Are you on a journey to simplify your life? Are you holding on to things that you don't need and have not used in years? Does comparison culture and social media and others expectations of you impact your choices? Have you identified  for yourself what truly sparks joy? On this episode Che’lyn has a poignant conversation with author, prolific writer, storyteller, activist and de-cluttering expert-Christine Platt, also known as The Afrominimalist. Christine has also had a stellar professional career in African American Studies and Energy/Environmental Law. Christine shared how she as a Black renaissance woman deconstructed the mainstream minimalist aesthetic/narrative and the impetuous for writing her latest book- The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less.  She also offers her profound insights describing  her journey to redefine minimalism for herself, thoughts about root causes/triggers leading to overconsumption , the importance of doing inner work , becoming a more mindful consumer, understanding the why behind the buy, the psychology of I ownership and how to let go of material things that no longer serve you, gain more time and live with authenticity and intention. Christine encourages you to: 1. Acknowledge overconsumption 2. Forgive yourself 3. Let it go 4. Pay it forward;

Follow Christine Platt: Instagram:@afrominimalist contact: https://www.theafrominimalist.com 

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