pstrongOverwhelmed stressed by your current lifestyle Wish you could escape the materialism trap without feeling like you're missing outstrongppHere's the thing...ppUnless extremely hippie parents raised you, you'll no doubt be accustomed to the consumerist lifestyle we all know. In truth, it's not really your fault. Society bombards us with an avalanche of advertising since we were in diapers. We are prompted to buy that new iPhone or flashy pair of sneakers at every turn But these possessions quickly engulf us if we're not careful.ppSound familiarppThere's been a mini-renaissance in recent years, a reversion back to basic living in light of everyday financial struggles social media pressure to keep up with the Joneses. But there is another way... strongemMinimalist Livingemstrong doesn't require you to throw out all of your belongings or live in a miniature house. It just means significantly cutting down your clutter.ppIt's disconnecting from distractions, excessive material wealt