10 lessons from 10 years as a minimalist

[@alexmaximizingtime]

The beauty about minimizing material things is that it lets you maximize what’s important: your time, wellbeing, and relationships.

[@lidiane3291]

Well said 😊

[@alexmaximizingtime]

@@lidiane3291 Thanks 😊

[@xingnitang4088]

Less is more

[@serangel3601]

True I am leaning towards a minimalist way of life in my thoughts but I haven't purged yet. I am organizing and have I donated several bags of clothes this last year but it is time for spring cleaning now lol I have had rabbit ears for my flat screen TV I got free. I paid 40 dollars for at Walmart for the rabbit ears to get the news. A salesman suggested what kind I needed at Walmart. Turns out the 12 dollar one that a neighbor has is better and gets more channels lol. I like the less time cleaning part. I am constantly trying to catch up on laundry. I dont even know how to use the phone I have and I just paid it off after 4 years. I do put my health first as I buy vegan groceries, vegan toiletries and may buy something recycled at the thrift store that I don't want to by new. I bought a recumbent bike at the local mission thrift store. It was only 10 dollars and I do my routine first before chores or the day disappears to quick and I am too tired to do a workout. Minimilizing opens up your chakras of awareness and mental clarity so that you can actually focus on the priorities as you state above in your comment. Since I have put my marriage first before shopping or spending time scrubbing or fixating on the mess and energy it takes to maintain a household. I feel like I want less clutter in all areas of my life so I can be a better wife and give more attention towards my husband and his needs so we can go on with our future plans together. I have to put my husband's wants first or I am not happy. I love him so much that I dont need jewelry or anything of this world other than him. It is who he is and how he thinks that I love and it is because of him I am wanting to become a minimalist but really appreciate the quality not the quantity of things. Another subject My nice microwave was free. Everytime I eat leftoves in the microwavel my back pain intensifies for some reason. My Doctor said some people are radiation sensitive. What is your opinion on having a microwave? I feel like invisible cling on microwave particles are attaching them selves to my bone marrow tissue in my injured lumbar. Anyway I agree with nurturing yourself and your relationships other than running ragged trying to constantly have a high maintenance long household chore list with too much stuff and too many excpections not too mention cost. I am not a minimalist yet so any suggestions I can digest I can put to use. However alot of what I do is more minimalist than alot of people.

[@disciplinado2190]

“First world problems” I guess.

[@ladders101]

“When things aren’t adding up in your life - start subtracting” Tuseet Jha

[@joshmoxeyarchives]

Great quote 🙏🏻

[@zojirushi1]

Where’s that quote from?

[@ladders101]

​@@zojirushi1 Tuseet Jha - a writer about Happiness, Productivity, and Minimalism.

[@zojirushi1]

@@ladders101 👍

[@intentionalliving7326]

Ah that is a great one 🤩

[@willrogers1448]

5 years of being a minimalist, One way minimalism changed my life: everything I have is MUCH more valuable to me. My pillow, my pen, my jeans. I'm more grateful for what I have now.

[@TylerSinden]

You become more mindful of your purchases and appreciate the little things that you have 🙌

[@ryeofoatmeal]

yes! I experienced this too :")

[@helenobrien60]

I experienced this too! But I noticed I was holding on to what I had to tight when I cried when my dog destroyed a reusable egg carton 🤦‍♀️ still trying to find a balance.

[@manwithllama]

So true! Great comment. Minimalism is like fasting: you appreciate food so much more. Even brown rice tastes like a delicacy after not eating for 22 hours!!! Ps: I highly recommend fasting! I’m currently on an 80-day streak of only eating once a day; water all the other times. So much more time, so much more focus!

[@IshaSharma11]

Great

[@JoeNationTV]

The dude is such a minimalist that he has a couch and doesn't even sit on it.

[@harryswatches7607]

😂😂

[@2adamast]

Me: why the couch, why the cushion, why the table, why ...

[@thedynamicnerd964]

haha

[@intentionalliving7326]

😂 zen masters sat on dirt. Between couch and dirt... he is somewhere in the middle 😁🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Randomest_Stories]

🤪

[@kalydianneconley]

Having kids and being a minimalist is wonderful, having 4 kids and starting minimalism 5 years ago has been the best decision I've made I dont get overwhelmed with mountains of clothes and toys. My kids want my time not more things.

