Kelly and Lauren break down some of the most common misconceptions about living a minimalist lifestyle. 
They critique 10 main misunderstandings and run through the truths, including all of the powerful life-changing benefits that come with living with less. 
Be inspired to see minimalism as a lifestyle that enables you to identify what's essential and pursue the things in life that bring you the greatest joy.
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Misconceptions About Minimalism

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Be inspired to escape excess consumerism!In this one-on-one discussion, Kelly and Lauren talk about how to avoid overconsuming material goods and digital noise.You will be encouraged to think about how you consume, including how to set better boundaries around your consumption habits – whether it be how you consume material goods or the news and social media.While we all need to consume things, overconsumption harms the environment and also affects our psychological wellbeing; leading to unhappiness, debt, wasted time and other consequences.You will learn how we have the power to be better consumers by simply buying less and adopting intentional lifestyle habits.Be motivated to consume less and have more!Find Partner Discounts & Lauren's Closet Course & Outfit E-Guide at Mastersimplicity.com!Follow Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & FacebookArticles:Overconsumption and the environmentConsumption is NOT the problemHow to be Happier by Consuming LessSocial media is linked to the boom in cosmetic proceduresReasons to escape excess consumerism and how to do it Living Green: tips to help lower consumptionBook: The High Price of Materialism

Escape Excess Consumerism

Whether you are a busy family or busy on your own, be inspired to adopt a clutter-free lifestyle!
 
Kelly is joined by decluttering expert and host of the Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast, Deanna Yates! Deanna is a busy mom who teaches busy families and individuals how to declutter the mess, calm the chaos, and organize the stuff that’s left behind. 
 
You will learn that living with less is completely possible for families too and that it’s not about depriving children of things but rather it’s a mindset that helps us all become aware of what’s most essential.
Deanna believes that decluttering can open us up to a life of freedom we never knew was possible, and she shares simple steps to help us build and maintain tidy homes and minds. 
 
Be motivated by Deanna's clutter-free tips and start embracing a more fulfilling life with less.
 Learn about Deanna and her podcast at WannabeClutterFree.comFind Partner Discounts (BetterHelp, Viome, and Remade Sleep) & Lauren's Closet Course & NEW Incredible Outfit E-Guide at Mastersimplicity.com!Follow Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & Facebook

Live Clutter-Free with Deanna Yates

Be motivated to create the most stye in your home with the least amount of stuff!If you don’t know where to start when it comes to decorating simply, or if you have decorated your space but it still looks and feels off, this discussion is for you!Kelly is joined by New York Times best-selling author and design and décor expert, Myquillyn Smith to share insights from her new book, House Rules: How to Decorate for every home, style, and budget.In House Rules Myquillyn shares 100 universal decorating truths that provide answers to common decorating questions. In this discussion you will learn how to: decorate or redecorate a space, create a minimalist space that is still warm and cozy, make a small space feel inviting, test a décor idea before you invest in it, decorate a space on a budget, and more!Be inspired to create the home you've always wanted and use it the way you've always dreamed. 
Myquillyn Smith's WebsiteGet Myquillyn’s new book House RulesFind Partner Discounts (BetterHelp, Viome, and Remade Sleep) & Lauren's Closet Course & NEW Incredible Outfit E-Guide at Mastersimplicity.com!Follow Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & Facebook

Simple Decorating Tips with Myquillyn Smith

In this one-on-one conversation, Lauren and Kelly share their responses to a ton of helpful questions to help you rid the excess stuff in your life and make better purchasing decisions.They each share stories about recent items they have decluttered, intentional items they have recently bought, and past purchasing mistakes they have made and how they learned from them.Plus, they share tips to help you decide on what to sell or donate, how to let go of items you feel attached to and don’t often use, and how to avoid buying things you don’t need while on vacation and much more!Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s minimalist lifestyle stories and advice and be motivated to let go and buy better!Find Partner Discounts (BetterHelp, Viome, and Remade Sleep) & Lauren's Closet Course & NEW Incredible Outfit E-Guide at Mastersimplicity.com!Follow Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & Facebook

Let Go & Buy Better

Be inspired by the great advantages that come with adopting a minimalist lifestyle!Kelly is interviewed by the popular BBC featured podcast, The Big V Energy Podcast with co-host Alex Gillam to discuss practical advice on how to declutter all areas of excess from the physical things to mental clutter.You will learn how to let go, reduce stress, improve your focus, spend with greater intention, travel lighter and more!On the Big V Energy podcast, Alex and her co-host Chess Galea serve candid conversations that matter to woman about woman.They explore the realities, frustrations, and success stories of females in the 21st century and unpack a wide range of topics including body positivity; equality in sports; mental health; building a female owned business; fertility and more.Host Alex Gillam is an aspiring minimalist, and her lifestyle challenges and goals and curiosities about minimalism may be relatable and helpful to you! Be inspired to let go of the excess from your life and start pursuing a more minimal and meaningful every day!Follow the Big V Energy Podcast on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyFollow the Big V Energy Podcast on InstagramFollow Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & FacebookFind Partner Discounts for BetterHelp, Viome and Remade natural sleep supplement and Lauren's Closet Course at Mastersimplicity.com

Misconceptions About Minimalism

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