Minimalism Is Simple: 30 Day Challenge

By Aly Sanger

I've introduced this 30 Day Challenge to give you the opportunity to discover what Minimalism means to you. The goal is not just to help you lose the clutter, but to create lifestyle changes that will last. Consider this a 30 day transformation to get you ongoing results months and years down the road.

Tackling the 30 Day Challenge should be just that, a challenge. I’m challenging you to experience your day-to-day routine in a different way. Every day provides three tasks for you to complete. Complete the tasks at your own pace, and do what feels comfortable to you.

Are you ready?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aly Sanger
• Release date: Nov 12, 2013
• ISBN: 9781311716712

Aly Sanger

Aly Sanger is an author located in Tallahassee, Florida who began writing at the young age of 13. When she was 18 she began writing professionally. Currently, Sanger is a documentation specialist for a local software company. Additionally, Sanger works as a Freelance Writer and as a website consultant. Sanger graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Creative Writing and Editing. She has published several poems and a short story to local magazines. Sanger has written countless articles, blog posts, and press releases on a wide range of subjects, such as children’s needs, raising chickens, and even wedding jewelry. Minimalismissimple.com is a website managed by a mother/daughter team. The duo decided to embark on the journey into a minimalistic lifestyle together after Aly accidentally stumbled onto an article discussing the benefits of minimalism. After digging a bit deeper, Aly fell in love. She passed the information on to Denise. Shortly after, minimalismissimple.com was created. Since the creation of this website, Aly and Denise have each been decluttering and simplifying their lives, while also discovering who they really are.

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction 1

Frequently Asked Questions 2

Day One 5

II. Our Home 6

Day Two 7

Day Three 8

Day Four 10

Day Five 11

Day Six 12

Day Seven 14

Day Eight 16

Day Nine 18

Day Ten 20

Day Eleven 22

Day Twelve 25

Day Thirteen 27

Day Fourteen 29

Day Fifteen 30

III. Work 32

Day Sixteen 33

Day Seventeen 35

Day Eighteen 36

Day Nineteen 37

Day Twenty 39

IV. You 40

Day Twenty-One 41

Day Twenty-Two 42

Day Twenty-Three 43

Day Twenty-Four, Twenty-Five, Twenty-Six 45

Day Twenty-Seven 46

Day Twenty-Eight 48

Day Twenty-Nine 50

V. Closing 51

Day Thirty 52

Donation Resources 53

I. Introduction

Introducing a minimizing and simplifying challenge – are you ready? The goal is not just to help you lose the clutter, but to create lifestyle changes that will last. Consider this a 30 day transformation to get you ongoing results months and years down the road.

I’ve introduced this 30 Day Challenge to give you the opportunity to discover what Minimalism means to you. Tackling the 30 Day Challenge should be just that, a challenge. I’m challenging you to experience your day-to-day routine in a different way. Every day provides three tasks for you to complete. Complete the tasks at your own pace, and do what feels comfortable to you. For each task I’ll give you some hints, tips, and space to jot down your thoughts and experiences.

You can also connect with us and others completing the challenge on Facebook or Twitter page, as well as on the Minimalism Is Simple website.

www.facebook.com/minimalismissimple

www.twitter.com/alysimple

www.minimalismissimple.com

Frequently Asked Questions

For your reference, a small Frequently Asked Questions section can be found below. Refer to this section if any questions arise during the challenge.

What is Minimalism?

Defined in one word, simplicity. Defined in many, minimalism will vary from person to person. Minimalism can mean life changing events or it can mean purely to declutter and simplify.

I started my journey into minimalism as an attempt to declutter and found that it was so much more. I’ve found that by downsizing and decluttering I wound up not only eliminating the unnecessary from my life but also the benefits of having less stuff were plenty.

Truly Less > More.

By having less stuff I had more money.

By having less expectations I had more fun.

By having less expenses I had more time for friends and family.

By having less I had more.

Why should I do this?

Why you should make the change is really something you need to discover on your own; it’s your decision. What I can do is offer you the reasons why I felt it was necessary to make the change.

When I noticed that I had too much stuff but never seemed to have enough time or money, I knew something was amiss. There’s no reason for someone to have a home full of belongings and not have the time or money for the more important things in life. I realized I needed to make a change. I needed to stop investing in stuff that may break or be lost, and start investing in what was more important to me: Myself and my loved ones. I realized that you cannot depend on possessions to fill a need. So, I chucked the possessions and started focusing on what I really wanted out of life: to be happy.

If you need a reason to declutter, I’ll give you six:

Clutter sneaks up on you. If you don’t make a conscious effort every day to put things away, eliminate the unnecessary, not splurge on things, and keep your space tidy, clutter will sneak right back into your daily life.

Clutter affects productivity. Even the smallest amount of clutter can be a distraction. If you’re planning on using a space for work, make sure you keep clutter to a minimum in the space to allow for clear focus and a positive work environment.

Clutter means more cleaning. The more you have, the more you have to clean. If you want to have a home that’s easy to maintain and keep organized, reduce the amount of stuff you have to begin with.

Clutter comes with a price tag. If you don’t use the item, then you’re throwing your hard earned money away. Each splurge you make that goes unused, shoved in a closet, or cluttering your tables is another dollar you’ve just wasted.

Clutter causes stress. Clutter not only

Reviews for Minimalism Is Simple

[Anonymous · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Quick and easy read, good for beginners or those just learning about minimalism