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Setting boundaries

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Aug 15, 2023
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“A life without boundaries is a life without peace.” – The Minimalists

Setting boundaries

Lessons from my cat

Last July, my husband and I took in a scrawny, flea-infested two-pound kitten that showed up on our back porch. Mr. Darcy is now a healthy 12-pound cat who thinks he's lord of the manor. While he is quite dashing, my Mr. Darcy lacks the refinement of his namesake from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. One thing this endearingly aloof cat has taught me is how to set boundaries.

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01 – Book

To learn more about minimalism, we invite you to read our two volumes of Inside Minimalism, which discuss minimalism as a tool and covers many topics such as slow and quiet living, curation, consumerism, and family. Give it a read.

02 – Podcast

On the latest episode of the Minimalism Life Podcast, New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn reads and discusses his essay "The boundaries of discontent."

03 – Netflix's Minimalism is now on YouTube

After 80 million views on Netflix, The Minimalists' first documentary, Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things, is now on YouTube for free.

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  • Oliver Cabell: minimalist Italian footwear and accessories

  • Plainandsimple: circular t-shirts that are certified organic and ethically made

  • OM-SE: natural active skincare made freshly in Sweden

  • Void Watches: Swedish watch brand

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