It might sound strange but for a couple of years now I take time and clean my shoes regularly (the old fashioned way). When brushing and polishing I think about where I was in these shoes and maybe where they will lead me next. My mom loved ironing. I think for the same reason. Cleaning your posessions can be real meditation. There is a nice book about it. ‚A monks guide to a clean house‘ by Keisuke Matsumoto. Do you know it?

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I think this is a really important video. My own definition of minimalism is that at its heart it is a journey from unconscious consumption to conscious simplicity and appreciation of our material possessions. Your example of the scarf made me think of items that I really value and use often. I have a nano puff jacket which I really appreciate. If I go cycling I take it as it really packs down well. If it's cold I wear it under another jacket. On planes and trains it's ideal when you leave the airport or the station. If it's cold when I get in the car I leave it on. It washes really well and dries very quickly using less energy. I think that when you develop a deep gratitude for a few simple items then you need to consume more abates. This video perfectly illustrates this principle and brings it to conscious recognition. I am grateful for the time you took to make and post this video and I wish you well.

I am grateful that when I am stressed or depressed, getting rid of stuff makes me happy.

Oh it does last, depends what sort of personality you have , I still get excited when I pull out a item of clothing years old and it is just perfect on me, (this implies to most of my wardrobe) think it helps as being in Britain I have a winter & summer wardrobe

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Really needed to hear this. Thank you to the KZbin algorithm for recommending this. Just subscribed

Glad seeing your videos again on the timeline. I liked that video

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Such an interesting video! 👍🏻😀 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻❤

Hello Peter, I watched a YT video in which the concept of “shopping your own closet” was explained. It really changed my outlook on buying clothing. I now happily open my closet and look for the clothes I already have. Thank you for your video!

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I've lived very minimally since about 2009. Being single and living alone in a city without family through the pandemic really shifted a lot of my minimalist practices. I bought way too much stuff (was lucky enough to be working just as much as before and wasn't going out spending money). Several things were in support of a couple new hobbies I started and still love doing... but much of it was junk. I've been getting back to my minimalist roots and appreciate your calming videos to get me back into that mindset. I don't think I'll return to the spartan ways of keeping my house (I've leaned into being a homebody), but starting to pare things back to just the stuff I really want and actually use (and wear). So glad to have you back here on YT, Peter!

As a furniture-free minimalist, I just love it when I feel the urge to buy something@ it's like why this item? What for? Can I use something else instead? It's such a fun jumble of thoughts and i leave it be at least a week to mull over them! Usually, I find I don't need the thing and leave it be but when I do, there is a simple happy delayed gratification to getting it and knowing this will enrich my life tremendously! It's so so so much more fun than just mindlessly buying things! ❤

It is nice to have you back. Hope you’re enjoying your frugal free life.

Thank you for this excellent exercise. In this season of over consumption, this exercise is something that will be practicing.

Ooh what an interesting idea for me to lean into.. appreciating what I already possess.. rather than looking to the next scarlet robe acquisition. Thanks!

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I think it's fun to want and grow towards new things, new experiences, etc. But that has to be heavily balanced with joy and gratitude for our current situation. New stuff will never fill an emotional hole.

That’s a really good strategy. Lovely to see you back making content again. Thank you.

now I just need to trick my wife into watching this 🤔

👍🤩💝I agree with you

I am addicted to frugality, and derive joy from savoring items, and avoiding unnecessary spending; its stems from liking to feel financially safer, and proving to oneself, that you can get by with little, while still maintaining a decent appearance.

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I just love the fact that you love every corner of your apartment and appreciate it

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Agreed. Way better to get 1 amazing suitcase that lasts "forever" than getting a cheap one... and need a new one for the next trip.

I was just thinking about you today 🤗

Great video, Peter! Loved It!

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Slow living + frugal minimalism. keep a journal and planner. cut out or limit internet usage and screen time cut out social media

Peter where did your gray sweatshirt? What brand?

Your videos are so calming. Thanks 👍🏻

Lesson number seven was great advice for me. when thinking about it it makes a lot of sense and I could think of many moments it worked on changing me. I will keep this in mind and try more to be the change I wish in the world. Thank you Peter! :)

I can do that. Me, myself and I in deep talks and thoughts. Sometimes I feel guilty but my over thinking usually leads to something.

I remember that I refused to dive into and accept the smartphone-culture until 2017, when I found my way to insta and facebook. Before I stayed away from these. Since then, my life has become more and more instable and I'm chronically distracted and truly dependent on my phone. Social media are a blessing and a curse and I have to declutter a lot. I'm a minimalist in life, don't own much stuff, by social media and my phone actually own a large part of my days.

I do enjoy having Notion for long term storage and I also use it as a Master Task Manager. Recently, I’ve been using a notebook as my planner and Notion to reference.

Subscribed. Good Luck! As for your "dislike" of lifestyle of other people's furnished apts -- sounds like hell on earth😅 Better an EMPTY short term apt (cheaper) and an IKEA delivery. As for the noise, read those comments by others very closely ... unless they say it is QUIET, know that it is NOT😉

My procrastination solution is weird, I open the item I need to work on and walk away. When I return it’s ready to go; I already took a break, my mind kinda prepares itself in the background. I do this for non-urgent important stuff I need to make regular progress on.

Interesting, you appear to be using a mix of the Franklin Covey A, B, C task classification with David Allen’s Context plus Energy level system. When I moved away from using OmniFocus as my project / task management system and moved to paper, I found that because I was adding friction to the recording of tasks, etc all of the unimportant stuff never got recorded. Saved me lots of time and emotional energy.

I use a notebook and handwrite out my todos

Apple Notes and Drafts (my fave ).