Minimalism

Something about minimalism as a theme appeals to me. We have too many things, and striving for the next one all the time hurts us more than we might think.

These are not unique ideas, but they resonate with me. I’ve always preferred to buy a selection of quality items rather than a lot of cheap ones, and in this day and age, it’s becoming increasingly important, and more people are getting on board.

I do not, in any shape or form, qualify as a minimalist yet, but there are some interesting ideas in the articles below.

That applies to both the physical space I live in and the digital space where I work.

The first thing I did years ago was to eliminate most of the alerts and notifications on my phone. I felt more disturbed and unfocused each day when something beeped and blinked for attention every 40 seconds.

Start there. Disable notifications on your phone and computer, and start exploring minimalism with these articles.

• The Case for Finally Cleaning Your Desk
• A Day in the Life of a Minimalist
• 11 Habits of Minimalist Living You Can Adopt Today

Check them out!