The goal of a minimalist lifestyle is to be stress-free and live intentionally. If you have sentimental keepsakes, investing in PODS storage units is the way to go.
While the units safely store important items, you get peace of mind in your living space.
But with a world that is enthralled with consumerism where and how do you begin to downsize without throwing away things you value?
Let’s explore how we can begin the minimalist lifestyle successfully.
Map It Out
Take stock of your life and be honest with yourself.
Make 3 lists – a list of things you use daily, sentimental items, and things you hardly use. Further, add a list of items you wish to keep but lack the space for in your current home.
Room-by-Room Decluttering
Do a room-by-room decluttering process. Start with rooms with items you have emotional ties with like the bedroom, attic – even living room.
Bathrooms and kitchens often become your areas with double items and expired materials/products. Give away stuff you do not and throw away the rest!
Assess Storage Needs
When decluttering, you will find items you want to keep but lack the space for. These can be anything from sporting goods and tools to sentimental items.
That is where PODS storage containers come in handy. They offer a flexible and secure solution to store away your items.
Multi-Functional Furniture
Consider multi-functional furniture. Opt for pieces, like sofa beds and storage ottomans. Multi-functional furniture multitask, helping you save even more space.
Streamline Your Kitchen
Keep gadgets and utensils minimal.
Consider keeping only what you need and donate the rest, including double utensils and appliances you rarely use.
Digitize Your Belongings
Photos, media, and paper documents take up loads of space! Consider digitizing these elements.
You can find apps and tools that help you organize documents digitally and even display multiple photos from a single tool.
Sentimental Items
It is very hard to throw or give away sentimental items. It’s not the best feeling!
However, minimalism requires making these sacrifices. If you can’t fit your items in storage units, consider giving them to a loved one – or donating.
Mindset Shift
Start thinking: does this object create or fit your vision of you?
Does it contribute to your well-being and pressure or joyful experiences?
Thinking this way can make the process of downsizing empowering instead of overwhelming.
Take Your Time
There is no need to rush through downsizing your home; take your time.
You can even have a trial period. Get yourself a PODs container or two – put the stuff you think you don’t need for a month and see how you like it.
One In, One Out
Follow the rule “one in, one out”. As a result, for every new thing, you bring inside your house, get rid of one old thing. Easy!
This will maintain the equilibrium and help you avoid building a collection of unnecessary items.
Enjoy the Transformation
Downsizing your home is the right step towards becoming a true minimalist and gaining all the benefits of minimalist living.
Be grateful for a chance to change your life for the better. With every completed phase of the process, you are getting closer to a satisfying life. A life with less doesn’t mean inconvenience.
