By moving into the tiny house, I also got to achieve several sub-challenges I had set for myself for this year. One of my goals for this year was to reduce my water consumption and the time I spend online, and I accomplished both goals instantly and easily when I moved into the tiny home.
As I discovered that tiny house life has so many benefits, I decided to write a post about the most important reasons why tiny homes are the best.
1. You have to keep it tidy.
Obviously there is not much space in a tiny home. That means you will be forced to stay organized, or it won’t take long before you will not be able to get from your bed to your dinner table anymore. When I was living in a two bedroom apartment (before I started the moneyless challenge), I had the tendency to save sorting things out for later. I would put things out of sight, thereby hoarding a lot of stuff over time. Now, with limited space, I have to clean and clear the place regularly of unnecessary clutter. I am also much more mindful of what I really need and have downsized even more since the move (I had already downsized quite a bit with my first free home). And it feels great! Everything I need, which isn’t much, is always within reach.
It requires much less electricity to keep temperatures at a comfortable level and to keep everything else running as and when needed. Again it helps that I have far less stuff now and so I don’t require so much electricity anymore. I could even live without it entirely. The only thing I would need electricity for is charging my phone and my laptop, but I could move on to free sources for that, and I may build a system for that while I am living here.
3. Less use of water.
Convenience was a big factor for my (over)use of water. I became even more aware of how much water I used when I first moved into the tiny home, because it doesn’t have any tap inside and I was surprised by how often I wanted to wash my hands or rinse something. Not having easy access to running water means I have to plan ahead, and it also means I have become very mindful of when I use water and what I use it for. Turns out I needed it almost constantly in the beginning and now not so much. So what happened? I adjusted. The convenience of just mindlessly turning on the tap was no longer an option, so I found ways to further reduce my need for water.
4. It is very cozy.
There is something magical about living in a tiny home and having everything you need in such a small space. It feels safe, cozy and uncomplicated. No million-dollar home could ever give me the same satisfaction that living in the tiny home does. It felt like home instantly. It also comes with a great view and the ability to easily change it if you want to (especially if the house has wheels, like mine does).
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| This is my current view |
5. Limited access to the internet.
Most people I know would not consider this a plus, including me up until not that long ago. But now that I have adjusted to less internet I actually really love it! Of course there are tiny homes that do have the possibility of connecting to the internet, but it is really good to know and experience that life goes on even without internet. In fact, you may realize how much time really went into it in the first place. It can be a continuous distractor, especially if you have a phone that constantly gives you updates for practically everything.
6. You have more time.
Because it takes so much less time to stay organized and keep up-to-date with chores, you have a lot more time for other stuff. And as mentioned above, having limited access to the internet also saves a lot of time. This means you can finally get to do all those things you have always wanted to do: meditate more, do yoga, try out qi gong, etc. It makes your life much more relaxed and easygoing.
7. You are more mobile.
Moving is no longer a hassle, because all your things are easy to pack and move. And if your tiny home has wheels, moving becomes even easier because you can just move your entire home to a new location. So if you need a change of scenery, you just move your entire house to a new spot.
If you want to know more about living in a tiny home, don't hesitate to ask me questions. Or if you want to experience the tiny-house-life for yourself and you are in the area (Trondheim, Norway), find me on couchsurfing. If I have time (and you have some references) I would be happy to host you or give you a tour of the home.
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