1 Year As A Minimalist (8 Things I Learned)

Over the past year I've been adopting a minimalist lifestyle its been a slow process with plenty of setbacks but I've been able to able to apply some idea and principles of minimalism to my life not only decluttering but also my mental space. over the past year is I've been on this journey I've learned a-lot about myself and this is what i learned.
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[@natty2760]

Minimalism is fit to the pandemic age. Easy to clean up. Less collecting things, save money.

[@jackpotgpt]

Especially saving money

[@nictheartist]

Also less stuff to clean 😉 I'm not quite there, and the boyfriend likes stuff more than I do. Work in progress.

[@janinemcdonnell9221]

I too think clearer when my house is tidier, cleaner and neater.

[@GabeBult]

💯🔥

[@jackpotgpt]

Yh me to

[@lukeanddaleigh]

As do I. I can't stand clutter. It literally makes me anxious seeing it, but right now we have family members who live with us and being tidy is not high on their priority list. It's been stressful, but I just have to remember why we are doing it and it is only temporary. Sorry for the rant. Lol Having a rough day today. I'm really enjoying this video, though.

[@laminage]

I think we need it now more than ever with Covid 19. I feel more relaxed in a neat clean room.

[@jerreyes863]

Trying minimalism for almost a year now and I still find myself accumulating unwanted stuff at home. Minimalism is indeed a journey! Thanks man for this video! 👍😄

[@GabeBult]

💯 just stick with the habits

[@jerreyes863]

Thanks Gabe! Surely I will. 👍💪

[@HollyOak]

There are a couple of ways you can break that habit. You can see something you want and then give yourself a week before you buy it. Helps to work out if it was just an impulse or not. You can then see what you have at home that might do that task instead (if it's a functional item). If you want to really get down to understanding your habit, you can keep a log of everything you've bought, what reason (excuse) you gave yourself for buying it, what mood you were in, where you were, etc. When it comes to food, even look at how hungry you were when you went shopping. This takes a lot longer, but it helps to bring awareness to what is motivating you to buy stuff you don't need, so you can be better at interrupting the desire before you buy something. I've even at times put something I want in a shopping cart in a store and walked around with it for a while, then usually find I don't actually want it.

[@kidnpigtogether]

The joy of having to not be bundled down with making decisions is priceless. Tv is their agent that persuades us to feel like we don’t have enough. Turn it off and get your true life back. I’am sooooo glad u addressed the issue of being afraid to throw something away for fear of needing it later, that in itself is the PRIME reason we accumulate clutter and excess. THANK YOU 🙏 🙏🙏

[@dayondei0307]

2nd youtuber(minimalist) subscription next to matt. being entertained while learning about being frugal. keep it up.

[@GabeBult]

Thanks 👍 that's awesome! Glad you enjoy them

[@kaniwijesinghe]

Reducing the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants. 😊 very inspiring.

[@laminage]

Gabe when you have a "Clean" Home, you're so much more happier and stable. You're more organized, efficient and you feel you live in a more Zen Environment.

[@BellaEssentialLiving]

"I don't need much to be happy..."as the cabinet door opens and there stands the coffee! :) Who else just needs coffee?!

[@GabeBult]

💯☕ is life lol

[@theloveofminimalism6984]

If the dokter would say I can never drink coffee again in my life I would say he/she is nuts and I will die if I don't have coffee!!

[@sakurasky5771]

I don’t like the taste of coffee and it makes me feel weird. But other times it gives me so much energy almost an energy transplant

[@tuuliasara]

E books makes me happy and my family 💗

[@whaterfoo]

I cut out coffee 4 weeks ago. Best thing I ever did. Like this youtuber many people are coffees bitch.

[@lamoon1525]

My son came into help me (I wasn't feeling my best) and had the few items I needed to clean done in nothing flat and he just did it all for me. His comment was "Wow Mom, I didn't feel like I was walking through a mine field today. I could just run the vac, dust, and dishes and whap I'm done. Very cool." Now that's not a lot said, but for him...it was a speech. I think I'm getting it right. LOL.

[@paulacain4436]

Love this!

