10 Things Minimalists Do Every Day

We started implementing minimalist habits back in 2017. Decluttering our home and trying to own less stuff. Through the years, I have learned a lot about minimalism.

Here are 10 things minimalists do every day. Well, at least all the minimalists I talk to and follow.

1 – Limit Everything

Every minimalist I have watched on YouTube, know in real life, and read books from have this in common. They limit everything.

Not only do they try to limit how many things are in their homes, but they also try to limit spending, overeating, clothing, commitments in their schedules, and the list goes on.

A lot of people think minimalism is only about how much stuff you have in your home, but it goes a lot deeper than that.

2 – Live with Intentionality

Minimalists try to figure out what they want out of life and each day. They are fighting against the social norm.

What I mean is they are not living on autopilot, and “keeping up with the Joneses”.

Most minimalists are taking time to figure out what they truly want in their lives. Then they are getting rid of everything else.

3 – Declutter

Yep, I said it! Minimalists declutter all the time.

As soon as they don’t need something, it goes into the declutter bin. If they aren’t doing this every day, I can guarantee that a minimalist will declutter stuff monthly.

You might think that if you’re a minimalist, then you never need to declutter again, but that isn’t true.

There are always things to get rid of. People grow and change, things break, and if you want to stay minimal, you have to get rid of the extra stuff.

4 – Say No to Draining Things

Minimalism is about getting rid of the things that don’t serve you. This includes all the stuff that drains you.

It could be a friend who is always negative, or events that leave you feeling tired or overwhelmed. 

We stop doing all the things that aren’t necessary.  Sometimes you just have to say no, thank you. 

5 – Limit Media Consumption

This includes social media and all forms of media. How can you enjoy your life if you are always watching someone else’s life?

I am not saying that every minimalist cuts out all media, but I have noticed that most of them talk about how they limit screen time.

This includes news, TV, Phones, and Computers. It’s all about coming up with a level that keeps you happy and entertained without having it eat up your whole life.

I hear a lot of people say how busy they are and that there isn’t enough time for anything. Well, have a look at how much screen time you use each day.

Most likely, this will give you the time you were looking for.

6 – Simplify Outfits

Minimalists have decluttered their closets and clothes. They pick a style that works for them and limit how many choices they have to make. 

Every decision we make takes up time and effort. By simplifying your clothing, you will gain time and energy.

This is very simple! Only have the clothes that fit, feel good, and make you happy.

Many minimalists create a small capsule wardrobe or stick to a few favorite outfits they wear on repeat. This not only makes getting dressed easier, but it also reduces decision fatigue and helps you feel more confident in your style.

You’ll spend less time standing in front of your closet wondering what to wear—and more time actually living your life.

When your wardrobe is filled only with pieces you love and use, getting dressed becomes a joy instead of a chore.

7 – Put Things Away

Minimalism is all about having less stuff and allocating a place for every item in your life.

I would say minimalists put things away every day. The less stuff you have, the easier this is to do. Some of you might think everyone does that. 

I am here to let you know that not everyone does this. There are a lot of people who have so much stuff that they can’t actually put anything away.

Because there isn’t a place for the stuff to go. 

8 – Choose Simple Meals

I have a few meals that are my go-to every week meals. They are easy to make, everyone likes them, and they are healthy. 

Most minimalists that I follow and the books that they have written mention simplifying food. This doesn’t mean you never eat a fancy meal again.

It’s just simplifying the everyday meals that we need to make each night. A few minimalists I follow have talked about how they eat the same thing for lunch every day.

This way, they can batch cook and know they have a healthy meal ready on weekdays. Joshua Becker from Becoming Minimalist made a video about how he no longer eats breakfast. 

He said it simplified his day to just skip that meal. 

9 – Leave Space

Minimalists often intentionally leave blank space in their day. That means they don’t overbook their calendar, rush from one thing to the next, or treat every minute like it needs to be maximized.

Leaving space can look like:

• A slow morning without plans.

• A 30-minute walk with no phone, podcast, or goal.

• Saying “no” to a third commitment that day.

• Finishing a task early and not filling the extra time with more to-dos.

In a world that praises busyness and hustle, minimalists reclaim time by choosing enough over more. They recognize that being constantly productive isn’t the same as being fulfilled—and that some of the most meaningful moments happen in the quiet in-between.

I have recently implemented a shut-off time. At the end of my day, usually after dinner, I stop doing everything.

Taking the rest of the night off because there will always be more that needs to get done.

10 – Practice Contentment

Contentment is the quiet superpower behind minimalism. It’s the ability to say, “This is enough. I am enough. Right now is enough.”

Not because everything is perfect, but because you’ve trained yourself to see the beauty in what already exists.

Minimalists practice contentment daily by:

• 💭 Shifting focus from what’s missing to what’s meaningful.

• 🍲 Savoring simple pleasures—a warm meal, a tidy corner, a quiet evening.

• 🧺 Resisting the urge to constantly upgrade, improve, or consume more.

• 🌿 Letting go of comparison, especially in a world of highlight reels and hustle.

It’s not passive, and it’s not about pretending hardships don’t exist. It’s an active choice to root yourself in gratitude and resist the never-ending pull of “more.”

By practicing contentment, minimalists:

• Feel less pressure to chase trends or own more stuff.

• Experience more joy in the ordinary.

• Make decisions from a place of peace, not scarcity or fear of missing out.

It’s a daily mindset—one that turns enough into abundance, and the present moment into a place you actually want to live.

10 Things Minimalists Do: Conclusion

Minimalism isn’t just about decluttering our homes—it’s about reshaping the way we live, one small habit at a time.

These 10 daily practices help minimalists stay grounded, intentional, and focused on what truly matters. From limiting distractions and simplifying meals to putting things away and choosing contentment over consumerism.

Each habit builds a life with more peace and less pressure. Whether you’ve been on this journey for years or are just getting started, remember: minimalism isn’t a destination—it’s a way of moving through life with clarity and purpose.

And the best part? You get to define what that looks like for you.

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