Any of us can find personal reasons in our life for which minimalism can make us more successful and happy.
Here are six reasons (not in order of importance) which will keep you motivated in your journey:
- Owning less stuff helps you being more organised; you’ll waste less time cleaning and maintaining your possessions, and you’ll have more time to spend doing what you like.
- By embracing recycling and banning waste, you can start a virtuous spending cycle: all having more control on our money in the process, in the pursuit of freedom from debt and ultimate financial independence. You can get into the habit of selling your old or unused things, and earn some extra cash from that.
- When you own less stuff you can downsize and live happily in a smaller place, saving money in rent and utilities. You might even be able to afford to buy property debt-free.
- Minimalism doesn’t necessarily have to translate into a monastic and frugal life, but it should help you understand what really matters to you, give you the necessary drive to achieve it and help you making a realistic financial plan which allows you to fulfil your dreams.
- By questioning the consumeristic approach to life, you can join a movement of conscious consumers who get informed about where, for instance, their food or clothes come from, and buy accordingly.
- By declaring war against waste, you can help protect the environment.
Do you agree with this list? Which are your reasons? Write a comment below if you want to join the discussion!