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Books on Minimalism

  Especially recently, it has become increasingly important to evaluate your organizational philosophy. As we adopt new technologies and live with more complexity compared to the past, many people find themselves desiring a minimalist lifestyle . This article serves the purpose to hopefully suggest books about minimalism: 1. Deep Work by Cal Newport Deep Work by Cal Newport excellently articulates an important style of time organization which he argues, allows for an increased level of concentration. The primary thesis of this book is that the ability to know how to focus for an extended period of time, versus splitting up a task through multiple iterations, will allow a person to increase their general productivity. This type of workflow allows for simplification of a set of complex problems, by zooming in and doing things one at a time. 2. Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver is a somewhat autobiographical story where she becomes diagn...
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Minimalist iPhone Wallpapers

The following is a list of minimalist wallpapers that can hopefully improve the appearance of your phone. All of these selected photos are free stock photos sourced from P ixabay . Over time, more photos will be added to this page so that there are plenty of options to choose from. license at: https://pixabay.com/photos/night-stars-moon-human-universe-913046/ license at: https://pixabay.com/photos/hills-winter-sunset-snow-trees-5942468/   license at: https://pixabay.com/photos/succulent-escheveria-plant-1031033/ license at: https://pixabay.com/photos/ocean-clouds-horizon-sky-nature-6603616/ license at: https://pixabay.com/photos/nature-wallpaper-background-3846403/ license at: https://pixabay.com/photos/cave-cavern-dark-daylight-1835823/ license at: https://pixabay.com/photos/hot-air-balloon-africa-desert-4993835/  
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Scandinavian Minimalism: Interior Design

Over time, a school of thought for interior design arose, known as "Scandinavian Minimalism", in the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Scandinavian Minimalism developed throughout the 20th century with the overarching goal to balance simplicity with aesthetic while considering capabilities to to apply designs for the overall population.  In Scandinavian interior design, there exists a concept known as "hygge", which loosely translates to "comfort". This is one of the key differences between standard minimalism and Scandinavian Minimalism, where the Scandinavian stance prioritizes comfort in addition to simplicity, while the overall goal of minimalism can involve certain sacrifices in comfort living in favor of simplicity. Also given the cultural and geographic differences between Nordic countries and the rest of the world, there are a few clear distinctions between Scandinavian Minimalism and the commonly known definition of minima...
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Minimalism for Beginners

 Although there is a vast plethora of applications to minimalism, there are a few simple ways to become a minimalist which apply to most people's lifestyles. In terms of living space, working space, and time organization, a large part of the complexity caused through everyday events manifests from the various adjustments mindlessly made through our habits. Here are a few tips to become more of a minimalist:  Take Inventory In order to fully understand what is necessary to declutter, you first have to learn the contents with which you hope to organize and then minimize. For example, if you find that you have too much of a certain piece of clothing, you will find it possible to readjust your wardrobe to meet your desired capacity.  In another example, if your office desk is cluttered, it might make sense to look at all of your possessions in this section, so that each piece can either be discarded or mindfully place in a logical location. Start with Small Tasks Rather than ...
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How To Take Minimalist Notes

 In order to take notes in a largely minimalist fashion, the goal should be to capture the most important information while saving a considerable amount of energy. While it is important to capture as much information as possible, sometimes the information flows too fast to the extent that conciseness becomes necessary.   Organizing Notes: The following are a few primary methods of how to organize notes or how to minimize notes: Outline Method This form of taking notes involves simple bullet points going down the page in a linear fashion. Although relatively simple, this method allows for quick note taking with prioritization Mapping Method Beginning with a primary topic, the mapping method of notettaking forms a branch-like structure,  extending through several nodes to signify differences and sections of the given information. If the layers of ideas are vividly contemplated, this can be a highly efficient way of how to write down notes. Chart Method For higher levels of ...
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Page Introduction

  Hello,  This website is constructed with the intention of becoming a resource allowing people and organizations to achieve a greater level of minimalism. Given the unpredictability of everyday life, decluttering can provide a greater sense of clarity, and improve focus, allowing for an overall increase in quality of life. To become a minimalist may not be suitable for every member of the population, but for those that require their life to become more simple can benefit from reading about the practice. Considering the old idiom,  "The way a person does one thing is the way they do everything" , an individual who experiences a sense of clutter or confusion in one small part of life can unknowingly allow that event to cause a change in their overall daily life. When the number of considered variables reduces, the individual gains the time to truly focus on each sector of life, so that everything is largely focused and in order. Without having this level of clarity, it is ...
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