5 Overwhelming Areas in Life You Can Declutter in 15 Minutes (Or Less)
How to practice minimalism with minimal effort.
I’ve studied and applied minimalism for a year now. It’s one of my favorite philosophies of all time. But when I first got into minimalism, it wasn’t easy.
The whole shebang of simplifying and decluttering life used to be endlessly overwhelming. I felt pressured to get rid of 95% of my possessions, wear the same shirt every day, and live out of a backpack.
Soon, I found this ironic. And so, I started mulling:
Shouldn’t the pursuit of a simpler life be… simple?
Today, I’m convinced the answer is yes. In fact, I’ve discovered certain areas where decluttering takes minimal effort but yields maximum results. For these, it doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or a hardcore minimalist. All you need is a bit of time and the will to simplify your life.
Here are five often overwhelming spaces — physical, digital, and mental — you can declutter in 15 minutes or less.
Your Emotions (15 Minutes)
Recently, I finished a week-long hiking trip and felt calm, centered, and excited. But then, on my way home, my train got delayed. I had to wait on the platform in stinging…
