Night - Living with Less: Adopting the Minimalist Mindset

A new revolution is currently taking place, one that looks set to change how we view ourselves and the objects around us. This new, groundbreaking revolution is the practice of minimalism. In a society consumed by debt, greed, and envy, this new trend looks to change the way we think about everything in our lives. We spend our entire lives chasing happiness by chasing our peers, consuming, and collecting goods. But with depression and anxiety at all time highs, this trend is clearly not working.

This has led to the rapid rise of a new age of living: living simply. The minimalist focuses more on time and presence then on objects. Happiness, helping others, and self-fulfillment are at the top of minimalists priorities. They realize that happiness does not come from consumption, but that true happiness comes from within. Spending time creating memorable moments is a much better experience than spending time on a new object.

This book is aimed at teaching you how to shed your old habits and begin to live a minimalist life, and how you can change your mindset and begin focusing on what really matters. We will teach you how to organize your home and begin shedding your old consumption habits. This book is for both new and seasoned minimalists and features numerous tips and tricks that will help you on your journey. So download now and join this new revolution.

The shift towards minimalism has been growing rapidly over the last few years. Millions of minimalists that have shifted their mindsets are experiencing numerous benefits day in and day out. A more fulfilled life, more energy, and a general purpose in life are just a few. Before we begin to help you change your life by adopting the minimalist lifestyle, we will quickly talk about a few of the benefits that you will experience with the shift to minimalism.

A Reduction in Stress

Have you ever noticed that the people that consume the most or have the most objects are usually the most stressed people you know? This isnt a new phenomenon and we have seen it over and over again, especially in the last few years. Those people we envy, who we think have it all, are usually stressed out and very close to a nervous breakdown. You see this all the time with celebrities and constant drug use. The problem is that these people are replacing a void in their lives by purchasing and consuming. Each new purchase brings them a quick rush of endorphins that quickly fades after a few days. After a while, they lose this endorphin rush and are surrounded with numerous objects that only make them more miserable.

Instead of focusing on keeping up with the Joness, focus on what really makes you happy. You can change your life by focusing on activities, spending time with loved ones, and following your passion instead of consuming. Adopting a minimalist mindset will allow you to free yourself from the chains of society, and many people fail to see how powerful and liberating this experience can be. Stress in our lives comes from many different sources, but almost all of them are tied to consuming objects in one way. So if you can break the chains of consumerism, you can essentially free yourself from stress.

More Money

One common misconception about people who practice minimalism is that they are poor and cant afford common luxuries. This couldn't be further from the truth. Actually, many minimalists are wealthier then their consumer counterparts. The book The Millionaire Next Door describes this point perfectly. The millionaires that are described in the book are not what you would imagine the typical millionaire to be. Many millionaires live in simple homes, drive cars that have good gas mileage, and fill their homes with only the essentials. Minimalism will let you save money and spend it on what matters most to you. So in a sense, minimalists are both financially and spiritually wealthier than their consumer counterparts.

Less Pressure

Since we were young, the idea of becoming rich and powerful has been drilled into our brains. Our parents always expected straight As and for us to become great doctors or lawyers. While we may not have turned out to be great doctors and lawyers, this pressure to perform and keep making more money is with us day in and day out. The pressure to keep up with our friends and relatives is usually what causes most of our stress. But many people dont realize that they are already at an income level that will bring them true happiness. By adopting a minimalist lifestyle, they can live the life they want to live without the pressure. You can only make so much before you begin to see diminishing returns, and many people are already beyond that point.

More Time

By focusing on what is important in your life and removing everything else, you will also find a great deal more time in your day. All the time you spent worrying or on other activities that brought little to no value is now free to spend on other things. An increase in time is one of the first benefits that new minimalists experience. Many people underestimate the amount of time we spend researching, browsing, and looking for new purchases, and the amount of time we spend at the mall shopping for items that we will barely use. All this time can be devoted to our one true purpose in life.

More Money + More Time= More Freedom

The happiest people in life are the ones with the most freedom. Many people have tons of money, allowing them to go anywhere and purchase anything their heart desires. Unfortunately, these people lack time due to the long work hours that help them accumulate such wealth. Money is useless if you dont have the time to spend it. On the other hand, we have people who are free all day long and have all the time in the world. But unless they have an income that they desire, they will not have the financial freedom that will make them satisfied. But the right amount of both time and freedom is a powerful combination that will let you do anything and accomplish what you want in this life.

A New Sense of Organization

By removing all the clutter and distraction in your life, you will experience a new sense of organization. Not only will your house be cleaner and less cluttered, but your mind will also be more clear and focused. Fewer items around your house translate to less mess, and you will be surprised to see how easy it is to keep everything clean. If you use only a few items each day, you will make it a priority to take better care of each item and make sure it is put in its proper place. Your mind will also become more organized and you will notice a new sense of calm. How hard is it to think when you have a million ideas running through your head and you are late to work? Minimalism will allow you to focus on what is necessary at the current time. This allows you to think clearly and devote yourself 100% to the task at hand.