Simple living

Simple living (or voluntary simplicity) is a lifestyle considered by its adherents to be an ecologically or spiritually motivated alternative to Western consumerism. The term "downshifting" is often used to describe the act of moving toward a lifestyle based on voluntary simplicity.

Overview

People who practice voluntary simplicity act consciously to reduce their need for purchased services or goods and, by extension, their need to sell their time for money. Quite often, this means that people who practise this lifestyle must do many things for themselves, such as gardening and cooking, sewing, and constructing or maintaining a home (DIY). However, it is important to note that money is not the major reason to practice this lifestyle. Reducing consumer choice also reduces the stress and anxiety of decision making. People practise voluntary simplicity to improve their quality of life in one of many dimensions: psychological, financial, spiritual, interpersonal relationships, family, etc.

Related Topics:
Time - Money - Gardening - Cooking - Sewing - DIY - Quality of life - Psychological - Financial - Spiritual

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