There is a phenomenon that many people can deeply understand: every time you tidy up your home, you can always find a lot of things that are not broken, brand new but are idle.
They occupy our precious space, become a "burden" at home, and even a "stumbling block" in life.
Every corner is piled up with unnecessary items, and this "visual noise" makes what should be a simple and comfortable life crowded and complicated.
When I began to practice the "renunciation" life, I suddenly discovered the true meaning of this habit: life does not need to be dragged down by superfluous items, but is replaced by simplicity and freshness.
Next, I will combine my own experience to share with you these 7 "life stumbling blocks" that I will never buy again after I give up.
Let's see if you've been "hit" too?
1. Cheap clothes: poor quality, storage becomes a burden
Nowadays, online shopping is too convenient, and cheap clothes seem tempting, and people can't help but place an order immediately.
In the past, I often bought a lot of cheap clothes on the Internet on a whim, thinking that I would not feel distressed to buy a few more pieces at a cheap price.
But after wearing it a few times, you will find that the problem is that the texture of the fabric is poor, it is not durable, and even wearing it out makes people feel cheap.
To make matters worse, these clothes also take up most of the space, making it a nightmare to tidy up from season to season, making it difficult to organize.
After I broke up, I decided not to buy cheap clothes blindly.
A few pieces of high-quality, classic and durable clothing often bring more matching possibilities and a sense of confidence.
Instead of constantly hoarding bargains, buy items that feel good and can be worn for a long time.
2. Large carpets: Beauty is beauty, cleaning is too painful
Carpets can really enhance the warmth and atmosphere of the home, and when you first buy it, it feels like the whole living room looks warm and atmospheric.
However, after a long time, the beauty is no longer good, and it becomes a cleaning problem.
Carpets are particularly susceptible to dust, dirt and dirt, and the cleaning of carpets is quite laborious when stepped on every day.
Worst of all, dust hides deep in the carpet for a long time, which can have a huge impact on indoor air quality.
Mopping a floor is much easier than brushing a carpet.
So, I decided to abandon the carpet, and the space in my home not only became visually opener, but also more efficient to clean, and my life became much simpler.
3. Bathtub: The disillusionment of "fine living".
Have you ever fantasized about going home to take a hot bath and enjoy the minimalist and refined life like in the advertisement?
I thought so too, so I bought a bathtub when I renovated it.
However, the so-called "quality of life" was quickly shattered by reality.
Preparing for a bath is not just as simple as filling a tank of water, but also making it very troublesome to clean and maintain after soaking.
Often because I am too lazy to clean up, what should be a relaxing and comfortable bath has become a "luxury burden".
After using it for a while, I found that the simplicity, convenience and refreshment of the shower were enough.
On the contrary, the bathtub has become an idle "large occupancy".
So, now I don't think about buying a bathtub anymore.
4. Constant hoarding of cups: Too much adds to the burden
The cup is an object that I can't resist, and every time I see a delicate, beautiful cup, I can't help but buy it home.
There are hundreds of "container options" for a bottle of water, just because of its good appearance, but in fact, there are only a few that are really used to drink water.
The more you buy the cups, the storage space is obviously insufficient, and eventually the things that make you "grow grass" for a while become "clutter".
After parting, I made it clear that I would no longer buy unnecessary cups for the sake of good looks, that my life should be streamlined, and that items must be for convenience and practical use.
5. Fully automatic coffee machines: delicate or burdensome?
The moment I bought the coffee machine, I thought that I could enjoy a cup of high-quality latte and cappuccino at home at any time. However, problems come faster than you think.
The time it takes to clean the coffee machine and the maintenance equipment is a hassle, with regular cleaning, waste water trays to be cleaned, and even how the beans are stored to keep the coffee fresh.
Moreover, the failure rate of the coffee machine is not low, if you are not a real coffee lover, buying a fully automatic coffee machine has completely become a sense of pretentiousness, and over time it will become a "decoration" in the kitchen.
6. Fitness equipment: Overestimating self-discipline and becoming idle
Gym equipment tends to be a self-disciplined friendly tool, and it doesn't really do much for people like me who come home and want to "lie flat".
When I bought it home, I thought that I could have the convenience and money of a gym at home, but I didn't expect that after a period of freshness, these equipment would become idle items that accumulate dust all year round.
If you don't have enough exercise habits and strong motivation to exercise, then the gym equipment at home is likely to become a "visual noise", reduce clutter, and find some simple home workouts or videos from sports apps, which may be more practical and easy to operate.
7. Baking tools: Sweet traps, difficult to practice
Have you ever watched a food video on a whim and thought you could become a baking expert as soon as you turned around?
I also followed the trend and bought a lot of baking tools, from electric whisks to various molds and electronic scales.
However, the actual operation is really not as simple as imagined.
When you do a bake, the kitchen is like it has been ransacked, and you have to clean all kinds of bottles and cans after making desserts, which is really heartbreaking.
If it weren't for a deep love of baking, these tools would just become a nuisance at home.
Instead of bothering to take on the challenge of challenging baking, you can once in a while go to the store to pack a favorite dessert that will taste better and the kitchen will not become a "battlefield" sooner rather than later.
Brief summary:
These items seem to improve the quality of life, but in practice, they may become a "stumbling block" in our lives.
After the practice of renunciation, I finally understood that the refinement of life does not lie in how many things you have, but in how to choose a simple and relaxed way that suits you.
Clothes are not in quality, household items must have practical utility, and those things that look beautiful for a while and are not used much will eventually become our burden.
Streamlining life and traveling light is the key to happiness.
Have you ever bought any of these things? Have they improved your life, or have they become "stumbling blocks"?
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