To many people, minimalism is the act of clearing clutter - whether it's physical belongings, time commitments or even relationships. It's the act of clearing clutter from your life; removing the unnecessary and unused in our lives. When most people hear about minimalism, they think about negative space; removing, discarding, getting rid of items.

If you're wondering where to start, consider these 101 Physical Things That Can Be Reduced In Your Home.

What can you really gain from minimalism? You can gain the knowledge of what is truly important. Through the act of removing what's unnecessary in your life, you'll discover what is truly valuable to you. When you remove the clutter, you find the space to re-evaluate and determine what's important to you. That's the trick with minimalism: It can mean something different to each of us!