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Why Minimalism?

"The discipline of writing something down is the first step toward making it happen." -Lee Iococca


Why do I want to be a minimalist?

I want to have more money for more important expenditures, like:
  • Paying off my house
  • Finishing my landscaping so my kids can play outside more
  • A reliable car
  • Kids' educational savings plan
  • My own retirement account and better contributions to retirement accounts
I don't want my house to get messy so frequently and easily.

I don't want to feel like I have to navigate through my things in order to live my life.

I want that feeling of looking around my house and loving everything I see. I want my house to breathe.

I don't want to see things I bought and realize how little I used or loved something I spent money on.

"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." -William Morris


Why have fewer possessions?

  • Less to care for
  • Less to get lost
  • Less to feel guilty over (from not using or appreciating)
  • Greater appreciation for the things you have and love
  • Less to navigate/search through
  • Less to be in the way
  • Streamline your life

Why buy less?

  • Save your bank account
  • More money to spend on things that bring you true happiness
  • More money for retirement, emergencies, and peace of mind

It isn't a good deal if you don't need it. 


Goals:

Stop bringing stuff into my house that I don't actually want or won't use:
  • Stop accepting needless gifts "just to be nice"
  • Say "No, thank you."
  • Don't let other people make all the decisions about what my kids wear and play with
  • Don't take things just because they are free
  • Don't shop just to shop
Use my money on things that matter:
  • Follow the budget - put limits on things and stick to them
  • Really love something before I buy it
Spending freeze ideas:
  • No fancy dinners
  • No soda/ice cream/chips/candy/treats
  • Eating out once a week for less than $10 for the whole family
  • No clothes shopping
  • No entertainment purchases (movies, music, games, etc.)
  • No trips
  • Try to use what you have (with food storage, body and household products, etc.)

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