#beyminimalist

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8 Tiny Ways To Simplify Your Life

Settle for second best

Finish one task at a time

Practice digital minimalism . Limit your screentime . Turn off your notifications

Learn from others mistakes

Unsubscribe from everything

Keep your to-do-list shorter

Use the 2x declutter

Start automatically saving

cr: Gabe Bult

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6 Habits That Help Me Stay Minimal

Throw away trash immediately!

Throw away items that are no longer used

Count and know all things you have

Repair

Knowing that you are content, will bring peace to your heart

Set rules for buying a. Buy things that spark joy b. Ask yourself, "Do you want to use it every day?" c. One in one out

source: Samurai Matcha

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4 Rules For Digital Minimalism

no screens in bed

schedule all email once daily

limit social media to 30 min daily

limit all streaming to one day

source: Matt D'Avella

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10 Things I DON’T OWN OR BUY as a Minimalist

Part 1: 1. a trash can - hang the trash bag on the wall instead 2. a bath towel - use a Tenugui, which is a small Japanese cotton towel that is simple and super lightweight 3. a laundry detergent - use magnesium; by using magnesium, the water becomes alkaline and the clothes and water become clean. 4. a TV - so you can have more time to meaningful activities 5. a bed -use folding mattress 6. a blanket - use a Snow Peak sleeping bag 7. a dish washing sponge - use Biwako Fukin, is a cloth made in Japan with the purpose of not using dish soap 8. an iron - buy clothes made of materials that don't require an iron 9. shampoo - only use water 10. a dresser - put all clothes on hangers

Part 2: 1. bookshelf - use a box 2. forks - use ca hopstick 3. mats and rugs - use tatami floor pieces 4. vacuum cleaner - use a dusting mop, a lint roller, or a wet cloth 5. sofa - use Gokumi folding mattress 6. laundry bag - use the laundry net 7. store bought softener - made your own fabric softener, consists of 500g water, 40g citric acid, 30-40 drops of essential oil 8. paper towel - use Sarashi cloth 9. music sound system - use earphone or laptop speaker 10. rice cooker - use an iron kettle or a clay pot

source: Samurai Matcha [part.1] [part.2]

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Japanese Minimalist: KONMARI METHOD Clean and Declutter With Me 2022

3 simple steps for cleaning: 1. think about your ideal life in your room [what is the purpose of this room and what will you do here?] 2. tidying by category 3. keep only those things that speak to the heart [does this spark joy now?]

clothes category: 1. tops, such as shirts and sweaters 2. bottoms, such as trousers and skirts 3. jackets, suits, coats 4. socks 5. underwear 6. bags 7. small items, such as belts and mufflers 8. special event wear, such as costumes, ceremonial clothes 9. shoes

books category: 1. general books 2. practical books 3. ornamental 4. magazine

papers category: 1. mail 2. operating instructions 3. contracts 4. work-related documents 5. card statements 6. seminar materials

books that need to be thrown away: 1. a book you haven't read all yet 2. a book that you read but don't remember the contents 3. books that you think may be needed in the future are also annoying

komono category: 1. CD/DVD 2. skin care products 3. makeup supplies 4. accessories 5. valuables 6. machinery 7. stationary 8. medicine 9. soap 10. kitchen utensils 11. ingredients 12. hobbies 13. others

divided things that didn't spark joy to: 1. things to sell 2. things to donate 3. garbage

source: Samurai Matcha

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5 positive lessons I learned through minimalism

you will learn to make the most out of a situation with only a few things

you will realize the joy if repairing

you will able to accomplish tasks efficiently when you have less things

it becomes easier to move physically

you will become less affected by advertising and consumerism

Source: Samurai Matcha