"As we got older, I realized Mandy embraced a minimalist lifestyle from a very young age, long before I ever read about it online. Her lifestyle is a far cry from my scattered thoughts, piles of belongings (that I am always sorting through), and overflowing closet of clothes. So, I decided to ask her how she does it all and fervently took notes as she taught me the simple and powerful practice that changed my life: the 15-day rule."
"Much of this has to do with the immediacy of owning something rather than waiting and considering whether you truly need it. Mandy doesn't give in to impulse buying. She waits 15 days before whipping out her credit card instead. The downtime allows her to reflect on whether she needs or wants the item or if it'll just take up more space."
Mandy exemplifies intentional minimalist living through disciplined habits like focused study, disciplined eating, Pilates, and maintaining balance between personal and work life. A central practice is the 15-day rule: delay purchases for fifteen days to counteract the immediacy that drives impulse buying. The waiting period creates reflection time to assess genuine need and spatial impact. If the desire remains, purchases are made with consideration and often paired with a one-in-one-out method to prevent accumulation. The practice minimizes buyer's remorse and reduces household clutter such as overfull kitchens, overstocked pantries, and overflowing closets.
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