Put simply, minimalism is living with less. And you may ask, "Less what?" With less anything. Minimalism is a tool and a practice for freedom with less. 

Ever here the phrase less is more? With minimalism, the less you have or own, the more free you are to let other things in your life. You get rid of excess stuff in your life, which gives you the mental, physical, and emotional space to pursue other things you want to do. By letting go of other stuff, you can focus on the more important aspects of you life. 

Minimalism is all about simplifying your life. 

How do I practice minimalism? 

I first came across Courtney Carver's blog Be More With Less, which introduced me to minimalism and how I could fit it into my life. See my review of her blog. 

I knew I wanted to start practicing minimalism but I had a problem. Where would I start? I didn't realize just how much clutter I had in my life until I was aware of it. 

So what did I do? I started small and I worked my way up. I picked one aspect of my life that I knew needed simplifying or decluttered and I went with it. And then I made it a habit. 

Minimalism is a tool and a practice. Pick one small thing you would like to change in your life and make it a habit. Then, pick something else and make that a habit. Soon, you will see how much more room there is in your life.