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Minimalism
This isnt minimalism.
Less is more and less.
make room for that which
gives us the most joy
Goals of Minimalism
Own only
what you
value
Enjoy what
you own
Reduce,
recycle,
reuse
Find creative
solutions
Live green
Habits
We connect objects to memories and better times -Regina Leeds
Hoarding
sometimes associated with depression and anxiety disorders
Turning to organization only
Rearranges your junk
Leads to buying more stuff (ex. storage containers)
Hording on steroids



Joshua Beckers benefits
oFreedom
oLess stress
oCheaper
o+1 for the planet!
oPossessions joy


Your trash whose treasure?
Your Turn
Pack up a closet
Keep what you pull out
The rest is history!
Sources
Svoboda, Elizabeth . "Field Guide to The Pack Rat: Closet Cases." Psychology
Today. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200901/field-guide-the-pack-rat-closet-
cases>.
Fields Millburn , Joshua , and Ryan Nicodemus . "What Is Minimalism? ." The
Minimalists. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.theminimalists.com/minimalism/>.
Grimshaw, Heather. "The psychology of clutter." The Denver Post. N.p., 24 Jan.
2008. Web. 20 Apr. 2013. <http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8060057>.
Babauta, Leo . "minimalist FAQs ." mnmlist . N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2013.
<http://mnmlist.com/minimalist-faqs/>.
Wright, Colin . "Minimalism Explained." Exile Lifestyle. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2013.
<http://exilelifestyle.com/minimalism-explained/>.
Becker, Joshua . "Benefits of Minimalism." Becoming Minimalist. N.p., n.d. Web. 19
Apr. 2013. <http://www.becomingminimalist.com/benefits-of-minimalism/>.