Review of the Simplify Everything course by The Minimalists

Last updated on December 7, 2023. Registration for Simplify Everything is open beginning January 1, and for 72 hours only!

All of us are aware of the benefits of a neat and uncluttered home. A UCLA study found that finding the time to sort and organize excess possessions can elicit “substantial stress” — which is something I’m sure we can relate to when returning to a house that’s crazy messy!

If you need a structured course to stay on top of organizing your home, Simplify Everything is a 5-week online program that offers you guidance from the world’s top minimalism experts.

The Minimalists are the creators of The Minimalists. As you may know, their writing is frequently narrated on the Optimal Living Daily podcast. Simplify Everything was designed intentionally to help you live more through owning less. Freeing yourself from the burden of owning “too much stuff” allows you to live life to your fullest.

The online course includes a workbook, accountability, and an easy-to-follow video structure. There is a “student forums” section to get help, and tons of resources to keep you motivated to declutter.

Here are some of the highlights of the course.

1) Your Guide and Instructors are The Minimalists: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and TK Coleman.

Have you ever signed up for a course that said you’d have access to the instructor via live Q&As, only to find out later that the Q&A portion was far too rushed? As a participant, you want to feel heard whenever you have questions or need help.

The Minimalists are personally involved in the course, and this shows throughout the video modules and their availability to members of the Simplify Everything forums.

2) The Course is Structured for You to Develop New Habits

The first part of the course is devoted to Knowing Your Why for decluttering, before proceeding to unclutter your home in manageable steps.

The second portion of the course focuses on how you can keep the positive momentum going by staying clutter-free. Going through the decluttering process for a few weeks is not going to last in the long-term if you slowly find your home getting disorganized again. This is why the module on maintaining healthy clutter-free habits is important, as it is your habits that will help you create a routine that minimizes clutter.

The videos get you to challenge yourself in the next step of your decluttering journey. There are a variety of ways to intentionally own less. Some members try out capsule wardrobes or do a challenge. Others decide to limit the amount of time spent on television or social media.

3) Accountability + Encouragement

It can get lonely when you embark on a personal journey. And staying organized might not exactly be on your mind at the end of a long, tiring work day.

The sense of connection and support from the Simplify Everything student forums is a motivational way to stay accountable throughout the program. Members are encouraged to ask questions and/or post updates on their progress and self reflections. Posting the before and after pictures of your decluttering is a nice way to share the tangible results of your efforts with other people who are in the same boat.

The accountability and encouragement is part of the culture that The Minimalists have developed for Simplify Everything.

A little bit more about The Minimalists…

Justin and Lee have met The Minimalists in person. They can vouch for their genuine interest in people, and they were the first to give Justin permission to narrate their work on the Optimal Living Daily podcast.

The Minimalists

Justin with Josh and Ryan at the premiere of Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

“You really feel that you’re being listened to,” says Justin. “They're dynamic speakers, but they take the time to digest what you say before asking anything else!”

Here's a quick video for you to get a sense of their style and approach.

The Minimalists Quotes

These are quotes by The Minimalists that have been featured on our podcast's Instagram.

  1. “The most important question I’ve ever asked myself: ‘Is this what you’ve been waiting for your entire life?'”
  2. “The real meaning of our lives is to contribute to other people in meaningful ways, to contribute beyond ourselves.”
  3. “Connection gave meaning to our journey.”
  4. “Love people, use things, because the opposite never works.”
  5. “You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you.”

Simplify Everything is offered rarely. Registration is open only for 72 hours, beginning January 1, 2024.

You can sign up for Simplify Everything and use our link to contribute back to keep our podcasts running. It’s an affordable way to discover the life you dream about by purchasing and owning less, and give back to The Minimalists and our family of podcasts.

Is There a Simplify Everything Discount or Coupon Code?

Due to the short window for registering and already fair price, you won't find coupon codes online.

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Justin Malik

Justin Malik is the creator and producer of the Optimal Living Daily podcast network and hosts the OLD personal development show. He is an award-winning podcaster and audiobook narrator, and defines himself as a life-long learner and entrepreneur.
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