[@Caroline.A.joseph]

Tough for me.. I like stuff.. 😏

[@lieweiwang_]

Have to say the Buddhism principal is like that, find everything makes you happy and peaceful from inside of yourself. Love it.

[@alexanderfilgueiras1495]

Your video living like Matt D'Avella was also my starting point. I had heard about minimalism before, but it never really cliked y'a know. The after your video I stated thinking about it. And started watching your other videos, learned about frugal living and FIRE. It changed everything. Thank you, Gabe. You literally changed my life. And has been a cathalizer of change since that. Thank you.

[@GabeBult]

That's awesome! I'm glad I could help! Keep going down the fire rabbit hole it changed my life too

[@alison2984]

Been minimalist for 4 years now.. alot of changes in those 4 years so its took me a long long time to declutter everything (from living at home, to homeless, to getting my own house and having kids ect) that also ment I went through periods of accumulating things and then periods of decluttering and finally after 4 years I dont have alot of my things (my personal stuff, clothes, my stuff) and been decluttering different areas of my home as in finally settled in a house that's permanent

[@pandabossanna]

YESSS. All of this resonates so much, especially the point about thinking clearly. I still want to develop a minimalist wardrobe but I haven't found my "style" yet!

[@GabeBult]

The finding a good location to work has improved my productivity a ton! 🙏👍☕

[@janinemcdonnell9221]

Yes, I need to find my style of clothing as well.

[@user-qt2yi1tz4g]

Just wear all black, so everything matches. ;)

[@zaraallysha]

you have to try n error

[@texasdalia6076]

I'm a minimalist and my husband is a hoarder... It's a work in progress...

[@queentinadoire6931]

Keep trying Dalia. I used to buy a lot of unnecessary stuff; now I am a minimalist. This is a journey.

[@ZinebMinimaliste]

O me too like you !

[@katiebirdlindsey4487]

Same

[@crazy808ish]

It's a work in progress for him too, I'm sure.

[@lemuelsacaben3627]

My husband is a minimalist and I wasn't, now we r both minimalist 😆

[@davidguarin5412]

I'm becoming the same way I start 2 weeks ago....people like you help me to achieve my goal..I live in a tiny studio apartment 475 square feet But I don't need something bigger And i feel better. Also I becoming more athletic too

[@GabeBult]

💯👍

[@chessc.3407]

Subbed. Love the way he speaks clearly, in a positive manner and without being pushy.

[@sassysaree]

Cleaning quickly is my fave ❤️

[@angelaarmstrong6405]

It’s 830 pm I get up early 4am 😳 and I just jumped out of bed to clean out my dresser.😏🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Thank you. ❤️

[@kida1403]

You should make a workout video. There's a significant difference from the way you looked in 2019 to now. Very inspirational.

[@sanshine2936]

Agree! That’s the first thing I noticed just now when the 2019 footage appeared 😂

[@GabeBult]

I'll do something soon!🙏

[@investinginothers.2997]

@@GabeBult Agreed. From a kid to a man of integrity. Proud to be a friend & honored.

[@nickelsanddimes4890]

Big difference. I thought he was kinda geeky before.

[@user-my9ok1nz1j]

@@nickelsanddimes4890 he is, but he looks filled out now

[@tammysegarra2379]

I started my minimalism journey about a month ago, looking forward to seeing what you’ve learned 👍

[@GabeBult]

👍🔥☕

[@sandraholowatuk4462]

You have really been a Blessing to me on my journey to a minimal way of life! I now understand the "Less is More" saying and your videos clicked for me 🤗

[@GabeBult]

That's awesome to hear! I've had some people do that for me super greatful to help in any way

[@fromindramayucity7892]

Good channel Good ficture Good stories Good advice

[@GabeBult]

Thanks man

[@diamonds8001]

Congrats on your one year of minimalism!!

[@GabeBult]

Thanks 👍

[@ManifestingwithIntention]

I've always forever in a month of Sunday's have wanted to be a minimalist and I am so enjoying your content. ☕️💫

[@revengefulRaver]

After living a minimalist lifestyle for a year and you come to a place where you're financially comfortable, I started having anxiety, bc I feel like I should be saving for or buying something with it. Idk why I cannot just let it sit and build? That's my next journey. Learning what to do with your savings.

