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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?
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MINIMALISM DEEP DIVE
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One minimalism trend that many people are finding beneficial is the “capsule…
Compulsive Decluttering is Not the Goal of Minimalism
The spectrum of possession accumulation ranges from hoarding disorder to compulsive decluttering….
3 Habits You Will Drop Once You Become a Minimalist
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10 Tools to Accelerate Your Minimalist Journey
Starting a minimalist journey can be as challenging as it is rewarding….
What is Minimalism?
Minimalism is a movement that favors experiences over material possessions. I give…
Letting Go of Sentimental Items Without Fear
The vast majority of people I speak with are hesitant to start…
Top 7 Life-Changing Best Books on Decluttering
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Create Your Bedroom Oasis with the Best Minimalist Bed Frames
Minimalism extends from mindset to material objects for those practicing the lifestyle….
Perfect Vacation Spots for Minimalists
Much of the appeal towards minimalism is about re-connection to ourselves. One…
So You Want to Be a Minimalist?
I know I paint the minimalist life as all sunshine and roses….
8 Minimalist Wallets for the Men in Your Life
Humans have a tendency to fill any spaces available to them. If…
3 Vital Steps to Digital Decluttering
You are reading this on a digital device. On a daily basis…
Is Minimalism Good?
Existential questions about the minimalist lifestyle really require a conversation nobody ever…
Minimizing Sentimental Items
By far, the most difficult part of becoming a minimalist is minimizing…
First Two Small Steps to Minimalism
In this article you will learn the first two small steps to…
Is Minimalism Dead?
The beloved tidying queen Marie Kondo has announced she is messy now….
37 Minimalist Christmas Gifts for Kids
Holidays can be a tricky time for minimalist parents. Minimalist Christmas gifts…
Can Boomers Become Minimalists?
Boomers get a borderline comical reputation for holding onto possessions. Children of…
Launching Messy to Minimalist – Minimalism Online Course
I never thought I’d start an online course business. The only people…
Minimalism Lifestyle – Do’s & Don’ts
Nobody is born a minimalist, you must choose to become a minimalist….
Life Lessons Learned From Minimalism
On first glance it might appear that minimalism is about generally decluttering…
DO NOT Attempt Minimalism Until You Know These Harsh Truths
I love minimalism. Though, as much as I love minimalism, I want…

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