Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words (click here for details).

Today we hear from Brasilicana, who reduced her possessions to the airline’s baggage allowance for her international move. Please visit her blog to learn more about her life in Brazil.

Brasilicana writes:

I’ve always had minimalist tendencies; I was never one to accumulate lots of clothes or knickknacks. Throughout my young adulthood, I preferred spending my money on travel and experiences rather than on acquiring things.

However, the true test of my convictions came when I got married and moved to Brazil.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words (click here for details).

This week, Karen writes from the Philippines. She’s applying a minimalist philosophy not only to her possessions, but also to her relationships and career. Check out her blog to learn more.

Karen writes:

Hello guys! I’m Karen, 23 years old and I live in the Philippines with my family! I am a minimalist before I knew what it is called. From time to time, I’ve been de-cluttering my collection of letters and journal books. I also see to it that my closet is not always full.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words (click here for details).

This week, we have a very interesting story from Louisa Rogers . She tells us how she’s tackling a particularly difficult decluttering challenge—the journals she’s kept since childhood. (Louisa also has a website, if you’d like to learn more about her.)

Louisa writes:

The year I was nine, I received my first diary. It was pink and pocket-size, with a gold latch and key. I recorded what I got for my birthday (a Tower watch), my teachers (Miss Eckhert and Mr.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words (click here for details).

Today, I’m pleased to introduce you to Emily. She shares with us the lessons she’s learned living in Indonesia and Paris, and her current progress in her minimalist journey.

Emily writes:

My upbringing was split into two parts – the period of plenty, and the period of frugality.

When I was very young, we lived as expatriates in Indonesia and got used to a life of luxury. Buying what we wanted when we wanted seemed completely natural.… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words (click here for details).

This week, we have a great contribution from Mark in Toronto. He tells us how a cross-country move started him on a minimalist path, and the benefits he’s experienced from an uncluttered life.

Mark writes:

After I graduated from college and moved to Vancouver, I brought what I needed in 2 suitcases. Since I didn’t have much money I had no need for stuff. Over time I changed apartments and had more roommates and was amazed at their junk!… {Read more}

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words (click here for details).

This week, we have a wonderful submission from Sara, who shares how minimalism has enabled her to pursue her passion of writing. Check out her blog to read more!

Sara writes:

I came to minimalism accidentally. Or so it felt at the time.

I was never a clutterer, but I definitely kept my fair share of “stuff” around. It was after I met my partner, and combined households with her, that I looked around and realized we had too much stuff.… {Read more}