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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
6 Reasons Corporations Hate Minimalism
I shudder to think about how much corporations rule our lives. Corporations…
3 Vital Steps to Digital Decluttering
You are reading this on a digital device. On a daily basis…
Oh Minimalism, How I Love Thee
Minimalism has been a buzzword for several years now, but for me,…
5 Best Minimalist Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Minimalist parents get a lot of negative feedback about how their lifestyle…
Foreign Concepts That Align With Minimalism
Minimalism has worldwide impact that I showcase in this article. I would…
37 Minimalist Christmas Gifts for Kids
Holidays can be a tricky time for minimalist parents. Minimalist Christmas gifts…
Use Minimalism to Save Money [7 Tips]
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3 Habits You Will Drop Once You Become a Minimalist
Minimalism offers a simpler and more fulfilling way of life. Shift towards…
6 Ways Minimalism Can Create Income
Shift your focus from societal expectations to what is important to you…
Stop Clearing Clutter
Clutter can be overwhelming, draining, and just plain stressful. But what if…
The Dark Side of Minimalism
Minimalism, like any other lifestyle choice, can have its own set of…
Is Minimalism Good For Your Mental Health?
Minimalism is a lifestyle choice that can have a significant impact on…
So You Want to Be a Minimalist?
I know I paint the minimalist life as all sunshine and roses….
Go from Minimalist to Nomad
Minimalism and nomadism have a lot in common. Six years ago we…
10 Best Cheap Minimalist Products
When people take my Messy to Minimalist e-course they always side eye…
Is Minimalism Good?
Existential questions about the minimalist lifestyle really require a conversation nobody ever…
You’ve Made it! You’re a Minimalist
Congratulations on taking the leap and adopting a minimalist lifestyle! Embracing minimalism…
Compulsive Decluttering is Not the Goal of Minimalism
The spectrum of possession accumulation ranges from hoarding disorder to compulsive decluttering….
Letting Go of Sentimental Items Without Fear
The vast majority of people I speak with are hesitant to start…
Extreme Minimalism vs. Messy Minimalism
Minimalism is a spectrum. There is a wide range of interpretations of…
12 Habits Every Minimalist Follows
Minimalists come in so many shapes and forms. There are no hard…
Hacks to Minimize Your Home Office
Working from home has become the norm for many of us in…
How to Become a Nomadic Family
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