Art Therapy and the Minimalist Lifestyle (Lagom) (Udemy.com)
(Oxford) Diploma: Art Therapy and Minimalism (includes workbooks)
Created by: Chris Sivewright
Last updated November 2025
What you will learn
- Leave enough time for the things they love
- Further apply the Holman Protocol
- How decluttering affects their sex life and mental health
- How decluttering affects anxiety
- How Lagom is linked to minimalism and decluttering
- How to infuse Lagom into your life
- The best decluttering advice
How it compares
Against the other 1,107 rated Udemy courses in Personal Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 5% of them
- Reviews64#963 of 1,108 by number of reviews
- Length6.9 hourslonger than 85% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2025more recently than 59% of them
Course Description
Minimalism is a broad concept that applies to various fields, including art, design, lifestyle, and philosophy. Here are the main aspects of minimalism across these areas:
Simplicity
Intentionality
Functionality
Clarity and Focus
Quality Over Quantity
Sustainability
Freedom from Materialism
Self-Reflection
All are discussed in this course. But also:
LAGOM
With this course you will cover:
Death cleaning
Decluttering
Lagom in the home
How this is NOT Hygge
Art Therapy
and other international elements.
IMPORTANT
This course is very much about application. Therefore 'course collectors' who do not ask questions, discuss, offer comments etc will gain little, if anything from simply letting the lectures run and then collecting a 'Completion Certificate'. The Holman Protocol (Lagom) is about wellbeing, improving your life - but at your own pace.
Not too fast; not too slow.
No mass enrolments of non-sharers, non-contributors etc.
Just people who want to live, love, share and grow.
Numbers will be kept low with the aim of encouraging everyone to gain through group involvement.
Workbook added on DECLUTTERING
Chapter 1: 3 Ways to Infuse Lagom In Your Life
Chapter 2 : Tips to get you started with decluttering
Chapter 3 : The 8 step process
Chapter 4 : Set a timetable: 30 days?
Chapter 5 : 30 days – an alternative timetable
Chapter 6 : Speed is everything
Chapter 7 : What NOT to do
Chapter 8 : You want a list of tips?
Chapter 9 : The best decluttering advice
Chapter 10 : Some 5 minute decluttering tips
Chapter 11 : The Declutter 101 process:
Chapter 12 : The exhaustive guide
Chapter 13: Five baskets!
Chapter 14: 96 clutter hacks
Chapter 15 : Get rid of these!
Chapter 16 : In Conclusion – declutter your mind.
Chapter 17: Making decluttering a core desire
The above applying the work of Marie Kondo.
Instructor Details
- 4.2 Rating
64 Reviews
Chris Sivewright
About Me
Hi, I’m Chris Sivewright! With over 40 years of teaching experience, I’m passionate about helping students achieve their goals, whether it’s mastering Economics, Business, or exploring creative subjects like Psychology or Literature. My background is incredibly diverse—I’ve been a teacher, examiner, business leader, writer, actor, and volunteer.
Education
I’ve studied at some of the most prestigious institutions:
University of Oxford – Philosophy and Economics
Oxford Brookes University – Teacher training
University of Glamorgan – Business and Economics
Qualifications
Professional qualifications at Masters level
Degree in Business and Economics
Examiner for four major exam boards (O and A Level)
Holder of three teaching diplomas and CELTA certification
Qualified fitness trainer
Key Roles in Education
I’ve had the privilege of holding leadership positions in various institutions:
Principal – Oxford School of Learning
Director of Studies – St. Joseph’s Hall, Oxford
Head of Economics – Cherwell Tutors
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Reviews
By Liana on 1/19/2024
I am enjoying the course. I did not give it 5 stars because the links are posted on the slides and not in the resources list. I watch/listen to the course on my phone so writing down link codes is not convenient and/frustrating as they are not easy to remember, to type in. Having them listed as resources would create ease with simple copy/paste options. I don’t see myself going through the course again unless this is updated so I have the full value of the course without frustration or missing out on important homework or resources readily available to accomplish or build on.
By Carolyn Newham on 2/17/2022
This is interesting. Just starting to take it in. Slowly
By Andreas Milz on 5/13/2021
Sehr gut, aber bitte die Untertitel stark verbessern...sie sind oft falsch oder fehlerhaft.
By Erika on 5/7/2020
Yes, there is a lot which resounds with me, the need for balance in life and I do have hypertension.
By Mary Downum-Lister on 4/30/2020
This gives a basic introduction to Lagom, and how it could be applied to your daily life, but the constant selling of “The Holman Protocol” was totally off-putting. After googling what the Holman Protocol is, I discovered it’s not a scientific or established practice. I think it’s a lifestyle promoted by this course’s presenter, and he is just using this course as a advert for overly selling his ideas.
By Reshma Hawa on 4/16/2020
Too much talking
By Jessica Jenks on 2/5/2020
I’m really enjoying the lagom course. I have already put what I have learned to practice and feel more centered and focused in ways. I actually have the word “lagom” pop into my head when considering buying something and feel I have a lot more discipline in that area to not buy the next pretty or unique thing. This is helping me work towards my minimalist lifestyle goal.
By Shazmin Ali on 11/13/2018
This is very unusual. It is billed as the 'International Holman Protocol' but really i all based round one word 'Lagom'. It is very interesting to see how this can be applied to our everyday lives - 'death cleaning' was certainly new to me. I think this is the type of course I need to have a go applying and then return to, maybe I have gone through it a little too fast. It's like one of those things eg exercise. The results will take time. I have also been reading the few comments from the other students - it is encouraging to see how they are applying 'Lagom'. I must have a go!
By Faith Holler on 8/29/2018
I'm only a third through and I will update my review when I finish. As of now, I find that being Lagom is not nearly as difficult as I first thought. There is a kind of freeing peace to it. I recommend that when choosing this course, you plan to take your time and really mull over the concepts. Look for ways you are already Lagom. For me, that makes implementing Lagom into new areas of my life easier.
By Shaun on 8/27/2018
I had very little knowledge of the Holman Protocol before taking this course.Now i have a better understanding of the practical philosophy that are behind it's aims and principles. Even if the student doesn't put every idea into effect,there are enough guide lines to improve ones life and health. Take not to much nor too little,but just enough to enjoy life.
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Overall Score : 84 / 100












