I certainly can't claim that I'm a minimalist, but the fact remains that I can't stand clutter. Clutter not only is stuff lying around, but it's stuff that clutters my mind. Clutter leads to more frustration, lack of clear thinking, and just plain craziness.
Clutter also leads to creating more work. Just think about that time you were looking for something- perhaps a bill you needed to pay. Shuffling though piles of paper, getting more frustrated and anxiety ridden as the moments went by. All of us have been there.
5 Steps to Creating a Minimalist Home
Focus on one room at a time: Don't even think about tackling any of those other rooms in your house, focus on one room at a time. Trying to tackle the rest of your home could truly be discouraging and therefore make you give up and throw the towel in.
Start with one item: Focus on one item; maybe it's the big pile of stuff sitting on your coffee table, or the kitchen table surface that you can't seem to find. Again, don't feel overwhelmed. Rome wasn't built in a day.
Remove what you don't use: Here is a rule of thumb, if you haven't used it in the last 3 years then donate it to someone who will. That stuff is just sitting in your home could really benefit someone else in need. And wouldn't you love to help someone else out.
Think about what you really need: Do you really need everything you buy? Think about needs vs. wants. Yes, you've heard this before, but so many of us buy things because we like them and don't really need them. The end result is a lot of stuff lying around our house and the bill that goes along with the stuff.
A place for everything: Keep counters clear by finding a place for everything. Papers filled in cabinets, dishes in cabinets, food in the pantry, clothes in the drawers. Make sure items end up where they need to go. Not putting things away is the biggest contributor to clutter!
Realize that creating a wonderful home is a work in progress, so set a goal. Maybe you'll want to have your kitchen de-cluttered. You'll find the changes refreshing and a great way to start out the New Year.
The benefits of creating a minimalist home are: less time cleaning, more appealing, and less stress.
Realizing that you have multiple sclerosis means that you have to conserve your reserves. What I mean by this is your energy and tolerance for taking care of your stuff is truly limited. Just looking for that misplaced item could very well put an end to a day that none the less would have been great.
Author Resource:-
Robert Groth is the author of "Conquer Multiple Sclerosis". To receive a FREE Ebook go to http://conquerms.com/living-with-ms/
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