--- {"type":"list","title":"Minimalism Checklist","listId":4618,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist","visibleItemTotal":40,"creator":{"id":"rizahope","name":"Riza Hope Molo","url":"https://listium.com/@rizahope"},"stats":{"views":1071,"likes":5},"category":"health & fitness / therapy","publishedAt":"2016-12-03T03:05:55.059Z","updatedAt":"2016-12-04T08:12:35.786Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Item","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Details","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":2,"name":"Done","type":"Symbols","format":"checkbox"},{"id":3,"name":"Share Your Experience","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":4,"name":"Photo Documentation","type":"Image"},{"id":5,"name":"Rate Your Experience","type":"Symbols","format":"star_rating"}]} --- # Minimalism Checklist By [Riza Hope Molo (@rizahope)](https://listium.com/@rizahope) 1071 views · 5 likes Published 3 December 2016 · Updated 4 December 2016 Category: health & fitness / therapy The checklist for anyone who wants to get started in living life the minimalist way. Less is more. ## Items ### 1. [Clear out one junk drawer](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/28/clear-out-one-junk-drawer) Item ID: `28` - Details: Eliminate the need for a “junk drawer” by tossing the junk. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 2. [Recycle one item beyond repair](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/29/recycle-one-item-beyond-repair) Item ID: `29` - Details: Whether it’s a plate that has received one too many chips over the years or an old futon that is missing boards, springs, and is filled with mold – recycle one item today that is beyond repair. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 3. [Donate one bag of clothing to those in need](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/30/donate-one-bag-of-clothing-to-those-in-need) Item ID: `30` - Details: Any clothing you haven’t worn in the last few months can be added to this bag. The only exception is seasonal clothing. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 4. [Declutter your dresser](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/31/declutter-your-dresser) Item ID: `31` - Details: Our dressers are meant for clothing but sometimes sentimental items, paperwork, and other miscellaneous things find their way in. Today, spend some time removing the items from your dresser, except clothing. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 5. [Donate items you’re holding onto “just in case”](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/32/donate-items-youre-holding-onto-just-in-case) Item ID: `32` - Details: > Today we are going to donate all the items we have purchased in the last year that we are holding onto “just in case”. > Extra Credit: If you’re feeling up to it, donate the items you’re holding onto that haven’t been used in the last 3 months. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 6. [Tackle sentimental items](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/33/tackle-sentimental-items) Item ID: `33` - Details: There’s a few things you can do with sentimental items, such as creating a T-Shirt quilt! If you’re not ready to part with the item this is a great way to turn the item into something you can use on an everyday basis, while still holding onto the memory. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 7. [Turn your bedroom into a place of relaxation](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/34/turn-your-bedroom-into-a-place-of-relaxation) Item ID: `34` - Details: Remove the clutter from your bedroom (on top of your nightstand, the foot of your bed, etc). An hour before bed disconnect from electronics to allow yourself time to calm down for the evening. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 8. [Every item has its place](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/36/every-item-has-its-place) Item ID: `36` - Details: Every item needs a “place” in your home. When not in use, return the item to its place. Organizing your remaining items is a great way to create a system, while keeping the items off your floor. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 9. [Tackle your electronics](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/37/tackle-your-electronics) Item ID: `37` - Details: We’re decluttering not only the physical items (DVD players, CD players… MP3 players too), we’re also going to declutter the items we store on our electronics. Remove songs, pictures, videos, etc. from your hard drives that you are no longer using. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 10. [Keep only the necessities in the kitchen](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/38/keep-only-the-necessities-in-the-kitchen) Item ID: `38` - Details: Tackle your kitchen and remove items you never use. Donate these items, or recycle items beyond repair. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 11. [Declutter your shoe collection](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/39/declutter-your-shoe-collection) Item ID: `39` - Details: > Donate or recycle one pair of shoes you no longer wear. > > Extra Credit: Donate or recycle three or more pairs. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 12. [Identify your stress triggers](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/22/identify-your-stress-triggers) Item ID: `22` - Details: The first step towards reducing everyday stress is to pinpoint your personal triggers. Try this: Take notes of your stress levels and your activities at regular intervals throughout a weekday. Once you have identified your stress triggers, figure out how you could prevent or counteract them in the future. