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If your home is free of clutter, you think twice about spending your money on frivolous purchases, and you are constantly attempting to downsize<\/a> in any way possible, you may be a millennial minimalist.<\/p>\n

Who are Millennials?<\/h2>\n

Millennials are classified as the generation born between the years 1981-1996. Today, millennials make up more than a quarter of the United States population and the majority of the workforce, according to Forbes Magazine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Millennials, in particular, are seeking out a more minimalistic lifestyle as opposed to generations before. Because most millennials grew up in financial recession within the U.S., many have an alternative outlook on how to save and spend their money. <\/span><\/p>\n

This generation is also highly influenced by technology and social media; many of their purchases are attributed to what they may see online. <\/span><\/p>\n

Who or What is a Minimalist?<\/h2>\n

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing <\/span><\/i>by Marie Kondo (in addition to her Tidying Up with Marie Kondo<\/em> Netflix show<\/a>) brought the minimalist movement to its height of notoriety. While minimalism is not a new concept, it has been increasing in popularity throughout the United States, influencing more millenials to try the lifestyle out for themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n

The minimalism movement, within recent years, has inspired many to donate unnecessary belongings, move into smaller homes and live as simplistically as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

What Entails a Minimalist Lifestyle?\"Millennial <\/b><\/h3>\n

The minimalist lifestyle is less about bidding farewell to all physical possessions and more about adopting a simplistic mindset. Minimalistic living is about getting rid of things you no longer use, so that you can live in a simple and uncluttered environment. As for the minimalistic mindset, minimalism teaches the importance of not having items and belongings be your sole source of contentment. <\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Benefits of Becoming a Minimalist?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Becoming a millennial minimalist may seem like a great deal of effort at first. When considering if you should pursue a minimalistic lifestyle, you may question if it’s really worth ridding yourself of many of your possessions, but try to keep in mind that by getting rid of material things you may not need, you are enabling yourself to focus on what you really do need. Here are several benefits of becoming a millennial minimalist: <\/span><\/p>\n