[@nerd_alert927]

Totally agree!

[@Deb.-.]

@@nerd_alert927 So true. Yet so many people feel they have to buy their children's love.

[@AmanSingh-qi8yc]

Golden

[@MonikaKasba]

Wow awesome stay blessed

[@dot4464]

That sounds awesome

[@AuthenTech]

It's a great reminder, "“The things you own end up owning you."

[@Iifeandmoney]

Fight Club👏

[@aml-zq5mc]

@@Iifeandmoney shhhh we don't break rule #1

[@kithu1231]

Tyler Durden is bad-ass!!!

[@s_h_u_a_n]

@@Iifeandmoney What's the first rule?

[@Bubbyyyy]

it does :(

[@eric-rosen]

Matt D'Avella: Discovering minimalism changed my life. Me: Discovering Matt D'Avella changed my life.

[@astraestus8828]

Whoa it's Eric!

[@nepalinho4857]

We got Eric 😁

[@auni2955]

same!!

[@alejandromayorga8614]

Discovering Eric has changed my chess.

[@pong5042]

Agree!

[@calliejay8246]

As a mama who incorporates minimalism, I can say that it's totally possible with little kids. They really don't need so much stuff

[@Chefpraneet]

I need you to start a channel and teach us hahah

[@DaveMajor]

Absolutely agree. What we find hardest is birthdays and Christmases when other family members want to but presents for our baby and that way it can get out of hand and you have lots of stuff you don't need or want

[@musikhamster01]

As a person who grew up without a lot of things I can say it was one of the best things in my life!

[@avihayl7911]

It just makes everything easier, as a kid I was on the PC all day and I didn't need lots of clothes, hardware etc.. it really teaches you being a minimalist in other areas of your life and using your environment to its fullest potential

[@batzhanov.m]

Yeah

[@olesya_tsoy]

One of the lessons that I've got from minimalism is not buying things just in case. I wait until the thing is broken/finished/etc. to replace it.

[@Simply.Mariela]

This is a key to reducing clutter too. I just did a video about it 😌

[@catherinemoolenschot6011]

Yes me too! I used to always buy things in case, or buy two in anticipation of when the first is broken/stained etc 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@anneung3862]

I am a minimalist since my young age because our parents were but my husband always buying things just in case and has double in everything.

[@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219]

“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” -Will Rogers

[@douloureux.]

It’s from fight club

[@selenebelle-oudry5063]

Yep, this quote goes way back. And Will was right.

[@freedomisthechoicesyoumake8594]

Why is everyone keep posting this same phrase over and over again?

[@vyn8594]

@@freedomisthechoicesyoumake8594 makes them feel smarter and edgier than they actually are.

[@ZetaMotions]

Below this was a comment from a random dude named will Rogers lol

[@joancoma3981]

Lesson: Minimalism is not about owning as few items as possible. Is about getting value from everything you have.

[@TysheenOrane]

I've been a minimalist for 7 years now. less stress, less cleaning and saving more money. I love it.

[@wizard_outdoors_]

I am currently hiking the Appalachian Trail right now and this was the first KZbin video I have watched in the last 57 days, your video makes me excited to get back home and get rid of all of my shit, living out of a backpack for six months is teaching me more about minimalism than I ever thought, keep crushing the videos! I will be catching up on all of them when I reach Mount Katahdin!😊

[@wizard_outdoors_]

@Cielo Vida what kind of backpacking did you/do you do? I love hearing where people have gone!

[@IshaSharma11]

Great

[@samirahahmed9431]

Love to know your take

[@samirahahmed9431]

I backpacked too and it was awesome so free

[@nancyt6895]

When you're out in nature for a long time, you realize how little we need. Good luck on the AT.

[@КатеринаМарущак-ц2и]

Minimalism is not about having less, it’s about making room for what matters, really guys.

[@intentionalliving7326]

✨That is beautifully expressed! Yes 🙌🏻 It was never about things 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@paperchaser_number_one]

Materiał things matter!

[@vnsscheers]

I recently created a “work uniform” that I use throughout the week. It’s great because I don’t have to think about what I’m going to wear, it saves time, money. It also helps me stay in alignment with my environmental values and combating the fast-fashion industry.

