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Minimalism means focusing on what’s most important and removing what’s not.

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Hausen, Jennifer E. “Minimalist Life Orientations as a Dialogical Tool for Happiness.” British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, vol. 47, no. 2, Apr. 2019, pp. 168–79. EBSCOhost, https://doi-org.sptproxy.mnpals.net/10.1080/03069885.2018.1523364.

Yina, Martin N. “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World.” Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, vol. 32, no. 1/2, Sept. 2020, pp. 209–11. EBSCOhost, https://doi-org.sptproxy.mnpals.net/10.5840/jis2020321/218.

“When Minimalism Collides with Daily Life.” Qatar Tribune [Doha, Qatar], 19 May 2017. Gale OneFile: News, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A493555657/STND?u=saintpaul_edu&sid=bookmark-STND&xid=d9fc117b.

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How does minimalism vary across cultures, income groups, or life stages?

What environmental or social effects result from minimalist practices?

How do families or communities apply minimalist principles?

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Credibility: Hausen and Yina are scholarly; Qatar Tribune is a popular source.

Accuracy: Academic articles are research-based and the news piece is observational.

Level: Hausen and Yina are advanced academic sources.

Qatar Tribune is a general public media source, offering accessible real-world perspectives.

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1. How does minimalism impact happiness and mental health?

2. What role does digital minimalism play in modern life?

3. What challenges arise when minimalism meets daily realities?

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We are surrounded by noise, clutter, and distractions.

Minimalism offers tools to create balance, mental clarity, and intentional living.

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I chose minimalism because I wanted to understand how simplifying life can improve happiness, focus, and well-being.

Minimalism challenges today’s culture of overconsumption.

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Minimalism encourages intentional living, reduces stress, and promotes happiness.

It helps us reclaim control in an age of overload.

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1. Hausen explores minimalism and happiness

2. Yina focuses on digital minimalism

3. Qatar Tribune gives real-life, practical insights

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Used SPC library databases

EBSCOhost and Gale OneFile

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Hausen, Jennifer E. “Minimalist Life Orientations as a Dialogical Tool for Happiness”

Yina, Martin N. “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World”

“When Minimalism Collides with Daily Life,” Qatar Tribune

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1. Hausen: “Minimalist life orientations can serve as a dialogical tool for happiness” (Hausen 170).

2. Yina: “Digital minimalism offers a focused life in an age of noise” (Yina 210).

3. Qatar Tribune: “Minimalism sounds easy until it collides with daily life.”

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Hausen focuses on minimalism as a mindset for happiness.

Yina discusses how reducing digital distractions increases focus.

Qatar Tribune reports on the everyday struggles of practicing minimalism.

I agree that minimalism has benefits but believe it’s important to adapt it to personal and cultural context.

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All highlight minimalism as a path to greater well-being (Hausen 170; Yina 210; Qatar Tribune).

They emphasize the importance of intentional choices.