![]() Everything was chosen with longevity in mind. Every item in my home has been researched and optimized. It’s a big reason why I have only one child for example, rather than the 3 I imagined myself with.Īt this point my home serves me rather than the other way around. As time went on I applied it to all aspects of my life and have seen numerous rewards. That decision introduced me to the concept of minimalism which then led me to essentialism. What I didn’t know at the time is that it would be the starting point of changing my life in profound ways. Everywhere I read said I had too much stuff so I decided to start there. I was tired of being messy and wanted to figure out how to keep a clean home. Something similar happened to me in 2015 when I decided to follow Marie Kondo’s decluttering method. ![]() Glad to see you’ve found your way to the minimalist path. I find this happening with a lot of people- our parents have large homes that they’ve never had to go through meanwhile we’re in small spaces so we either have to adapt or drown in our stuff. I do have to keep an eye on what I acquire, as I have a tendency to go into acquiring stuff for my fantasy self when I'm upset or anxious, but I go through every possession in my home twice a year to consider whether I still need and use it. So if you looked at my home, it doesn't match the minimalist aesthetic, but there are plenty of empty cupboards, and I always have a donate box on the go. That helped me get rid of more stuff, and I think at this point I got more into minimalism.įor a while I was into the aesthetic but now it's more about having things which reflect me and my lifestyle right now. I was doing ok, and then got into konmari, which I found useful because of the joy principle and lifestyle vision. Initially, I came across the flylady and whilst a lot of her ideas weren't quite right for me, some of her decluttering principles really stuck. I was in a lot of debt too - it was chaos all round. I tended to acquire stuff for my fantasy life, which I could then never get to the point of living because I had so much stuff I was forever tidying up and rearranging it - which was never successful as there was just too much stuff. I get a real pleasure in having just enough of everything I need, where everything has a place and then I can get on with my life. This all said, I would love to hear others' stories, particularly if you've been on this journey for a while. This sub together with the konmari and minimalism subs played a huge role in adopting this new (to me) philosophy. What started as a lockdown decluttering project fundamentally changed my way of living from the inside and out. I find myself liking interiors that previously wouldn't elicit a reaction, and my wardrobe is getting simpler too with focus on clean lines, versatility, natural tones, and natural materials. Somewhere along the way I also flipped into enjoying the minimalistic aesthetic. Whenever I purchase a new item I think about how I will eventually discard of it. I simplified my skincare routine, morning routine, and am in the process of mindfully simplifying my wardrobe. When I interact with items in my home I keep evaluating and re-evaluating what still serves a purpose and brings joy. These days I have a permanent outbox in the hallway that I fill as-and-when, and take for donations or list stuff on buy nothing group regularly. ![]() This mindset however left me utterly unprepared for my own adult life in a small flat bang in the middle of a huge city. They don't live in a city and have a huge house so it makes sense as stuff isn't easily replaceable for them. ![]() My parents are very frugal and resourceful and will keep old stuff around for years in hopes they can get one last use out of them. I was never a hoarder but also far from a minimalist. I started little by little, but soon there wasn't a drawer left untouched, and I've now gone through most areas two or three times if not more. I started decluttering almost two years ago but 2021 was the year I got rid of the most stuff.
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