I downsized from a house in Nevada to a 104-square-foot studio outside of Paris. It helped me focus on what matters in life.
Briefly

After years of struggling financially in the U.S., a writer in their mid-30s relocated to France for a more affordable lifestyle. Living in a smaller yet beautifully designed apartment near Paris, they found that lower rent and reduced living expenses enabled them to focus on their writing. Embracing the French lifestyle brought joy and creativity, contrasting with the stress of life in Nevada. This shift not only invigorated their personal well-being but also facilitated a path towards realizing their dream of publishing a book.
Despite moving into a much smaller apartment in France, I was less stressed about money and life in general. I embraced the French lifestyle and love living here.
When I had the opportunity to continue to teach online and increase my freelance writing work, moving to France felt like the best way to cut costs.
While I sacrificed five times the kitchen counter space I had in Nevada, the whole kitchen took me only 10 minutes to clean, saving me hours a week.
In France, my place was smaller but was everything I wanted. It felt like a dream to write on my couch with my neighbor's violet blooming wisteria.
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