The Beauty of Minimalism

1/ Minimalism is not just a visual aesthetic—it’s a specific lifestyle choice that’s also an emotional appeal. Minimalists feel more at peace and in charge of their surroundings. No additional pressure. Life is messy, hectic, and often out of our control, so there’s no point giving ourselves additional pressure to behave in a certain way. 2/ Minimalism can help you save money. Buying and furnishing choices hinge on a question: Does this matter and does this make me free? Do I really need it or want it? 3/ Minimalism can help you save time and energy. Cutting out the unnecessary things in life to focus on what really matters, which ultimately can mean less work for you. It’s gratifying to be able to control and manage all the things you have at home —their care, their placement, maintenance and repair, etc. Liberating yourself by clearing out things you no longer want or need. Getting rid of clutter at home. Saying no to commitments that drain your time and energy. 4/ Learning to appreciate and to feel grateful for what you have in life. When you live with just the things you really need and love, you don’t take anything for granted. Source: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-s-it-really-like-to-live-with-only-the-essentials-4-minimalists-sound-off?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us What’s It Really Like to Live With Only the Essentials? by Rebecca Deczynski