Will minimalism be the new normal for post COVID?
Minimalism might not be the norm for post COVID; however, I think many will agree that we have learned to appreciate the importance of family and friends.
We have learned to do more with less. Hopefully, we have learned new uses for things that we already own.
We have learned that we have too many possessions taking ups space in our homes after we trip over it, have to move it to find something, or lose something in all our “stuff.”
We should be better at cooking in our own homes after not being able to go out as much as we used to go.
Hubby and I are closer than ever before; we’ve been married 50 years.
We are doing more things together. I even got him to help me go through his closet and get rid of things that he can no longer wear.
We are not minimalists yet. We were minimalists when we first married. We will be again, as we are now both retired.
We now purchase for needs not wants.
I will be getting a new washer and dryer, sometime in the future. But only because the one we own has died. The set is over 30 years old.
I will not replace the following things.
- Portable dishwasher
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Blender
- Sets of glasses or cups
I’m letting my clothing go down to a double core of complementary sets. That will mean around 60 pieces of mixing and matching pieces including my undergarments and motorcycle specific pieces. I have more than that now. However, all my clothes are in good condition, fit my body, my current usage needs, and their allotted space. When clean, all items fit the closet and dresser in my bedroom. I do not have additional closets or outside storage for these items.
It is easier to let things go if you have had to be the person to handle getting rid of your parents or a loved one's things. The sheer amount of things one must deal with can be overwhelming.
Therefore, at least get your financial things in order, don’t be a hoarder, and for goodness sake, learn to let things be less important than people and memories.