[@sportsadictgirl]

Try learning how to invest it! it's a new skill you can develop so you'll feel like you're doing something with it and at the same time you won't spend it on unnecessary things :)

[@fernandareig437]

Hey, I love the thing of "creating systems". I'm in the journey of minimalism for two years now and I'm loving it.. BTW, you're beautiful ♡_♡ Thank you for your videos!

[@markhanson6563]

Specific Planning: "A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved."

[@divingfree]

@Gabe Ive been on the minimalist journey for about 5 years after becoming financially independent at 55. Ive watched a lot of minimalist stuff on KZbin which becomes a waste of time. I come back to your content though again and again as you seem to hit that sweet spot of not too long and genuinely helpful every time and that little bit of humour so we don't take ourselves to seriously. THANKS

[@zaraallysha]

Josh Becker also another guru. Try it

[@divingfree]

@@zaraallysha thanks. I'm also a bit of a Becker fan too. For me though Gabe really hits home on the intentionality.

[@laminage]

I loved how you got rid of everything on your Table. You can actually "See" it. I love watching Videos like these.

[@Jane_Friday]

My teacher st school (like 30 years ago) said once, the state of your desktop reflects your state of mind. I looked down shocked at my messy desk. I sorted everything and from this day in my childhood I strive to live in an environment with less and where everything has a purpose, no random stuff laying around. It works, exept for papers. Thats still hard to stay in top of all the papers. The next lesson was, when I was a Student. Not having money let me question every time, does this add value to my life? If not, Im not buying it, even with food items. I still practise it, although Im well off.

[@suparnaray7513]

good for you. People think being well off mean to spend on things. I am kinda fed off by those people.

[@susanstadler8297]

I just barely started...My husband passed away 2 months ago...it started with removing his "stuff" . I am sure somebody could benefit from it...That's when I realized we had "stuff" for over `15 or 20 years that we haven't even used. Amazing...I found the minimalist youtube videos by accident...perfect timing.../todays eye opener is the bathroom closet. Yikes

[@sheeshaa10]

I have been struggling with my clutter. And with my late parents hand me downs.too ....you made it sound so simple.... 😍

[@GabeBult]

There's definitely a lot more to it but when it comes down to it it can be simple if you make it

[@pinefilms3141]

YOUR CHANNEL IS SO INCREDIBLE! THANKS!

[@ezragold8084]

Hey, your Videos are extremely inspiring. You are right, everything is a journey and breaking habits takes time. Have you maybe thought about looking at another journey that really shapes the way you see things in life: Veganism. It’s a very important topic and I think it goes along with ways of minimalism so well. I became vegan 6 months ago and it changed my life. Just like minimalism. If you are interested I can only give the advise to inform yourself and take look at it with an open mindset. I wish you the very best, everyone stay healthy... lots of love

[@lavenderscarf2739]

When I skimmed "Atomic Habits" I was impressed! The ability to look at systems and identity over goals and routines was eye opening! This book is paying for itself also with the one belief to think as savings as freedom rather than sacrafice. The Month to Month progress I'm going to try. Highly recommended! Very pleased.

[@christined2495]

I just subscribed, I have come across your videos, I am very minimal who I subscribe to. I live intentionally, and I noticed that there is not much I want or need anymore, and if there is, then I purchase it without guilt. If I Need it, Want it, or love it, I so relate to everything you speak of, and your videos will help many. I am on year 3 of living this lifestyle, I have free time, my home is easy to maintain and to keep clean, getting dressed is so easy, I never feel I have nothing to wear, and yet my closet is 1/4 of what I used to own. You have a great channel, with great content, oh and I can relate to the coffee, it’s funny my coffee is one of my biggest pleasures 😀

[@lorraineturton4485]

Thanks for sharing your "Minimalist Journey". I can relate to the simple beauty of life, found in basic delights like "a good cup of coffee". Having a definite style of your own is so important, making a place for everything in your space is essential too. Great video, and all the best as you keep navigating the pathways of your life's journey.

