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IT'S NOT MORE DIFFICULT IT'S EASIER!

GET MINIMAL!

Index

1. What is Minimalism?

2.How to become a minimalist?

3.Why to become a minimalist?

4.Less is More Project

THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT?

WHAT IS MINIMALISM

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Minimalism is intentionally living with only the things that you absolutely need.It's having and being surrounded by fewer material items, so you can do more with your time and life.

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Think about it: When you have fewer dishes, you spend less time washing and drying them. You don't have to fight for room for that final stack of Tupperware (none of which matches, by the way). Minimalist living allows you the freedom to spend less time and money on stuff, and spend more energy on actually living.

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HOW TO BECOME A MINIMALIST?

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1. Set your rules for minimalism

Minimalism is different for everyone. Some people define their minimalist lifestyle by only owning a certain number of items (like a capsule wardrobe).

Other people achieve a minimalist lifestyle by minimizing the actual space that they take up in the world, and may seek out smaller living arrangements like a studio apartment or tiny house.

And that's the beauty of minimalist living: you get to look at your life - your job, the number of people in your family, your lifestyle, your needs and desires - and determine what minimalism looks like on a personal level.

Whatever your definition of minimalism, make sure that it's something sustainable and achievable for your life.

Maybe it's moving to an apartment that's 200 square feet smaller than your current living situation. Or maybe it's completely downsizing your life.

Maybe it's simply decluttering your home.

"No need to cannonball into the minimalism pool. It's ok to dip a toe in first."

- Asha from Adventures with Asha

2. Start with a clean slate

As much as we all hate to admit it, there are some items in our homes that are just junk.

The box that your Amazon order came in. Your favorite sweater that shrunk in the wash. The broken items that we say we will get around to fixing but obviously never do.

In reality, these items are wasted space, and minimalism is all about maximizing space. So the first step is to start with a literal clean slate and throw out all of the trash.

Remember how we learned that minimalism is all about adopting a "less is more" mentality and only living with the things that you need?Put that to the test by implementing the "Use It or Lose It Rule".

3. Use it or lose it

Step 1

In the midst of your initial cleaning, you may come across some items that you have used before, but haven't used recently. I call these "once upon a time items."

Step 2

When you find these items, use the Six Month Use It or Lose It Rule. If you haven't used it at least twice in the last six months, then it's time to toss it.

Step 3

If it's a seasonal item, like your winter coat or a swimsuit, then ask yourself if you used it regularly last season. And remember, keep only what you need now, not what you think you'll need in the future.

4. Organize items by category

The next step in your minimalist journey is to organize and declutter your home.

Some people like to organize everything by location. In this scenario, everything in the living area gets organized, and then everything in the kitchen, and then everything in the bedroom, etc.

One of the golden rules is to organize items by category, not by location.Doing so allows you to easily get rid of the duplicates. You'll see exactly how many spoons, towels, blenders, sunglasses, shoes, and books you have. Then you can make more educated decisions about what to keep and what to toss.

But think about all the places in your house where you might keep a writing utensil. At quick inspection, I found five in my living room, one in my kitchen, three in my bedroom, and there was even one in a drawer in my bathroom. If I organized each location individually, I would still end up with 10+ writing utensils.

Sometimes we are too emotionally tied to our sentimental items. Minimalism forces us to let go of those emotions, and focus on functionality.

5. Ask yourself the hard questions

Is it useful?Is it the only oneI have?Does it bring me joy or love?

When you find yourself struggling to decide if an item should stay or should go, ask yourself these three questions:

If you answer yes to any of the above questions, then it can stay.

You wouldn't throw away your only blender if you use it weekly, and you don't have to toss your grandma's old photo albums. But you could throw out the second blender that you have, or that old postcard from grandma that is nice, but doesn't quite tug at your heartstrings.

6. Combine uses

If you're trying to have less, then it makes sense to have items that serve more than one purpose. This is especially easy to do with kitchen utensils and appliances.

7. Minimize space

Struggling to minimize items? Minimize the space they take up instead.Hang your paper towel roll or mugs under a cabinet.Get wire shelving to maximize space in your cabinetsInstead of keeping all your old photo albums, scan the pictures to your computer. Your family will probably appreciate a slideshow of photos way more than crowding around one photo book.

8. Bring in less

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Once you've minimized the amount of things you own, make sure that you start to limit what you bring into your home, as well.You didn't do all this work to be undone by a few impulsive shopping sprees.Try removing one piece of clothing from your closet for every new item that you purchase.Set yourself a spending limit for new items each month.And be sure to cancel those magazine subscriptions that you don't read.

