Add to that just sneakers, for some reason I kept all my sneakers for so long. What blew my mind was clothes! So many clothes! I also left a very cold climate a few years ago for a very warm one where its almost never below 50, and the amount of hardcore winter gear I had blew my mind. Things I was holding onto for no reason at all. I was absolutely amazed by the amount of stuff that I managed to get rid of. I've started gradually purging all my belongings one specific area at a time, and am collecting inspiration for a home and a life that's cozy, comfortable - but also completely free of clutter. So that's where I'm at now, moving toward minimalism, and while I'll never empty my home and sleep on a yoga mat, I have huge respect for the values and ideals of this lifestyle. :)ĭo you folks happen to have any tips or advice for one starting this journey? Thx in advance. I'll add that my husband's totally on board, his hoard, like his lifestyle in general, is pretty minimal. Since I want this process to go hand in hand with the improvement of my mental health, I'm keeping a steady space, but one that's reasonable for me (slow for some, perhaps). More than that, I have this overbearing, urgent, need to declutter my life, not only physically but also mentally and psychologically. Coming from a poorish country with insane hoarding tendencies (I'm fairly okay by comparison) and now living in a posh consumerist society, I've never ever thought I'd end up here.īut life works in mysterious ways and through a lot of therapy, personal development, losing my income and having a toddler, I've come to realize that some of the principles really resonate with me. Whether you’re a minimalist thinking about moving into a big house or someone living in a big house considering becoming a minimalist, here are some tips and tricks to help you with your minimalism journey.I want to start with the fact that I have the opposite of a minimalist background. Needless to say, there are many different reasons why a minimalist would want to live in a big house. I’ve even heard of minimalists living in large houses because they got a really good deal or they fell in love with the location of it. Some have a family or plan to have a family and need the extra rooms. Some minimalists choose to live with roommates and need a larger house to accommodate everyone. Plus, I’m apparently a ‘loud walker’ and we figured the larger space would help with the noise.Ī job is just one reason why a minimalist would want to live in a bigger house. We needed a spare bedroom where he could sleep so that I would still be able to access our main bedroom during the day. My partner works as a night nurse which means he works all night and sleeps all day. This might not seem like a big house at all, but considering we were living in a 306 sqft apartment just a year ago, the new space feels massive. I currently live in a 1,008 sqft, 2 bedroom 1 bath house with my partner. There are plenty of reasons why a minimalist would choose to own a bigger home. Why Would a Minimalist Live in a Big House?
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