90 Minimalism Rule

90/90 Minimalism Rule Rules can be arbitrary, restrictive, boringâ€"but they are often helpful  when we hope to make a change. Whenever we attempt to simplify our lives, we  often get stuck before we  get started. When faced with a hoard of possessionsâ€"some useful, others notâ€"it is difficult to determine what adds value and what were  holding on to just in case, which makes letting go  nearly impossible without some sort of rules to move us in the right direction. Heres one that has worked for us:  Look at a possession. Pick something. Anything.  Have you used that item in the last 90 days?  If you havent, will you use it in the next 90?  If not, then its okay to let go. Maybe your rule  isnt 90 days. Maybe its 120. Maybe its six months. Whatever your rule, be honest with yourself. If your material possessions dont serve a purpose or bring you joy, then they are likely in the way of a more meaningful life. Read this essay and 150 others in our book, Essential. You May Also Enjoy How to Start a Successful Blog Today Learn how to start a blog in less than an hour. Follow the step-by-step instructions we used when starting our blog, which now has reached more than 20 million people. Creating this blog is one of the best decisions Ryan and I ever made. After all, our blog is how we earn a living. More important, it's how we add value to other people's lives. Read more 30-Day Minimalism Game Let's play a simple game together. We call it the 30-Day Minimalism Game. Find a friend, family member, or coworker who's willing to minimize their stuff with you next month. Read more 11 Ways to Write Better We are all writers now. Whether you write books, blog posts, emails, Instagram captions, or text messages, you are a writer. No matter your preferred medium, here are a few tips to help you write more effectively. Read more Subscribe to The Minimalists via email.