Minimalism is simply removing the things that remove you from your life

1. Meaningful Simplicity

Minimalism here isn’t about owning fewer things—it’s about letting go of whatever distracts you from living fully. This could mean clearing physical, mental, or emotional clutter: debt, excess stuff, unhelpful habits, toxic relationships. As Courtney Carver beautifully puts it:

“Minimalism is simply removing the things that remove you from your life.”

By doing so, you create space for what truly delights—creativity, connection, health, gratitude.

2. Defining “Enough”

Minimalism begins by asking: What is enough for me?
For Carver, that meant a small apartment, simple food, bike rides, meaningful work, time with loved ones—it’s deeply personal, and uniquely yours to define.

3. Mindset over Metrics

This approach is a lifelong mindset shift—not a one-time purge. It’s about shifting away from accumulation and toward presence, love, and clarity.

4. Practical Meaningfulness

Simple rituals make deep impact. Something as small as letting go of one item each day—be it a cluttered object, a thought, or a commitment—can radically transform your inner and outer world.

5. Mini Missions for Momentum

Tiny actions spark lasting change.

• Five in Ten: Pick five things you don’t use within ten minutes and donate them.
• 120-Item Decluttering: Let go of 10 items across 12 categories—spices, clothes, cords, books, junk drawers, thoughts, expectations, and more.

6. Embracing Letting Go to Live More

Letting go isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, relational. Writing out negative thoughts and thoughts you no longer need, then discarding them, symbolizes freedom.
You can also ask deep questions: Does this add value? What would I feel like without it?

7. Cultivating Simplicity & Connection

Practice “Lagom”—a Swedish concept meaning “just enough”—to center comfort, moderation, and balance. Simple pleasures like coffee breaks (fika) encourage slowing down and connection.
Joyful moments—play, recess, saying “hell yeah!” only to things that truly resonate—become the heart of the journey.

8. Holistic Simplicity

A soulful path includes mental health, emotional clarity, and boundary-setting. A mindful life isn’t busy—it’s balanced, connected, and rich in what matters most.

A Beautiful Vision Statement

Here’s a draft encapsulating “vast and meaningful” in the spirit of Be More with Less:

“To create a life of depth and presence—by letting go of what distracts us (clutter, debt, busyness, perfectionism)—so we can discover what truly matters: connection, creativity, clarity, health, and love. Through purposeful simplicity, gentle daily choices, and meaningful experiences, we choose depth over quantity, presence over perfection, and love over obligation.”

Why It Feels Vast and Meaningful: