{"id":2566,"date":"2018-01-15T09:32:37","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T17:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=2566"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:05","slug":"minimalist-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/minimalist-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimalist Living: How to Live a Minimalist Lifestyle With Less Stuff"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take a quick look around your living room and you\u2019ll notice that you have an endless barrage of <\/span>stuff<\/span><\/i>. Maybe you bought that stuff because you liked it. Maybe you received it as a gift. Maybe you saw it as potentially useful. But we as a nation have <\/span>too much of it<\/span><\/a>. In many cases, our giant piles of stuff cause us mental stress, can be physically taxing, and harm our environment. For many, the solution is to pursue a minimalist lifestyle. <\/span><\/p>\n

But what exactly does it mean to live a minimalist life? In short, it means living with less. Not necessarily less money (you may actually find you have more at the end), but less possessions. It\u2019s about letting go of things you don\u2019t need, and actively deciding not to purchase more than what\u2019s necessary. While it\u2019s a tough adjustment (especially if you\u2019ve collected a bit too much stuff), it can be a positive lifestyle change if you\u2019re looking to live a more sustainable, stress-free life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to start living a new way? We\u2019re here to show you some surefire ways to live a life with less. <\/span><\/p>\n

Find a Minimalist Living Method That Works for You<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Minimalist lifestyles come in <\/span>many different methods<\/span><\/a>, so the first step in your journey to minimalism is finding the one that\u2019s right for you. Spend some time reviewing varying methods, like the currently popular KonMari method, which encourages you to only keep things that bring you joy (the book on KonMari, <\/span>the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/span><\/i><\/a>, is a bestselling phenomenon in the U.S. and Japan). Once you\u2019ve scoped out the field and decided on the right method for you, it\u2019s time to start living the idea. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Purge: Time to Rid Your Life of What You Don\u2019t Need<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Before you can start minimalist living, you need to let go of what you don\u2019t need. That means it\u2019s time to <\/span>declutter<\/span><\/a> – possibly the hardest part of going minimalist. Go through your stuff, and using the method you\u2019ve decided on, decide what\u2019s really necessary to keep (if the idea of doing it all at once seems terrifying, try a <\/span>slow decluttering technique<\/span><\/a> while starting to live out other minimalist principles). But in the interest of reducing waste, make sure that you\u2019re not just trashing all your unnecessary stuff: <\/span>donate<\/span><\/a> what you can, and if you have to dispose of specialty products like <\/span>electronics<\/span><\/a>, do it responsibly. If you need help making a <\/span>dump run<\/span><\/a> or bringing your donations to the right place, call on <\/span>Dolly<\/span><\/a> and we\u2019ll take care of the hard stuff so you can focus on making minimalist living feel easy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Replace the Shoddy Short-Term with Quality Long-Term<\/b><\/h2>\n

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How many times over the past few years have you had to replace wardrobe basics like t-shirts and socks? What about kitchen items, like small appliances (of which you probably feel like you have way too many), or bedroom basics, like sheets and blankets? If you\u2019ve had to replace them once (or more in the case of clothing), it might be time to start spending more to own less. Opting for high-quality, versatile pieces, like high thread count sheets in neutral colors, and multipurpose kitchen appliances like an Instant Pot<\/a> or microwave oven, will feel like a big investment at first. But it pays off entirely when you realize that you have one appliance doing the work of five and sheets that will last you over a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n

Integrate the Ultimate Minimalist Closet: a Capsule Wardrobe<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Source: <\/span><\/em>My Green Closet<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Paring down your closet is a good way to reduce the amount of stuff in your home (and clear up more space), but a <\/span>capsule wardrobe<\/span><\/a> really takes it to the next level. Creating a capsule wardrobe involves reducing all the items in your closet to a set number of items (usually 20-30, or slightly more if including accessories) and wearing only those items in various combinations for a season. Each season involves switching out or adding a few additional pieces, but the general idea is to have a set of items that work together in a wide variety of combinations so you can focus less time on picking outfits and more time on what matters. It will reduce your stress levels, free up your time, and might even make you feel more put together. <\/span><\/p>\n

Live Minimalist By Buying Less<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Source: <\/em>Tenor Media<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want to undo all the work you just did to make your home minimalist, but it\u2019s tempting to go right back to buying unnecessary items when they catch your eye. Training yourself to buy less is a slow, uphill battle, but practicing self-restraint is possible. Some easy ways to reduce your spending on stuff:<\/span><\/p>\n