Minimalism doesn't have to be complicated. Make these easy changes to your lifestyle, and you'll enjoy living with less in no time.

What are the benefits?

Why to become a minimalist?

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When you reduce stress and free up time and space, you can naturally give more thought to how you treat people and how you react in different situations. You tend to give more attention to the detail, and you become a good listener.

1. You become friendlier.

In a highly stressful lifestyle, you may think you thrive on pressure and speed, but once you pull back, you will come to appreciate the quiet and solitude. You'll lose the guilt about sitting still, and you will discover that it is possible and rewarding to do less and be more. Silence also pushes you to meditate and declutter your mind, which helps in strengthening minimalism on a mental level.

2. Silence becomes your go-to zone.

When you remove the plethora of endless choices, you can save your decision-making skills for the things that matter. You'll be more confident in making decisions and consequently, you will be content with what you choose.

3. You start to make informed decisions.

After you spend time away from shopping and hoarding stuff, you'll realize that you didn't need all of that stuff to be happy. You'll begin to see happiness as an internalized condition instead of something that you have to buy or chase.

4. Happiness becomes a state of mind.

Living with less validates the pointlessness of just-in-case items, and eliminates the preoccupation with being prepared for everything. You'll slowly begin to appreciate that you have enough, which makes it easier to let go of the clutter and say no to most purchases.

5. You know what you don't need.

Understanding what your body really needs is vital, but how can you hear the messages in the middle of the continuous chaos? Becoming a minimalist gives you time to pay attention, make changes, and do what you need to do to live a healthier lifestyle. With time, you will eliminate the junk foods and fillers and replace them with simpler and healthier options.

6. You develop a healthier lifestyle.

7. You don't indulge in impulsive buys.

Advertisers want to persuade you that you need the latest and greatest and they create sales and specials to make you think you need it now. When you want less, you can buy what you need when you are ready, not when they are ready. That eliminates all concern for billboards, pop-ups, coupons, sales, reward programs and other silly distractions.

The mantra of Minimalism says, "This is who I am without all of the stuff." And that "I'm peeling off the layers of excess so I can know the real me, and you can know the real me." This is a rare quality among humans to reveal who they truly are, so it is highly attractive, and even noble.

8. Simple is attractive.

9. You become more self-assured.

When you remove everything that doesn't matter, to make room for the things that matter the most, you can align your lifestyle with your values and stop compromising in an effort to make room for all of it. Understanding what matters and what doesn't and creating a life with what does, is a massive confidence booster.

Instead of chasing trends, you can finally wear what fits your body and your lifestyle. It may take some time to figure out how you want to dress, but soon you'll feel more comfortable, receive more compliments, and be better dressed with less. Also, it will be easy on your pocket because you will not be following minimalist fashion blindly.

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10. You develop a personal style statement.

Minimalism provides room for uncertainty. When you live with less, you move through the world with a lightness that allows for change and the uncertain nature of life. When you aren't weighed down with stress, stuff, and worry, it's easier to let go, make simple shifts and transition with grace.

11. You are open to uncertainty.

Minimalism helps you sort your stuff out, both mentally and physically. Mental decluttering leads to a relieved and relaxed state of mind that helps you perform better as a human, because you know what must be prioritized in life.

12. You become de-stressed.

You can reap the fruit of these benefits as well, and there is more than one way to get there. There isn't one right or best way to become a minimalist, but it does offer the best way to live life your way.

E-TWINNING PROJECT

LESS IS MORE!

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What is the project about?

We want to raise awareness about a problem our society is facing today: Insatiability. People are spending and wanting more and more. That kind of life style is putting them into loneliness and emptiness inside with all that stuff they got. We aim to guide the idea of minimalism which means living simple with the less. Our character is defining who we are, not the materials we have. So, with this project we will lead the way for better perspectives and inspire for hidden talents. By leaving the materialistic and greedy habits of ours behind, we will raise awareness for universal virtues and values. Also, we will focus on e-Twinning values like: democratic participation, responsibility, collaboration, respect, rights and duties, self-expressing, citizenship, freedom, tolerance, sharing, quality in education, to be open-minded, creativity, gender-equality, improvement, self-confidence, empathy, freedom to choose, communication, sensitivity for nature, sustainability.

to raise awareness about insatiability in our social lives,to show the benefits of a simple kind of life, to focus on building universal values, to show importance of a strong character, to increase interest and participation in values of e-Twinning, to encourage use of technology, to improve using of foreign language.

AIMS

Thanks for your time!

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