[@LifewithYoga]

I am going to start it from today dated 7th Nov 2020 🙂

[@iamjoy888]

I've noticed the same thing - I think better in a clearer space. Minimalism has a huge positive impact on the environment in the long run +makes every day easier. I've come to using natural stuff as much as possible such as shampoos (powdered herbs),body creams (make them myself), dish washer or clothes washer (baking soda), etc. I even use baking soda for baths and as a deodorant as it really works. All of these choices bring me joy. Speaking of clothes, personally I've come to a capsule wardrobe last year when realized how tired I am of having things that don't belong to each other. Besides, when I was on a journey I realized crystal clear what I really need, and what I don't. I'm still in a process of learning how to create my capsule effectively, but this structure is what I was lacking before. Long story short: I'm glad to see a mindful approach on your channel. I love when people use their brains and follow their intuition. 👁👁👁🙏🌌👍 I'm glad KZbin recommended me your channel because not only it's pleasant to look at you, but to hear what you say as well. This is what I like. Stay inspired 🤟 I wish you a life full of quality, not quantity.

[@franzeliz]

I'm quite a minimalist myself. I'm always on the go so I prefer to have less stuff. Easier (and cheaper) for me when I have to move around. Nice video, by the way. 😊

[@GabeBult]

👍🙏☕

[@MarkNealJr]

I may have to try this minimalist thing! I am almost at that point anyway! You put your videos together really well!

[@inggitanotosusanto6448]

i learned important empowering stuffs that resonate with my life here thanks Gabe

[@Jessie90ish]

The sad little pumpkin in the background made me laugh. lol But I appreciate the lack of chaos. :)

[@GabeBult]

That pumpkin is very happy I will have you know.... 🎃

[@faith_and_Jesus]

I found I can use my bedroom space btw I still live @ home so it is nice to know that I can have a space that is, clean open and liveable and not stimulating

[@leobender1644]

So good to hear that becoming a minimalist is a slow process! Thanks for sharing :)

[@user-my9ok1nz1j]

everything you're talking about boils down to decision fatigue, and reducing the amount of decisions and processing you are prompted to engage with

[@michaelpeterson-jung8948]

Loving this channel! Just began my journey and I thought it would be more difficult but it's actually the opposite. I'm addicted to self-improvement and saving money! Would love to connect others on this journey.

[@Erstatzreifen]

Keep going on. Your Videos are awesome. Wish you all the best for the Future:-)

[@GabeBult]

Thanks 👍

[@Stovetopcookie]

Work will fill the time you give it. So true.

[@KALMA26]

You are so handsome, happy, relaxed and You are inspirational ❤️❤️❤️

[@momof2momof2]

My home is neat, and clean but not minimalist. Everything has a place. While I think the trend towards minimalism is a very good one for many, many people, I don't like seeing people get to the point where their home environment is so minimal that it looks cold, uninviting, and lacks human feeling.

[@Lovemybodybymiriam]

Thank You for this video Gabe, this is so inspiring! I'm definitely going to incorporate some of your tips!

[@SeaSide_]

That's a nice way to live.

[@illimattic]

Everyone should practice minimalism because you cant take your possessions into the grave with you. And you dont want to be like Steve Jobs, the richest man in the grave.

[@SherryEllesson]

The moment you preach, "everyone should...." you sound as though you're the only adult in the room who can make their own decisions. How about this: YOU should back off and let others draw their own conclusions.

[@illimattic]

@@SherryEllesson Chill out lady. The moment you try to correct someone on the internet about something wholly irrelevant right now, you sound like the only wannabe smart adult in the room with a spoon up her ass trying to police other people's language. You are not my teacher or parent so STFU. Furthermore, who the hell is preaching!? I stated that you cant take your Earthly possessions with you to your grave, and that's a fact, ma'am.

[@SherryEllesson]

@@illimattic LOL LOL What a clever use of the English language you display.

[@illimattic]

@@SherryEllesson Next time shut up before trying to pick on some random person on the internet.

[@SherryEllesson]

@@illimattic Next time check your own "advice" to everyone too.

[@dennisdelacruz8958]

Thanks for sharing! 👌 Excited on your next upload 👍

[@GabeBult]

I hope you enjoy! It's been really fun to work on

[@dennisdelacruz8958]

We don’t need a lot of stuff to be happy is on point and Finding your own style thru minimalism 💪

[@cherylT321]

I just love your grey wooden floor!

