
14 Jan Living a Minimalist Lifestyle with the Help of a Self Storage Unit
If you want to transition to a minimalist lifestyle, living with fewer possessions and clutter in your life, renting a self storage unit can help. It can make the change much easier, while providing a safety net should you decide this new lifestyle is not for you.
What is a Minimalism?
As Joshua Becker, minimalism guru and author puts it in the article “What is Minimalism?”, the nutshell definition of minimalism is “intentionally living with only the things I really need – those items that support my purpose. I am removing the distraction of excess possessions so I can focus more on those things that matter most”.
People choose minimalism to simplify their lives, turn away from the manic pursuit of ownership and the accumulation of things to intentionally embrace what nourishes the soul.
Why Rent a Storage Unit?
Minimalism is attainable, although the idea may be overwhelming if you think that you must make the change completely, all at one time. As with any new practice, particularly one that requires a huge shift in the way you live, taking small steps can make your goal more achievable. It’s also safer should you decide minimalism isn’t for you. So, how can a storage unit help?
Imagine selling, donating or giving away all of your possessions, perhaps moving into a smaller apartment or living in tiny home, only to find a year into this lifestyle change that you want your old life back. What then? The cost of replacing your belongings can be staggering not to mention time consuming. If you rent self storage, you can take the time to acclimatize to minimalism. If you discover that it’s not for you, you don’t have to start over to return your old way of life. Renting a storage unit makes hitting “reset” much easier and less costly!
Valleyview Mini Storage rents storage units to Kamloops residents who are in some kind of transition. Whether the transition is downsizing because the kids have left home, moving, travelling, renovating, or living with less clutter. While renting a storage unit to make minimalism possible may seem counter-intuitive, it’s a conservative approach that has many merits.
With storage, you can:
- Move possessions into storage in stages and see what it’s like living without them
- Live with fewer possessions without permanently ridding yourself of all of your belongings
- Live in a smaller space
- Take time to adjust to your new lifestyle
- Sell, donate, or give away possessions only when you’re absolutely certain you no longer need or want them
- Reverse course more easily if you decide less isn’t working out for you
What Size Storage Unit Should You Rent?
Even a small storage unit can help you test the waters of a minimalist lifestyle and allow you to dip your toes into the shallow end of the pool rather than taking a high dive into the deep end. The size you need, or course, depends on the number of possessions you have. View our most popular storage unit sizes and read the article “How to Estimate the Right Size Storage Unit” for several ways of estimating the appropriate size for your needs. If you’re still not sure, our friendly staff will be happy to help.