When the Gospel of Minimalism Collides With Daily Life

In theory, minimalists have more time and money to amass something that researchers have found to provide far more satisfaction than material items: memories. Experiential purchases, psychologists assure us, offer deeper emotional sustenance than any new gadget or piece of furniture. Studies suggest that even the perfect Danish modern chair fades into the background after daily exposure.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minimalists focus not on material goods and consumerasim but on making and preserving memories through other ways that physical items
  • After adopting the minimalist way of life, people increasingly found it difficult to get the great joy that previously brought that joy, such as designer websites and blogs.
  • The “minimalist mom” got her name after losing her job and adopting a minimal lifestyle which was accompanied by her drop off of consumerism

“Studies suggest that even the perfect Danish modern chair fades into the background after daily exposure. Yet our brains never quite get over the thrill of, say, hiking Bryce Canyon, which yields more psychological bang for the buck.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/29/style/when-the-gospel-of-minimalism-collides-with-daily-life.html?_r=0

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