Merriam-Webster defines minimalism as: “A style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme sparseness and simplicity.”. Minimalism as a lifestyle has been gaining popularity over the last decade, with many shows, podcasts, groups, and challenges on Social Media. Like any other trend, it has its good and bad points. Overall, though, simplifying key areas of your life can have a positive impact on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Over the next couple weeks, I will address a few key areas of your life that you can simplify, and give suggestions on steps to get started.
Before we dive into specifics, let’s look at some benefits that living a simple life can offer.
According to Joshua Becker of becomingminimalist.com, embracing minimalism brings freedom from the all-consuming passion to possess. It steps off the treadmill of consumerism and dares to seek happiness elsewhere. It values relationships, experiences, and soul-care. It lets us see all that we already have and reminds us to be grateful.
Why should you simplify? Life, in general, is so complicated. Between schedules, families, activities, and obligations, we are pulled in multiple directions all day long. In order to maintain some level of sanity (whatever that means!), simplifying certain areas of our life provides us with calm, predictable stability.
So, where do we start?
First, we will start with nutrition. There are as many diet recommendations as there are cereal varieties (aka: a lot). Let’s go back to basics. Let’s go back to preparing and enjoying real food.
Stay tuned to learn how to simplify shopping, preparing, and eating delicious, nutrient-dense meals.
“Minimalism is not a lack of something. It’s simply the perfect amount of something.”