In a recent interview, I was asked about the difference between simplicity and minimalism. It seems to be a popular question, so if you’ve been wondering, I have an answer for you.
Defined by Wikipedia
Simplicity is the state or quality of being simple.
Minimalism is any design or style in which the simplest and fewest elements are used to create the maximum effect.
Simple livingis a minimal, low-consumption way of living sometimes called minimalism.
Of course, that wasn’t my answer. My response to “What is the difference between simplicity and minimalism?” is this:
What you call it isn’t nearly as important as what you do with it. The word minimalistcan imply that you only live with what you can fit in a backpack or in a home with white walls, and unfortunately, that turns people off. It doesn’t seem achievable or enjoyable for most. Minimalists are just like you with less stuff, but when we remove the label and focus on the action, like living with less, the idea becomes accessible and intriguing instead of scary and intimidating.
When I started this journey of simplifying or editing my life, I thought the result would be an organized drawer.
Getting rid of 50% of our stuff, led to getting rid of more and now close to 50% of our 2000 sq foot home is empty or unused. I grew up looking for bigger and better and now I look forward to smaller and more meaningful.
Thanks to “living with less”, things like debt, storage and semi-annual sales are not part of my life.
Call it what you want, simplicity, minimalism, life-edited, and then put it into action. Sure you’ll have less. Less stuff. And then you’ll have more. More Love. More Freedom. More Happiness. More purpose.
Simplicity is the state or quality of being simple.Minimalism is any design or style in which the simplest and fewest elements are used to create the maximum effect. Simple living
Simple living
Simple living refers to practices that promote simplicity in one's lifestyle. Common practices of simple living include reducing the number of possessions one owns, depending less on technology and services, and spending less money.
Simplicity: the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded.Minimalism: a style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity.
In art history, the minimalists were artists whose work involved extremely simple gestures and ideas. The art they created is also referred to as minimalist. A white canvas with one black line might be a typical minimalist painting. But anyone who likes things very simple could be called a minimalist.
Simple living refers to practices that promote simplicity in one's lifestyle. Common practices of simple living include reducing the number of possessions one owns, depending less on technology and services, and spending less money.
The term minimalism can also be used in a more general way to refer to a minimalist style or approach. The related adjective minimalistic is used to describe something that is stripped down to its most essential elements or uses only what is needed.
Simplicity is the state or quality of being simple.Minimalism is any design or style in which the simplest and fewest elements are used to create the maximum effect. Simple living is a minimal, low-consumption way of living sometimes called minimalism.
According to a survey by the Simplicity Institute, an organization that surveyed 2,500 people across various countries who self-identified themselves as living with fewer possessions, 87 percent of respondents indicated they were happier now than when they owned more possessions.
A simple person is honest and genuine. They don't have hidden dockets or motives. They are easy to be around and they say what they mean and mean what they say, but no way in a hurtful way. However, a simple person is not chaotic to be transparent or communicate openly and actually.
We're conditioned to seek more — more commitments, more material things, more stimulation. But a complex life filled with excess doesn't lead to more happiness or fulfillment. Often, it's the simplest things that bring us the most meaning and lift us up when we're feeling overwhelmed.
For example, when your space is neat and minimal, you no longer need to spend hours cleaning and tidying up. Of course, you still need to do these tasks, but they will take significantly less time. Creating a minimalist wardrobe is another way that simple living can give you more time and thus make your life easier.
Minimalism experts believe in freeing yourself from modern “possession mania”. In practice, what minimalism most often comes down to is a live-from-a-suitcase lifestyle that prioritizes experience over objects.
The opposite of minimalist graphic design and minimalist website is maximalism. While minimalism is popular in contemporary design, it can be a limiting approach creatively speaking. Maximalism strives to communicate with the same clarity as minimalism, but with a greater range of graphic elements.
A minimalist lifestyle is intentionally living with fewer possessions — focusing only on the ones you need. Living with less may be the right choice if you're feeling overwhelmed with clutter, if you're looking for fewer distractions, or if you're looking to cut back on spending.
Minimalist photography is a form of photography that is distinguished by austere simplicity. It emphasizes sparseness and careful composition, shying away from overabundance of color, patterns, or information.
A minimalist budget is one where you eliminate the non-essentials and the clutter from your budget to leave more money for what you value most. A minimalist budget can help you to reduce your monthly expenses, simplify your financial life, and get out of debt.
Introduction: My name is Pres. Carey Rath, I am a faithful, funny, vast, joyous, lively, brave, glamorous person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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