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What is minimalism categorized as?

-it is a practice, not a law-no numerical or style standar

A change in mindset
Living simply involves different lifestyle habits. When trying to achieve a minimalist lifestyle, the idea of it sounds satisfying, but the essence of a practice is to do it repeatedly. Ideas are simply just thoughts, but implementing and acting on these ideas in our own lives is what will make it habitual, and allowing a change in mindset. Leo Babauta believes finding beauty and joy in less, is what advocates the thought of "more is better" to be untrue. It is quality over quantity that minimalists prefer to follow. There is meaning and what they own holds a true value to them rather than just having things to have. This mindset has spread among many individuals due to influences of other people living this lifestyle. Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus share their story of what they they used to see life for. With the constant additions they saw that are never ending in this world are what drove their impulses to keep buying and filling this void of acceptance and approval. Realizing there was this emptiness of being able to get anything they want, there was no meaning behind what they had. This called for a change in mindset with what they see as important and truly valuable.

Housing
Those who follow simple living may hold a different value over their homes. Joshua Becker suggest simplifying the place that they live for those who desire to live this life style. He addresses the fact that the purpose of a home is a place for safety and belonging. Many get caught up over all of the space they have in their house and feel the need to buy stuff to fill it. This is something that must be reflected upon because it rises the question of if it just pleasing to the eye, or if is it truly needed.