As life gets busier and our homes more cluttered, many people choose to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. But is it worth it? Does owning fewer possessions make you happier, and if so, how does it work?
New doors open, and—because you’re not as weighed down anymore—you can say “yes” to opportunities that you would have run from in the past.
I realized I didn’t need to do what everyone else was doing. Instead, I could be intentional about choosing my path through life.
I stopped buying stuff I don’t need, but it’s more than that. I saved money by downsizing (less stuff meant I could live in a smaller house, with cheaper rent and fewer bills), and I also made better decisions.
Minimalists spend less time cleaning, less time deciding what to wear, less time shopping, less time looking for lost items—and honestly? Less time worrying about other people’s opinions.