[@samster4955]

Same i thrift my clothes. I wear the same outfit everyday because people will like me for me and not what I wear. I wear a grey sweater with a t-shirt underneath and dark skinny jeans. Now if only I could do it with my everyday at home outfit

[@merlinparache1681]

I love this!!

[@ImprovementGang]

I personally love the mental clarity that it minimalism brings. Seeing things that are simpler and cleaner really does make a difference.

[@greendividends7749]

became a minimalist on accident. Moved across the country and couldn't fit more into the car... so we got rid of what did not fit and just didn't get around to getting more stuff when we arrived! 🤣

[@seldomplayed6279]

You forgot one of the most important benefits of minimalism: you can use B roll of yourself as a filmmaker from anywhere from last year or eight years ago and no one in the audience can tell when that footage is from because you’re wearing the same clothes in every single shot.

[@sushidavidsu]

Omg. This one right here actually is the greatest benefits for myself

[@comfyera]

omg lol so trueee!

[@carter5548]

Daniel Radcliff did that. He wore the same outfit every day so paparazzi would eventually leave him alone. You couldn't tell if a picture was from yesterday or 6 months ago.

[@disciplinado2190]

“First world problems” I guess.

[@alexisgono1729]

Even if Matt wears the same shirt. I can tell when its new or older content from his beard, Natalie's hair , the couch or the absence it and the cushions etc.

[@dreamontis]

His videos are the perfect expression of what he's saying. Just a guy sitting down and saying stuff, with just a few simple clips here and there to strengthen the message. No BS whatsoever, just a guy saying AND showing that less IS more. Great stuff!

[@ZinebMinimaliste]

I learn also English with you and the other minimalists speaking English so thank you for all 💖 Big love from the west_south of France 🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@bilalkawsara9539]

I learned that owning less stuff makes you interact more with the stuff you intentionally own. Ex an area/room with nothing but some exercise equipment (vs a room filled with random purposeless stuff from your past) will quite literally result in you exercising more without any need for motivation. It's the only thing there, what else are you going to do? Thus, you can bypass a lot of thinking, bypass an already established routine, and even bypass the need for motivation to get started on the things you intentionally want to do.

[@manwithllama]

What a great thought. After reading this, i realized I workout more (all I have is a kettlebell and a pull-up bar) than when I had a full weight set. It’s just so much more enjoyable (to me).

[@ramunez.8163]

I haven't owned a lot of stuff all of my life because of financial reasons, but I have always felt the presure of society. And a few years ago I have accidentally discovered Matt D'Avella and minimalism, and that broght me in to a very good place.

[@ImBritoEric]

Being a minimalist gives you peace of mind you not worried about impressing anyone

[@kithu1231]

Exactly on point

[@stockbeggar]

And you can see, how are others afected by this consuming minds and see values that arr givent to insignificant possesions in their lifes. Best of it are that damn phones and cars

[@MonikaKasba]

Right

[@AhmetKaan]

🙏🙏

[@farmoboy83]

Yes and its one of the things that make the change difficult. On many jobs, you have to keep your "image" of "success" with fancy cars, clothes and exotic vacations. For example, when i finished my degree and started working in the pharmaceutical area, all my colleages bought expensive cars, expensive clothes while i bought a very cheap used car (which after 14 years i still have!) and kept using the same clothes. Today, we have our house paid to the bank, no debt at all and some money on our side. Minimalism or simple living sometimes projects an image to other people that you are "poor" or no "successfull" but we must teach our kids it doesnt matter. Also, it makes you humble enough to never judge anyone based only on the appearance.

[@Simply.Mariela]

I’m going on 3 years of being a minimalist. I honestly cannot imagine my life not living more simply. So many benefits come with this lifestyle 💛✨🙏🏻

[@annah2943]

Minimalism has taught me to fall in love with cooking my own food. It is a relationship I never expected to have, but I am so thankful for the things I get to make everyday!

[@TedIsHere2]

It’s my goal to be able to say this one day

[@katesemple555]

Me too!

[@intentionalliving7326]

Ah that is beautiful! Feels like it has opened for you the door to a whole new world ✨✨

[@pugsymalone6539]

I was very poor and a minimalist by default for 3 years (as an accomplished man in my 50s) I used an 8" cast iron skillet (which I bought for five bucks at a junk reseller) twice a day and cooked everything it. Things are better now financially and I still use the little skillet, but now he's my old friend who was with me in hard times. He's my very good friend...

