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Your external space reflects your internal state. Fortin and Quilici help you get to the bottom of why you've accumulated too much stuff, so that you can make a lasting change in your life-- without filling up a landfill!
I have read quite a few books on minimalism/decluttering, and I really identified with this one. It was very well organized, and spoke to me better than any other ones, so far. ( )
As I read this book (which I got from the library), I kept thinking about how much I agreed with/didn't agree with what I was reading. I discovered both new information and things I already knew about. They reference Marie Kondo (who doesn't know about The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up)? But this book goes beyond just sorting and eliminating the extras in your house. The authors promise "an opportunity for reflection and lasting change by getting to the bottom of why you've accumulated too much stuff in the first place." (quoted from the book jacket). They also suggest design concepts as well as lifestyle-changing habits (buying food in bulk, purchasing only quality items, recycling - in other words, intentional living). I discovered that I am not ready to only have one framed photo in my house to represent my family (both current and extended). I am still having the "but I might need this someday" response when considering culling clothing, shoes, cooking utensils, linens, memorabilia, etc. from my closets and drawers. But this book has caused me to think about my purchasing and saving habits, and what I really need and what someone else can enjoy while it sits in a cupboard or box, which I consider a good first step for me. ( )
The strategies touted in this book follow closely what you find in the Kondo books, but the ways they implement them are more practical. This takes into account that most of us live with other people and pets. There is also an emphasis on environmental concerns and intentionality. The last chapter also has a lot of great design advice, and the book overall has some beautiful photos. ( )
'New Minimalism' is very effective in relating the decluttering activity to a North American home. I particularly found the archetype profiles very helpful, as the authors describe strategies to cope with idiosyncratic blocks to simplifying. A good companion reader to 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up..." (Marie Kondo). My most helpful insight: horizontal surfaces are not storage places! ( )
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We've discovered that owning things and consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We've learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose. —Jimmy Carter
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For Cam and Brady
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New Minimalism is a call to a mindful, intentional way of living, prioritizing relationships and experiences above material things.
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Prior to embarking on our paths of these new lifestyles, we had each held the belief that simplicity was synonymous with sacrifice and discomfort. We thought that cutting back on the hyper-consumption of the culture surrounding us would feel restricting, limiting, and like we were missing out. But once we actually started to employ these practices, we were blown away by the litany of positive side effects. We had more time, we saved more money, we had flexibility within our schedules, we developed more meaningful relationships. What we had thought would be painful and uncomfortable was instead liberating and joyful. We were experiencing peace of mind.
A perfectly organized space does not automatically mean you lead an effortless, clutter-free life.
A beautiful, easy-to-maintain, organized home is simply one of many positive by-products of a thoughtfully curated and decluttered life.
We've seen it happen hundreds of times. When the number of items in an area suits the space, you will find that organization simply emerges.
You cannot create a calming, inspired home from a place of fear.
When deciding to part with an item of sentimental value, take a moment to "bless and release" it.
The problem here is that there are millions of things in the world that have utility, and if you want a clutter-free home, you're going to have to drastically increase your standards for what is allowed to stay.
Even if an item is in theory useful, do you need it right now? If not, err on the side of donating it–someone else will certainly use and enjoy it.
Before decluttering, it is helpful for Practical types to identify organizations that are willing and able to accept their donations of useful items so that they won't be discarded.
Leave space for yourself to grow. Whenever we hold on to items "just in case," we're locking our future selves into a certain way of being.
To-do lists are your best friends.
Decluttering and design go hand in hand. We've found that your decluttered home won't feel complete without also reworking the design of your space.
Also worth noting: storing anything under the bed is seriously bad feng shui.
Anyone who has worked with us knows that we absolutely despise plastic dressers. These are the stepsiblings of under-the-bed bins but deserve to be discussed on their own.
Clutter attracks more clutter.
If you can't reach it, what if you pretended it didn't exist?
We will venture to say, if you don't use it often enough to keep it in your primary residence, you don't need it.
