What is Minimalism?

In my previous post I discussed how I came across the term of Minimalism and how it affected my lifestyle in a positive way. Today, I want to discuss in a more personal level what Minimalism means to me.

So what is Minimalism? I think that there is a lot of confusion around this term. Many minimalists will have different opinions depending on what Minimalism means to them. Some will see it as a way of art, others will say that it is having a minimum amount of things. From what I have read online and to my understanding, originally Minimalism was/is a style, a way of expressing yourself artistically. Now Minimalism has also become a way of life.

As I mentioned in the previous post, I felt overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I had in my closet and it felt like it was necessary to get rid of a few things, so I went ahead and donated what I didn't need. I am not saying that to be a minimalist you need to get rid of things, that is why I said I wanted to discuss it in a more personal level. To me, Minimalism, viewed as a way of life, leads to the simplification of everyday tasks. It helps the individual to have a clearer vision of what is really important. I'm using Minimalism as a way to live simply and in the best way possible. By doing so, not only do I feel happier, but also the amount of time I spend in tasks, like finding what to wear, is less. What does this mean to me? It means that I can use the extra time to focus on other things.

Once I started to apply the concept to my closet, I realized that it could also be applied to other areas of my life and my space in general. Becoming a minimalist takes time, it is not a one day process. I have a lot more to cover in this journey and I will gladly share it in case any of you is interested.

I would like to know what Minimalism means to you, feel free to leave your view on the topic : )