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Michele Connolly

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I’m Michele Connolly, essayist and award-winning author.

I write about modern life—relationships, boundaries, taste, and the small decisions that shape our lives.

Read my essays at The Chic Minimalist: On modern life, and the quiet art of knowing your own mind at https://micheleconnolly.substack.com/
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Michele Connolly Are you referring to writer's block of chocolate? If so, then I make sure to 'splurge strategically' (I only have the chocolate I love best, I leave a…moreAre you referring to writer's block of chocolate? If so, then I make sure to 'splurge strategically' (I only have the chocolate I love best, I leave all other chocolate, and I savour the pleasure!).

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Michele Connolly As an introvert I love going deep, talking about things that matter to me, connecting in a way that feels meaningful. Being a writer lets me explore a…moreAs an introvert I love going deep, talking about things that matter to me, connecting in a way that feels meaningful. Being a writer lets me explore and communicate about the things I care about and in a way that feels organic.

Also, I get to sit at my desk and drink a lot of coffee and listen to the same music I've been listening to for 30 years, and call it 'work'. What could be better than that?(less)
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A sick feeling hit me. I had tried to cancel my insurance and discovered it was impossible to do so online—of course it was. Which meant I faced that most dreaded of all life admin tasks: calling customer service.

As I waited on the call, pressing the same buttons, enunciating responses the system translated as alien gibberish, I felt the life force drain from me. In that nether place of soul-d

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“I value beauty, order, and freedom, so for me minimalism means having a few lovely things, all of them beautifully organized, with the least amount of maintenance and upkeep. More pleasure, more time.”
Michele Connolly, Chic Minimalism: 21 Rules For Mastering The Art Of Less

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