I've tried many different minimalism approaches over the years. There's lots of ways to get started, so here are some of my favorites:
90/90 Rule - Donate items you haven't used in 90 days and don't plan to use it in the next 90 days.
Unsubscribe, Unfriend and Unfollow - Stop getting updates that leave you with negative feelings.
The Rule of 1 - Only keep 1 of an item, like one pair of yoga pants, one purse, one vase, etc.
Let empty space stay empty - Don't fill a space just because it's empty.
Live within your means - Create a budget, stick to it and only buy if you can literally pay cash.
1 in / 1 out - Buy a new winter coat? Donate the old one. Buy a new set of towels? Donate the old ones.
Your house is for living, not storing - If you need storage bins to organize you stuff, you have too much.
1 calendar item per day - One you have one event scheduled, consider that day full.
Get rid of unused furniture - Create empty space by keeping only useful furniture.
Don't buy decor - Use hand-me-downs and gifts for an eclectic (and free) look.
Use your cell as a phone - Turn off all notifications so the only thing you hear is a phone call.
What's another minimalism rule you've heard and enjoy sticking to? Please share!
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