Minimalism, Wellbeing & the Environment
From The Art of Decluttering by Amy Revell
March 22, 2026 · 30 min · Season 5 · Episode 11
About this episode
This episode discusses the benefits of minimalism on wellbeing and the environment, highlighting research on low-consumption lifestyles and the transformative effects of owning less.
It's very exciting to have an Australian PHD written about minimalism, wellbeing and the environment - it's a great paper that I loved reading! Research into low-consumption lifestyles shows that people who consciously reduce what they own often begin for very practical reasons. You might feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home. Moving house, managing a deceased estate, or simply feeling constantly behind on housework can push you to rethink how much you own and why. As you begin reducing your possessions, something interesting happens. The benefits start multiplying. Your home feels calmer and easier to manage. You spend less money. You gain back time that was previously spent cleaning, maintaining, storing, or organising things. Minimalism also changes how you think about what you bring into your life. Instead of constantly acquiring, you begin editing your possessions, buying more mindfully, repairing items where possible, and disposing of things thoughtfully. Over time, you may notice a deeper shift in your values. You develop a stronger sense of “enough.” Social pressure to keep up with trends begins to lose its influence, and consumer culture becomes easier to…
People in this episode
Host: Amy Revell
Topics covered
- minimalism
- wellbeing
- environment
- low-consumption lifestyles
- mindful buying
- consumer culture
Keywords
- minimalism
- wellbeing
- environment
- low-consumption
- mindful
- consumer culture
- decluttering
- possessions
- values
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Australian PHD
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