It's very exciting to have an Australian PHD written about minimalism, wellbeing and the environment - it's a great paper that I loved reading!Research into low-consumption lifestyles shows that people who consciously reduce what they own often begin for very practical reasons. You might feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home. Moving house, managing a deceased estate, or simply feeling constantly behind on housework can push you to rethink how much you own and why.As you begin reducing your possessions, something interesting happens. The benefits start multiplying. Your home feels calmer and easier to manage. You spend less money. You gain back time that was previously spent cleaning, maintaining, storing, or organising things.Minimalism also changes how you think about what you bring into your life. Instead of constantly acquiring, you begin editing your possessions, buying more mindfully, repairing items where possible, and disposing of things thoughtfully.Over time, you may notice a deeper shift in your values. You develop a stronger sense of “enough.” Social pressure to keep up with trends begins to lose its influence, and consumer culture becomes easier to question.Minimalism isn’t without challenges. Advertising, social expectations around gift-giving, and other people’s belongings in your household can make the journey harder.But when you experience the calm, clarity, and alignment that comes with owning less, most people discover something surprising: they have no desire to go back.Links mentionedRebecca's PHDZero Waste HomeYou may also like to listen to these episodes:RightsizingA Minimalist and a PrepperJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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