Small Things

The Minimalists Talk About the Small Things That Feel Like a Big Deal to Let Go Of

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Discussed in This Episode

• Do I count my straws, screws, and old paperwork separately when playing the 30-Day Minimalism Game?
• What small things turn into big problems?
• Listener tip: Preserving the memories of loved ones after they’re gone.
• What’s the kindest way to tell my partner that he’s holding on to clutter?
• If something adds value to my life but produces negative feelings, should I keep it or get rid of it?
• How can I talk to my young child about minimizing their things without forcing them to declutter?
• How can I encourage the people in my household to use resources more sparingly?
• Talkaboutable: What are three things JFM has renounced?
• Talkaboutable: Why is it so hard to lie?
• Talkaboutable: The average person loses up to nine items every day.
• More About Less: Good Housekeeping UK’s take on the Minimalism Game.
• Added Value: It takes a lot to really disappear.

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at https://www.theminimalists.com/p485/.

• Minimalism isn’t about counting the things you own; it’s about owning only the things that count.
• What’s left undone undoes you.
• Letting go of a thing requires letting go of the story behind the thing.
• Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life’s most important things.
• If a thing amplifies your misery, let it go.
• Children listen with their eyes, not their ears.
• Boundaries are best outlined by benefits.

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