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Keep It Simple
Words by Andrew Rocha
Most of the time when I didn’t take action in my life, it was because I felt like the topic was too overwhelming or complicated.
There were too many productivity systems to consider, so I postponed being productive.
There were too many health trends available, so I postponed being healthy.
There were too many financial suggestions out there, so I postponed saving or investing.
The more I thought about minimalism, the more I realized I could embrace simple living in other areas of my life.
Want to be productive? Do less to achieve more.
Want to lose weight? Consume less and exercise more.
Want to improve finances? Spend less and save more.
Studying any of these topics can introduce hundreds of variances, but they don’t have to be complex. We can keep it simple and still improve along the way.
The essence behind it all is to be intentional and learn how less can lead to more.
If minimalism seems too overwhelming or complex, start small. Ask yourself what small step you could take to live a more meaningful life, then do that. After all, minimalism does not have to be complicated. We can choose to keep it simple, even on our journey to minimalism.
The Cycle
Words by Ore Oluwole
It starts in a fleeting moment.
I want it.
I need it.
I buy it.
The “happiness” is achieved.
It lingers for some time.
But wait.
Time has passed and now there is room for “more.”
And so it begins again.
The next item captivates me.
I want it.
I need it.
I buy it.
But why is the “happiness” shorter this time?
Why is this thing not as impressive as I thought?
Maybe I bought the wrong one or—
Maybe I never needed it all.
But what do I need?
Or what am I desperately seeking?
Then, again, I’m hit by the urge, but now—
I see what the stuff was meant to substitute.
I slowly acknowledge the hold these materials have on me.
Instead of letting it use me,
Now I can begin to take control little by little to break the cycle.
A Little More of Less
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→ 9 Things We Should Never Minimize by Lisa Avellan
→ How Minimalism Changed My View of Death by Emily McDermott
→ Allowing Ourselves to Feel Joy During the Day by Leo Babauta
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