Real Life Minimalists

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

I’m so happy to share this contribution from A Minimalist in the Making, who’s embracing a wonderful challenge: going car-free!

A Minimalist in the Making writes:

I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist, exactly. If you saw where I live, minimalism is probably not the first word that would come to mind. Cosy, comfortable maybe…but not minimalist.

But lately, an idea has been taking shape in my head. An idea that some people think is a little extreme: I’m thinking of selling my car and not replacing it with another one.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week, we have an update from Bethany. She shared her story with us in 2012 and 2014, and is back to fill us in on her recent experiences. Isn’t it wonderful to see these minimalist stories evolve over the years? Check out her blog to read more.

Bethany writes:

Full Circle

It has been 5 years since I first wrote for Miss Minimalist. Back then, I was spending the summer sailing the Great Lakes on a 29-foot boat with my husband and daughter. … {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today, I’m excited to share an update from Cheryl Magyar—we last heard from her in 2014, when she and her family moved to Hungary. They’ve relocated a few times since then, and it’s fascinating to hear about their adventures. Visit their blog to learn more.

Cheryl writes:

As time and technology soar by, we are getting both older and wiser – distancing ourselves from excessive time spent in the digital realm, in favor of a life lived well, offline.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week we hear from choose simple, who tells us about a wonderful program she developed to stay on a minimalist path. To learn more, visit her blog.

choose simple writes:

Hi, everyone!

I’m from the Philippines.

I’ve always been a minimalist even long before I know the term existed. But my love affair with it became stronger when I realized that I’m not alone. I started reading blogs (such as missminimalist.com) and learned more about this movement.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

I love this story from Patti! She tells us how she reached a tipping point with her possessions, then started down the road of joyful decluttering. Check out her blog to read more of her thoughts.

Patti writes:

Hi dear readers! I’m Patti – long time reader of this site, first time writer!

My journey with minimalism began about two years ago, so you might say I’m still a minimalist newbie when it comes to downsizing, streamlining and decluttering.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today, we have a lovely contribution from Jennifer, who tells us how a major weight loss inspired her to streamline the rest of her life. Read more about her minimalist journey on her blog.

Jennifer writes:

You could say that losing weight launched my journey into minimalism. After losing 40+ pounds, I needed a new wardrobe and had to do so inexpensively. I researched building a wardrobe on the cheap and discovered the Minimalist Movement.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week, I’m pleased to feature Jess, who tells us how minimalism has helped her find less stress and more meaning in life. Visit her blog to read more.

Jess writes:

At 28 I was a newlywed, living in my humbly beautiful home with my husband. I had checked all my boxes; I was working as an Accountant, had recently completed my CPA, just had our perfect wedding, an amazing honeymoon travelling through Europe and were surrounded by great friends and family, but something still felt like it was missing and I couldn’t understand why.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today, I’m thrilled to share an update from Francesca, who was featured as a Real Life Minimalist in 2011 and 2013. It’s wonderful to follow her journey over the years! Visit her blog to read more about her experiences.

Francesca writes:

It’s been a long time since I first decided to throw everything out, pay off my debts and get my act together…and as time passes this remains a continually evolving lifestyle that I love, cherish and challenge each day.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week, Pauline tells us how her minimalist lifestyle helped her pay off her debts and travel the world. Very inspirational! Check out her blog to see where she is now.

Pauline writes:

In 2010, I was a true packrat with lots of debts (about 20,000 USD). My apartment was full of everything. I had more clothes than I could wear, more kitchen utensils than I could use and books that I could read.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today we have a wonderful story from Veronica, who tells us how she embraced minimalism to live in a van. Read more about her experience on her blog.

Veronica writes:

My life as a minimalist began in an unconventional way. I was working my non-profit dream job, but it had become a nightmare. I knew I needed to make a change. Nonetheless, I had no idea how life altering of a change it would be.… {Read more}