Review: Extreme Minimalist Lifestyle
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2012
Reading books on organizing and decluttering always inspires real change in my life. I thought I was living a fairly minimalist lifestyle until I read this book. The author lives in a one bedroom apartment and keeps her kitchen counters free and clear. She obviously takes the minimalist lifestyle very seriously and it works for her. While most people reading this book won't be able to go all the way into this lifestyle there are many ideas that are useful and practical. There are some good ideas for getting rid of clutter before it starts - like getting off mailing lists so you don't have extra mail all over the place. I also liked the tips on making social media less stressful. The authors advice on how to handle email is also great and will save you a big chunk of time each day. The only thing I didn't agree with was keeping the kitchen counters completely clear. I need access to my coffee maker and I want my toaster and blender where I can find them fast. So not all the ideas will work for all readers. Most people are also going to balk at throwing out stuff they paid good money for, like cleaners or lotion. I find it better to use things up over time. This book also delves into priorities and makes you think about who you want to spend your time with. Basically this is a book that will create a more peaceful lifestyle.~The Rebecca Review