[zapperdapper]

Sorry for butting in here, but I'm a minimalist and wanted to throw in my two cents. There were a few things that were difficult. One was getting housing right. It took some effort but we now have a place with more than enough space, highly energy efficient, and five minutes walk from work for her (and less for me - I work from home). Getting rid of my car took some re-adjustment. Both really worth it though. Most of the other adjustments were almost trivial. Rather than making things harder they make things MUCH easier. For example when I travel I only carry a single carry on bag. Managing finances are much easier too.

One of the hardest things is not so much doing it (which can take some juggling) but other people's reactions. I remember when I didn't have a TV (I lived for about ten years without one - partner bought one eventually though). People were literally shocked. They would literally stand there mouth agape. "How can you live without a TV" was a question I got very used to. The trouble is people take it as a personal affront. They can get quite shirty about it. Getting rid of the car caused brains to explode! :o)