6 Mindful Habits for a Mindfully Minimalist Home

Whether you're looking to live more mindfully or achieve a minimalist home, these six simple habits can help you create a space that feels intentional, organised, and aligned with your values.

Dear Spirited Earthling,

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present, paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. Minimalism, on the other hand, is a lifestyle that champions simplicity, intentionality, and a focus on essentials. Minimalism helps create more space, physically and mentally, by letting go of excess and valuing quality over quantity.

While mindfulness cultivates awareness of the present moment, minimalism invites us to clear our physical and mental spaces, focusing on what matters most. Together, these principles create a lifestyle that’s more intentional, peaceful, and aligned with one’s core values. Here are six mindful habits to achieve a minimalist home with ease.

“Minimalism is a lifestyle that helps people question what things add value to their lives.” ~ The Minimalists

6 Mindful Habits for a Mindfully Minimalist Home

Mindful Habit 1: Give Everything a Home

There is a place for everything, and everything has a place.

Having a designated place for each item ensures that your home stays tidy effortlessly, Marie Kondo also speaks of this concept. When every family member knows where items belong, clean-up becomes a shared and easy task. This habit supports not only a minimalist environment but also creates a calm and harmonious space.

Tip: Label storage boxes and organise items in containers to make it easier to return them to their “home.” For example, designate a basket for keys by the door, create a drawer for remote controls, or assign a box for winter accessories.

Mindful Habit 2: Sort Through Mail as You Receive It

Avoid paper clutter by managing mail the moment it enters your home. Designate spaces for important documents, like bank or insurance statements, and have a recycling bin nearby to discard junk mail immediately.

Tip: At the end of each week, go through your mail and unsubscribe from unwanted subscriptions. If possible, opt for digital versions of your statements to reduce paper clutter.

Mindful Habit 3: Wash Dishes and Load the Dishwasher Immediately

Dishes can pile up fast, creating unnecessary clutter in the kitchen. Make it a habit to put dishes straight into the dishwasher or wash them immediately if you don’t have one. This small task prevents kitchen clutter and keeps surfaces clear.

Tip: Encourage each family member to take responsibility for their dishes (it can become part of your household or family gap plan). For a mindful twist, use washing up as a time to ground yourself, noticing the warmth of the water and the clean, clear surfaces.

Mindful Habit 4: Wipe Down Counter Tops Each Night

Wiping down countertops is a simple way to reset your space each day. As you do this, take a moment to put away any items that don’t belong on the counters. A clean countertop adds to the visual calm of your home, making the entire space feel more open and organised.

Tip: Pair this habit with an existing routine to build consistency (habit stacking). For example, wipe down the kitchen counters after dinner or the bathroom sink after brushing your teeth. Habit-stacking makes it easier to incorporate this practice into your daily routine.

Mindful Habit 5: Say No to Things You Don’t Want in Your Home

Creating a minimalist home means being intentional about what you allow in. Avoid bringing in items that don’t serve a purpose or don’t bring you joy. Saying “no” to unnecessary items can prevent clutter from building up and keeps your space aligned with what truly matters to you.

Tips for Mindful Acquisitions:

• Share a wish list with loved ones to receive items you truly want or need.

• Request experiences instead of material gifts for special occasions.

• Pause before making purchases. Ask yourself if the item is essential or if it will add meaningful value to your life and home..

Mindful Habit 6: Regularly Declutter

Decluttering doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task. By spending a few minutes each day going through a drawer, a shelf, or a small cabinet, you can make steady progress without feeling drained.

Tip: Schedule decluttering sessions like you would other self-care practices. Aim to tackle one small area each week, rotating through different parts of your home. For a mindfulness boost, let go of any items that no longer serve you with gratitude

Key Takeaways

• Create designated spaces: When everything has a home, tidying becomes easy.

• Be intentional about new items: Carefully choose what you allow into your space.

• Clean as you go: Simple daily habits keep clutter and mess at bay.

• Declutter in small steps: Regular, small sessions make a big impact over time.

Embrace a Mindful Minimalist Home

These six mindful habits encourage a harmonious, clutter-free space that allows you to flourish. Remember, turning your home into a sanctuary likely won’t happen overnight. Look at it as making small, mindful changes over time. Each step toward minimalism helps foster a more peaceful, intentional way of living.

Environmental wellness is a facet of your personal wellness wheel and your environment includes your home. Prioritising how you keep your home supports your overall wellbeing.

Ready to Start Your Minimalist Journey?

Are you already incorporating some of these mindful habits? Which one resonates with you the most, or what other minimalist habits have helped you simplify your space? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Together, let’s inspire each other to create homes that truly feel like sanctuaries.

Spirited Earthling is more than just a blog – it's a gathering place for kindred spirits drawn by an interest in self-discovery, the appeal of self-care, and a desire for a deeper connection to themselves and the world. Written and created for curious minds and spiritual hearts seeking meaning in everyday life, this blog aims to help you curate your wholesome personal growth with free weekly ideas and affordable resources for sale.

As you navigate your personal growth journey using the words and ideas shared here, consider sharing this blog with someone looking for inspiration or motivation on their own journey. We are all spirited earthlings, and can lift each other together with mindful, connected living.

Thank you for being part of this community.

Best wishes, warmest regards

Jordan

[ Updated in 2024]

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Affirmations: I create space in my home and mind by choosing simplicity and intention. Each mindful action brings me closer to a life of clarity and peace.

To-do: Choose one small area (a drawer, a shelf, or a cabinet) to declutter today. Take a few moments to consciously decide which items to keep, donate, or let go of. As you organise, consider what you truly need and value.

Journal Prompts:

• Reflect on the spaces in your home that feel the most cluttered or overwhelming. What steps can you take to bring more mindfulness and simplicity to these areas?

• How might a more minimalist space positively impact your daily life and well-being?

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