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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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MINIMALISM DEEP DIVE
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Start Minimalism Without Money
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3 Habits You Will Drop Once You Become a Minimalist
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The Dark Side of Minimalism
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37 Minimalist Christmas Gifts for Kids
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Is Minimalism Good for Kids?
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Spend More to Save Money
Minimalists are very intentional about how they spend their money. We spend…
Become a Minimalist
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7 Tips For Decluttering Your Car
Since your vehicle isn’t part of your living quarters it often gets…
7 Realities of Minimalist Time Management
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Can Boomers Become Minimalists?
Boomers get a borderline comical reputation for holding onto possessions. Children of…
Compulsive Decluttering is Not the Goal of Minimalism
The spectrum of possession accumulation ranges from hoarding disorder to compulsive decluttering….
Life Lessons Learned From Minimalism
On first glance it might appear that minimalism is about generally decluttering…
Go from Minimalist to Nomad
Minimalism and nomadism have a lot in common. Six years ago we…
10 Things You Should Buy as a Minimalist
I love the misconception that minimalists don’t or shouldn’t buy anything. In…
I Can’t Be a Minimalist
Anytime I tell someone I’m a minimalist they feel the need to…
DO NOT Attempt Minimalism Until You Know These Harsh Truths
I love minimalism. Though, as much as I love minimalism, I want…
You’ve Made it! You’re a Minimalist
Congratulations on taking the leap and adopting a minimalist lifestyle! Embracing minimalism…
Letting Go of Sentimental Items Without Fear
The vast majority of people I speak with are hesitant to start…
5 Ways Digital Minimalism Reduces Anxiety
A Guide to Simplifying Your Digital Life Our grandparents generation never needed…

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