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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.’
Together, let’s discover the uncharted maps of our lives. Are you ready to stop the rat race and start truly living?
MESSY TO MINIMALIST
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DO NOT Attempt Minimalism Until You Know These Harsh Truths
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Get Your Family Involved in Decluttering
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Hacks to Minimize Your Home Office
Working from home has become the norm for many of us in…
75 Celebrity Minimalists Revealed
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Is Minimalism Good?
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8 Ways Becoming a Minimalist Can Be Fun
To everyone who’s thought about minimalism in the past but couldn’t bring…
11 Essentials of a Minimalist Budget
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5 Ways Digital Minimalism Reduces Anxiety
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10 Best Cheap Minimalist Products
When people take my Messy to Minimalist e-course they always side eye…
Is Your Parent a Hoarder?
Do you think your parent is a hoarder? Hoarding is a disorder…
Spend More to Save Money
Minimalists are very intentional about how they spend their money. We spend…
Launching Messy to Minimalist – Minimalism Online Course
I never thought I’d start an online course business. The only people…
21 Different Types of Minimalists
Minimalism is not a one size fits all lifestyle. There are many…
10 Things You Should Never Buy as a Minimalist
Minimalism is a value system that focuses on what is truly important…
5 Best Minimalist Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Minimalist parents get a lot of negative feedback about how their lifestyle…
Compulsive Decluttering is Not the Goal of Minimalism
The spectrum of possession accumulation ranges from hoarding disorder to compulsive decluttering….
3 Vital Steps to Digital Decluttering
You are reading this on a digital device. On a daily basis…
How Come All Minimalists Talk About is Minimalism?
Straightaway, I bow my head in shame. I am one hundred percent…
Does Minimalism Help with ADHD?
The core principle of minimalism is reducing clutter and eliminating distractions. If…

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