Benefits of Minimalism – Why you gain more than you lose

You read that right! Today it's once again about minimalism - more precisely, about the numerous advantages that minimalism brings with it. Because with a minimalist lifestyle you gain much more than you lose or let go of. You’ll now find out what I mean by that – so let’s get started!

Benefits of minimalism

More joy

One of the biggest things that motivates many people to try minimalism is the desire to feel more happiness and joy. Such a lifestyle actually increases the quality of life. Advertising always makes us feel like we don’t have – or aren’t – enough. Be it a car, a beauty product or true love – we are led to believe that we can only become happy and content through these things. Luck However, it is a state of being, not of having - and minimalism reminds us of this.

Less expenses

Another point that is pretty obvious is that a minimalist lifestyle saves money. Of course, we can't avoid buying products and objects. However, you spend your money mainly on what you really need. Every now and then you buy the things you want because they make you happy. This is a different type of consumption than the one suggested to us by advertising. By not excessively buying everything we see (or ours). Weigh purchasing decisions and make conscious decisions), we save money.

More environmental protection

Conversely, lower consumption also means less waste and less waste. In this way, minimalists contribute to environmental protection. If we deal with minimalism and start to establish the lifestyle in our everyday life, our inner attitude towards things automatically changes. What we own becomes more important to us; we are more grateful and value our belongings more. This often comes with the desire not to want to throw away broken items or items straight away. Rather, we want to repair or recycle things. If we want to get rid of things that we no longer need, we give them away or donate them rather than throw them in the bin. The people who receive our things also have to buy less new stuff and so they in turn contribute to less waste being created...

Less stress and emotional baggage

If we get rid of clutter, we not only free our home from clutter, but also our head and our heart. Because often it's the things we hold on to (whether emotionally or literally) that keep us from taking the next step and creating the life we ​​want to create. And that's not just saying: There are studies that show that our stress levels continually increase with the number of possessions we have. So if we free ourselves from some of our possessions, we also cleanse our heads. There is less for us to think about and worry about. Ultimately, we feel less stress and anxiety.

More time and order

Those who want to live a more minimalistic life often start by decluttering. This may cost a lot of time. In the long term, a minimalist lifestyle gives us more time. Your own four walls don't get messy so quickly (of course it also depends on you and your habits  ). You no longer have to waste so much mental energy on what still needs to be tidied up or cleaned and what needs to be taken care of must, but can focus on what you are doing want. I also now spend less time chasing the latest trends online and downtown and more time appreciating what I already have. Just realizing how little I really need to be happy is worth it!

Less toxic comparison

Always wanting the latest, best and next thing can really stress us out internally. There seems to be no end in sight; no point where we have everything. If we focus on the wealth that is already in our lives, we stop comparing ourselves to others and being dissatisfied. We feel freed from the pressure, particularly through the media, to have more and more - which brings us back to the first point: we can feel more joy again. 

Minimalism should not be defined by the maximum number of items you can own, how many items you have to say goodbye to, or how white and sparsely furnished your apartment can be. 

For me it's not about owning as little as possible, but about owning just the right amount of something. Having items that I use and that make me happy.
You can also define minimalism however it suits you. The extent to which you follow the minimalist lifestyle approach is ultimately up to you. Use minimalism to your own advantage – because you want to; and not because the internet tells you it's something you have to do. 

Do you know any other benefits of minimalism? Feel free to write them to us in the comments under this post!

If you would like to find out more about the benefits of minimalism or the topics of sustainability, mindfulness or healthy eating, take a look here over.