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It’s time for some tough love today. Too often when we’re confronted with something new, whether it is something we want to or need to embrace, we immediately toss out the excuses on why it is “easier said than done,” or we’re “just not ready.” If you’re still using these excuses and have come to this page looking for advice on how to embrace a minimalist mindset, the first (and perhaps only) piece of advice I have for you is to stop making excuses!
Every excuse you have also has a solution. For example, we know we shouldn’t keep the junk food in our homes, yet when someone tells you “If it’s not good for you, don’t keep it in your home” we immediately turn around and say “that’s easier said than done.” Is it really easier said than done? Perhaps you have other people in your home who enjoy those food items; there’s still things you can do in these situations to avoid the temptations, such as keep only single servings of the item or purchase small quantities. If it’s a roommate who eats the item, suggest they keep the item in their room or put it in a special drawer. Even better, talk to the other residents in your home and try to get everyone on board with not eating the items.
The fact is changing your mindset about something is entirely up to you. If you’re resistant to change, then yes, it is going to be hard. But if you’re open to the new possibilities and the new changes, making the transition will be a heck of a lot easier. 
In the end, here are three tips to help you embrace a new mindset:
- Stop making excuses! Remember, every excuse is just a problem that needs solving – it’s your choice on whether you’ll opt for the excuse or work towards the solution.
- Weigh the pros and cons – Embracing a new mindset is easier when you have the facts, are fully informed, and you have weighed both sides. Many excuses arise because a con has been placed in front of us, but if you go in to the change fully aware of the cons then you no longer have the excuse of “well I didn’t know I’d have to…”
- Make the commitment – You’ve kicked the excuses and weighed the pros vs cons, all that is left now is to commit to the change. You must be fully invested in making the change or you will wind up making an excuse.
Blessings & good luck! If you need help, shoot us an email to info@minimalismissimple.com
– Aly
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