Japanese Minimalism: Simplify Your Life

Japanese minimalism is a growing trend. It involves eliminating unnecessary items and clutter to free up finances and simplify life. In the United States, we are encouraged to think that bigger is better, and the more, the merrier. However, minimalism has many benefits that we can apply to our daily living to reduce stress and free up space.

The Stress of Clutter

Modern psychology affirms that crowded conditions and disorganization can cause stress and anxiety. Clutter is a sign of not having a place for everything and can it distract or irritate you, especially when you cannot quickly find necessary items. By taking control of your living space and throwing away unused and unworn things, you can restore order to your home and reduce stress in your life.

The KonMari Method for Clothes

Clothes can create a mess, especially when you don’t put your garments back in your closet or hamper. Freeing yourself from garments you don’t need will liberate you from unnecessary closet clutter. Everyone needs a starting point, and your closet is an excellent place to begin.

However, by using the KonMari Method, you can donate pieces you don’t love and develop a wardrobe capsule that will simplify your choices. You will have each season’s apparel neatly organized in the closet, and your capsule will be composed of only high-quality garments you will wear. The result will delight you.

Minimalism Elsewhere

This process will work for items throughout your home. You don’t have to be as extreme as someone with just a spoon and fork in the utensil drawer, but you can pursue simplicity by giving away the items you don’t use.

Do you have excessive furniture, electronics, and decorative items in other house rooms? Donating these can help someone in need while making your living space more open and clean. Empty that cluttered drawer full of old bills and unused pens, and donate the bread maker that never made it out of the box.

The Benefits of Minimalism

• More Room. Homes with less clutter merely look bigger. Clean countertops, open spaces, and efficient storage solutions free of unnecessary junk make the most of a home’s interior.
• More Money. If you intentionally purchase high-quality goods, they last longer than cheaper items. You also benefit financially from this lifestyle by not making impulse buys.
• Pay it Forward. Your community benefits from donations, making goods and clothing affordable for others in need.
• Save Time. You will find that cleaning your house will be less of a chore when there are fewer things to pick up and tuck away.

Try It!

You don’t have to donate everything in your house except a t-shirt and a mattress, but you can employ some minimalist principles to gain more self-discipline and restore a little more organization in your home.