Back to basics and less is more, are the motto’s of most people who choose to live the minimalist lifestyle. It sounds like emotional freedom from consumerism, material possessions, clutter and debt. We are a generation that prides itself on the accumulation of stuff and where everything needs to be bigger and better. The minimalist lifestyle is the opposite of all that, you live above your possessions and only have what you need. This does not mean it cannot be expensive or beautiful, but everything that you own has its necessity in your life. You throw out what you do not use and need, in order to focus on the things you do need. Although this lifestyle may not be for everyone, it definitely has its benefits. It makes cleaning so much easier and you are not focussed anymore on material possessions which, lets be honest, will save you a lot of time. In stead you focus on improving and developing yourself. Of course you do not want to throw all your beautiful clothes, bags …