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How to Downsize to Under 100 Things(如何把生活必需品縮減到100樣以下)

Have you heard of the 100 Thing Challenge? The challenge was started by Dave Bruno, who calls it "my little way to personalize my efforts to fight American-style consumerism."

"A lot of people around the world feel 'stuck in stuff,' " Bruno explains. "They feel like their closets and garages are too full of things that don't really make their lives much better."

After reading about the 100 Thing Challenge, I decided to commit to living for a full year with only 100 personal items. At that time, we lived in a huge two-bedroom apartment, with two cars, overflowing closets and a kitchen stuffed with two sets of dishes and silverware. The 100 Thing Challenge has helped me streamline and simplify my life.

Whether or not you go to the extreme that I did, the 100 Thing Challenge is a useful exercise. No matter how much stuff you have, the challenge will force you to inventory your possessions and examine your buying patterns. The intent is to figure out what you really need in your life so that you can focus on what matters. Here are some tips for getting started:

1. Start small(從小處做起)

You don't have to get rid of all your stuff to start this challenge. Take small steps every day. For instance, try donating 10 items a week to the charity of your choice.


2. Say no to recreational shopping(不做不必要的消費)

Learning to live lightly and creatively in a small space is one of the reasons I'm participating in this challenge. So it's essential to stay out of the mall. If you don't go shopping, you won't be tempted to come home with stuff you don't need or want.


3. Be patient(要有耐心)

Downsizing is a process, so don't be hard on yourself if you're having a difficult time saying "no" to the consumer lifestyle. Be patient with yourself and find a support network. For instance, friends and family have helped us stick to the challenge.