Feeling overwhelmed from clutter can affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. The reality of owning a lot of stuff can be a hard pill to swallow. The more we own, the more distracted we become and can feel like we are being pushed further away from becoming the dream versions of ourselves. By embracing a “less is more” mindset, watch how your life can change. Living with less can help you refocus on yourself and achieve amazing things.
What Does “Living with Less” Actually Mean?
Living with less isn’t about depriving yourself of every item you own. It’s about removing the excess in your life that’s holding you back. This can come in many forms, not just our physical items. Cutting out toxic habits such as spending hours on our phones or learning to set boundaries and say no to the things that drain our energy. Living with less is simply about making space for the life you actually want to live and becoming intentional about your actions.
Why Simplifying Helps You Focus on Yourself
1. More Clarity, Less Chaos
When your space and schedule are clean and calm, your mind feels clearer. This allows you to focus on habits that make you feel good, such as self-care. Creating routines that move you closer to your goals instead of filling your time up with other people’s demands helps you align with your true self.
2. Time Back for You
The less stuff we own, the less cleaning, organizing, and stressing we need to do about that item. That time and energy can now be poured into working out, journaling, or learning something new. Plus, when we stop spending as much money purchasing unnecessary things, we can use our money towards things that actually matter to us, or even reduce the amount we have to work.
3. Boosted Confidence
When your environment reflects your inner peace, it’s easier to feel in control and confident. You start showing up as your best self every day instead of waking up in a chaotic mess, falling over items you don’t want, or looking for something that’s at the bottom of a pile of clutter.
Simple Ways to Start Living With Less Today
You don’t need to wait to get started. Living with less can begin today.
- For physical clutter: Try decluttering just one area. Start small by going through a drawer, a shelf, even your handbag. Doing this builds momentum and allows you to see the benefits that come from reducing the clutter.
- Detox your calendar: Go through your upcoming events and say no to what doesn’t serve you. To stop overcommitting when being asked to attend something, take time before saying yes. You don’t need to give an answer straight away.
- Digital declutter: It’s easy to accumulate a lot of digital clutter. Unfollow, unsubscribe, and uninstall what you don’t need right now. Delete those screenshots you’ll never look back on and old phone numbers too.
Less = More
Minimalism isn’t about restriction—it’s about intention. Remember, we are making room for the things we actually want in our lives, not just going through the motions of day-to-day life. Embrace the less is more mindset and change your life today.