[@alexcampbell7218]

I've been called a minimalist like it's a bad thing, meanwhile those same people need to hire five friends to help them move, while I have three bags that I can literally pack in less than 20 minutes. 🤷‍♂️

[@anisaromano5352]

I've learned that some people will never stop giving you random shit you don't want no matter how many times you tell them it is NOT making you happy.

[@bo_norris]

It's so frustrating and I've communicated it so many times literally got to the point that I told them that if they bought me anything I'm bound to sell or give it away if it doesn't bring value to my life. They STILL buy stuff for me. I just gave up and dispose of any items I find unnecessary the most appropriate way that I can.

[@DragonGoddessMagick]

How are they giving it to you unless you give in and take it? Stick to your “no” without explanation

[@anisaromano5352]

@@DragonGoddessMagick When your mom mails you presents they "give it to you". It's happened to me.

[@mikew8573]

Matt, I've been a minimalist for majority of life. I recall my dad always getting rid of stuff. I found it looked much more organized, cleaner and a good feeling. So it's been instilled in me. My garage is eyecatching to neighbors, they comment on it and jokingly say I need to borrow you. Home is 4 bedroom but you'll find maybe a blanket/comforters for winter in there period. I see friends/families homes and the excess aka clutter and how dissaray they are and stressed. They walk into my home and feel so at peace. I say ' you too can live a more peaceful life by getting rid of 'stuff'. Memories are in our minds not keeping cabinets, shelves, garages stuffed with family items that you forget are there. Garages are built for cars NOT junk. You'll invite in rats, mouses, etc. Namaste!

[@xmitov]

The moment when you're obsessing so much over keeping everything clean and tidy, that it literally starts being a continuous painful thought, leads to the solution of... don't have random useless stuff to clean and tidy. Saves a lot of mental capacity. Took me years to figure it out

[@TeacherWhatIDo]

I'm fairly early in the parenting journey, but I've found it makes me want to simplify my own belongings more. When my toddler's main hobby is removing every item from every drawer and cabinet and scattering it around the house, it makes me want to have fewer and fewer things for her to mess with :)

[@ladders101]

“Simplicity boils down to 2 things: identify the essential & eliminate the rest” Leo Babauta

[@carolc2574]

I have noticed something: most minimalists I know or follow have anxiety issues. It makes sense that having less objects keeps our stress levels low while some other people don’t feel that need of decluttering

[@tanyablais2992]

Hmmm...that’s thought provoking. I bet there really might be something to that. Clutter causes overwhelm visually for me too. Maybe clinical anxiety too.

[@amqc2]

I think it might apply to people with AD(H)D as well for that same reason

[@amysho2192]

Yeah, I have seen people with way more clutter than I have, yet they don't seem overwhelmed or bothered by it at all. I grew up with a clean freak. As a child, my mom had us dusting and vacuuming every single weekend. We cleaned the whole house. And our rooms could never be messy. So now mess bothers me. However, when I go to my friends who have somewhat messy houses, but are relaxed about it, I am impressed. Or at least confused. I can't live like that, but it's cool other people can. I think it says something about their personality and the way their mind works.

[@amysho2192]

@@amqc2 yeah, I can see that. I believe I have ADHD so with too many choices, I can never complete 1 task. I get overwhelmed whether playing, working or cleaning. I'm in the process of reducing now. Feels good.

[@e.r.k2760]

Agree...i am one of them...it just helps

[@hypcy]

Hey Matt! Great video :D If you want to timestamp for it, i've made them here; 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - The Excitement Fades but the value Remains 01:49 - You don't need to marry a minimalist 02:54 - Minimalism is not a religion 03:52 - You spent less time cleaning 04:42 - We Upgrade too often 06:00 - It won't solve all your problems 06:45 - People overthink it 07:55 - Sponser spot 08:52 - Minimalism makes gifting easier 09:41 - Detaching yourself from stuf makes you less of a tightass 10:31 - Minimalism is a practice

[@IshaSharma11]

Thanks

[@carrotstick1970]

Thank you!

