Many people have minimalism forced upon them by circumstance. Poverty and trauma can make frivolous possessions seem like a lifeline instead of a burden.

Although many of today's gurus insist that minimalism is useful regardless of income, they target the affluent. The focus on self-improvement is more about accumulation.

True minimalism is not about throwing things out, but about challenging your beliefs in an attempt to engage with ideas as they are, to not shy away from reality or its lack of answers. 

Underneath the vision of “less” is a mode of living that heightens the miracle of human presence.

Spiritual wellness is not about any specific faith, but about fostering a sense of inner peace and harmony, while conducting activities that supports one's beliefs and values.

Minimalism, at its core, is about alignment with our core values, while removing distractions. Minimalism contributes significantly to spiritual wellness by directing our finite resources of time, money and energy towards the things that matter to us the most.

Physical wellness is about developing healthy habits and minimizing any risky behaviors, which can affect our well-being.

Minimalism encourages physical wellness by making healthier eating choices, avoiding any unnecessary eating, focusing on an active lifestyle, and removing physical clutter from our surroundings.

Minimalists live intentionally. If there is something in your life that you don’t love, change it. Cutting out the things that aren’t serving you are the first step to creating the life that you want. 

An exercise that really helps is to write down what an ideal day would look like for you in five years time. Then work toward that goal.

Going minimalist also means spending time with only the people you want to spend time with and focusing your social time on people who lifted you up.