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3195: Practical Minimalism for Busy People by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely on Simple & Intentional Living

May 27, 2024

Jennifer, an expert in practical minimalism and intentional living, shares actionable strategies for adopting a minimalist lifestyle in a busy schedule. She emphasizes starting small, mindful consumption, and intentional living to simplify life. The podcast also delves into the author's journey to minimalism while juggling motherhood and self-employment.

09:33

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Jennifer

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Quick takeaways

Stop shopping for things you don’t need to simplify life and cultivate a mindful consumer mindset.

Initiate minimalism by starting small actions like unsubscribing from emails, which gradually simplify your life.

Deep dives

Simplify Your Life by Changing Shopping Habits

The podcast emphasizes the importance of simplifying life by altering your shopping habits. Instead of focusing solely on decluttering, the speaker suggests a more effective approach, which involves refraining from purchasing unnecessary items. By stopping unnecessary shopping, individuals not only save time but also cultivate a mindful consumer mindset, essential for minimalism. This shift in shopping behavior lays a strong foundation for simplifying life and makes eventual decluttering easier.

Journey to Minimalism and Practical Steps for Simplification

02:14

Introduction

2min

Journey to Minimalism and Practical Steps for Simplification

2min

Embracing Mindful Consumption and Intentional Living for Simplifying Life

5min

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Episode 3195:

Discover how to adopt a minimalist lifestyle even amidst a hectic schedule in Jennifer's enlightening article on SimplyFiercely.com. She shares three actionable strategies that simplify your life without demanding significant time or energy, emphasizing the importance of starting small and focusing on intentional living.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/practical-minimalism-for-busy-people/

Quotes to ponder:

"Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become."

"If you want to simplify your life don't be afraid to start small."

"Stop shopping for things you don’t need."

Episode references:

Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

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