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Our life is much limited, by restrictions, for example, by the disposable hours and income, that we have for getting things done,, by where we live,, and by how freely our bodies move.

But everyone is equally given 24 hours in a day, and all people equally have only one body, to move about with.

So we need to work, and find ways, to be effective, within those limits

We are also bound, by what we need to do.

We have responsibilities, to fulfill, such as going to school or work.

These duties cannot be neglected, and we need to allocate our limited time and energy, to them,, which means, we are often busy.

Because our lives are lived, within these limits,, we need to be careful, what we choose, to spend our time and energy on.

If not,, we will run out of resources,, and we will not have enough energy or time, left to do, what we want to do or should do, If that happens, we feel frustrated and tired,, unfulfilled and unsatisfied.

Amid such frustrations,, some ideas have recently become widely popular

Minimalists aim, to eliminate, what does not work for them, and so is wasteful,, and instead seek clarity, in their routines, I and more freedom, in their lives.

Thus, many people in Japan welcomed Danshari,, a concept of getting rid of unnecessary belongings, in their homes, that not only take up space, but also eat away their time, energy,, and sometimes even money to maintain them.

The KonMari Method for tidying up,, devised by the author and consultant Kondo Marie,, is also widely popular,, beginning in Japan, and now, in other countries as well.

She says, that the test for keeping or not keeping material items, in the house, is whether the items "spark joy" for the owner.

This concept has resonated with many,, and she has gained lots of fans, across the globe.

Her books have appeared, in more than 40 languages,, and the TV program, which shows her helping American families declutter, their homes, is enjoyed by many.

The widespread popularity of Danshari and theKonMari Method proves, that many people want to be more intentional, in their decision-making, in regard to space, time, and money.

A new stream of minimalism,, often called intentional living,, does not deal only with the physical items, we possess,, but also with how we spend time, energy, and money.

It promotes being intentional, regarding where we spend those resources.

For example,, the cofounder and former CEO of a famous computercompany, the late Steve Jobs,, was known for always wearing the same type of clothes, to work.

This was not just for internal corporate meetings, but for press conferences and official announcements, to external stakeholders.

His signature style was a black turtleneck T-shirt, and a pair of blue jeans,, plus a pair of sneakers.

He explained, that by not choosing what to wear,, he eliminated the decision-making efforts, and freed up the time, he would need, if he were to choose a different outfit every day.

Steve Jobs felt, it was a waste, to decide every morning, what to wear.

He intentionally put his energy, into making business decisions, which might gain him and his company a lot of money.

Nowadays,, many ordinary people also want to be more intentional, in their decision-making.