The Unspoken Trap of Minimalism
Minimalism is all about making the most with less. There is nothing inherently wrong with owning stuff, but as soon as stuff starts owning you, there is where the problems begin.
So Minimalism and its minions will help you avoid being owned by your belongings. Usually, it starts with decluttering, and then it scales to quality improvement. And this is where the problems begin!
The less you own the less you spend on material possessions, hence your finances start to balance themselves. But since you have less stuff, why not spend a premium to upgrade the quality?
The simplest example I can give you is this: having two 25$ shirts is the same thing as having ten 5$ shirts.
Amid this upgrade process, the purpose of Minimalism tends to shift from mental clarity and stability to the ever so wrong aesthetics.
The quality and looks of certain items might hinder your budget more than the cheapest options you already have and enjoy.
So, don’t fall victim to the visual aspect and stop upgrading for the sake of it, or else you’ll only be replacing old problems with new ones.
Inspired by a fellow creator, I decided to challenge myself to publish 100 short-form articles within January. This is article number 1.
