Hi, I’m Sophy, a minimalist UK content creator and visual storyteller based in London. One Minimal Life is a YouTube channel where I share simple, practical ideas for living with less.

I’ve lived alone most of my life and moved over 30 times, working across different industries, from airlines to music and film and TV. I was once a shopaholic and a maximalist, then went through a period of extreme minimalism, so my lifestyle has been pretty unsettled and random.

Whenever life’s been tough, I’ve had to sort things out on my own. At some point I started to realise that the best way to get through the next hard time was to make life simpler and more minimal. So that I could be more flexible and manage it with less anxiety, feel less alone, and still keep my freedom. I also began to notice how little was actually enough for one.

A minimalist journey subtly began through gentle realisation without commitment.

I began reviewing my life and surroundings and went through a death clearing to reset. That’s when I started to see more clearly what I really wanted in my life… simply put, freedom and creativity in calmness, not just nice stuff and things.

Since then I’ve been focusing more on what I truly value. I’ve simplified how I live, what I own, how I make decisions and how I spend my time. Gradually, things began to come together.

In this space I share curated ideas around minimalism that are gentle and realistic. You can start small, go at your own pace and stay connected to the life you already have. It’s about creating breathing space while staying practical and making room for what matters to you.

I also hope that our every little minimalism naturally leads us to live more sustainably. Small choices, over time, can grow into something meaningful for the world we all share.

Thank you so much for being here! Please make yourself at home.

Sophy @oneminimallife