So minimalism changed my life...but then it got toxic.

#minimalism #minimalistliving #goodbyeminimalism So minimalism changed my life. I learned a new set of value systems that I really resonate with, it gave me the self-control and discipline I need to overcome my shopping addiction, declutter my chaotic space, and even get out of over $120,000 student loan debt. Suffice to say, minimalism changed my life. But more and more I've been feeling the heat from the toxic side of minimalism that I think many may experience, but I've seen only few talk about. So today I'm sharing the toxic side of minimalism that I've personally been grappling with, and how I'm planning to approach and apply my new minimalist values moving forward into this new chapter of my life. I also want to point out that I recognize my privilege in my experience, both good and bad, with minimalism. It's a privilege to be able to grapple over "wants vs. needs" and to voluntarily choose this lifestyle to begin with. With this video, I'm aiming to share my perspective and where I'm coming from as someone who has chosen to share this journey on the internet, and how my life has changed since taking on the label of being a "minimalist". Let me know if you've experienced similar struggles or dissonance on your minimalist or intentional living journey. How did you overcome it? ✨jewelry is always Mejuri https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/christinam 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christina.m... 🛍 Low Buy Beauties Facebook Support Group http://bit.ly/2R3AHxC ✨ Support my work on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/styleapotheca1 💸 The Budgeting App I Use https://bit.ly/35SgX8G 👗 FREE Wardrobe Tracking Spreadsheet https://bit.ly/3lPJ8eu 📱 TikTok https://bit.ly/2WaELlQ My Depop store: https://depop.com/christinamychas My Poshmark closet: https://posh.mk/U1Kjx0wmPib For business inquires, contact: [email protected] Codes & Discounts (if you want to)🤘🏻 ✨MEJURI - save 10% with my link off your next Mejuri piece https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/christinam 🍃ORGANIC BASICS - use code OBXSTYLE to save off 10% off your order https://bit.ly/3BahXSG 👜SAMARA - cruelty-free minimalist bags & accessories (female-owned, from Toronto) get 10% off your first order with code STYLEAPOTHECA https://bit.ly/3kHWibA 🍳OUR PLACE - use code CHRISTINAM10 to save 10% off your first purchase at Our Place https://bit.ly/3ma7SRq My Filming Gear 📽 Main Camera https://amzn.to/3aCpbVo Main Lens https://amzn.to/3aInSEn On-camera Mic https://amzn.to/3pBasOT Main Shotgun Mic https://amzn.to/3poZYSi Vlog Camera https://amzn.to/2WMedEw Small Vlog Mic https://amzn.to/3aJ1lXS Main Light https://amzn.to/3rtj63t Main Softbox https://amzn.to/3rDyXN8 External Audio Recorder https://amzn.to/34FPCpi FTC: This video is not sponsored. Items marked * are gifted. Some links are affiliate. Affiliate links provide me with a small commission at no added cost to you, and helps support my channel! ABOUT ME:🌿 I'm Christina, friendly neighbourhood human on the internet slash pharmacist. You may have previously known me as Style Apotheca. I'm living in Toronto, Canada and on my channel you'll find me on my journey towards minimalism, being content with less, recovery from a shopping addiction, and my journey towards financial freedom from over $120,000 in student loan debt. Thank you SO much for watching and taking the time out of your day to support my channel. A little thumb always helps support me!