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Thinking about how to become a minimalist? You aren't the only one. Many other people are fascinated by the minimalist lifestyle and try to adopt it in their own way.
Becoming a minimalist isn't as hard as some people think. If you're a person who already likes to live simply, then you're halfway there.
Read further on for a clear and concise guide on how to be a minimalist. You'll see for yourself how a few simple changes to your lifestyle can turn you into a minimalistic fanatic.
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What Is A Minimalist?
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A minimalist is someone who lives with fewer belongings and space. You might see minimalistic people living in tiny homes or studio apartments.
Their homes are usually extremely organized with lots of compartments to store stuff away. They live this way to spend more time living their life, rather than wasting time buying things that take up space and add more work.
If you have fewer clothes and dishes, you spend less time washing them. This also goes for many other household items. Not only does this type of lifestyle save you time, but it also saves you money in the long run.
How To Become A Minimalist
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Becoming a minimalist might seem overwhelming to some people who have lots of random things lying around their homes. But, that's exactly why some people want to be a part of the minimalistic club — to declutter their lives.
Whether you live close are far from this type of lifestyle, you'll be able to turn yourself into a full-on minimalist with these simple steps below.
1. Deep Clean Your Home
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The first step is the hardest, but by deep cleaning your home, you'll have a clean start to your minimalistic lifestyle. Clean out all your closets and cabinets and wipe away all the dust that's been there for so long.
Throw out all the trash to maximize your living space. You'll be surprised at how many things you have around the house that are literally just piled up trash.
And, most importantly, cleaning your home will help you find all those random things you probably have no use for, which will bring us to our next step...
2. Get Rid of Things You Don't Need
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This step can be hard if you're a person who gets attached to objects, or if you're a hoarder. But there are always ways to make this easier.
If you're really serious about becoming a minimalist, then you need to get rid of things you hardly use. This is the main characteristic of minimalism, so try to let go of things you really don't need.
An easy way to do this is to ask yourself if you've used it in the past few months. If the answer is no, donate it, or put it in storage if you can't fully part ways with it. Being a minimalist means having things that you use now, not later, or in the far future.
3. Declutter and Organize
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Once you've gotten rid of the things you don't use or need, it's time to organize your clutter. Having a capsule wardrobe is one of the best things for a minimalist to do with their clothes.
A closet full of a few high-end clothes you can make into many outfits is much better than a regular closet full of clothes you never wear. Set yourself to keep only one or two winter jackets, and a few swimsuits for the summertime.
With organizing other things, it's best to put things together by category rather than a place. What we mean is, put all the same things in one place so you know how much you have of each and you can find them easier. This is also easier than organizing each room.
4. Get Minimalist Furniture
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Minimalist furniture is one way to turn your home into a modern, organized masterpiece. Minimalist usually buy small, simple pieces of furniture that are durable and last a long time. You can even find multi-purpose furniture that you can use to store things in.
Some furniture might be a bit out of your spending range, but remember, being a minimalist will save you money in the long run. With nice furniture that lasts long, you won't need to buy new furniture as constantly as other people do, plus you'll have more space for other things.
5. Don't Buy Too Much Stuff
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Keep your shopping to a limit once you've become a minimalist. This is one of the main reasons people become minimalists. You save more money this way, as well as more time for other important things in your life.
Shopping less also means less waste. People throw-away millions of clothes, furniture, and other household items they don't need anymore once they've bought new ones. As a minimalist, you'll need to invest in high end things that last long so you don't have to replace them as often.
6. Give Your Home a Makeover
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If you've ever seen a minimalist home, you know that they stick to simple designs and neutral tones. They like to save space with lots of furniture and compartments to store household items in.
If you'd really like to be a real minimalist, it's worth investing in a home makeover. Painting your walls light neutral tones is a great way to make a tiny space look bigger. You can also do this by buying small furniture.
Adding simple artwork to your walls in a nice way to add texture to your home. Plants and small succulents are just some ways to create a modern looking space. This makes your home look and feel fresh which matches the cool design of a minimalist.
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- Don't leave your kitchen bare! With these kitchen furniture ideas, you'll be able to make your kitchen the coziest place in your home.
In Conclusion
And that's pretty much how to become a minimalist. Minimalism may not be for everyone, but, if you'd like to change your life for the better, this is how you should do it.
Becoming a minimalist can be easy if you know which things you'd like to change. You don't have to do all the things on this list to be considered a minimalist — just a few changes at a time can make you feel like a new person.
So, if you've figured out how to be a minimalist, and this is what you want, take the first step and get started on your new life.
