We’ve all heard the phrase “less is more,” but what if living with less really could bring more happiness? Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, Emmy-nominated Netflix stars, New York Times–bestselling authors, and The Minimalists co-founders are living proof of it. But before you start getting rid of your stuff, there are a few things to know to ensure you continue to keep your life decluttered and reap the benefits. We got the chance to chat with Millburn on all things minimalism and walked away inspired to adopt some of the principles of the minimalism movement into our lives. Minimalism isn’t just about “stuff” (aka material possessions). Millburn notes that this is the most common misconception about minimalism. “I’m not against stuff or consumption, but I think consumerism is the problem,” he said. “The ideology of consumerism is that if I buy more things, then I’ll be happier or I will be more complete. Of course, things don’t necessarily make us happier. Some things can enhance or augment our experience of life, but quite often, we have too much stuff.” The average American household has around 300,000 items in it, which would be great if those things were making us happier, more content, and at peace. “Quite often it’s doing the opposite,” Millburn said. “It’s adding a whole lot of chaos. It turns out that all those material possessions in our homes, offices, cars, storage lockers, basements, attics, and everywhere else are a physical manifestation of what’s going on inside... Read More