This Month on the Blog -
Minimalism and Money: Financial clarity
I didn’t start living a minimalist lifestyle to save money. What pushed me toward minimalism was overwhelm, the mental clutter that came from too much stuff, too many distractions, and too many decisions. And practically, I was trying to move to a new apartment in late 2010 and I realized I just had too much stuff.
But as I started decluttering and becoming more intentional about what I allowed into my life, what I bought, kept, and gave my attention to, my spending habits changed without much effort. I wasn’t really trying to cut costs, but I stopped buying on impulse. I stopped shopping out of boredom and started saving money.
I want to be clear: the ability to choose minimalism is a privilege. For many, buying less isn’t a lifestyle decision, it’s a financial reality. And paradoxically, those with fewer resources often end up with more stuff, not less, because letting go can carry emotional and practical risks when you’re unsure what the future holds.
This post isn’t about offering minimalism as a magic formula for saving money. It’s about sharing how a shift toward less (less stuff, less noise, less pressure) led to unexpected financial clarity. My goal is to help reduce overwhelm and make the culture of overconsumption feel a little less inevitable. I’ll share the financial benefits of minimalism, why it saves you money, and examples of the kinds of stuff I personally save money on.
Refine Behind the Scenes
I’m putting some thoughts on paper for a home/stuff/minimalism guide. I’m thinking it could be part how to declutter, part how to organize/set up your home so it’s easy to manage, and part decorating with less.
I’d love to hear what you’d like to see in a guide like this. What questions would you like answered? What topics would you like to see included? Where do you feel stuck or overwhelmed, is it daily messes, storage systems, or just not knowing where to start? Are there certain spaces (like kitchens, closets, entryways) or categories (paperwork, hobbies) you’d want specific ideas for?
Let me know! As always, you can reply directly to this email (even just to say hi).
Have a wonderful month,
x Coco
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