Minimalist lifestyle for beginners. The full guide of "How to start Minimalism".

This blog post is the bible for anyone wanting to become a minimalist.

When you finish reading this post, and the posts introduced in this post, you will be able to know what you should do to become a minimalist.

What is Minimalism?

To me, minimalism means everything; from the attitude towards the people around you to the way of living itself.

Depending on each individual, the definition can differ, but here is the post to consider the general minimalist lifestyle outline.

Definition of minimalism lifestyle: what makes your lifestyle minimalism?

When you recognise yourself as a minimalist, the important thing is that you have your own definition of minimalism and are completely happy with that.

In the next paragraph, let's look at how to be a minimalist from a zero-knowledge base.

Where can I start?

The beutiful sky in Umeå, Sweden.

Minimalism enjoys nature as well.

I want to explain minimalism by splitting it into 3 steps; mentality, clothes&belongings and cleaning&time management.

All those topics are essential to spend a life as a minimalist, so please jump to the blog posts you need to learn more about. 

Step 1. Mentality 

Back in 2020 when I was living in Tokyo. 

I started thinking about minimalism since then.

To begin with, the understanding mentality of minimalism is essential.

This includes "What is minimalism for you?", "Why do I need to be a minimalism?", or "Am I going to be happy and calm by choosing this lifestyle?" and so on...

"Less is more" is the word given by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and it represents the mentality of minimalism so much.

Minimalist lifestyle tips: thinking about the meaning of "Less is more" 

Also, minimalism can give you a very very simple life and if you want to change your life into something very simple, please go ahead and read the post Reasons why minimalism gives you a simple life.

Many minimalists have their own routines and so as I.

I am one of these extreme minimalists and stick to having a morning routine to be fresh every single morning; Minimalism life tips: My morning routine has changed my life drastically 

Also, when you get used to a lifestyle filled with minimalism, you will feel that minimalism can help you avoid decision fatigue; The relationship between minimalism and decision fatigue.

Step 2. Clothes & Belongings

The next step is to think about clothes and belongings.

When it comes to shoes, you probably do not need more than 3 shoes including your dress-up / formal shoes.

The 3 best minimalist shoes 2022 will be the article to read if you are looking for an idea to decrease the number of shoes.

When you are all set for the shoes, the next step is to look nice even though you have a few clothes/fashion items.

I have a rule called "the 3 clothes 2 colours rule" to look nice with less amount of clothes.

Please refer to the post Minimalist lifestyle fashion advice: The 3 clothes 2 colours rule to know more about this amazing fashion rule for all minimalists.

If you are an extreme minimalist like, me the wallet may be the next thing to say goodbye. 

Please read How do I spend my ordinary days without a wallet? -minimalist lifestyle introduction "wallet strategy" to know more about the reasons why you do not need the wallet.

The reason I do not have the wallet is also connected to the reason I have a 25L waterproof backpack Mammut xeron 25l backpack product review; The best backpack for a digital nomad.

This backpack is included in The best items for digital nomads: must-have 10 minimalism items so if you are already a digital nomad and want to become a minimalist, then you would like to check the belongings before your departure.

Also, being able to drink good quality of coffee every day is very important for me, so if you are also a serious coffee lover, then Aeropress Go is the best coffee maker ever for a minimalist lifestyle  will be something interesting to read out.

Step 3. Cleaning & Time Management

Packing skill is one of the upsides that you can get from being an extreme minimalist

Regarding the home cleaning tips, there are some posts that I would like you to read through before you start cleaning your home.

Some of my friends get really surprised when I say that I do not use drying machine.

Extreme minimalist home tip 1; Life without a washing machine 

If you are curious about how I stay clean, then it’s time to discover it.

To be honest many people are not good at cleaning their own house or room.

However I really love cleaning and living in a clean environment so I would like to share some cleaning tips that you can use from today in the article Why I can't clean my house? Part 1: Minimalist with less than 50 possessions teaches the ultimate method.

I live by myself and I cook a lot; if I have nothing planned with my friends I always cook but actually it doesn’t take much time to cook healthy food.

Why? Because I always go for the shortcut.

What I do is to buy a frozen veggies or buy the fresh vegetables and cut and freeze them mediately.

The best minimalism lifestyle tips: Time management when cooking

The detail is written in the above so if you want to make your cooking time shorter than now, this blog post will be something very informative and practical.

Now it’s time to talk about the relationship between minimalism and comfortable travelling.

In addition to the fact that I am a true minimalist, I am also a traveller and loves to travel with the list belongings as possible.

Packing tips while travelling that all minimalists should follow will be very interesting to you if you are interested in decreasing the belongings when travelling.

I will keep publishing the post about minimalism and how to be a minimalist from now on as well so if you are interested in this type of topic, please read other articles tagged in “Minimalism”.

Thanks for reading and I’ll see you in the next blog post.