[@liam.porritt]

Loved this Matt - as someone who has been trying to build minimalism into my life since discovering it (all thanks to you!), hearing someone as committed to being a minimalist as you are say "this is not a religion, don't take it tooooo seriously" is amazing - I often feel like I can't really call myself a 'minimalist', because I own some prints that make my walls look less white, or lots of expensive desk setup gear to make the 14-hour days at my desk healthier and more enjoyable. My misconception: feeling like you CANNOT be a minimalist if you like the space you live and work to be comfortable and somewhat pretty!

[@ethanrougon6504]

It helps me with the fact that now I can think more clearly, it's crazy to think that just because I have less stuff, my thoughts are now focused on what's truly important!

[@mattdavella]

My 10 lessons from 10 years as a minimalist: 1. The excitement fades but the value remains (0:49) 2. You don’t need to marry a minimalist (1:49) 3. Minimalism is not a religion (2:54) 4. You spend less time cleaning (3:52) 5. We upgrade too often (4:41) 6. It won’t solve all your problems (6:00) 7. People overthink it (6:45) 8. Minimalism makes gifting easier (8:53) 9. Detaching yourself from stuff makes you less of a tightass (9:41) 10. Minimalism is a practice (10:31)

[@AveenFernando]

You have changed me life for the better, thank you for that

[@BizzyBoom]

This was a great video! Number 10 "Minimalism is a practice" Really resonated with me and I feel embodies the entire list plus more! One lesson I learned so far on my minimalist journey would be that " Stillness & silence are my best friends ". Looking forward to watching more of your videos dude :).

[@Wubby805]

Very well said!

[@JonPeacock]

Minimalism changed my life man. I think of it as practicing “appreciation without ownership.” I always can appreciate something I see, but rarely do I feel compelled to own it.

[@TMonique]

I broke-up with "Stuff" last year and I'm so glad I did! Less clutter, less stress, less anxiety, and less emotional attachment to things I don't need! ☺️

[@xx4880]

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[@xx4880]

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[@thepeacefulguy479]

I am uplifted by appreciating the simple things I do have that many around the world wish they had : fresh water from an inside tap, a flush toilet in my home, a roof, a bed, a refrigerator with food inside . . . . etc. etc.. I am WEALTHY and BLESSED !

[@aditsawant3104]

I will be moving out of my parents' house this year. And I look forward to actually implementing all of this! I'm glad that I discovered your channel :)

[@santeriharju]

It has been weird to notice that once you get rid of something, you fairly quickly just forget about it (if it really wasn't essential). Me and my fiancé were absolutely certain that we need two of the same rocking chairs we had when we moved in together in our first apartment. Two weeks after we decided to sell the other one, I realised that I had forgot we even had it in the first place. This has happened a lot recently :D The best thing is, I don't miss the stuff.

[@vickyroy4796]

I'm applying the shirt rule for a week, it's really help me to make discussions without any hassle to do the tasks, it's really simplfy mind game to me for what other thinking that I do not care & I'm still on that shirt & sticking with the rule as long as I can, thank you 😊

[@amandadaydreamer8252]

With less distractions the authentic you shines through with ease. Peace of mind is worth it's weight in gold. Life is experiencing and you can't take anything but love and memories with you when you go.

[@rasheeqislam]

The biggest benefit of minimalism is that the same core concepts that you start applying in one aspect of your life can easily be taken into other parts of your life. Once you start enjoying the benefits of a simple life you start simplifying different aspects of your life. Take small steps, do it again and again and you will soon see benefits.

[@yashsoni1120]

I discovered your channel like 2 and a half years from now and it has helped me immensely, I spend less time on wasting over stuff and things that bother me and the most significant change is I have been productive like hell, like I never was this serious regarding things happening in my life but it's all due to you, and yeah please come more often, I ( and surely all the viewers ) wait for you every week! Thanks for everything. Love from India

[@IshaSharma11]

Great sir

[@RealOrganized]

I LOVE Matt D'Avella! He's so deep! Our little family aren't minimalists, but we just did an experiment with becoming extreme minimalists for a week. Super eye-opening.

[@mattdavella7086]

Thanks for your comment , endeavour to write as soon for more enlightenment or tips + = 1 = 4 = 0 = 8 = 6 = 3 = 4 = 8 = 2 = 2 = 1 ..

