As the cost of living starts to bite,the Dull trend is wooing men – and now women – in droves.
It’s not all Bloody Marys at 11am,but slowly the anxiety about my finances dissipated,to be replaced by CDs,visiting birds and chirpy chats with neighbours.
Those worried about supply chain disruptions,the cost-of-living crisis and the feeling of being unprepared for emergencies are increasingly signing up for survival courses.
Minimalism isn’t just about decluttering;it is about living a life aligned to values that include simplicity,sustainability and being a conscious consumer.
"I tidied up the house after breakfast — this is my favourite time to tidy because it kick-starts my workday."
Minimalism is becoming one of the defining virtues of our age,with dozens of books and blogs guiding us on how to live with less. But cultural critic Kyle Chayka says downsizing and decluttering won't save us.
Car-pooling,packing lunch,shopping around or not buying new can give you financial independence and help you retire early
Like so many other baby boomers heading for retirement,we are downsizing.
We need to take a stand – perhaps on a step stool – against the tyranny of height shaming.
I'm coming out of the closet about my overstuffed wardrobe.