Minimalism Minimalism The concept of Minimalism became popular around the mid-eighties. It is a notion whereby people live intentionally limiting their buying and spending. It also means engaging in only necessary life activity. Salem’s parents are from the middle-income group, both employed at the government office. Through the financial challenge, they got experience leading a family with the limited resource without knowing the concept of minimalism. However, she now leads an independent life and earning income; recalls how they were wisely prioritizing spendings to manage and keep the family needs. Following-her parents’ footsteps, she is conscious of her finances. She spends only on the items that she needs rather than wants. In her perspective, owning fewer things enables her to have meaningful life experience, human interaction, and also is her way to contribute to the ''Green Living''. She highly discourages the current trend whereby the youngsters are indulging in excessive shopping and are hoarding unnecessary items. Her advice to friends and family is not to be taken away by the swamp of promotional sales and miss on the quality of life as they are distractions.