Hi, I'm Sadia. Welcome to Pick Up Limes.
So you're new to the world of minimalism
But don't know where to start or maybe you've already been on this journey for a little while
And you're just looking for some continued inspiration or maybe you're a professional minimalist
But that's somebody in your life is a professional maximalist
And you need some tips on how [to] better guide them in any of those cases pickup lines has got you covered with these ten
following tips, so let's get started, [so]
So you've watched videos on minimalism, and maybe you've even gone to the library to read some books about it
Or maybe it's just [that] somebody in your life is telling you that you [need] to do it
So you start to tell yourself do it? Just get it done. I mean I know that
I should do it [or] this person is saying that I should do it
So just start throwing things away you
[see] talking to yourself in this way this internal dialogue it means you're trying to call upon your willpower
And I'm sorry to tell you this but willpower seldom works. So what can you focus your intention on instead of willpower?
Focus on your why-power, why do you want to adopt this lifestyle if at all write it down and keep it visible
focus on the why instead of the will
Getting inspired makes it feel more like a pleasure and less like a chore plus
You're going to learn some really helpful tips along the way creating a pinterest board on minimalism
Reading blogs watching documentaries are following youtubers are all wonderful ways to get and keep motivated
So you want to become more minimal remember that all you need to do to increase your desire for this is to just get inspired
This is about you, not other people even if those people share their lives with you
One of the recurring questions in previous videos is I want to become more of the minimalist
But my partner doesn't my kids don't or my parents won't so then. What do I do?
Focus on you any areas that you have control over
Let them be in a genuine way, that's not being passive-aggressive
Demonstrate the benefits of living with less if they're curious then you can invite them to join
but forcing only works against us because it's in our nature to Revolt and
By trying to enforce something on somebody who's not yet ready to receive it could cause some stress
in that relationship
Which is counterproductive given that minimalism is about reducing the unnecessary stress in our lives
Yep, it can get pretty uncomfortable especially if you're new to it. So now that you know that this feeling might arise
Hopefully you can plan for it. So say that you just decluttered or thrown away some things
And you're feeling a little bit of angst then try to do something to distract yourself
Something that brings you joy or that you find calming my go to is an act of self-care like finally making time for that
Hobby I always wanted to do but never thought
I had time for and don't underestimate the calming effects of going out for a little walk to enjoy some fresh air
If you really love it, you don't need to get rid of it
If you actually use it you don't need to get rid of it
Minimalism is not about letting go of everything
It's about letting go of the things that bring you
stress that no longer serve you my Hobby is video and food photography production and because of it
I have cameras and lenses and tripods and electronic equipment with no intention of getting rid of that stuff
I need it all I use it all and most importantly it brings me joy
so if you're new to minimalism, I want you to start by asking yourself this question [what]
[two] things bring me the most joy right now
Got your answer now let those things be don't touch them for now start with minimalism in other areas and aspects of your life
Hopefully this will decrease any angst you have about the whole minimalism thing
What's your trigger? Is it shopping centers or watching People Buy things online?
Maybe instagramers that make you wish that you had [more] by
Identifying your triggers you can hopefully avoid them and even substitute them for more ideal behaviors instead
Used to get up early to go to garage sales and buy junk
You didn't even need then substitute it with lounging in a comfortable bed [and] listening to some audiobooks instead
at least that's what I substituted my Saturday morning for
By being grateful for what we do have we tend to want less some people choose [to] write a list of gratitude every morning
Or every evening, and I think that's great
I've just gotten into the habit of actually saying the gratitude as I see feel or experience them
Actually vocalizing out loud that. I'm grateful for this healthy body that lets me move without pain or discomfort
Grateful for being able to work on my passion and hobby every single day grateful for all this delicious food
Grateful for my partner's ongoing support and for always [making] me laugh so start to ask yourself. What are you grateful for?
are
You not yet a minimalist. [I] want you to ask yourself at what point you can start to call yourself one
Yeah, there really is no answer so start to call yourself one anyway even if you don't believe it our words are powerful
So if you start to identify with this trait time after time you actually will start to believe it
Your wants will become less your abundance will become more because in essence your mindset will have shifted
So I have a question for you, then are you a minimalist?
the answer is yes
What was the point at all to remove clutter reduce stress, reject busy-ness?
It was to live a more simple life so don't get lost in it anxious
Overwhelmed or obsessive because it would mean that you've forgotten the point
Minimalism is about living intentionally
So intentionally shift your focus towards the thing that actually mattered to you in your life
Whether this is your family your relationship your work or your hobbies
Remember that outside of the world of minimalism. There is a beautiful life waiting to be lived
With minimalism there are no rules, and that's why I love it
So come up with your own and in fact don't even call the Rules call them guidelines
This is not a strict order of business. It's a conscious decision
And most importantly do what feels right to you don't listen to what other people say including me
just pick the things that resonate with you the most and
absolutely
Disregard the rest. This is your journey after all so live it in any way that brings you happiness
And so there you [have] it a list of pointers for any novices new to the world of minimalism
And I hope that it helps any intermediates and seasoned professionals too. Now one more tip I have for you
It didn't make [a] list and it's because it's a tip
I hope that goes without saying and that is to start slow and take it [easy]
[the] last thing you're going to want to do is
Throw [away] a whole bunch of stuff in haste and then regret it only to curse minimalism for the rest of your [day]
So slow and steady always wins the race
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