Can minimalism make you happy? Are minimalists really happier?
While for a materialist, buying a brand-new car or TV is a major highlight, a minimalist finds joy in other areas of life
To a minimalist, material things are trivial compared to what they value most, which is quality time with family and friends, less stress and less clutter. That’s not to say that minimalists don’t value quality items. They do. In fact, a minimalist often owns high quality items. But he also knows that money can’t buy you happiness in the long run.
Money can buy short term happiness, but it can quickly turn into a vicious circle in which you always strive to get more happiness through the constant purchase of material things.
And that’s where a minimalist would ask themselves: Do this add long-term value to my life?
Being a minimalist doesn’t necessarily mean the same to everyone. Minimalism is subjective after all. While there are of course some common features, like owning less and decluttering regularly, minimalism is fundamentally about finding out what’s essential in your life. And that obviously differs from person to person.
To find out, you need to make intentional choices. To know why you’re buying a new shirt or fancy car.
Another positive aspect of minimalism is that minimalists regularly declutter their homes and lives, which means they have less stress about tidying up. And living with less stress is good for your overall health. Decluttering also has a calming effect because you clean out everything that doesn’t add value to your life
Minimalism can also be used as a tool to declutter your home, finances and schedule. That makes minimalism for moms something to strive for. Because ultimately, the fewer clothes and toys you have, the less laundry and tidying up.
When you clear the clutter and organize you and your family’s possessions, you don’t need to spend hours cleaning, picking up toys, doing laundry and planning activities you don’t really want to participate in. You can focus on the most important things in your life.
What’s more, slowing down and focusing all your energy inwards is beneficial to the soul. You don’t need to be spiritual to become a minimalist. But you do need to be honest with yourself to find out what brings you value and what doesn’t.
In the end, being a minimalist doesn’t mean you’ve got it all figured out. But it does give your life purpose and meaning because every choice you make is a conscious choice. I don’t know about you, but that sounds like happiness to me.
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