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Just hear me out, first
That’s not the point of minimalism.
The point of minimalism is to be more intentional about what you have and only own what you need.
But I suggest taking it a step further, so you’re not left with bare bones (As we frequently observe from traditional minimalists) and only acquire things you will frequently utilize and only add positive emotions to your life.
If you were to walk into my place, you wouldn’t find much; my best friend infamously calls it “barren,” but I like it this way.
Not only does it give me time back (less cleaning), but it also clarifies my mind; another important factor is how much it helps me save.
If you peek at my budget, there isn’t much spent on acquiring new stuff.
Much of it goes to investing, giving, or genuine expenses.
Buying clothes is not something I do frequently – especially since I’ve always enjoyed wearing the same clothes.
I do my shopping in batches, so I don’t have to do it again for some time.
I don’t have several streaming apps (that’s what friends are for).
I don’t have debts I’m actively managing.
I don’t upgrade my phone every year.
I pay my credit cards off.
As a kid, I adopted a somewhat minimalistic lifestyle, constantly giving away stuff. When my family went to sleep, I teamed up with my father, and we got rid of their stuff since they “had too much stuff” in our eyes.
I frequently asked myself how my family (dictator-mentality) and I could live with less.
I’m not sure why I had this natural affinity for minimalism. But after college, I took it to a higher level and eradicated most of my belongings.
The Benefits
Living a minimalistic lifestyle has created more financial options. Since there is less inclination to buy things, I can save and invest more, decrease the dollars exiting my account, and increase the longevity of how long I hold my dollars.
Minimalism MIGHT Solve Your Money Problems
What would your life look like if you desired less?
What would your life look like if you spent less money on things?
What would your life look like if you didn’t buy into the consumer addition most possess?
Well, your bank account and financial portfolio might look a BIT better.
The primary reason people don’t have money isn’t due to lack of income; it’s due to poor management of their resources.
I know people who earn less than 20 grand a year but have paid off homes and savings in the bank.
What’s your excuse?
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