[@TokyoBlue587]

I would be interested in your podcast. My goal for 2021 is to completely de-clutter my home.

[@serkanerguvercin]

Hi from Turkey Gabe, watch from Turkey after Matt Davella :) your channel is good too. i described

[@GabeBult]

Awesome 👍☕

[@michaelstark3501]

Thanks for the tips! Love it

[@robertbauer6614]

A really nice guy!!!!

[@sofall9057]

Have you read Atomic Habits? Sounds like it. I'm in the middle of doing so

[@sabrinafair4965]

Am glad I finally found minimalism it has transformed my life and continues to do so. It is a journey and just when I think I have disposed of alot of stuff I find more. Being 40+ it's more of a challenge than younger people as we have had more time to accumulate junk. I really wish I had found this in my 20s it would have saved years of moving homes with mountains of boxes lol 💜

[@marysanta3546]

When it comes to style I have realized that I, at least now, am not like most minimalists I see with the clothing. I live in Wisconsin so I have 5 thermal long sleeves for Winter and my 10-15 tank tops for Summer are the my only plain shirts everything else is graphic

[@John83118]

I'm in complete awe of this. I recently stumbled upon something with a similar message, and it was captivating. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove

[@elnina7]

The real challenge... is to go through a Gabe video... without a cup of coffee in your hands...

[@GabeBult]

Lol☕

[@erdnuzz8368]

i think the only "Mass" on stuff i have is my drawing and painting stuff- even after i declutter what i really dont need, i still have two Ikea Kallax boxes full of paints and stuff- but i use them all, so it is fine by me :) I love drawing and thats the hotspot on stuff i accept.

[@HollyOak]

For me, minimalism is not about deprivation. It's not about getting rid of everything until you have bugger all left. It's about getting rid of excess. Your art items contribute to your mental health and your love of life, they are really important. Don't feel you *have* to declutter those unless one day you feel you really want to.

[@tyler0506]

Yes Gabe!

[@elvileiva1199]

I want to try minimalist but it is hard with 13 years old son

[@oscargomez7070]

Teach them

[@sweetheartcarebear5534]

Start with your personal items. Next with the kitchen, until you go through each room. As your doing those rooms help your son go through his. Let him know it's just like cleaning his room, clothes etc. Makecit fun, have a pizza afterwards and watch a movie with him or play games.

[@brittanyshaw6828]

I have 5 kids. Two are toddlers. (Its so hard!!) I think I'm watching the wrong KZbinrs. Lol

[@sweetheartcarebear5534]

@@brittanyshaw6828 I'm not sure the ages of your children, but if they are elementary children reward them with whoever cleans up their room first. Make a race out of it. Give them rewards for their cleaning and decluttering. It could be a movie, playtime, games on computer, candy or healthy snack or meal as a reward. I had one son, but I also raised 2 granddaughters for 16 years, one only lives with me now. I can only imagine 5 children. I'm sure your a wonderful mother.

[@John84S]

Good key idea

[@GabeBult]

👍☕

[@mmecacan6147]

İnğilizce bilmiyorum ama ne anlatmak istediğinizi az çok anliyorum gösterdiğiniz şeylerle teşekürler 🍁🙂

[@Lucario-xv5vq]

I want to look into minimalism but what bothers me is, that the mantra is: only get what adds value to your life. For me those things are books. I really enjoy reading books about philosophy, psychology and stuff for my studies. But can I be a minimalist if I have bookshelf’s filled with books? In a sense this should be Minimalism, right?

[@SeanConway99]

Part of the wasting time is also the deciding what to do. You end up taking so much time deciding that you don't have the time to do anything anyway

[@jackpotgpt]

Why do minimalist love drinking coffee. I talk about how I became a minimalist on my KZbin channel and I noticed that a lot of minimalist drink coffee

[@CasianaCarmazan]

Oh not even just coffee from a regular coffee machine but pour over coffee. They always drink pour over coffee

[@nictheartist]

I think because it can be quite relaxing making coffee that way, rather than just throwing out into a machine. Also less noisy.