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 13. [Stay offline for one day](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/0/stay-offline-for-one-day) Item ID: `0` - Details: Social media, endless news streams and articles all drain our energy and keep us in a constant distracted state. So today: Log off and enjoy the calmness of staying disconnected. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 14. [Meditate for fifteen minutes](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/1/meditate-for-fifteen-minutes) Item ID: `1` - Details: Meditation reduces stress and anxiety and gives you a ton of extra energy and mental clarity. Use an app like Headspace to give it a try today. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 15. [Declutter your digital life](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/2/declutter-your-digital-life) Item ID: `2` - Details: Take care of your digital clutter today: Spring-clean your desktop, delete any files you don’t need anymore and set up a simple, no-fuss folder structure. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 16. [No-complaint day](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/3/no-complaint-day) Item ID: `3` - Details: Complaining is never productive and a catalyst for negative thought patterns. Challenge yourself to not complain about small stuff today. Either accept the situation and move on, or find a solution. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 17. [Identify your three to six main priorities](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/4/identify-your-three-to-six-main-priorities) Item ID: `4` - Details: Above all, minimalism is about figuring out what matters most to you in life and how to add more of that to your day-to-day routine. Today: Dig deep and make a list of your 3-6 top priorities in life. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 18. [Follow a morning ritual](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/5/follow-a-morning-ritual) Item ID: `5` - Details: Start your day with a relaxing and energising morning ritual, instead of immediately checking your email or social media feeds. Meditate, write, do yoga or read a book. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 19. [Downsize a reading list](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/6/downsize-a-reading-list) Item ID: `6` - Details: Today: Downsize your reading list, unsubscribe and remove bookmarks. Keep only sources that are meaningful to you and that add something to your day. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 20. [Learn to enjoy solitude](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/7/learn-to-enjoy-solitude) Item ID: `7` - Details: Spend at least 3 hours (ideally more) alone, without social media or background chatter from the TV. Pay attention to what it feels like to be in complete solitude and, if you like, write down your thoughts. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 21. [Downsize your beauty collection](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/8/downsize-your-beauty-collection) Item ID: `8` - Details: Tackle your beauty products today! Write a list of everything you use on a regular basis from the top of your head (without checking your beauty cabinets). Throw out or give away everything else. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 22. [Go bare faced](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/20/go-bare-faced) Item ID: `20` - Details: Re-set what you consider essential by following a bare-bones beauty routine just for today (no make up and minimal skin care). You may well discover that many of the products you thought you need are really optional and can then streamline your regular routine a little. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 23. [No email, no social media until lunch](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/9/no-email-no-social-media-until-lunch) Item ID: `9` - Details: Use your most productive hours of the day to get shit done and resist checking your feeds until lunch time. Then celebrate how much more you accomplished! - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 24. [Evaluate your commitments](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/10/evaluate-your-commitments) Item ID: `10` - Details: Write down all of your regular commitments, i.e. memberships, side projects and other responsibilities. Then be honest: Which of these do you only keep up out of obligation and which do you truly enjoy or are meaningful to you? - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 25. [Define your goals for this year](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/11/define-your-goals-for-this-year) Item ID: `11` - Details: Setting goals keeps you from living in a reactive, passive way and helps you align your daily actions with your true priorities. Today, set aside at least thirty minutes to select 1-3 big, exciting goals for this year. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 26. [Clean out your closet](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/12/clean-out-your-closet) Item ID: `12` - Details: Reserve a full afternoon to go through your wardrobe piece-by-piece and get rid of anything that doesn’t make you feel confident and inspired. Check out this workbook if you feel like your wardrobe could use a revamp. