Minimalism Do’s And Dont’s

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When I was a teenager, I used to read a popular fashion magazine and my favourite part of each issue was the “Do’s and Dont’s” feature on the last page.

These days, I rarely read fashion magazines because they’re a shopping trigger for me but I still love a good “Do’s and Dont’s” list—so I decided to create one about minimalism!

If you’re new to the minimalist lifestyle or just looking for tips on how to live well with less, then I hope you’ll enjoy this list of Minimalism Do’s and Dont’s.

Decluttering motivated by competition conflicts with the true purpose of minimalism.

DON’T … GET CAUGHT UP IN WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING

DO … MAKE A PLAN FOR GETTING RID OF YOUR STUFF

If you put a bit of effort into thinking about HOW you’re going to dispose of your items, you’re more likely to do so responsibly.

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more."  -Melody Beattie

DO … PRACTICE GRATITUDE

DON’T … USE DECLUTTERING AS AN EXCUSE TO BUY MORE

When you’re decluttering, beware of something I call The One Last Shop syndrome.

When you do this, you’re no longer focused on what you’re giving up. Instead, you’re focused on what you’re gaining by embracing minimalism—and I promise you, this mindset shift makes ALL the difference.

DO … KNOW WHY YOU’RE DECLUTTERING

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