[@ktee6370]

I wonder the same. I like my instant coffee with cinnamon powder 😄

[@SamDCote]

do you ask your friends to borrow random stuff so you can make clutter b-roll?

[@liliamrodriguez3020]

Great video

[@brenmmw]

6:48 🤯👌🏻

[@maquiladimastrantonio9083]

Super curious what scale you use for you coffee!

[@GabeBult]

It was just like the most popular one on Amazon

[@maquiladimastrantonio9083]

@@GabeBult Thanks for answering! Former Anselmian here, loved Manchester!

[@gnine3299]

Very helpful

[@user-nz6xd5cu4n]

FollowUp to the "Live like Matt Davella": "Be Matt Davella from now on"

[@80sMusicJunkee]

I saw Market Basket brand oatmeal in the cabinet where your coffee is. Are you in New England? Im in Massachusetts myself. Market Basket is everywhere here

[@munirasultana2313]

Nice Video 💖

[@mohammedalimohammed1724]

thnkz

[@GabeBult]

🙏☕🔥

[@paulrodgers5559]

A minimalist , - sniveling about a like and subscription.

[@tamiboelter2833]

I am going to do this...

[@pragatimisra7973]

Is it only me who thinks that he looks like Heath Ledger? 🤔

[@lilascharmante2712]

He does! A brunet young Heath Ledger

[@LOLA-kr7vn]

I Thought that exactly 💯!!!

[@HollyOak]

Heath Ledger and a bit of Simon Baker. 2 great Aussie guys :D

[@jessie9653]

OMG!!!!! Yesssss he's a cutie and I kept saying to myself who does he look like 🤔🤣🤣

[@IHaveAButtCrack]

Being a video game, comic and many other things, I find it very hard to just let go. Some of the things I have collected I haven't seen in many years, but they brought me joy at the time. Would you say that "temporary" happiness is a good thing? I'm considering selling off some things, because that with everything that I own, I rent a 10x10 storage unit to keep it all in. It's not necessarily "junk" though. Would you think that something like this could cause me stress, and hold me back, to obtain something else that could help me in this minimalist journey?

[@IHaveAButtCrack]

If you took a look at my room and my habits, you wouldn't know that I have a lot of things, so I guess you could call it secret clutter? What are your thoughts on this Gabe?

[@GabeBult]

It depends on what makes you happy for me I would rather just get rid of it all and start over clean and fresh if you're spending money for it to sit in a storage trailer is that really bringing that amount of value to your life? If yes that's ok top

[@shaynaformity1384]

This video has some cool content. I'd like to offer some feedback, that it was distracting when half of your face was in the light and the other half dark, especially 5:17 and forward.

[@Renee1207]

Great video! :)

[@Talvia920]

I k3p trying to get rid of cloths I don't like but my family insists that I need business cloths.... Don't work in an office have not for 5 years. Like thanks grandma but I don't need these 5 dress shirts that I have had for 5 years and have not worn in that time.

[@jayajay3090]

Subscribed. Love from India

[@debibarrington4697]

Im a maximalist and have no problems keeping my house clean and tidy.i love moments that set around and invoke wonderful memories of those people friends and famlies..my life is full instead of cold and barren minimalist isnt for all glad it works for some

[@noverebell5637]

What coffee grinder do you have?

[@gbaho88]

What brand are your t- shirts?

[@NoNameSoSmart]

Where is that shirt you're wearing from?

[@GabeBult]

I pretty much just wear cuts there's a link in the description with the discount code if you want to check them out

[@jvyeknom]

Those are good looking T-👕 What brand are they?

[@truthwillwin3]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I would enjoy the videos much more if you would found your own stile on making videos. It’s to much Matt d‘avella (Music, pronounciation, sometimes way of filming etc). Could you dig into the topic of minimalism with having children?

[@truthwillwin3]

While having children....

[@truthwillwin3]

Maybe an interview with somebody

[@zaraallysha]

Yea it is. It's not like in one night I decide to be minimalist

[@Lisatheecologist]

You say you need a suit. But since you've gotten rid of it have you needed it? In the age of Covid will you need it?

[@GabeBult]

At some point I will need to go to a wedding or funeral again

[@michaelhudecek2778]

😊😊😊

[@mirilili3287]

Mein Traummann😍