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.

• 04/28/2025, 7:36 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Alice Hafer

In my mid-30s, I still couldn't afford to live alone in the US. I was sharing an 1,800-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath house in Nevada with a roommate, spending $3,300 to $5,000 on my monthly bills.