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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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Are you drowning in clutter, both physical and mental? This course isn’t just about tidying up, it’s about clearing out the chaos to hear your heart.
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10 Best Cheap Minimalist Products
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So You Want to Be 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…
17 Things Making Your House Look Cluttered
You’ve cleaned your house. You have spent your nights and weekends organizing…
Is Minimalism Dead?
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3 Things Even Minimalists Buy on Amazon
As a minimalist, the idea of buying anything, let alone on Amazon,…
11 Modern Minimalist Principles
While the core principles of minimalism remain the same, the way people…
10 Things You Should Buy as a Minimalist
I love the misconception that minimalists don’t or shouldn’t buy anything. In…
Go from Minimalist to Nomad
Minimalism and nomadism have a lot in common. Six years ago we…
Can Boomers Become Minimalists?
Boomers get a borderline comical reputation for holding onto possessions. Children of…
How Come All Minimalists Talk About is Minimalism?
Straightaway, I bow my head in shame. I am one hundred percent…
Stop Procrastinating Start Minimalism
The easiest thing in the world is to just keep doing what…
DO NOT Attempt Minimalism Until You Know These Harsh Truths
I love minimalism. Though, as much as I love minimalism, I want…
12 Habits Every Minimalist Follows
Minimalists come in so many shapes and forms. There are no hard…
Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe 101
One minimalism trend that many people are finding beneficial is the “capsule…
8 Minimalist Wallets for the Men in Your Life
Humans have a tendency to fill any spaces available to them. If…

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