The voice in me

In short, I don’t. But I may have been a minimalist because of circumstances beyond my control.
“Less is more” works when you have experienced the other side of the equation and have come to the conclusion that having less is a good idea. But when less is all you have, I’m not sure the mind can easily settle on that—especially because we are programmed to always think the grass is greener elsewhere.
What others call a lifestyle choice could be someone else’s survival.
If I had the opportunity to choose, I would fall into the “curator” category. I simply want what works, what is of value, and what makes me get through the day with ease.
When your daily work demands immense mental energy, high-stakes focus, or navigating unpredictable environments, your physical space and lifestyle habits have to become an anchor. You don’t choose “less” to fit an aesthetic; you curate your environment out of absolute necessity. You trim away the excess noise simply so you can show up, do your job effectively, and protect your peace of mind when the day is done.
Perhaps lifestyle habits are directly related to the kind of job you do. I stand to be corrected.