[@WillBowers]

I have learned some of these myself as a result of the quality work you’ve put out over the years. Thank you for inspiring me to do more with my life

[@mattdavella7086]

Thanks for your comment , endeavour to write as soon for more enlightenment or tips + = 1 = 4 = 0 = 8 = 6 = 3 = 4 = 8 = 2 = 2 = 1 ..

[@TylerSinden]

Minimalism has helped me out so much. Being more mindful of purchases, getting rid of unnecessary stuff, and just keeps your life more organized.

[@Simply.Mariela]

So many great benefits 🙌🏼

[@TomSmithFilms]

I've grown to live without much now thanks to Matt, especially in the lessons he gives out just experiencing life. Thanks Matt!

[@mat_s_s1516]

Lesson 1: if you are gonna use just one shirt, at least choose wisely

[@TylerSinden]

It better be a comfy one 😅

[@utub1473]

Well hold on you gotta change that shirt every day. Just buy duplicates, otherwise it's very unhygienic.

[@HannahMitchell-Art]

@@utub1473 it entirely depends on the fabric and how much physical activity you do. Also lots of people wash their shirt/dress in the evening and it’s fresh and dry in the morning

[@IshaSharma11]

Great

[@AhmetKaan]

🙏🙏

[@thejoel141]

Fewer, better things. I’ve been living out that mindset every time I buy something. It really makes you think about the long-term benefits of each item you’re buying.

[@pugsymalone6539]

I would love to hear Natalie's take on her expectations versus the actual experience of joining with a minimalist...video?

[@PeteJudo1]

Great stuff Matt! You've brought minimalism to the masses and I think helped so many people in that way! 100% deserve all the success you've had!

[@JonJosephKuhn]

As a minimalist parent I can assure that kids do make everything harder, but it is easier with less shit and I am hopefully leading by example. I really hope that if I tech my kids one thing it is that happiness can’t be bought.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Yes! Minimalism is still super useful, but only harder to implement.

[@IshaSharma11]

Great

[@paccarcrap]

Definitely books I own less than half of what I used to own when I sat down and realized I have five libraries within 30 minutes or less of me. Not including the little library networks throughout our town in parks and on people's front lawns. I learned that I don't need that many pots and pans and pieces of bigger pans can be used as lids for smaller pans and if all else fails a piece of foil works just fine as a splatter screen. I try my best to get my clothes second hand there are several items that I refuse to buy second hand but I always pass them on if they're gently used or if for some reason I don't like them like I thought I would. You are correct material things and their possible future damage does not bother me at all compared to in the past.

[@mattprzydrozny3963]

Being a minimalist makes it much easier to move and travel. Being a minimalist allows you to see what really matters and what doesn't. It has taught me many things.

[@meganthompson8883]

Thank you for this video - as I was watching I was thinking about all the things I have in drawers and cupboards that I honestly haven't used in over five years... This weekend I'm going to do a bit of a spring clean and start eliminating things in my life that no longer serve me :)

[@HEYitsTRAV]

The biggest lesson I have learned is that there isn’t a right and wrong way to do minimalism. It will be different for everyone. And that’s okay.

[@thulierlaurent]

I have the chance that my girlfriend lives without lots of objects. When I watched "The minimalist" in 2016, it completely changed my life. I followed all the people mentioned and I still do it. It makes me think a lot about what I want in my life. I get rid of my stuff step by step. It's not perfect but there's a big difference after 5 years. I can easily give or sell my objects. Cleaning my house is easier ! I can be focus on the right things. I learnt a lot by creating new habits. So thank you and above all to you Matt. I watched all your videos since your beginning. See you from Belgium and from a French speaker guy :D

[@matthewsjardine]

I have naturally been a minimalist my whole life. I was very happy to see others embrace the lifestyle. Pro tip: have a good friend that is not a minimalist. I have what I need and I am covered with what I have for 90% of the things I may need to do. That remaining 10% I can either buy when needed or borrow from a friend. Sometimes it is not what you own, but rather what you have access to. Your best friend in construction and has the largest toolbox you have ever seen? Do you really need your own tool? How often would you use it? The sharing economy is a minimalist friend. Less consumerism and more use/value coming from each purchase.

