Journey to Mindful Living

by Naiha J. Eman October 18, 2022

Mindfulness = Minimalism
It's a mindset change.

In Pakistan, we have a life where we have too much social noise and distractions in the background which affects our mental health like traffic, pollution and our overall economics situation. Hence, it is crucial that our living spaces are therapeutic for our lives and are our havens of peace and calm. Minimalist designs will bring a form to your living and help you focus on things which require your precious attention.

Owning just items that enhance and enrich your life—and the lives of the people you care about—and getting rid of everything else is the essence of minimalism. It involves clearing the clutter in your mind and putting your time and effort into the things that are still important. In our life, we only have so much energy, time, and room. We need to intentionally choose how we live each day if we want to maximise it.

Starts from your most personal space: Your Bedroom

When you're decluttering your bedroom, it's important to take everything into account. For example, start by removing all of the unnecessary items. Do you really need that old stool no one has sat on for ages? Probably not. Think about each item in the room and ask questions :

Do I really need it?
How often do I use it?
How much of comfort does it brings to me?

Another thing to keep in mind is storage. If you're not using something, put it away. This includes clothes, books and anything else that's taking up space in your room. It's also helpful to have storage that's hidden, like under the bed or in a closet. Get furniture which has storage at the base like beds with drawers.

One of the best ways to declutter your bedroom is to go through your belongings and get rid of anything that you don't use or need. If you haven't worn it in the past year, chances are you're never going to wear it again. And if you haven't read it, chances are you're never going to read it. So donate it, sell it or give it away to someone who will actually use it.

Final thoughts: Minimalism is Therapy

A minimalist bedroom is not only esthetically pleasing, but it can also be therapeutic and calming. When your bedroom is simplified, you have less to worry about and can focus on getting a good night's sleep.

If you're looking to create a minimalist bedroom of your own, here are 5 tips I used to get you started:

1. Get rid of all clutter. This means everything from excess furniture to clothes to knick-knacks. The less stuff you have in your room, the better.
2. Choose a color palette and stick to it. This will help create a cohesive look and make the room feel pulled together.
3. Start with the bed. This is typically the focal point of any bedroom and is where you'll want to start when creating a minimalist design.
4. Limit your accessories. Too many accessories can make a room feel cluttered and chaotic. Stick to a few key pieces that will add visual interest without overwhelming the space.
5. Say goodbye to storage containers. One of the tenets of minimalist design is that storage containers take up unnecessary space and defeat the purpose of decluttering your room.

Hope this will be helpful for you and share with your loved ones as well who you feel will benefit from this.
Let's create the kind of living standard we want for ourselves today and not wait for tomorrow.

As only we can do it today for ourselves.

- Naiha J. Eman aka Rebellious Brownie