10 Easy Ways to Start
Thinking as a Minimalist
Minimalism is not only an
aesthetic trend about organization and a certain amount of possessions; rather,
it is a mindset and an attitude toward life. Thinking as a minimalist
means to stop wondering about things you don’t have, what you need, or
what could make your life better simplifying your thoughts.
Here’s how.
1.
Show gratitude.
Don’t wait to have a certain
thing, age, work, or relationship to be grateful for what you already have.
2.
Learn to complain less.
Do an experiment and record
all the times you complain during the day: while you are driving,
being late, if you didn’t like what you ate, if your boss gave you extra
work, etc. How many times have you complained? How many of those times did
complaining have good result or solve the problem?
3.
Stop thinking only about the future.
It’s OK to visualize and plan
ahead, but don’t overlook things you can’t control, it is impossible to
know what other people will think or feel about you or about certain
situations.
4.
Exercise.
It’s proven that exercise
helps with releasing stress, keeps us healthy, and improves self-confidence.
Make your body and well-being a priority and give yourself 30 minutes
to move.
5.
Never regret.
If you think you did
something wrong, don’t just think about it; find a way to fix it and prevent it
from happening again. Say what you think and don’t hide your opinion
or thoughts without a reason; if you feel love for someone say so!
6.
Stop criticizing.
Criticizing others or
yourself wont give you any benefits, so why are you wasting your time?
7.
Think abundantly.
If you think you have very
little time, not much money, and no friends, then that’s what you’re going
to attract; however, if you think abundantly and positively, you may
find opportunities and reasons to change this mindset easily.
8.
Do something that makes you happy every day.
Do this whether it’s having a
cup of coffee, cooking a good breakfast, reading, watching a TV series, or
whatever — the key is doing it consciously.
9.
Enjoy the mornings.
It’s the first part of the
day, so having a good attitude toward it can set your mood for the rest of the
day. Embracing a morning routine can help you enjoy waking up early. Take
some time to do something you like before 9 a.m.
10.
Beware of the time you spend on internet.
Although it’s a very
entertaining thing to do, watching videos of people doing weird stuff and
browsing memes can take away the time you could spend talking to someone
special, or doing something productive or creative.
Most of us tend to compare
ourselves with what other people are doing, thinking the only way to be
successful is by doing what others did, and what’s socially accepted, but
having a minimalist mindset and focusing only on what we like to do and
what we want bring us a clearer vision of the actions we can perform
every day to get closer to our goals.
And
then there is the most dangerous risk of all — the risk of spending your life
not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it
later.
—Anonymous
Time is the one thing we can
never be certain about, so there’s no point wasting your present thinking
about all the things we’re missing, thinking we’re going to be finally
happy when we get that desired job, desired relationship, or whatever it may
be; minimalist people significantly reduce their negative thoughts by focusing
on what truly matters, investing their time being present, and feeling grateful
for what they already have. And even if you don’t live a minimalist lifestyle
by owning few possessions, thinking as one can brighten up your days.
BY ITZEL GARRIDO
http://www.lifehack.org/419088/10-easy-ways-to-start-thinking-as-a-minimalist
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