Minimalism 100 - results
Hi, guys!
Yesterday I posted about minimalism 100, and told that I have nothing to do with it, but I love the idea. And went through my wardrobe again, cleaning it again, getting rid of things I don't need or that are already too "used". I thought that I'm still far away from "100 cloth items", but them I counted them (except socks and underwear).
105!
Including bags, shoes, pajamas... Everything! And you know, what?
It's 100% enough. I even see some more items I could get rid of, but I think I will stop on this point.
I feel a huge feeling of relief. When I was watching you-tube videos of people telling about their minimalism wardrobes each and everyone of them said that it changed their life. I will be waiting for my changes:)
I wish you all the best and will be happy if you'll support me with vote:)
Love, Inber
100 seems reasonable! I have seen other methods that say 35 items or something like that and I just can't fathom it. You're reminding me that my closet needs a serious clean out. There are so many things I've been hanging onto just in case, even though I know I will likely never wear them again. And I have actually gotten rid of a lot of stuff in the last couple of years, but there is always more. Gotta get through the layers of stuff! Cheers
35 items of cloth or in general?:) I can imagine it with cloth, but with all my belongings... No, never:)
I don't think that counted underwear or sports gear, but it was like 4 pants, 10 tops, 2 sweaters, etc...just didn't seem like enough unless you really have your style organized so you can mix and match everything and it all goes together, but then if you don't, you have to invest a lot to get started. And that's kind of silly if the point is to limit your stuff...
In some circles, we call that, "possession consciousness". Every possession requires a part of our brain to own it. To enjoy a possession, some part of our consciousness is required to enjoy it. To own it, some part of our consciousness is required to keep track of it, to manage it, and to maintain it.
Throughout the day, everything that we do requires a decision to do it. Each decision requires a discreet amount of energy to execute. As the day passes, we develop "decision fatigue", and we must actively make decisions about where we will direct our attention.
"Cleaning house" and "possession consciousness" requires us to make those decisions about what to keep and what to toss. My wife does this on a regular basis as our kids grow up. What is most interesting about this process is that when we reach that minimum, we find that we have more time and energy for the people in our lives. This I think is the greatest lesson our materialistic culture must learn.
There is also a growing movement of minimalists seizing on the idea of living in tiny houses and/or living with all the possessions they can carry in a backpack. With so few possessions, they find the freedom to travel, enjoy the people around them and, with minimal obligations to manage, they have far more free time. They have found that the free time is worth more than the possessions they might have pursued otherwise.
I hope you enjoy your pursuit of minimalism and can extend to more than clothes. :)
You're absolutely right! I also did a huge cleaning in all house, not only in wardrobe. And I immediately felt results. Well, I don't think I'll ever become an extreme minimalist, but I love the idea!
you done a good jobi like your idea because i have done that a week ago
Their life has changed. I think your life will change and change. Just wait.