The Most Practical & Modern Guide to Minimalist Living in 7 Days

Is your house overflowing with stuff that you don't use or need? Clutter can:

Overwhelm the senses
Consume space
Drain energy from our surroundings
Cause stress and anxiety

This book will show you how to lighten up so you can walk into your home and be surrounded only by the things you love. Minimalist living means clearing the clutter from your life to focus on what's truly important. Chances are, 75% of the things in your home are no benefit to your life at all. You'll also find that throwing out a few garbage bags feels even better than therapy.

Why do you hold onto things? Here are just some of the reasons:

Security-but the paradox is that the more we cling, the more frustrated and overwhelmed we feel.
Addiction-shopping is a high and the novelty wears off.
Approval-keeping material representations of who we are is one way we show off.
Identity-we identify with what we own so that's why we're upset when something is stolen or broken.
Obligation to others-we please others by keeping gifts and inherited things we don't really like or need.

By letting go of possessions that no longer serves us, we can:

Let go of old beliefs
Open ourselves up to new opportunities and relationships
See your home, your life for what they really are
Need less and do more
Cultivate meaningful relationships
Be more in tune with yourself in a meditative space
Stop shopping as a form of therapy
Stop wasting money
Restore clarity
DISCOVER WHAT YOU REALLY VALUE

When you have inner clutter, it expands to your environment. So when you live in a clean and soothing environment, it can only benefit your inner life.

Don't let the word minimalism scare you. Minimalistic living is not about getting rid of modern advancements and living in the stone age. It's only about keeping things that are useful, meaningful and add value to your life. While it does not place importance on material things and lavish living, minimalism is also not about denying yourself of the things you need. The less stuff you have, the less time, energy and space it takes to maintain it. It frees up your own time, energy and space to let in more love and happiness.

What one person values is different from another. Everyone must find their own path, which is why the "Make the Plan" chapter helps you make a personalized plan to tackle every room in your house so you can start living peacefully and minimalistically in just 7 Days.

The guide is divided by different rooms and topics to make it easy and practical to refer to:

Entryway
Kitchen
Living Room
Bathroom
Bedroom
Children's Rooms
Teen Rooms
Garage
Basement
Attic
Garden
Office
Computer & Technology
Closets
Mail
Sentimental Objects
Photos
Cards & Letters
Music
People

This book also helps you:

Recognize Clutter
Declutter, clean & organize your home room by room
Sell your things for profit
Shop for a minimalist wardrobe
Get your family on board
Declutter digital content and computer files
Go car-free or car-lite
Surround yourself with people who add value to your life
Maintain your space once you've minimalized

Living with less is the first step to a peaceful mind. It makes space for the new to come in. Buy the book, put it into practice and welcome positive change into your life now.

7 Days to Minimalist Living - pokkari, Englanti, 2014