Minimalist Living

Workshop Outline

Workshop Schedule
Click here to join Zoom Sat April 25, 2026 3:00 pm
AudienceIndividuals who are interested in streamlining and simplifying their lifestyle, learning to thrive with less and focus on what truly matters.
LocationOnline Only
Zoom LinkSee Above
PriceFREE

Overview

Minimalism is not about owning less—it’s about making room for what adds joy, purpose, and resilience.
This workshop teaches participants practical strategies to simplify their physical spaces, schedules, digital life, spending habits, and emotional load.

Welcome & Intention Setting 

      • Introduce the purpose of minimalism
      • Clarify personal goals
      • Setting expectations

The Foundations of Minimalism

      • What minimalism is and is not
      • Benefits: mental clarity, reduced stress, time freedom, financial wellness, connection
      • How minimalism intersects with resilience

Decluttering the Physical Environment 

      • The 4 Zones of Home Simplification
        • Daily Use Areas
        • Storage Areas
        • Hidden Clutter
        • Sentimental Items
      • The 20/20 Rule
      • The “One-In One-Out” Rule
      • The “Does this add ease or friction?” test
      • Micro-decluttering: 15 minutes/day

Minimalist Time & Schedule Design

      • Busy ≠ Productive
      • Time Wasters & Stealers:
        • obligations
        • autopilot routines
        • “just in case” commitments
      • The Power of Open Space in your schedule

Digital Minimalism

      • The cost of notifications and cognitive switching
      • App overwhelm
      • Tech boundaries
      • Digital hygiene rituals

Financial Minimalism & Conscious Spending 

      • Values-Based Spending rather than impulse buying
      • The dopamine loop of buying
      • Subscriptions as silent clutter
      • The 5-Day Pause Method

Emotional & Mental Minimalism

      • Emotional clutter: grudges, unmade decisions, people-pleasing
      • Boundary setting as a minimalist act
      • Decision fatigue
      • Joy vs obligation

Integrating Minimalism into Daily Life 

      • Start small
      • Choose 1 area to focus on
      • Commit to a weekly 15-minute reset
      • Track progress through a Minimalist Journal

Closing, Q&A, and Commitment

      • Wrap-Up:
        • Participants complete the sentence:
          “Over the next 7 days, I will simplify my life by…”
Workshop Includes:
  • Links to additional resources
  • Checklists & Handouts
  • Recommended apps
  • Optional follow-up session