After years of chasing after materialism and consumerism, I’ve decided to focus on living simply, decluttering and letting go of some of my possessions as I learn more about minimalism.
Want to read about why I first decided to get rid of some things? Check out my post on getting rid of stuff: Why I Decided to Get Rid Of All My Stuff
Interested in seeing the rules I developed when I started minimizing? You’ll find those here: Want to be a Minimalist? Step One: Define Your “Rules”
Yesterday I took on one of the less-glamorous items on my 30 Before 30 list. While not a glamorous task, it was one I’ve had on my “to-do” list for quite awhile, and certainly since I’ve been trying to minimize the…
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