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4 Unexpected Lessons from the Minimalism Game

4 Unexpected Lessons From The Minimalism Game

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I’m pleased to announce that I’ve completed the 30 day minimalism game and now I have 465 less items in my posession.

Was it worth it? Definitely! My home feels lighter and I learned some unexpected lessons along the way.

Is it over? No, not quite, but more on that later.

When I decided to take on the minimlaism game as part of my Year of Letting Go, I didn’t quite know what I was getting myself into. I wandered into the challenge with rose-tinted spactacles, thinking how easy it would be to get rid of a bunch of items every day. But my thinking didn’t go beyond that.

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How to sustanably declutter during lockdown

How To Sustainably Declutter During Lockdown – Mindful Minimalism

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Whilst doing the 30 day minimalism game, a key issue that has come up for me is how to sustainably declutter during lockdown. Afterall, if I’m clearing 465 possessions out of my life, I don’t want to send it all to landfill.

I’ve tried to take a mindful and environmentally friendly approach to minimalism. Below are some of the strategies I’ve come up with, including rehoming and recycling my unwanted posessions.

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30 Day Minimalism Game – Expanding The Void

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So time is flying and I’m already onto day 10 of the 30 day minimalism game. If you’re wondering what I’m talking about then check out this post. Not only have I already let go of 55 items but I’m experiencing some ‘side-effects’…

I’m noticing that I want to bring less into my life.

I’m taking this as a positive sign, because if I simply decluttered without changing my mindset, then a few months down the line I’d have amassed more stuff and I’d be back where I started.

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A Year of Letting Go

A Year of Letting Go: 30 Day Minimalism Game

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As hinted at in my previous posts, I’m planning on running an experiment this year. 2020 saw me bring lots of new activities into my life and this year I want to focus on making space for the things that matter. So I’m planning on a year of letting go.

It’s an idea I’ve been playing around with since writing Subtract and Thrive, but I wanted to get clear on the purpose before making a commitment because I don’t want this to become just another thing I need to do…

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Goodbye 2020 – End Of Year Round Up

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As we went into 2020, I don’t think any of us imagined what the year would bring. There are no words capable of expressing the bag of surprises that 2020 dumped on our doorstep. But as I say goodbye to the year, I want to reflect on some of the positives.

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