10 Minimalist Habits to Keep Your Life Simple (even if you're not a minimalist!)

Today I'm sharing the 10 daily habits I use to keep my life simple and clutter-free. These are simple, life-changing habits that can help make everyday tasks a lot easier, and less overwhelming. And bonus! You don't even need to be a minimalist to benefit from these habits, or even implement them in your daily lifestyle. Sharing is caring, after all! :)

What are some habits that have helped your simplify?

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I'm Christina, friendly neighbourhood human on the internet slash pharmacist. You may have previously known me as Style Apotheca. I'm living in Toronto, Canada and on my channel you'll find me on my journey towards minimalism, being content with less, recovery from a shopping addiction, and my journey towards financial freedom from over $120,000 in student loan debt. Thank you SO much for watching and taking the time out of your day to support my channel. A little thumb always helps support me!

[Christinamychas]

Let me know some of your fave simple living tips!

[natashagangal]

I totally see the validity of having a “short” to-do list, but I actually find that if my items are really small and actionable, I am more likely to tackle them. For example if it’s “clean home, ” then yeah - that can be 1 of 3 items on my daily to-do list but I tend to break them out into: wipe counter, vacuum, unload dishes, fold blankets. This way I can more accurately understand how big the task is; the key for me is that every action on the list is ~the same level of effort/time so I can have a longer or shorter list depending on what I can do

[PageToo]

Tip number 9 reminds me of physics: “a body in motion tends to stay in motion; a body at rest tends to stay at rest.” Applies to people, too. If you can just get started on something, you tend to keep going. But like you said, the hardest lift is lifting yourself off the couch; it’s easier to “stay at rest”. Good tips!

[thissunchild]

I have a "Purpose of The Day" list, which is a short list that motivates me to have a purpose for the day no matter how small. If I have a purpose for the day it gives me a reason to get up in the morning.

[phatrickmoore]

1. don’t put it down, put it away
2. make your bed
3. automate your money
4. declutter as you go
5. maximum 3-item ’To Do’ list
6. eat real food & stay hydrated
7. take breaks
8. clean before you break
9. don’t overthink. just do.
10. avoid “stuff spots”

[jenv]

I used to have a bed full of sheets and pillows, just like my mom. At 41 I just decided that I neither want or need all of the pillows or the sheets. So we have a bottom sheet, the pillows we need, and our duvet. Boom. Literally three minutes of work and my bed is happy.

[erintannehill]

I love what you said about horizontal surfaces! "If you don't sit on it, don't let your stuff sit on it!" GOLD!

[Vicia]

I recently watched a video by struthless where he recommended making two lists...the first list (the typical list that we tend to do that's overly ambitious) then a bare minimum to feel productive or prevent future harm/stress version, which is kind of like the three thing concept, and helps you really hone in on what's important. I found it game-changing for me.

[onimendez]

One of my favs is Jeff's; clean before relaxing/taking a break.
There's no way I can truly relax unless all dishes, sink, counter tops are cleaned.
Thanks Christina 😊

[boomshine]

I live by the mantras "A place for everything and Everything in its place" and "Clean as you go" - particularly when cooking
Edit: I stopped writing a 'To Do' list and now have an 'Intentions' list

[smallfootprint]

You touched on most of it, but the most important thing I practice is picking up my space after myself, and taking things to their home as I walk through the house. Pick something up and take it to it's place gets things put away pretty fast. It's kind of amazing. At the same time, I get to put some things in the donate bag. 2 actions for 1 trip. Every little bit helps. Simple but it works.

[sashalexia]

Woot! About a minute into this video, I got up and looked at my very cluttered desk. As I continued listening to your tips, I was able to clean off the random stack of notebooks, some little piles of bits & bobs and finally saw my actual desk surface. Took 5 mins and it’s all done and looks great again! 😍✨

Next stop: my awful closet but that’s for another day. 😉

[StudioLConcepts]

These were great! For me:
1. Create master to do list
2. Use highlighter system to run thru it and prioritize (need, want, important, unimportant)
3. Write the intention of the need and important even with realistic time investment needed and break down into micro tasks as necessary
4. Schedule it. I write it in my calendar ( I also agree with no more than 3 items outside eating, sleep, movement, cleaning and work/job)
5. Spend contemplating time on the wants and unimportant… I literally mentally and emotionally worked through if it will bring me value or support or improve something in my life, OR if it’s a responsibility I want to take on or deal with. Is it worth my time, money, energy, mental real-estate, relationship, and any other investment? Most of the time it’s a no, but needed to sit with it. This isn’t about “I want to go on vacation” type of analysis It’s not about if BUT when with that situation…It’s about all those micro opportunities that fling our way that in the past we just do or hop into it without considering ourselves more fully. What do you keep saying yes or no to that you are tired of dealing with? Why does this pattern or situation keep coming up at the worst time? What do I want to say no to, but afraid or worried I may disappoint others? Where am I betraying myself and not meeting my needs and managing myself that feels really good?
My motto is what needs to be done or no longer done so that my future self will love me and be in deep gratitude for?
Clean kitchen before bed~great start with breakfast next morning-first win of the day!

Put away after use, no headaches trying to find it next time I need it or wasted time when I need to be on my way and stick with my schedule

Review my schedule when opportunity comes along to see if I can truly commit as well as ask myself if I want to commit

Never move stuff/schedule around for others. My routine IS flexible for me not you. If it is meant to be either it’s available OR there IS another time it can benefit “us”. Vice versa….we work around doctors, dentists, stylists, etc. schedule…

Finally for me I learned to practice saying no more and more (more subtraction than additions) until I found balance that works for me. We let go so that we get to choose what we really want to say yes to cuz it feels really good, important and even elevate our life!
Sure some people really hated that response, but hey, I finally realized the types of stress that was unnecessary, not making me feel good, not amounting to much, preventing me from doing what I love etc. they don’t lay in bed having it spin around and around trying to figure how it can all get done like yesterday. So I ask, what would your future self love and appreciate and be in deep gratitude that you established the habits and alignment to intentionally creating a feel good life?
Even if that future self is Tomorrow 😉

[khalilahd.]

I couldn’t agree more! Just having an efficient routine truly clears the mind an allows you to be more productive. 💜 also I couldn’t agree more with having a space for everything. When you just put things down randomly one mess turns into 10 and then it’s just overwhelming. Thanks for these great tips!

[alisonmullan]

Love the tips; thank you! My mantra is “do it now then it’s done” for the small domestic chores. I find it helps me keep on top of my space, which helps me feel calmer and more able to focus on priority tasks without distraction.

[lorraineturton]

This is a nice video. I like the quote from designer William Morris which reads "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful". A simple life initially takes effort, but once in place is easy to maintain with discipline. :-)

[susannehakanlind]

Thank you! Really good tips! ”Don’t put it down, put away” did it for me. Also ”Don’t overthink it, just do it” since we moved and did a huge declutter, I find it easier to keep up with decluttering as I go. We still have some things to do before we are done, but I feel everything you talk about. 💕

[blablabladuda]

Flagging this video for myself to remember these super simple tips! It’s so much in life that the simple things are often the hardest to think of, overlook and conquer. I love your videos!

[valentinabucibattorti]

7:31 "The muscle of letting go.." Yes, I love this! Since my Marie Kondo's decluttering feast, I find it so much easier to focus on what I don't want anymore. You can just feel it right away!

[hazelveg]

Thank you for the tip about to do lists. I have been doing a little bit of that without really being aware and questioning how my lists make me feel. I think it’s about convincing our brains of what’s realistic.