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Gwyneth Snow
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April 6 - April 29, 2022
Minimalism is a way of living that can help us achieve a sense of happiness, but more importantly, peace of mind. It
1960s.
Principle 1: Denial of Expression
Principle 2: Constructivism
minimalism as a philosophy seeks to rid life of its excess.
This means getting rid of the unimportant things that cloud both our immediate space and our minds with clutter and stress. In order to prepare your mind for this type of lifestyle change, you should ask yourself the following questions:
Another key reason why minimalism works is that it forces us to actually appreciate what we already have.
know what makes you happy.
Spend less, own fewer tangible goods, and lead the happiest life that you can. It’s that simple.
Change is gradual[10]
Donating your old stuff instead of simply throwing it away is a great rationalization that the mind tends to be more comfortable with.