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Is this all you own?
How learning to live with less can make room for more of what matters and is essential to your life.
To avoid any disappointment, this is not another ‘Kondo the hell out of it’ story. Quite frankly, I hope you know how to fold your pants and put them in an organized way to your closet. This is a story about how a simple life decision to embark on a solo travel journey turned into an unexpected life declutter.
The old city, a fresh start
After travelling for seven months, I returned to Amsterdam. I admit it was a bit of a weird feeling. The city didn’t change much, but I did. I moved to the new apartment, ready for a fresh start in this cozy city. Few months into settling down, I invited my colleague over for the very first time. And, as it is a habit with first-time visitors to your new place, tour de house followed. When I showed her around, she put one plus one together and realized I didn’t bring back too much of my stuff after I returned. Shockingly, she asked: “ Is this all you own right now?”
How did we get here
Over a year ago, I decided to leave Amsterdam, to pack all my belongings and set out for my solo travel. One of the goals I had set for myself was to keep it practical. I didn’t want to drag a ton of baggage with me through airports or anywhere I went. How many…
