What is Minimalism? A Lifestyle for Doing More with Less
Minimalism is more than a trend or a perfectly styled Instagram feed—it’s a way of life, a practice of living aligned with your values. And here’s the kicker: your values are unique to you. They can’t be defined by anyone else, which means there are no right or wrong ways to go about minimalism.
Let’s assume you’re here because you want to do more with less. (Who doesn’t want that?) The reasons for embracing a minimalist lifestyle vary as much as personalities do. Maybe some of these hit home:
You want less clutter in your life.
You’re drowning in an endless to-do list and crave more free time.
You’re worried about the environmental impact of overconsumption.
You want to save money and curb compulsive spending habits.
You want more time to focus on what truly matters.
You hate cleaning. (Same here!)
Clutter makes you anxious. (Yup, me too.)
You’re looking to live within your means.
You don’t want to leave a mountain of stuff for your loved ones to sort through one day.
You inherited a bunch of memorabilia and don’t know what to do with it.
You want to embrace simple living and resist consumer culture.
You’re dealing with a chronic illness and need to simplify.
You’re a caretaker and want to make your environment manageable.
You’re a busy parent, and chaos is your unwelcome houseguest.
You’re in a new season of life and reevaluating your priorities.
Or maybe... you just have too. much. stuff.
Whatever your motivation, the path to minimalism has no one-size-fits-all solution. One thing’s for sure: there is no magical finish line. No perfection. Minimalism is about daily choices and ongoing re-evaluation.
So, where do you start?
Anywhere you want! But I recommend beginning with a mindset reboot. Try my Ten Mississippi Mindfulness Technique. Without the ability to be present in everyday moments, minimalism is next to impossible. It’s a lifestyle that requires your presence and intentionality.
If you’re ready to dive deeper, I encourage you to sign up for my online course: “The JOMO Life: A Practical Guide to Living Intentionally, Cultivating a Minimalist Home, and Achieving Work Zen”. In it, I’ll guide you through building the mental framework you need to break through barriers and step into a more intentional, clutter-free life.
Remember: the minimalist journey is always worth it, no matter what form it takes. You can’t go wrong by making more deliberate, purposeful choices. Your life, your values, your way.