1. 我们想要的太多，但真正需要的一点都不多。

1. We want too much, but what we truly need is very little.

2. 减少食物的摄入，饭不过饱，饮不过量，既可以维持生命必要的营养物质，又可以减轻身体的负担。

2. Reducing food intake, avoiding overeating, and drinking in moderation can both maintain the necessary nutrients for life and alleviate the burden on the body.

3. 要做好“拒绝”和“舍弃”的心理准备，不要总是追求新的物品。购买物品时，可以问问自己这件物品是否真的需要，是否有必要购买。舍弃一些无用的物品，让自己的生活更加简单。此外，平时可以尝试一些有意义的活动，比如徒步旅行、参加慈善活动等等，让自己的生活变得更加有意义。

3. Prepare yourself mentally for "refusal" and "abandonment," and don't always chase after new items. When buying things, ask yourself whether this item is truly needed and whether it is necessary to purchase it. Discard some unnecessary items to make your life simpler. Moreover, try some meaningful activities in your daily life, such as hiking, participating in charitable activities, etc., to make your life more meaningful.

4. 好的生活，就是把那些不必要的杂质过滤清除掉，沉淀出我们真正想要的东西。

4. A good life is about filtering out and removing the unnecessary impurities, and sedimenting what we truly desire.

5. 保持干净整洁的生活环境，是极简生活的关键。不要让过多的物品堆积起来，以免让自己的生活环境显得拥挤不堪、不舒适。另外，尽可能地让生活环境看起来简洁大方，这样不仅能够让自己感到愉悦，也能够给来访的朋友留下深刻的印象。

5. Maintaining a clean and tidy living environment is the key to minimalist living. Avoid accumulating too many items to prevent your living space from appearing cluttered and uncomfortable. Additionally, try to make your living environment look simple and elegant, as this not only brings you joy but also leaves a deep impression on visiting friends.

6. 极简主义更是一种生活习惯的改变。

7. 自从过上极简主义生活，以前习惯性吃爆炒类的菜品，现在改成以蒸菜为主，少油少盐，无形之中吃上了高蛋白低脂肪的减脂餐。以前怎么都瘦不下来，现在轻松瘦5斤。这是一个神奇的转变过程。

6. Minimalism is more of a change in lifestyle. 7. Since adopting a minimalist lifestyle, I have changed from habitually eating stir-fried dishes to now mainly steaming vegetables, using less oil and salt, and inadvertently eating a diet high in protein and low in fat. I couldn't lose weight before, but now it's easy to lose 5 pounds. This is a神奇 transformation process.

8. 简约呢，就是虽然少，但少而精，可以多次、多方面、愉悦、长期使用，却也是不简单。俗称简约而不简单。

8. Simplicity, in essence, means that while there is little, it is of high quality and can be used repeatedly, in various aspects, and for a long time with pleasure. However, it is not easy to achieve. It is commonly said that simplicity is not simple.

9. 真正的极简生活者，能在家里吃饭尽量不点外卖、不去餐厅。

10. 极简生活者崇尚的是健康的生活方式，抛弃油腻的外卖和餐厅，自己动手在家做饭。即使厨艺不行，也能做出心仪的美味。

9. True minimalist lifestyles prefer to eat at home as much as possible, avoiding takeout orders and dining at restaurants. 10. What minimalist lifestyles advocate for is a healthy lifestyle, discarding greasy takeout and restaurant food, and cooking at home with their own hands. Even if their culinary skills are not excellent, they can still create delicious dishes to their liking.

11. 如果吃喝太多，会对肠胃消化系统形成负担和损害，也会对肝肾排毒系统长生压迫，毒素堆积在身体里，时间一长，必然对健康产生严重破坏。

11. If one consumes and drinks excessively, it will impose a burden and cause damage to the digestive system of the intestines and stomach, as well as apply pressure to the detoxification system of the liver and kidneys. Toxins accumulating in the body over time will inevitably lead to severe damage to health.

12. 生活中的压力是必不可少的，但我们可以通过一些方式来放松自己。可以尝试一些瑜伽、冥想、打坐等方式，让自己的心情变得更加平静和安宁。

12. Pressure in life is indispensable, but we can relax ourselves in some ways. You can try some yoga, meditation, and sitting in silence to make your mind more peaceful and tranquil.

