Minimalism

Is minalmalism right for you?

I admit I try but fall very short of the concept. I like to have an extra of all most everything. I don't want to run out of a medication or something I need in the middle of the night.

I also have a large family. There are 5 adult children, 4 spouses, and 6 grandchildren with another one on the way.  So we have things like two couches.

That said I also get that crowded feeling when I have too much stuff. It is a stuffy feeling. It make me nervous. So I throw things that I dont need out.

If I haven't used something in a year it is time to let it go. I do have some things that I keep but I have a good reason and plan for it. Anything I find that I have not used in the past six months I take note of for possible removal.

This is what works for me. I don't know that I could ever be a strict minalmalism. What about you?  Is minimalism for you? How do you do it?