5 Minimalist Habits Everyone Loves

If you like the idea of minimalism, but find yourself not yet quite ready to commit, here’s some good news — you don’t have to.

This may sound surprising, but there are no rules. It’s all personal.

The top popular minimalist habits on each of their lists are similar. And amazingly, these practices can positively influence anyone’s life. Even yours. Even when you’re not yet completely sure how far you want to take it.

Collect moments, not things

This happens to be a top Instagram hashtag, and it couldn’t be more spot-on(точный).

Things pile up(накапливаются) and collect dust. Experiences create lasting memories and open up new perspectives.

I’m not saying you should buy your mum a bungee-jump (unless she expressed interest of course), but investing time or money into doing things together with your favourite people always pays off.

Building memories goes far further than buying things. You get to know your friends better. You grow stronger bonds(связи). You have a good laugh (or a cry, but it’s ok — that makes your friendship grow too).

And most importantly, you learn more about yourself. So go on, push those limits. It’s time for quality time.

Be assertive(напористы) about your choices

Even with your friends. Correction: especially with your friends.

If your priorities have changed, and you no longer enjoy expensive shopping binges, let your friends know. It’s ok to change. It’s a bit like quitting alcohol(отказ от алкоголя)— a true friend will understand and support you.

Make space for mindfulness

As you learn to be intentional with your choices, you gain more mental clarity(ясность). Your priorities become clearer. You make space for awareness(осознание).

Make space for some creativity. Balance out the time you spend consuming.

Everyone is born an artist. Just give it a chance. Let yourself surprise yourself.

Ease into the present(легкость в настоящем)

A lot of us tend to be obsessive(навязчивый) about planning every single detail of our day. If we’re not busy enough, something’s wrong.

But sometimes we just need to let things roll on their own. Being spontaneous in real life just means allowing yourself not to do stuff you don’t feel like doing sometimes.

If you’ve had enough today, skip the dinner prep and just let yourself rest. If this is the day you end up eating beans on toast, so be it. Don’t worry about it.

It’s ok not to be busy. Rest is the most underrated, yet the most important part of your self-care.

Doing what you enjoy regularly and often, restores your mental energy to deal with real responsibilities. Trust your judgment. You know what’s truly important.

Beat impulse-buying

When we impulse-shop we give in to temptation, without allowing ourselves a second thought. You don’t want to hear the little voice of doubt at the back of your head. No. You want the shoes.

It happens to all of us, and it’s annoying. 9 times out of 10, the rush(порыв) we get from an impulse-purchase wears off before we even get home. Afterward, all we’re left with is the pain of dealing with an unwanted item, and a drained wallet.

I know, it’s the opposite of spontaneous, and it sounds irritating(раздражающе). But try it. Just this once.

Remember, it’s personal.

Tailor your own version of minimalism, exactly how it suits you best.

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