13. 精简生活，成全自己。

13. Simplify your life and fulfill yourself.

14. 人生本不复杂，只是人心太复杂。

14. Life itself is not complicated, but people's hearts are too complex.

15. 我们只用把自己的事情做好，管好自己的饭碗，照顾好家庭，锻炼好身体，做自己喜欢的事情，就是对人生最好的交代。至于别人的事，最好不要多管闲事，每个人都有自己的命运和因果，不要去干预。至于老天的事，你没有能力去管理，听天由命就好。

15. We only need to do our own things well, take care of our own livelihood, look after our family, keep our bodies in good shape, do the things we like, and that is the best way to make the best of life. As for others' affairs, it's best not to meddle in other people's business, as everyone has their own destiny and karma, and it's not for us to interfere with. As for the affairs of heaven, you don't have the ability to manage them, so just go with the flow.

16. 折磨你的，从来不是事情本身，要是你不切实际的期待。让你疲惫不堪的，从来不是别人，而是自己没完没了的欲望。

16. What torments you is never the thing itself, but rather the unrealistic expectations you have. What exhausts you is never others, but your own endless desires.

17. 一个人如果欲望太多，你会被欲望所绑架，成为他的奴隶，一辈子都要为自己的欲望买单。减少欲望，清心寡欲的生活，才能享受到知足常乐的幸福。

17. If one has too many desires, one will be enslaved by them, becoming a slave to them for a lifetime, always paying for their desires. To reduce desires and live a life of modest desires is the way to enjoy the happiness of being content with what one has.

18. 只有极简生活了，才能减少欲望，无欲则刚，才能让自己的内心更自由，跟随自己的内心，去做自己喜欢的事情，不容易受到外界的影响。

18. Only by living a minimalist lifestyle can one reduce desires, and with no desires, one can be strong. This allows for greater inner freedom, to follow one's heart, to do the things one likes, and be less susceptible to external influences.

19. 极简生活并不是一朝一夕就能成功的，因此你需要先有一个心理上的准备。要知道，这是一个长久的过程，需要不断地认真思考、调整自己的生活方式。

19. Minimalist living is not something that can be achieved overnight, so you need to be mentally prepared first. Remember, it is a long-term process that requires continuous serious thought and adjustment of your lifestyle.

20. 减少欲望，才能够成为生命的主人。

20. Only by reducing desires can one become the master of life.

21. 管住自己的嘴，慎重饮食，尤其不要吃任何不健康的食品，不喝任何不健康的饮品，这样才可以健康持久，延年益寿。

21. Keep your mouth shut, eat cautiously, especially avoid any unhealthy food and beverages, in order to maintain good health and longevity.

22. 用烤箱做饭真的是超方便超简单，蒸东西超快，给猫铲个屎的功夫，粉蒸排骨就蒸好了。还可以用无油空气炸做出馋人的炸食，爽歪歪！

22. Cooking with an oven is super convenient and easy; steaming things is incredibly fast. In the time it takes to scoop out the cat's waste, the braised spareribs are already steamed. You can also use an oil-free air fryer to make delicious fried snacks, which are just irresistible!

23. 很多疾病，尤其是慢性病的形成，都和饮食过饱息息相关。

23. Many diseases, especially the formation of chronic diseases, are closely related to overeating.

24. 极简生活可以体现在生活的方方面面，不仅物质上如此，精神上亦是如此。

24. Minimalist living can manifest in all aspects of life, not just in terms of material things, but also in the spiritual realm.

25. 真正的极简主义者不是为了极简而极简，而是为了过更好的生活而极简。极简生活是一种生活方式，也是一种生活态度。

25. True minimalists do not pursue minimalism for minimalism's sake, but for a better way of life. Minimalist living is both a lifestyle and an attitude towards life.

26. 闲事少，摆脱无关紧要的事情对自己的干扰，以平心静气的态度，过悠闲自在的日子。

26. Mind your own business, free yourself from the distractions of trivial matters, and live a carefree and leisurely life with a calm and composed attitude.

27. 真正的极简生活，能用多功能物品决不用功能单一的物品。

28. 多功能合一的物品可以节省空间，也可以减轻家务负担。比如智能扫地机器人、蒸烤一体机、洗拖一体机。我们家自从入了那台一体机，不仅做饭更简单，也更省事。

27. A truly minimalist lifestyle means using multi-functional items instead of items with single functions. 28. Items that combine multiple functions can save space and also lighten the load of household chores. For example, smart vacuum robots, steam oven-combined machines, and wash-and-mop-in-one machines. Since we got that all-in-one machine, not only is cooking simpler, but it's also more convenient.

