Happy Saturday! If you are a beginner minimalist like me, these steps will help you move forward with ease. If you just want to get back to the basics, these steps will guide you with grace. In addition to decluttering and organizing your physical space, you may want to examine your spending and shopping habits. Consider your mental health, daily habits, and routines. Identify what things need to be changed or removed from your life. If you are looking to simplify your life, then keep reading for all the deets.

how to become a minimalist

Write down why you want to simplify your life.

Make a list of all the reasons you want to live more simply. These are your whys. Your whys will help you when things get hard. They will help you remember to keep going. Writing it down will give you clarity as you make progress.

Discard the duplicates you never use.

Walk around your home with a box and fill it with duplicates. If you don’t need anything or don’t remember what was in the box, donate it.

Create a clutter-free zone.

Clean, clear your environment a little bit each day.

Start a small emergency fund.

An emergency fund simplifies everything. Try to spend less and save more every day or week. Money for emergencies reduces stress.

Do less.

When you are measuring by how much you get done it’s never enough. Breath, take your time and get one thing done at a time.

If you have any tips on how to become a minimalist, please leave them in the comments below.

–Chantel Keona