Minimalist New Years Resolution

Minimalist New Years Resolution Next year [2011] I resolve to purchase no physical items other than consumables (hygiene products and food). Thats right: no new clothes, no new shoes, no new books, no new electronics, no new gadgets, no new stuff. Why? I want to prove I already have everything I need. Don’t get me wrong: I will still spend money on experiencesâ€"concerts, movies, mealsâ€"just not on stuff. Now, Im not conducting this experiment because I cant afford to purchase new things; Im doing it because Im certain I can do it: I dont need more stuff to be happy. This resolution will help me focus my precious time on things more important to me: health, relationships, writing, reading, and other priorities. If I fail, I will confess my failuresâ€"but I don’t intend on failing. Plus, telling the world about my resolution is a public reminder that people are counting on me to resolve. So stay tunedâ€"I’ll link to my updates below. A year without buying stuff is a long time (and I will certainly buy stuff after this upcoming year); thus, I realize this type of resolution is not for most people, at least not for a full year. But why not a week, a monthâ€"a quarter? I’m certain you can do it, too. And there are many other life-changing resolutions available to undertake: Maybe you want to lose weight. Maybe you want to get rid of your television. Maybe you want to travel, get in better shape, and create more. Maybe you want to quit your job. Or maybe youd rather start a revolution than have a resolution. So, what do you want to do next year? Updates January 2011 February 2011 March 2011 April 2011 Final Update Subscribe to The Minimalists via email.