29. 不是每个人都能够适应独处，但其实独处是一件非常美好的事情。在独处的时候，你可以自由地思考一些问题，放松自己的心情。可以去公园散步、看书、听音乐、跳舞等等，让自己的心情变得更加轻松愉悦。

29. Not everyone can adapt to being alone, but in fact, being alone is a very beautiful thing. When you are alone, you can freely think about some issues and relax your mind. You can go for a walk in the park, read books, listen to music, dance, and so on, which can make your mood more relaxed and pleasant.

30. 极简生活不仅仅是要保持自己的生活环境简洁大方，也要保持简单的饮食习惯。不要让自己过多地追求美食美味，而是尽量选择健康、简单、易于消化的食物。保持每天饮食的平衡，尤其是精细的蛋白质、碳水化合物和脂肪等营养素。

30. Minimalist living is not just about keeping your living environment simple and elegant, but also about maintaining a simple eating habit. Do not let yourself excessively pursue delicious food, but try to choose healthy, simple, and easily digestible foods. Maintain a balanced diet every day, especially the essential nutrients such as refined proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

31. 比如吃太多油腻食物，血脂会持续提升，从而形成动脉粥样硬化，冠心病等。糖类物质摄入太多，从而形成糖尿病等。

31. For instance, consuming too many greasy foods can continuously raise blood lipid levels, leading to atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, among other conditions. Excessive intake of sugars can lead to the development of diabetes and other related diseases.

32. 把所有的物品分为必需品、喜欢的但不是必需品、无用的物品。必需品是指那些我们日常生活中必须要使用的物品，比如衣服、食品、住房等等。喜欢的但不是必需品是指那些我们平时会购买的物品，比如收藏品、装饰品等等。无用的物品是指那些我们平时完全不需要使用的物品，比如一些感情上的纪念物、过期的食品等等。

32. Divide all items into necessities, items liked but not necessary, and useless items. Necessities refer to those items that we have to use in our daily lives, such as clothes, food, housing, and so on. Items liked but not necessary are those items that we would typically purchase, such as collectibles, decorations, etc. Useless items are those items that we completely do not need to use in our daily lives, such as some sentimental memorabilia, expired food, etc.

33. 有了这类智能家居，烤箱只需要把食材扔进去，期间腾出更多时间做有意义的事。

33. With such smart home appliances, the oven only requires the ingredients to be thrown in, freeing up more time to do meaningful things.

34. 真正的极简生活，家里物品少而精。

35. 厨房里虽只有一台蒸烤箱，物品虽少却五脏俱全，真正的少而精，该有的功能它都有，无论是烤菜、蒸菜，还是糕点、零食，它都可以做。其他房间也是如此，多余的、无用的东西基本上不会再入手。

34. A truly minimalist lifestyle means having fewer but better-quality items at home. 35. The kitchen may only have a steam oven, but with fewer items, it is complete with all the necessary functions. It truly embodies the concept of "less but better." Whether it's roasting vegetables, steaming dishes, baking desserts, or snacks, it can handle it all. The same goes for the other rooms; unnecessary and useless items are generally no longer purchased.

36. 极简，意味着，少而精，精既精品，精品可以多次、多方面、愉悦、长期使用，满足以上条件物品价格就贵，所以极简初期反而意味着轻奢主义。

36. Minimalism means less but better. The 'better' refers to high-quality products that can be used multiple times, in various ways, with pleasure, and over a long period. Products that meet these conditions are priced higher, so initially, minimalism can even mean a form of luxury.

37. 欲望少，才能得到心灵的自由，没有生命的负累，过上从容不迫的生活。

37. With fewer desires, one can achieve spiritual freedom, free from the burdens of life, and live a life of ease and composure.

