Minimalist Teen's Guide to Minimalism

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My Must List
My Must List

Write out a list of actions here that you need to do in your life. What MUST you do to create change?

Write out a list of actions here that you need to do in your life. What MUST you do to create change?

Need an example? Check out my personal Must List.

Here is the completed, polished Must List I wrote for myself, inspired by

The Minimalists⁠

and

Day 1⁠

of their

21-Day Journey into Minimalism⁠

I must live a healthy life every day.

I must eat healthy foods at every meal.

I must exercise at least four times per week.

I must build loving relationships every day.

I must contribute to others in a meaningful way every day.

I must grow as an individual every day.

I must work towards my mission every day.

I must write every day.

I must read every day.

I must listen to music every day.

I must be passionate every day.

I must feel grateful every day.

I must enjoy my life every day.

I must live in the moment.

🗒️ NOTE: I did not create that polished list on my first try.

Here is my first, actual Must List that I wrote down in my notebook. Raw, no editing, this is how it looked. (I shaped it to my personal life, so obviously some references only I would get, and others’ lists will look different).

I must stop wasting my money on

clothing.

makeup.

gum.

I must eat healthier food.

I must exercise.

I must be more musical.

I must sing more.

I must play piano and guitar more.

I must write more.

I must read more.

I must watch less TV, specifically Netflix: I must stop binge-watching.

I must get more sleep.

I must go to sleep earlier. (at least 10:30)

I must wear less makeup daily.

I must drink more water.

I must be tidy.

I must keep my desk clean.

I must keep my room & closet clean.

I must clean out my closet.

I must get rid of ALL THIS JUNK.

I must get rid of memorabilia. (into art)

I must start something noteworthy. (blog)

I must play with Peanut more.

I must improve and fix my relationships.

I must be honest and true.

I must get my life together.

My Must List

My Must List

I must

write every day.

I must

eat healthy foods at every meal.

I must

be grateful every day.

I must

There are no rows in this table

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➡️ Done with your Must List?

Move on to Step
`Define your life's plan`⁠
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Your Progress⁠

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check it off.⁠

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😲 Did You Know: Nearly half of American households don’t save any money.

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