Things changed when I packed up my life and started again: A move to Sydney from Brisbane in and then a move to Copenhagen in Yes, it is extremely stressful but it has the wonderful side effect of forcing you to consider all your possessions and get back to basics. Danish culture is wonderfully conducive to owning less stuff. I believe that this is true to a certain extent but actually the Danes really do love to shop, especially for sneakers and interior pieces.
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As I started packing my life down to 23kg, I realized that I needed to embrace this as a challenge. I reflected on what I owned, keeping in mind Buddhist monks who are only allowed to have eight possessions. I wanted to do something similar, albeit on a larger scale.
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And so the challenge began. I decided that it was pointless leaving boxes of things at home, especially when I knew I could live happily with the few things I had with me. To this end, I sold my furniture, piano, sound system, printer, kitchen appliances, gave away all stationary, art supplies, scrabble boards, picture frames, the lot.
I felt more free. All that I now have to my name back in Australia is a periodic table from , some YSL stilettos and an antique trunk filled with a few pieces of memorabilia. Find your favourite and buy a multiple if your love is true. This my take some trial and error. One pair of sandals. One pair of sneakers. I actually used to have eight pairs of Havaianas. These days I have only one pair and somehow life goes on.
I do struggle with this one a bit. Three seems to work for me. Three pairs of heels. But I use all these things regularly, making them worthwhile. Use this rule to simplify. Especially useful for socks, underwear, white shirts, pajamas that you love. All my sports socks are the same.
Get rid of anything that is not useful or doesn’t fit
Same with normal underwear. I understand that this is verging on crazy territory but it makes life so much easier. Limit all your keepsakes to one container. You know that scene in a film where the person goes through their box of memories? Create a box of memories. It can be large or small; the simplicity is in having them all in one place. Currently, I have a chest next to my bed in Townsville. One step at a time, people. Being too strict can backfire. I found that aiming to be a practical minimalist rather than a dogmatic minimalist definitely made the process far more achievable.
Some people love to collect shoes. For me they are a symbol of my individuality and my belief in personal freedom! And I love my scarves: I currently own two, which it pretty minimalist for a collection. You get the picture.
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