Minimalism - What is it and What are the Benefits?

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Real Estate Agent with Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 SA5376460000

The inspiration for this post is derived from attending today's Women's Council of REALTORS® presentation by Rose Lounsbury, Elevate Virtual Conference.  Rose is a former teacher and became a lifestyle coach, public speaker, and best selling author after giving birth to triplets!  She's an inspiring speaker and her information is share-worthy! 

 

Below are some great tips that Rose provided that can benefit ANYONE!

 

  • Her comment, "Your value is way more than you can produce" is a great reminder of when to set boundaries for productivity. 
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  • Another quote by Theodore Roosevelt, "Comparison is the thief of joy" reminds us never to compare yourself to others, but to limit social media for that reason alone. 
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  • Sometimes we don't feel as if we might be more successful if......   And we start comparing ourselves to others. 
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  • Clutter is a form of procrastination.
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  • If you're looking to declutter your home, your life or work environment, Rose has some great advice and a free "Simplicity Guide" as a great way to start.   

 

Here she is at the EconoMe Conference with a powerful presentation, "The Journey to Enough."

 

 

 

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Comments (24)

Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I am careful about what I keep and if I trip over a box that I haven't opened in a while it gets chucked without opening it. My wife is the opposite.

Feb 04, 2023 06:43 AM
Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker

Ed Silva thankfully Gary is on the same page with me.  Gone!

Feb 04, 2023 11:37 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hello Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, I don't hold on to anything that no longer serves me, the less I have the happier I am. I brought my Dad to my home and because of his dementia, he wanted everything in his condo, so now, my home is not what it used to be but that's OK.

Feb 04, 2023 08:17 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jan- I have been a work in progress about not comparing myself to others. And as for simplicity...I have sound so much satisfaction in ridding myself of the items (and people) that interfere with my joy. 

Feb 04, 2023 10:37 AM
Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Jan thankfully I'm one that doesn't like clutter and St Vincent de Paul loves it when they see me pull up! For years I've thought that 'production' and 'comparing' oneself to others is of zero value.

Feb 04, 2023 11:36 AM
Phyllis Ross
eXp Realty LLC Salina Group - Salina, KS
Realtor Central Kansas Residential Sales

Delightful post Jan. Thanks for sharing. We need to declutter our house too. Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend!

Feb 04, 2023 12:48 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

I really can be guilty of comparing myself to others, especially in the real estate industry.  One day, I just said that what I did was enough.  It made me a lot happier.  There is always someone better, but that is not the point.  The point is to be as good as you are able. 

Feb 06, 2023 07:54 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

I hear ya Endre Barath, Jr. !  Order is extremely important, but letting go of "stuff" requires a strategy for me.  Putting things somewhere else and seeing if I miss it works!  Cute packrat!  Thank you for your comments :)   The video didn't make the blog somehow, but I've added it now at the end in case you're interested in hearing Rose. 

Feb 06, 2023 02:32 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Good for you Kat Palmiotti ! Thank you for commenting!  The video didn't make the blog somehow, but I've added it now at the end in case you're interested in hearing Rose. 

Feb 06, 2023 02:33 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

You sound like my sister Nina Hollander, Broker.  I was thinking of her when I wrote this one.  It's easy to procrastinate if you expect perfect results.  But that delay causes anxiety!  Good for you going easy on yourself!  The video didn't make the blog somehow, but I've added it now at the end in case you're interested in hearing Rose. 

Feb 06, 2023 02:34 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ hi Jan... I don't know that I'd call it going easy on myself, but I am less hard on myself. :)

Feb 06, 2023 02:36 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

That resonated with me as well Dorie Dillard Austin TX !  so important to just keep moving forward!  Thank you for stopping by!  The video didn't make the blog somehow, but I've added it now at the end in case you're interested in hearing Rose. 

Feb 06, 2023 02:34 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Order is the name of the game Ed Silva - I hear ya!  Thank you for stopping by!

Feb 06, 2023 02:35 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Oh wow Beth Atalay , that is challenging.  Good for you!  Thank you for stopping by!  The video somehow didn't make the blog post, but I've added it now at the end in case you're interested in hearing from Rose. She's a great speaker!

Feb 06, 2023 02:36 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Smart girl Kathy Streib !  Understand completely.  That same strategy works in my work life as well.  If a client is just too much, well I fire myself!  Somehow the video wasn't included, but  it's at the end of the blog now in case you want to see it. 

Feb 06, 2023 02:37 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

St Vincent is one of my recipients as well Anna - maybe we'll have to plan to meet up after!  LOL!  Good for you.  So much lighter to just let go.   And thanks for the heads up about the video.  I've added it.  Not sure what happened.  She's a great speaker. 

Feb 06, 2023 02:38 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Stuff does accumulate Phyllis Ross !  Don't know if you noticed, but I'm from Wichita originally!   My brother went to the KState Tech school to become an engineer many moons ago!  Hello to you :)   Also, the video didn't make the blog somehow, but I've added it now at the end in case you're interested in hearing Rose. 

Feb 06, 2023 02:42 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

You are so right Ray Henson - good for you.  You are enough!  The video didn't make the blog somehow, but I've added it now at the end in case you're interested in hearing Rose. 

Feb 06, 2023 02:43 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

Hi Jan,
I will never be a minimalist, but purging is one of my goals this year.

Feb 10, 2023 01:12 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Understand completely Carol Williams !  I spoke with a guy yesterday who lives in a 398 sq ft tiny home!  YIKES!

Feb 12, 2023 10:07 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ - your speaker was worth the price paid to have her speak. Very motivating!

I would think people would get more done living as a minimalist and there would be a lot less cleaning and cluttering too. 

Feb 24, 2023 05:48 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you for commenting Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP .  She spoke to MANY Womens Council of Realtor members and her information was very well received.  

A former neighbor explained her minamilist closet to me about 7 years ago.  It was fascinating that she only had about 10 items in her closet!  She said it was freeing, which makes sense.  Fewer decisions and less stress! 

Have a great week!

Feb 27, 2023 07:11 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ - I read multiple times that most people who have closets full of clothes only choose the same clothes to wear daily and the rest just hangs on hangers. I believe it. 

I hope your week is great too!

Feb 27, 2023 07:37 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Oh yes Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP that sounds familiar.  I started a new process to eliminate those items that aren't worn.  Every time I wear something, it gets put to the back of the closet.  All of those items up front go into another closet.  If, after 6 months, I don't miss them - they're sent to a consignment store!  Works very well.  We like things but they aren't worn.  I can safely say I have a LOT to take to consignment. At the end of each season, those items are shifted to the other closet.  Problem is I have to store them for another 6 months until the consignment stores accept that season.  At least it helps empty out things that aren't worn!  Thank you Patricia - likewise!

Feb 27, 2023 08:18 AM