111. Becoming a Minimalist : Determine Wants vs Needs & Make Room for What Matters Most

Do you find yourself spending money irresponsibly from time to time on items you do not need? Have you ever asked yourself, how much is enough? Is it hard to find something when you need it because you have to dig through items on items on items that you don’t use, want or need? Do you feel overwhelmed when picking an outfit for the day because you have too many options?

What I have found to be extremely helpful for my bank account and living space is to only purchase and own things that bring value into my life. When I was able to get clear on wants vs needs, I was able to make room for what mattered most to me and I was able to begin living a minimalistic lifestyle which has been a game changer.

What is a minimalist lifestyle? It means living with things you really need. It means removing anything that distracts you from living with intentionality and freedom.

Four Rules To Living A Minimalist Lifestyle

• (1) Get Rid Of The Clutter : Clearing the clutter frees up physical space in my house and it provides more mental clarity as my living space isn’t filled with a bunch of useless items
• (2) Live With Intention : By getting intentional about what I own and determining if it actually does bring value to my life, I can make space for what matters and hold myself back from buying things that I truly do not need
• (3) Wants vs Needs : When getting clear on wants vs needs, it allows us to to focus more time, energy & money on what we value the most
• (4) Material Items Don’t Bring Happiness : Material items will never be our ticket to a lifetime of happiness

 

Challenge For The Listeners

• First : Please watch the documentary on Netflix, Minimalism : A Documentary About The Important Things
• Second : Start with your bedroom and pile up all the things / items you have not used in 6+ months. Donate and get rid of it.

Questions from The BMC

• Ben : How to get over the hump of getting rid of things you no longer need but feel bad letting go?

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