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THE BENEFITS OF MINIMALISM A PERFECT L I FESTYLE FOR SENIORS
uplifted. You will smile. You will have perspective and wisdom, which is exactly what people need today. If the loved one whose grave you are visiting gave their life in service of their country, doing this in connection with Memorial Day would be even more impactful. Break the clickbait addiction (and any other habits holding you back). While our passions were neglected during the rat race, we allowed bad habits to creep into their place. Unfortunately, I get the sense that those bad habits have been exacerbated, not managed, during the stress of the coronavirus. According to Newsweek, alcohol sales in the U.S. rose 55% in just one week in March. To be sure, some of that reflected stockpiling. But I have the sense that consumption has also risen and that those stockpiles are being rapidly depleted! I have also gotten the sense that people are spending a ton more time than usual on social media and so-called news sites during the day. If you want to waste a ton of time just sitting there marinating in clickbait, that is your business. In my mind, that is like sitting in McDonald’s all day eating one Big Mac after another. It is not healthy for your brain. Moreover, you are blowing a huge opportunity to get something accomplished with your time that, ordinarily, you would have had no time to do. So use this time to break your addiction to clickbait and any other bad habits that are holding you back from achieving your potential. Experience gratitude. So much has been written, and so much research has been done, on the positive effects of experiencing gratitude in your life. Consider beginning and ending each day by getting in touch with all that is good in your life and in the lives of those around you. Especially during times like these, so much room exists for the perspective that gratitude gives. One popular way to do this is using a tool like “The Five-Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day,” available on Amazon. Well, there you have it — five of my personal suggestions for surviving the coronavirus. I’m sure you’ve got some great ideas as well and, if you do, please email them to me at KevinMottley@MottleyLawFirm.com.
As we get older, we tend to hang on to mementos that brought some type of meaning to our lives, even after time has diminished their value. Though we may be emotionally attached, this clutter can eventually overwhelm us, especially as seniors. If you find yourself drowning in items you no longer need or want, consider a minimalist lifestyle to free up your space — and your mind. MINIMALISM Before taking on a minimalist lifestyle, it’s important to understand what it entails. When someone hears the word “minimalism,” they might think it means getting rid of their possessions one by one, but that’s not entirely true. Instead, minimalist living focuses on having less clutter in our lives but still keeping the things we truly value and enjoy. The idea is to get rid of things we no longer use or need. MINIMALIST LIVING To embark on a minimalist lifestyle, focus more on the present and consider the value your personal belongings have in your life now. Sorting through hundreds of items with thousands of memories is a daunting task, so it is best to start by removing things that might not require emotional or physical strain, like old magazines, broken items, or clutter in the junk drawer. Once you’ve taken this first step, move on to something bigger. Soon, you’ll find yourself making steady and rewarding progress throughout the rest of your home. In the process, pay attention to what you want to keep. Carefully select which objects mean the most to you and which ones are still useful. These are the belongings you
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should surround yourself with. THE BENEFIT OF MINIMALISM
Minimalism will help you feel more comfortable in your home and open up other possibilities. You will have more room to invite guests and family over, and you’ll have a sense of space and freedom. Additionally, this lifestyle can also help with your finances. You’ll be less tempted to buy what you don’t need, and you may even rearrange spending priorities or downsize your living space (less rent!). If you surround yourself with meaningful and useful items, you will feel more at peace. Ultimately, minimalism encourages us to free ourselves from the many things that own us as much as we own them. Don’t allow accumulated objects to clutter up your home and life. Take the leap and start living a carefree, minimalist lifestyle.
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