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Popularity of Marie Kondo\u2019s Joy of tidiness, footprint reduction efforts and working remotely sparked a resurgence in minimalistic living in the last decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Varying generations freed themselves of life clutter and focused on conscious consumerism. Some radically reduced to live permanently on the road with one suitcase. Blogs focused on living in a van, off grid or tiny home are commonplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflections from extreme minimalists include drawbacks, with feelings of a lack of sense of place, and lack of feeling grounded. Regrets noted were giving away or selling irreplaceable items, and not having space for joyful activities and hobbies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you aren\u2019t living out of a backpack, extreme minimal interiors can feel impersonal, even sterile. They may lack a feeling of comfort, familiarity, and sense of home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though De cluttering and conscious consumerism are wonderfully positive, going to extremes can have a less than positive effect.  One blogger who gave up her extreme minimal life, missed things and activities of value. She wrote \u201cGetting rid of stuff doesn\u2019t reduce stress if your stress is unrelated to owning stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Downsizing healthfully can be unburdening. If it\u2019s to an extreme where one is deprived of a sense of place, loved things or heirlooms, it can feel punishing, affecting mental & emotional health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minimalist trend actually began in the 50\u2019s and 60\u2019s. According to Minimalism made simple <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Rise of the Minimalist Movement<\/a><\/blockquote>