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Cultivating a minimalist mindset

8/18/2020

 
Enjoy the following guest post about cultivating a minimal mindset and how that can serve you and your family especially during these challenging times. 

Gabrielle Gardiner is a writer who is passionate about creating fun, shareable, and informative content. Her background has led her to develop content in the business and lifestyle space, with some of her favorite topics including work-life balance, organization, and mindfulness.

With Fall around the corner, it’s a great time to adopt a minimalist lifestyle to prep your home for the new season of spending more time indoors. For many parents, it can feel like a challenge to clear out the clutter in our lives. It can be especially overwhelming if you approach minimalism with an all-or-nothing attitude. Instead, gradually incorporate minimalist practices into your routine and enjoy the benefits. Making space for what’s most important is extremely rewarding, and your attempt doesn’t have to be perfect. We’re highlighting some pointers to put into practice to live life as a minimalist.
10 tips for living your best minimalist lifestyle

Out with the old, in with the new

Do you have items sitting in your storage room or closet that you wouldn’t miss if you never saw them again? It’s time to purge as many random items you’ll never revisit. Is it serving a purpose? Is it making you happy? This process includes going through nostalgic kids’ toys and old arts and crafts projects (remember, you can digitally preserve most things!) The best way to create an inviting space for yourself and your family is to be liberal with throwing things away to have a clean slate for any new items accumulated.

Minimalism and budgeting work in tandem

Your budgeting habits can help you embrace minimalism. Does your budget enable you to actively practice a minimalist thought pattern? You might find yourself automatically paying more attention to your spending habits once you make a conscious effort to be a minimalist. You’ll collect less junk by opting out of splurging and living a budget-friendly way of life. Minimalism is kind to your wallet and helps you make space for the things that count. 
5 money-saving minimalism practices

Don't feel guilty about decluttering

Attachment to material belongings—even the items we clearly don’t need/use anymore—can make us feel torn and guilty. It’s natural to feel conflicted about throwing things away and constantly saying, “I’ll hold onto this, just in case.” Unfortunately, this type of mentality will leave you feeling stressed out with an overflowing closet stacked with unneeded books, gadgets, clothes, and more. Instead of second-guessing yourself when getting rid of things, give yourself permission to make strong decisions. You’ll also be setting a great example for your kids about seasonal cleaning and starting each quarter fresh with a clean slate.

If you feel like you’re drowning in useless stuff, take a deep breath and start your journey towards minimalism. Deciding to become a minimalist is empowering. It will help you focus on everything you’re lucky to have and become more mentally clear and productive. Minimalism won’t be easy at first, but it can definitely be worth it in the long run. For more pointers, take a look at Mint’s actionable graphic below for more minimalist lifestyle tips.
5 ways to get started with minimalism

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David B. Younger, Ph.D. is the creator of Love After Kids, for couples that have grown apart since having children. He is a clinical psychologist and couples therapist with a web-based private practice and lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, 15-year-old son, 6-year-old daughter and 8-year-old toy poodle.

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