How to make life more value by simplifying its
A Life / / December 19, 2019
Jennifer T. Writer Chan says, as it influenced minimalist philosophy and why it is useful to adhere to these principles.
Minimalist lifestyle helped Jennifer to save and pay off the loan on training in just two years, pay more attention to family and to raise their level of awareness. She recognizedThat I began to feel happier and healthier.
Try it and you will simplify and give meaning to their lives by following these rules.
1. Reduce the number of personal belongings
Jennifer donated about 70% of its apparel to various non-profit organizations. One day, she thought about the fact that many of its subjects wardrobe for a few months lie in the closet doing nothing. And so as not to clutter up the place unnecessary things, it became once a month to conduct an audit and to get rid of excess. Gradually, it has reduced the number of shoes, handbags, books, dishes, electronics, and works of art in your home.
Jennifer T. vatI thought I would regret cast some things, but I can honestly say the passage of time, do not even remember all of what I have got rid. This suggests that the objects to which we, in our opinion, are attached, is not really so important to us.
2. Turn off all notifications on your phone
The only notice that Jennifer gets - new SMS from relatives. As for its e-mail, news, social networks and all applications - they all notice disabled.
3. Give up the social networking phone
"A few weeks ago I deleted the Twitter, Medium and Quora phone. And then I realized how often they hung - on the subway, in the elevator, or even on the go - as soon as the felt boredom. I wanted to escape from it all. And finally I succeeded. I began to feel more involved in the real world "- says Jennifer.
4. Replace paper books to electronic
Jennifer reads an average of four books per month. And not to waste paper stash house, she takes a book in the library or buy them in electronic form.
5. Get familiar with the finances
One of the most important effects of the transition to minimalism - the rejection of excessive consumption. Previously, Jennifer used a credit card, about counting how much money it needs a month. Now she uses a simple money management system that allowed her to pay more than 80% of the loan for two years. It includes the planning of the budget, putting money aside for a rainy day and investing in index funds. Jennifer also refused to pay for daily expenses by credit card in favor of debit and cash.
Jennifer T. vatI not only learned how to properly manage their finances, but also got rid of the anxiety that plagued me. The decision to buy fewer things and invest in self-development and self-education has gradually led me to realize that I already have everything you need.
Of course, minimalism does not fit all. There are poor people who do not have enough, and those things that they have. But the essence of minimalism is not the white walls, expensive basic wardrobe items and spectacular photos on Instagram, causing delight aesthetes. We are thinking about changing. The ability to drop too much, to see the essence of things. Turn off the music and listen to the silence.
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