Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Becoming a Minimalist


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Interested in simplifying your life and drastically reducing your environmental impact? Then minimalism might be the lifestyle for you. Minimalism is a way of life in which people focus more on personal goals, relationships, and experiences than on personal belongings. This means cutting down on possessions that are not necessary for everyday life. This is a drastic change for most people in American culture, which is very consumer-driven.

The link above gives the average person tips on how they can slowly become a minimalist. It will most likely take a long time to completely adhere to the lifestyle change because of how much consumerism is embedded in our culture. However, the seven tips presented in this article provide simple ways to reduce the clutter and waste in our lives.

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Besides drastically reducing carbon footprints and waste, minimalism can also help people reduce their stress levels and become more connected to people and the environment. Without all of the distractions of personal belongings, individuals have more money to spend on doing what they enjoy. This often involves outdoor activities and/or traveling in the case of most minimalists. I am personally interested in trying out some of these steps to become more conscious of what I am consuming.


References: Carver, Courtney. “7 Tiny Steps for the Beginner Minimalist.” Be More with Less, 26 Sept. 2017, bemorewithless.com/begin/.

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