lighter and easier.
3.2. Cost savings
Minimalists only shop for what they really need, when they think they need it, and only when they need it. The advantage of a minimalist lifestyle is that it does not cost much to live.
3.3. Have a lot of time to interact with people around
In the 4.0 era, interaction with people is gradually being forgotten, smart electronic devices are increasingly taking the throne, killing the time and real life of young people. But minimalists have improved relationships because they spend more energy interacting with people around them.
3.4. Focus on your life
Life is full of worries about rice, clothes, rice, money. Living a minimalist life of joy and happiness will make life lighter and more relaxed. You will easily find laughter from the little things in life, peace of mind and live happier.
4. What to do if you live with a non-minimalist:
‘Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like” – Will Rogers
Many people spend the money they earn to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.
Sometimes we will be discouraged when we are living a minimalist life and doing it very well. However, our roommate is not a minimalist , but constantly buying new items (in our view) is not necessary. And gradually they are cluttering our space. Then don’t worry about them anymore!
You just need to really care and focus on your own journey. Also, don’t judge others when they don’t agree with you. Accept them and enjoy your difference.
5. How do I start living a minimalist life?
Minimalism is a journey. We constantly buy new things, relationships also gradually change. That is the law of life. Therefore, you do not think the minimalist Japanese lifestyle is the final destination, but you look forward to one day you realize you have achieved it.
Minimalism is a lifestyle in which you improve and develop yourself every day. And most importantly, you feel good about it.
5.1 Training to live in the present
Our biggest challenge right now is changing our ability to live, if you can’t focus on what’s happening right in front of you. My advice to you is to keep thinking about what we can and should do at the moment. You must train yourself to be the center of the present by giving your time and full attention to the action that is taking place in front of you. Or you can also practice meditation, yoga, walking or other activities that help you calm your mind, then your mind will stay in place and enjoy life as it is.
5.2 Reduce time on the Internet to rest
In the 4.0 era, it is no longer a strange thing for people to use the Internet, able to connect all over the world. It can be said that the Internet is an ecosystem that never sleeps, it always updates the latest information on social networking sites.
Absorbing such amount of information on social networks has both advantages and disadvantages. On the upside, that information not only provides us with useful advice to help us increase the happiness hormone. On the other hand, they also reduce our quality of life with many worries, fear of missing out, stress, insomnia. So learn how to get rid of your Internet addiction. Set a time limit for yourself online and get in the habit of checking your devices only when you need to, after a while you’ll be amazed at how much time you free up.
5.3 Give your brain a workout
Use technology to make your life faster, lighter and more convenient, but don’t rely too much on it, after a long time of use, your brain will be frozen. When you need to calculate simple numbers, use your brain instead of just using a calculator.
Your daily memorization will help stimulate your brain more and avoid using technical devices for simple things. In fact, the brain is like a trainable muscle.
5.4 Learn to say no and walk slower
You are always overwhelmed by the leftovers listed in your plan, learn to say no and stop filling it, We are always inclined to engage in work, activities, parties to learn new things or to earn more money.
Have you ever wondered why life is so stressful? Live a simpler life, see for yourself which of them is needed and it will move you forward. Cut down on things that increase your speed. Going slow but increasing the fun, instead of being everywhere but doing nothing right.
5.5 Don’t upgrade or buy more stuff until you really need it
The motto seems difficult to implement in today’s society. We always want to follow the trend, innovating things constantly, instead of as if we should take care of them, maintain them until they break, and also reuse them for other purposes. Minimalist living will make you feel less deprived of anything, but also save you time, energy and a lot of money.
5.5 Focus on your work
Never compare yourself to others if you want to be happy. Focus on writing your own story and chasing your own dreams. Don’t try to copy the lives of people around you and especially on social media. Those people don’t care and have nothing to do with you.
5.6 Reduce your superfluous and unnecessary things
Make your residence, work schedule and life clear and tidy. Clutter, whether physical or mental, disturbs your life. Learn how to minimize and eliminate your useless and superfluous things, as well as understand what is enough from emotional and material needs.
5.7 Take a walk every day and be close to nature
To live simply, slowly rather than immerse yourself in nature, you can take a 20-minute walk every day and be close to nature. There is nothing more wonderful than being connected with nature and breathing in the fresh air from the trees.
5.8 Feeling grateful for what you have and had
The best thing you can do to get rid of your fear is to step back and be grateful for what you have and have. Because maybe you already have everything to be happy, maybe the things you think you need, sometimes just things to feed your greed. Instead of always wanting more, you need less, but quality will be rewarded with peace and contentment.
5.9 Appreciate the simple things in life
Finally, enjoy the simple pleasures in life. We always think that the joy is only when buying a new house, new car or getting a raise,… In fact, just small things, even without spending anything, can bring people to the world. we joy. Maybe it’s a conversation with a close friend, or eating something you like. Joy is everywhere, enjoy it – it’s also a way of living a simple life.
