What is a "minimalist" lifestyle?

Minimalism does not mean eating only one dish and being reluctant to spend money, but it means giving up ineffective things, making the most of your time and energy, and doing something useful, so as to gain greater joy and happiness!

Minimalism is about improving your life by cutting off some things in your life to reduce those things that obviously do more harm than good. The following six minimalisms hope to give you inspiration!

1. Minimalist desires

Understand your true desires, not be affected by external trends, do not blindly obey, and do not follow the trend.

Focus all your energy on correct and effective desires, such as health care, taking care of your family, caring for friends, pursuing delicious food, etc.

2. Spiritual minimalism

Understand, choose, and focus on 1-3 spiritual activities that you really want to engage in, such as painting, calligraphy, fishing, dancing, etc. Then fully learn and improve your skills without blindly wasting your time and energy.

3. Material minimalism

Throw away, give away, sell or donate items in your home that have not been used for more than a year. For example, magazines and books that you have read, clothes that you no longer wear, and various gifts or decorations that you received earlier.

Clear your desires and needs and don’t buy things you don’t need. If you do have the necessary items, buy the best and make the most of it.

No hoarding, no cheap or defective goods. Use cloth bags instead of plastic and paper bags.

Replace a mountain of gel pens with a handy pen.

Use porcelain cups and steel cups instead of paper cups. Integrate and streamline power cords and charging equipment.

Do not purchase electronic products repeatedly.

Simplify your travel attire and only bring "skills, paper money".

4. Minimize information

Streamline information input sources and reduce the use of social networks and instant messaging. Check Weibo and Moments less.

Stay away from the Internet and mobile phones regularly to avoid information harassment. Do not pay attention to entertainment and social news that have nothing to do with you.

5. Express minimally

Write and speak as simply, directly, and clearly as possible. Especially middle-aged and elderly friends are prone to nagging and verbosity. At this time, they should reduce their expressions, stop talking nonsense, and ignore things that should not be dealt with.

6. Live a minimalist life

Live slowly, avoid ineffective social interactions, and keep exercising.

Wear simple and not fancy clothes, but they must be clean and comfortable.

Eat less food containing additives, drink plain water and pure fruit juice, and avoid carbonated drinks and fruit juice that add a lot of chemical ingredients.

I believe you will understand after reading these six points. As you take away more and more things from your life and keep less and less, you will become more and more aware of what you are. Really care.

When you find what is truly important in your life, you will live with ease and comfort.