My rules for a minimalist lifestyle
Ever since I became a minimalist (about 3 years ago), making choices and decisions has become so much easier because it all comes down to one question: will this or that truly contribute to my overall happiness? If the answer is yes, I absolutely have no problem splurging or taking bigger risks.
As far as I’m concerned, things that I think are worth buying include anything that will help me to be more creative (visual arts are a big part of my life). The rest is just like visual noise for my brain. I now feel a lot more in control when I happen to be in a store full of temptations. Most of the time, I manage to talk myself into not buying another pair of shoes and whatnot. And if I do buy something that I don’t really need (which is quite rare now), I try to talk myself into returning it to the store for a refund.
If you’re curious, here are the rules I live by:
- Don’t go shopping as a form of entertainment.
- Be honest with yourself and always question why you want to buy something.
- Don’t consider your credit card like free money.
- Don’t buy things just for display.
- One in, one out (when I buy something, I must get rid of at least one thing I own).
What are your rules?
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Hi Hasina, I hope you had a great weekend! I had a duh moment when reading your rules. I have no rules, and that is likely why I’m having a hard time adjusting my habits.
Haha… Duh moment. Happens to me all the time :)
1 in, 2 out!
Great rule!
Hi, my name is Hervé. I am French from Montauban. I like your blog.You speak French?
Hello Hervé! Yes, I speak French. It’s actually my native language :) Thanks for visiting!