3 Simple Ways to Become a Minimalist (Without Selling All Your Stuff)

How to practice minimalism from within.

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One of the biggest misconceptions about minimalism is that you should basically own nothing. The strange vibe I often get from articles, videos, or pictures boils down to this:

• “If you own more than 100 items, you’re not a minimalist.”
• “If you wear more than one outfit, you’re not a minimalist.”
• “If you cling to stuff in your basement, you’ll never be a minimalist.”

All this pressure over-complicates minimalism. Which is ironic because the chief task of minimalism is to simplify your life.

Being a minimalist should never feel like a competition, exclusive VIP club, or tough grind. Quite the opposite. It should be rewarding, effortless, and accessible to everyone.

So before we get into three simple ways to become a minimalist, we first need to answer a critical question: What the hell is minimalism actually about?

What Minimalism Is Actually About

Here’s how I define minimalism:

The intentional practice of focusing on the things that matter most.