If you are alone

If you are alone in your simplification journey, don't despair.  There is a growing number of people downsizing and taking control of their finances.  You do have like-minded individuals doing the same thing you are, even if no one in your immediate circle is.

You can find them on YouTube in force.  Search for "Minimalism" or "Minimalist" or Minimalist Lifestyle."  Lots of videos will appear for you choose from and be inspired by someone else's story and quest for more with less.

You may also do a Google search for the same topics.  You can add "Simple Living" to that search or "Frugal Living."  You will have pages and pages of information come up in your feed.

Sometimes you can reach out to the people behind the scenes.  I have contacted Francine Jay of Miss Minimalist fame, and Lorilee Lippincott, who was an author of notable success about five years ago in the simple living genre.

As time goes by, you will likely have people within your circle doing the same things you are.  Your actions will be an inspiration.  One of my high school friends has begun to downsize.  My mother has begun to downsize.  My treadmill buddy at my gym has been downsizing for years now.

You are not alone.  There are lots of others out there living well with less.  Take courage and keep clearing out your abode.

We are with you!