The key to making the decluttering process feel easy and light is to exercise gratitude. We focus on gratitude because it helps root us and makes us feel calm as we enter this process. It is an antidote to anxiety, fear, and shame. Guilt dwells in the past. Gratitude grounds you in the present.
With the category-by-category method, all items are accounted for and duplicates are revealed.
Below are the categories that we found in the typical American home and the order in which you should declutter them: • Wardrobe and Accessories • Kitchen and Entertaining • Household Supplies and Toiletries • Paperwork and Home Office • Hobbies, Sports, and Toys • Sentimental Items and Keepsakes • Decor and Furniture
Things are made to be used, and when they are not being used, you are not honoring their inherent usefulness, the time and energy it took to extract those resources, dye the fabric, produce the zippers, and assemble the materials.
A good rule of thumb is that each major category with take a full day to completely declutter. Of course, this varies depending on the size of your home, the quantity of items in each category, and the speed with which you make decisions.
What's important here is to keep up momentum and commit to completing the category once the sorting begins. The last thing we want is for you to empty out your entire closet or kitchen cabinets, get overwhelmed, and then quit halfway through. Know in advance that lulls in energy will happen. Instead of shoving piles of sweaters back into your closet willy-nilly, take fifteen to twenty minutes to go out for a walk, make a cup of coffee, watch cat videos, or do anything else that will reinvigorate you and help you achieve clarity.
We've taken the idea of being squeaky clean a bit too far, as if it equates to being proper and good. As though unless your grout is sparkling white, it is not clean. Did you know that your originally white grout can be a slight yellowish tinge and still be "clean"? Stained and clean are two separate properties that can coexist.
A clean home should smell fresh and natural like the outdoors, or like nothing at all.
Our main point is that by maintaining a basic standard of cleanliness and adhering to a minimal beauty routine will make your life more simple and stress free, and you don't need to feel bad about yourself in the process.
When out in the world, avoid freebies and handouts at all costs. You don't have to accept a freebie just because someone offers one to you. Thanks but no thanks!
RECIPE: SIMPLE AND SAFE MIRACLE SCRUB There is great peace of mind that comes from taking a shower and knowing that there are no toxic chemicals rising up in the steam all around you.
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons nontoxic dish soap 1/2 cup baking soda 1 to 2 tablespoons water
DIRECTIONS • In a small, shallow container (food-storage containers work great), combine the dish soap and the baking soda. • Slowly add the water to create a paste. • Scrub soap scum away! This is great for scrubbing toilets, too. • Rinse with warm water.
In our culture, the answer of "I'm so busy!" to the question of "How are you?" is respected, even revered. As a culture, we admire people who cram as much as possible into their days, and it's worth noting how this correlates to the stuff filling our homes.
The easiest way to reduce clutter in the long term is to stop it before it ever enters your house.
Because if your identity and self-worth are connected to material things, you are tethering your happiness to something outside of yourself.
Not every part of your past is equally worth holding on to, and the most important part of your life is currently unfolding.
Find a home for everything.
Tidying up takes more effort when you are not sure where you should place the items that have collected on surfaces and are stacked in corners.
Deal with your mail!
Regardless of whether the items are related to your hobby of knitting, your penchant for outdoor adventures, or your love of building electronics, we encourage you to set up boundaries to limit the space these items take up.
Allow one to stand for many.
At their best, our homes are a reflection of our hopes, our current values, and our history.
Use blank space to elevate objects.
It's a classic design trick–odd-numbered groupings of objects look best together.
Our homes impact and shape how we feel.
We believe that objects have energy, both individually and collectively.
Decluttering is a process of gaining clarity.
Looking around your new space, it ought to reflect the self that is most important to you, your deepest-held values.
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The key is to find a balance that is "just right," where your home and things support your pursuit of your best life–nothing more, nothing less.
Your external space reflects your internal state. Fortin and Quilici help you get to the bottom of why you've accumulated too much stuff, so that you can make a lasting change in your life-- without filling up a landfill!
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