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As with 99% of other people, you probably established New Years Resolutions in the past week and started implementing them today. I support positive lifestyle changes, but fall on the side of caution when entering the world of New Years Resolutions. I think they are a great idea, but do not stress the idea that TODAY could be your New Years Resolution day no matter what the calendar date says. Despite my stance on New Years Resolutions, I think you, as well as myself, can benefit from the idea of developing new, better habits in our life.

With that said, I would like to present 15 Ways to Become a Minimalist in 2010 in lieu of the new year…

1. Step back from your responsibilities and survey which are truly important to YOU.
2. Write down your goals and objectives for the next day/month/year & then write a daily action step towards them.
3. Make 5 Minimalist Changes in 5 Minutes
4. Buy and use smaller plates to eat less.
5. Implement the word ‘less’ 3 times a day (i.e. browsing, shopping, eating, etc.).
6. Start Saying No
   
7. Throw away or sell one thing you own daily.
8. Start a blog about your attempt at a reduction lifestyle.
9. Address your finances by starting a Mint account. Also check out 10 Ways to Financially Kick A** in 2010 & Pick up Automatic Millionaire
   
10. Start Praying LESS and DOING more. (Article coming soon on this)
11. Recognize and live a more simple day daily.
12. Simplify Your Desktop
13. Before buying anything (other than food), visit your local second hand store for desired item.
14. Stop using plastic.
15. Subscribe to The Minimalist Path.

Good luck this year to everyone on their New Years Resolutions. Hope I can help in some way.

David Damron
The Minimalist Path