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 hear from Sandra in Portugal, who’s just getting started on her minimalist journey. Let’s give her some supporting words and wishes as she joins us in this wonderful lifestyle!

Sandra writes:

I am a minimalist in-training…

…Or a minimalist newbie, because I very recently discovered this new world.

At the moment, I am trying to learn as much as I can about this lifestyle. I’m already practising it too.

I am portuguese and my first contact with minimalist was a portuguese blog but link after link I got to you and your blog.… {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 Jen with SV Perry. She and her family have embraced minimalism to help realize their dream: living and traveling on a boat! Read about their adventures on their blog.

Jen writes:

Nine months ago, we sold our house and almost everything in it to buy a boat and travel with our family of four. Our goal was to simplify, live closer to nature, and spend time with our children while they are still young and want to be around us.… {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 think you’ll find this story from Kelly quite inspirational. To read more about the impact of minimalism on her life, please be sure to visit her blog.

Kelly writes:

My journey to minimalism started twelve years ago. That was the year my then-husband and I moved from Texas to Ohio. We filled the largest possible U-Haul we could find and still left behind boxes and boxes that would be transported later by my parents.… {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, Nina tells us how she grew up surrounded by too much stuff, but is now forging her own minimalist way!

Nina writes:

I want to thank you, as well as your inspiring readers that have shared your minimalism stories. Hearing that other people strive for simplicity, space and a clutter-free life was such a relief! I find continuous inspiration in the essays and tips that you provide on your blog.

Here is my story:

I grew up with sweet, but misguided parents who believed “if one is good, three is better!” We had a somewhat large house, and every drawer and closet was filled to the brim with stuff.… {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 a lovely contribution from Cheryl and Roland Magyar, who’ve been inspired by Nature to pursue a simple and sustainable lifestyle. Please visit their blog to learn more about their homesteading experiences in Hungary.

Cheryl and Roland write:

Cheryl and Roland Magyar we are, a couple in our mid thirties currently living on a farmstead in Southeastern Hungary with Csermely, our wonderful gift from life little daughter in lap.… {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, Jess tells us her story: how she overcame her early hoarding tendencies, and is now pursuing a (wonderful) life free of clutter and excess.

Jess writes:

I have always had hoarding tendencies. As a child, I had many, many toys, dress ups, books, a gorgeous cubby house complete with a plastic tea set. I loved all my things, and couldn’t wait for Christmases and birthdays to get more stuff. When I was 6, my family sold almost everything we had, including the house my dad built, bought a caravan and set about Australia on a four year trip.… {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 hear from Ryan the NewAgeNomad, whose minimalism led him to a unique lifestyle. Surf on over to his blog to learn more about his experiences on the road.

Ryan writes:

Four years ago at the age of 33, I began giving or throwing everything I owned away. I had no idea what minimalism was and knew nothing about it, all I knew is all this clutter made me very flustered.… {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, Michelle tells us about her minimalist journey—from its beginnings over a decade ago, to her current “less is more” lifestyle. Please visit her blog to read more.

Michelle writes:

My process of becoming a minimalist is quite weird and interesting for me to look back on. I started out fond of collecting things – post cards, figurines…my belonging held a poetic sense of significance to me. However, even back then an image in my mind would keep popping up – an image of a small room with only a bed and a little table in it, and on the table was a cracked vase with flowers.… {Read more}