There may be enjoyment in spending and owning new things, but there is also enjoyment in living a minimal, downsized life. Becoming a mindful consumer is a struggle for most of us because the economy drives us to have an accumulation mindset. We always feel the need to purchase new things and enjoy several convenient ways to shop. However, it is time we rethink our sentiments and intentions as consumers. In this episode, Seek Go Create host Tim Winders talks about his personal experiences and insights on downsizing his things and finding joy in minimal living. He shares his own process in downsizing and gives out some tips for those who want to get started on their journey. Tune in to this episode to learn how to downsize your things and discover the wonders it can bring to your life. 3 Reasons to Listen:Learn more about the process of downsizing and how to do it.Discover the reasons behind the behavior of accumulating things and why the consumer accumulation culture is flourishing. Find out how downsizing your things can be a tough but fulfilling and liberating choice.  ResourcesJoshua Becker’s books on minimalismEssentialism by Greg McKeownEpisode DetailsEpisode Highlights [00:55] What Tim Means by Accumulating Things  Many homes are full of things that have accumulated over the years. Even garages are used for storage.Our homes are filled up with so much stuff we refuse to discard. The storage warehouse industry has become massive because of our demand for extra storage space.  Some people are starting to recognize that there is an issue in accumulating, storing, and getting rid of things.  Tim was forced to downsize when he moved homes and realized that all the stuff he needed to store or move was an issue for him. [05:33] Downsizing as a Real Estate Investor Tim had his share of personal experiences when it comes to clearing out rented properties. He recounted one instance wherein he had a client who got evicted from the property for not paying and then was left with massive amounts of things to clear out. After having to clear out the said property, he started to think, “Do I really need all of this stuff?”“If everybody went to these minimalist or essentialist mindsets, we could see the economy grind to a halt.” - Click Here To Tweet This[10:36] How We Ended Up Accumulating Things  Humans have this “depression-era mindset”...

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