Limits

Minimalist living means keeping our possessions in check, and the most effective way to do this is by establishing limits. The limits are for your stuff, not you! They help you gain the upper hand over your things, so you have more power, more control, and more space. Limits work for you, not against you. Limit your collection per item to the allotted space, and cull it as you add new items. Setting limits not only helps you; it also eases other members of your household into a more minimalist lifestyle. Limit each person's possessions to what fits into his or her allotted space of a particular item. That way, you'll prevent personal stuff from spilling over into family space. Limiting stuff means less clutter, less worries, and less stress. You may initially think that limits will be stifling; but you'll soon discover that they're absolutely liberating!