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 27. [Examine your daily habits](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/13/examine-your-daily-habits) Item ID: `13` - Details: Today, take a closer look at your everyday habits, from your morning routine to the way you work to your evening activities. Which habits could you improve, which should you drop, which new ones could you pick up? - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 28. [Don't buy anything for 24 hours](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/14/dont-buy-anything-for-24-hours) Item ID: `14` - Details: Break through an unhealthy cycle of emotional spending by going on a one-day shopping fast. Don’t buy anything, not even food or essentials, for 24 hours (make sure you prep in advance). Then see how you feel! - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 29. [Practice single-tasking](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/15/practice-single-tasking) Item ID: `15` - Details: Nothing drains energy faster than constantly switching between multiple tasks. Practice truly focusing on one thing at a time using a timer like this one. Stick to short bursts of concentrated work with regular breaks in-between. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 30. [Unfollow and unfriend day](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/16/unfollow-and-unfriend-day) Item ID: `16` - Details: De-stress your social media experience by being a little more selective about who you follow. Do you really need to stay Facebook friends with people you haven’t spoken to in years? Go through your list and downsize. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 31. [No TV all day, read instead](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/17/no-tv-all-day-read-instead) Item ID: `17` - Details: All electronic devices emit a blue light that disturbs our melatonin production and reduces sleep quality. So, instead of ending your night with a couple of episodes of your favourite show, cuddle up on the couch with a good book today! - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 32. [Journal for twenty minutes](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/18/journal-for-twenty-minutes) Item ID: `18` - Details: Writing helps you organise your thoughts and de-stresses. Sit down for twenty minutes today to write about anything that comes to mind. If you like it, consider incorporating a quick daily writing session into your regular routine. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 33. [Create a relaxing bedtime routine](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/19/create-a-relaxing-bedtime-routine) Item ID: `19` - Details: Improve your sleep quality and energy levels by taking the time to properly wind down at the end of each day. Do some writing, read a good book, have a cup of tea, get everything ready for the next day, etc. Try it today! - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 34. [Leave a whole day unplanned](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/21/leave-a-whole-day-unplanned) Item ID: `21` - Details: In our culture, we are so used to making the most out of every free minute of the day, it can be almost scary to not have any plans for once. Be brave today and see where it takes you. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 35. [Clear out your junk drawer](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/23/clear-out-your-junk-drawer) Item ID: `23` - Details: Getting rid of clutter can have an almost therapeutic effect, because it helps you deal with all of the different emotions that are attached to your stuff. Complete your own therapy session today by cleaning out the most cluttered drawer/box/corner of your house. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 36. [Let go of a goal](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/24/let-go-of-a-goal) Item ID: `24` - Details: The key to achieving goals as a minimalist is to set the right ones in the first place! Instead of chasing things you think you should want, figure out what would truly make you happy. Let go of any goals that aren’t meaningful to you for good today - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 37. [Turn off all notifications](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/25/turn-off-all-notifications) Item ID: `25` - Details: Email and social media notifications make for a very reactive workflow. Just for today: Turn off all notifications and check your feeds only at designated times. - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 38. [Evaluate your last five purchases](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/26/evaluate-your-last-five-purchases) Item ID: `26` - Details: Developing more ethical and less consumerist spending habits is key to living a simpler life. Today, assess your last five non-essential purchases. How useful did they turn out to be and how could you improve your purchasing decisions in the future? - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 39. [Don't nag, only give out compliments](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/27/dont-nag-only-give-out-compliments) Item ID: `27` - Details: - - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 40. [Don’t beat yourself up](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4618/minimalism-checklist/35/dont-beat-yourself-up) Item ID: `35` - Details: We are our own worst critic. Today, try tackling something you’ve been putting off or avoiding. If you find yourself reaching a challenge or having difficulty with a certain task, step away for a minute. When you feel prepared to tackle the task again, dive in - Done: false - Share Your Experience: - - Photo Documentation: - - Rate Your Experience: ☆☆☆☆☆