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Who’s Veronica?
Hi, I’m Veronica,
your friendly ex-“American dream” addict. I swapped predictability for passion, possessions for experiences, and ‘No, I can’t’ for ‘Yes, I will.’
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MINIMALISM DEEP DIVE
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3 Ways Stuff Stops You From Living Your Life
An average American has over 300,000 individual items in their home. The…
21 Different Types of Minimalists
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You’ve Made it! You’re a Minimalist
Congratulations on taking the leap and adopting a minimalist lifestyle! Embracing minimalism…
12 Habits Every Minimalist Follows
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Life Lessons Learned From Minimalism
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Use Minimalism to Save Money [7 Tips]
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5 Ways Digital Minimalism Reduces Anxiety
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What is Minimalism?
Minimalism is a movement that favors experiences over material possessions. I give…
4 Best Parts About Becoming a Minimalist
All the critics of minimalism would have you believe we are absolute…
8 Minimalist Wallets for the Men in Your Life
Humans have a tendency to fill any spaces available to them. If…
How to Become a Minimalist with ADHD
Becoming a Minimalist with ADHD Understanding ADHD Symptoms In order to become…
Why Should I Become a Minimalist?
Minimalism is a lifestyle, an approach to life that can change the…
8 Ways Becoming a Minimalist Can Be Fun
To everyone who’s thought about minimalism in the past but couldn’t bring…
Stop Procrastinating Start Minimalism
The easiest thing in the world is to just keep doing what…
Are Minimalists Happier?
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Minimalism Lifestyle – Do’s & Don’ts
Nobody is born a minimalist, you must choose to become a minimalist….
I Can’t Be a Minimalist
Anytime I tell someone I’m a minimalist they feel the need to…
First Two Small Steps to Minimalism
In this article you will learn the first two small steps to…
Create Your Bedroom Oasis with the Best Minimalist Bed Frames
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Go from Minimalist to Nomad
Minimalism and nomadism have a lot in common. Six years ago we…
How to Become a Nomadic Family
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