38. 我们需要的本来不多，只是想要的太多太多。

38. What we originally needed was not much, but what we wanted was too much, too much.

39. 唐朝药王孙思邈说：饮食过饱，则损一日之寿。

39. The Tang Dynasty herbalist Sun Simiao said: Overeating damages one's lifespan for a day.

40. 一段让人醍醐灌顶的话：“一个人最好的活法是，衣服能少买，就尽量少买，饭能少吃，就尽量少吃，学会给生活做减法，减少不必要的负担和开支，寡欲则心静，心静则事简。”​

40. A profound saying: "The best way to live is to buy as few clothes as possible, and to eat as little as possible. Learn to subtract from life, reduce unnecessary burdens and expenses, have few desires and the mind will be calm, and a calm mind makes things simple."

41. 真正的幸福不在于多，而在于少。没有负累，没有压力，简简单单，才能得到一种清明的快乐。

41. True happiness lies not in abundance but in scarcity. Only without burdens and pressures, in simplicity, can one attain a clear and joyful happiness.

42. 极简生活顾名思义就是非常简洁、非常简便、非常简约。

42. Minimalist living, as the name implies, is very simple, very convenient, and very minimalist.

43. 广厦千间，夜眠不过八尺，良田千顷，日食不过三餐。

43. With a thousand rooms, at night one can only sleep in eight feet; with a thousand acres of fertile land, one can only eat three meals a day.

44. 扫地机器人，出门时只需要定好时间，回家就能拥有一个干净整洁的家。腾出来的时间，可以画画、可以看书，也可以跑步……有时间培养更多兴趣。

44. Robotic vacuum cleaner, just set the time when you leave the house, and you'll come back to a clean and tidy home. The freed-up time can be spent on drawing, reading, running... and you have time to cultivate more interests.

45. 每个人的生活方式和价值观都是不同的，因此要找到自己的内心平衡点。不要过多地追求别人的生活方式，而是要找到自己的生活方式和生活方式。通过不断地探索和思考，你可以找到自己的内心平衡点，让自己的生活变得更加充实和美好。

45. Everyone has a different lifestyle and set of values, so it's important to find one's own inner balance point. Don't excessively pursue others' lifestyles, but rather find your own way of life and values. Through continuous exploration and contemplation, you can discover your own inner balance point, making your life more fulfilling and beautiful.

46. 这个世界上只有三件事，自己的事，别人的事，老天的事。

46. There are only three things in this world: your own affairs, others' affairs, and the affairs of heaven.

47. 简便呢，就是少，使用方便、收纳方便、整理方便、清洁方便。

47. Convenient is just less, it is easy to use, easy to store, easy to organize, and easy to clean.

48. 只有极简生活了，我们才能看到生活中更重要的事情，比如那些曾经我们觉得以后什么时候都可以做，但当想做的时候却没有了机会的亲情。

48. Only with a minimalist lifestyle can we see the more important things in life, such as the familial bonds that we once thought could be done anytime in the future, but when we want to do them, the opportunities are no longer there.

49. 真正的极简生活，善于腾出更多时间做更有意义的事。

50. 过极简生活，是为了让我们生活更轻松。整理的杂物越多，花费的时间也越多，我们越是无法轻松生活。

49. True minimalist living is about being adept at freeing up more time for more meaningful activities. 50. Living a minimalist lifestyle is to make our lives easier. The more clutter we organize, the more time we spend, and the harder it becomes for us to live a relaxed life.

51. 我想只有极简生活的人更能理解其中的深意吧。

51. I think only those who lead a minimalist lifestyle can truly understand the profound meaning of it.

52. 春有百花秋有月，夏有凉风冬有雪。莫将闲事挂心头，便是人间好时节。

52. In spring there are blooming flowers, in autumn there is the moon, in summer there is a cool breeze, and in winter there is snow. Do not let trivial matters weigh on your heart, for that is the best time in human life.

53. 进食少，减少身体里的负担和毒素，让五脏六腑更好地协调运转，帮助我们健康长寿。

53. Eating less reduces the burden and toxins in the body, allowing the five internal organs and six bowels to function more harmoniously, and helps us maintain health and longevity.

54. 不要和重要的人说不重要的事，也不要和不重要的人说重要的事，更不要在自己以外的世界里瞎管闲事。平平静静的生活，淡定从容的面对，优雅舒适的过日子，就是我们想要的幸福。

54. Do not talk about unimportant things to important people, nor important things to unimportant people, and definitely do not meddle in affairs beyond your own world. Living a peaceful life, calmly facing things, enjoying an elegant and comfortable life, is the happiness we seek.