Brian Night - 31 Days To A Minimalist Life: How To Live With Less, Downsize, And Get More Fulfillment From Life

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All over the world, a new trend is beginning to emerge. People are beginning to understand that the stress in their lives can be directly linked to all the clutter and distractions they create on a daily basis. A new trend is emerging where people cut back on their distractions and focus on the tasks that are important in their lives. This emerging trend is called minimalism. Those who practice minimalism identify what is important in their lives and cut out all the other distractions or noise.

This book will break down the principals of minimalism into easy, bite-sized chunks. Each day we will supply you with minimalist tips and techniques which you can use to declutter and destress. We will cover minimalist stress reduction, budgeting, organization, and much more. So join the crowd, download now, and learn why minimalism is a rapidly growing phenomenon.

Why Most People Fail With Minimalism

Minimalism a hot topic these days, yet the number of people who actually convert to a life of minimalism is a small percentage of those who start. The problem is that converting to a minimalist lifestyle can be overwhelming at first. Many people who try to follow minimalist principles have trouble sticking to the plan after only a few weeks. This book looks to change this trend as we will break down the process of becoming a minimalist into easy-to-digest daily chunks.

Removing the Overload

By breaking down the process to becoming a minimalist, we hope to remove the initial overload and increase your chances for success. When people begin their journey, they often read numerous articles about people who live with less than 100 items, have an organized home, and a perfect minimalist budget. What they dont realize is that these minimalist pros have been practicing for years. Minimalism is a skill just like any other and it takes a lot of practice and discipline. By expanding this process into 31 days, we can gradually introduce you to minimalist concepts and increase your chances of success.

One Month of Discipline

The hardest part of becoming a minimalist is developing the discipline required to practice the principles each and every day. Attention to detail, focus, and planning are all important skills that require an elevated level of discipline. Whether you are applying minimalist principles to budgeting, organizing your home, or prioritizing your life, you need to be practicing discipline. Many people never develop proper discipline, instead succumbing to laziness and instant gratification.

Usually, the first month of practicing minimalism is the most difficult. The success rate climbs dramatically once you begin to hone your discipline skills. This book will serve as your training wheels to get you started. After the first month, you can feel free to use this book as a guide or start your own minimalist game plan.

Daily Minimalist Breakdown

Each day we will break down three minimalist principles into easy-to-follow steps. The first part of your daily routine will teach you new minimalist principles that you can apply to your life. These may vary from lessons from seasoned minimalists, tips and techniques, to minimalist inspiration. The tips will focus on destressing your life and allowing you to focus on your true passions. We will teach you how to block out the noise in your life and focus on your goals. This will reduce stress and increase your quality of life.

Organizational Minimalist Habits

The second part of your day will be broken down into minimalist organizational tips and habits to follow. Many people live in cluttered environments which cause them unnecessary stress. Having to look for specific items like car keys, remotes, and various clothing items when you are in a hurry can ruin your morning. Worse, many people spend hours each weekend trying to clean their home, only for it to return to its messy condition once Monday night rolls around. By implementing these organizational habits, you can organize your home like a minimalist, reduce the amount of stress in your life, and keep your home clean and tidy once and for all. Some of these habits can be quick fixes that require a small amount of effort, while other habits will need to be practiced day in and day out if you want your home to be clean and organized. The benefits, however, are long-lasting and you will notice a big difference in the way you feel once the ever nagging weight of a cluttered home is lifted from your shoulders.

Minimalist Budgeting Habits

The last part of the day will cover minimalist budgeting habits and techniques which you can use to cut back on unnecessary purchases. This will help you save money and spend it on the items that are most important to you. We will show you numerous budgeting techniques and how you can save money each and every month without having to sacrifice your comfort. We will show you different ways you can avoid large brand names that charge a premium. We will also discuss different ways you can set a budget and focus on what matters most in your life. By creating a minimalist budget, you will find that you save extra money each month that can be allocated to either savings or activities that bring you the most joy in your life.

Minimalist Tips and Tricks

Finally, we will sprinkle a few tried and tested minimalist tips and tricks into each daily chapter. These will be small and easy tricks that can save you time and money or lower the amount of stress in your life. These tips and tricks usually only take a few minutes to implement but have large payoffs, especially if you stay focused and disciplined. By following these tips and tricks and committing yourself to attempting at least a few of them each day, you will begin to streamline your journey to becoming a minimalist.

Minimalist Philosophy : Shifting Your Mindset

The first step to becoming a minimalist is shifting your mindset. You need to open your eyes and really evaluate the world around you. When you begin to train yourself to view the world as a minimalist instead of a consumer, you will begin to notice the way corporations advertise. Large companies create ads to make you feel insignificant and insecure in the hope that their product will fill your needs. When you see this process happening, you can make a conscious effort to realize that you are content with your life and this product will bring you little to no additional value. Once you have taken this step, you are on your way to practicing a minimalist lifestyle.