75: Minimalism Hot Takes

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · Mar 11, 2025 · 46m

The beautiful part about intentional living is that we get to decide what resonates with us and what doesn't. Not all advice is for everyone, and that's A-okay.

In that spirit, there seem to be some generally-accepted viewpoints in the minimalism and decluttering world that I, personally, disagree with. So here are some of my hot takes! From sparking joy to the 20/20 rule...I have thoughts!

PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):

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