It’s finally 2025! Are you off to a great start? Or are you slacking your way to cleaning up all the mess from the holidays? Have you been struggling to go back to regular programming after all the festivities? Well, the main cause could be clutter.
Yes, you read that right. Clutter! Seeing clutter all over your place can affect the way you view things and function. So, before the first month of 2025 ends, we’ll help you reorganize your life, and probably live a simpler, more minimalist lifestyle with these habits to pick up in 2025.
The 20/20 rule
Start with the basics. This rule keeps most minimalists’ lives sane. If something costs under $20 and can be replaced in 20 minutes, trash it! Don’t waste your time fixing it because you can replace it. This minimizes your stress and maximizes your time for more important things.
One in, one out
Make it a practice to not hoard stuff. After all, you’ll surely run out of storage space one way or another when you keep accumulating things you don’t actually need. This year, practice one in, out. Meaning, for every new item you bring into your home, get rid of another one by throwing it away or donating it. This ultimately prevents clutter from piling up in your home.
Digital detox
Yes, your digital life can get all cluttered up too. This means you also have to declutter your apps and stuff on your phone, or perhaps do a digital detox once in a while. Schedule specific times to disconnect from your screens, add a time limit to your tongits go online session (just for a little while!), or offload apps you don’t frequently use. Don’t take these short periods of disconnection because they can significantly reduce stress and improve your focus.
Mindful consumption
Always ask yourself the most important questions before making a purchase. “Do I need this, or do I just want this?,” “Is this really going to help me with my chores, or do I just want it because I saw it from a friend?” This encourages thoughtful spending, which reduces your impulse buys.
Stick to a capsule wardrobe
I’m pretty sure by now that you’ve already heard of a capsule wardrobe. Basically, you are opting for basic, high-quality pieces that can be mixed and matched easily. This prevents you from hoarding clothes that can break easily or does not go well with most of your clothes. It also helps reduce decision fatigue when choosing an outfit to wear, therefore simplifying your morning routine.
Declutter regularly
You’ve heard this enough times, but we’re saying it again: declutter, declutter, declutter! Doesn’t matter if you keep doing it monthly, because actually, that works! Scheduling regular decluttering sessions to go through your belongings helps you get rid of anything that you no longer use, need, or don’t serve their purpose anymore. This also prevents you from accumulating lots of stuff to the point where you don’t even use most of them anymore.
The 10-minute tidy
Everyday, schedule 10 minutes to tidy up your living space. Start the timer and get tidying to avoid clutter from building up and hindering you to focus and work for the rest of the day, or even week!
Embrace experiences over possessions
Instead of buying so many things you won’t use in the next 5 years, learn to prioritize travel, hobbies, and meaningful experiences. These create lasting memories for you to cherish and look back to, not a bunch of clutter to stare at and lose your productivity to.
Wrapping Up
So, are you committed to living a most minimalist lifestyle this year? We hope this guide helped you declutter your things, and your life, as the new year starts!
