A Guide to Minimalism

There is no rush to see everything; it is all about enjoying the things you do see with the people you see them with. Memories are made from experiences and conversations, not from waiting in line to get on a rollercoaster or posing for pictures in front of the pretty fountain.

So many people who go on vacation feel the need to race from one photo opportunity to another, from museum to monument to excursion and never actually get a chance to relax.

Clutter is acquired by being in the mindset of needing more instead of having enough.

Being a minimalist does not mean you have to part with every memento you own, but it does mean that you need to consider why you are attached to certain items and whether they are contributing to your current life.

Minimalism Is a Planned Lifestyle

Eventually, you will settle into an equilibrium and realize that minimalism is not about owning less stuff as much as it is about owning your belongings efficiently and maximizing your community relationships

Instead of returning to your everyday life in stress, enjoy putting on a single load of laundry, eating dinner, and enjoying the memories of your trip

In the end you will find that a simplified lifestyle and a simplified budget allow you to have more time and freedom to enjoy the pursuits that make you truly happy

Ask yourself whether these purchases are adding something of value to your life and whether they are worth your time and energy at work. If they are not, then you should begin cutting them from your life, and cutting them from your budget

Being a minimalist is about much more than simply getting rid of your stuff. It involves organizing your life more efficiently by assessing your activities and where you are expending energy. One of the great tools a minimalist has when getting started is their budget. A budget lets you know where your finances are going, and wherever your finances are being spent your energy is also being spent. For this reason minimalists tend to have very clear, goal oriented budgets