So you’ve probably heard of midcentury modern, but what the heck is midpractical modern??
The Root of Midpractical Modern
First and foremost, I’m a word junkie so let’s break down the term ‘midpractical modern’ down to its core. Here are some definitions of each root word origin, according to dictionary.com:
MID
being at or near the middle point of: in mid autumn.
PRACTICAL
mindful of the results, usefulness, advantages or disadvantages, etc., of action or procedure.
MODERN
of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
What it is and what it isn’t
So when you think about Mid + Practical + Modern, essentially it’s an approach to living in today’s world in a way that is moderate and balanced.
Or if you look at it from a different angle of what it’s not: It’s not always about being super rational and making the most minimalistic decisions, but it’s also not always about making lofty, unrealistic choices at every opportunity. It’s about living in that place in the middle, being midpractical, that will help you live moderately for a fulfilling yet abundant life in the modern world.
Not a style, but a lifestyle
While you may not have heard of midpractical modern, I’m fairly certain you’ve heard of midcentury modern. Here’s an easy way to remember the difference:
Midcentury Modern is a style.
If you were designing a room to be midcentury modern, you would choose furniture, paint colors, decorations and lighting that would blend together to make up an aesthetic look.
Midpractical Modern is a lifestyle.
If you were designing your life to be midpractical modern, you would make decisions around time, money, and energy everyday that help you balance your responsibilities, goals and happiness.
Who is it for?
Do you feel like there’s always something— whether it’s time, money, responsibilities or energy—that prevents you from taking that trip, learning the thing, starting the project, or accomplishing your tasks and goals?
Do you have a wishlist of places to travel, things to learn, projects to do, or habits to form that is constantly growing but you feel like you never check anything off the list?
Or maybe you have so much on your list that you don’t know where or how to start, so you just…don’t?
Have no fear, you are not alone. That’s why midpractical modern was manifested into this world. A midpractical modern lifestyle is ultimately a way to balance the functional and fun, plan for the time, funds, or effort you need to accomplish your tasks and goals, and adjust and tweak the approach to what works for you.
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