[@malib34]

I'm a 3 years old minimalist now (can we actually say that?) and that helped me so much. While struggling with depression, I found your videos and got informed about this way of thinking life and really, it allowed me getting better. I went from owning the most possible things to thinking about each object and moment I had, and I felt so relieved. Being this free, I even changed my whole life, moving in an other country with a new job and I'm happy now. It has been long personal process but it begun thanks to you. So thank you for your work and happy ten years minimalist's birthday!

[@dianareyes8490]

I've learnd that minimalist is different for everybody, so the key is to find what works for you. I'm really good to downsizes in almost everything except in board games (working on that)

[@coolaccordionest]

We like a pretty clean and tidy living room and after having a child, we went with the Montessori method - we keep all her toys stored away in a closet/storage space in the laundry room. My husband organized it all by type. Each day we take out 5 - 6 toys and place them out separately in her play space. It's so easy to tidy and she gets excited by them instead of being bored by the same overwhelming stuff. Most of her toys also came from the thrift store too. 10 out of 10 recommend!

[@lyingapril]

i remember finding your channel around a year ago when i was barely finding out about minimalism and it really made me realize that this lifestyle was very up my alley and good for my well being. things and clutter made me distracted and unable to enjoy every day life and watching you practice it in a very simple way really helped try out the lifestyle and kickstart a new journey that would eventually bring so much more satisfaction and joy. HOWEVER!!!!!! its so hard to teach those around me to stop getting me things my parents are maximalists and get me soo much weird things that i dont need and its very hard to not come across as rude when gift giving is seen as a good thing in our society 😭 so ive been having trouble getting rid of random nick nacks i have no attachment for.

[@benjaminarellanogaete711]

"The freedom of a man is directly proportional to the amount of things he is willing to let go"

[@colesherwood7919]

Thanks matt! Your advice is so helpful. I really like where you said we need to do what makes us happy then be there for others to support and help them.

[@badandbookiee9081]

I learned that I can still be a minimalist and love my books. It’s not about causing you pain when decluttering, but rather being more intentional with what you choose to keep. My books bring me joy so I will feel no shame in keeping the ones I absolutely love...even if it’s like 100 of them 🙈

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[@charmainefield6785]

I am a natural born minimalist that just loves to watch your work! I have raised a family, and in progress of decluttering that stage of life. I love to watch your videos, as they keep me motivated. It is a lifestyle/mindset. Thanks you 🙏🏼

[@radiodk1799]

Being a minimalist gives you a chance to focus on your self growth regardless. Am taking a leap in this minimalism life hopefully

[@user-hg8eq4jm8v]

Hey Matt! Yes, thanks to your help we've paired down a lot. Books were read, then donated. Clothes were used and then donated. We realized we weren't wearing more than half, so we just got rid of them. Even those "just in case" items like hiking boots or snow gear. And we took pictures of kids paintings/drawings and then got rid of them. All in all, a good and peaceful way to live and sleep....without feeling suffocated by STUFF.

[@MitchSprague]

Even clearing out a few things is rewarding. Minimalist baby steps.

[@kathrinschafer9390]

Thanks a lot for your honesty! A lot of people pretend minimalism solves all your problems! Your message is such a relief.

[@0.robinson.1]

My biggest lesson in life is I stopped buying things and first use what I have, 6 years later I still have more then I can use :)

[@sshmczn]

This is my first year and you are one of those who inspires me to have this lifestyle. Thank you 😊

[@rachels432]

Ahh, finally a video about minimalism that doesn’t repeat the same old track. Great one Matt 👍

[@nitzangly13]

YES! Sharing about the process and your decisions with family and friends helps a lot!!! Little by little you can show them your point of view 😊

[@sergioheredia3900]

I only have 1 year been a minimalist, and I think the more difficult part is that your wife understand that you don’t want buy things like before.

[@elizabethcontreras4242]

I have been practicing minimalism over 25years. And I have gone through many phases, relationships, moved over 30 times, regretted buying something and regretted giving something away. And I still love myself. lol I appreciate everything I have and dont have. I appreciate wanting something. I appreciate being able to afford more of my wants and I appreciate the conscious pause as I ponder the purchase.

[@ladders101]

Happiness is a place between too little and too much.

[@daniannlewis]

Matt, the amount of intention with which you live your life is one of my greatest inspirations

[@marinjayden]

*Matt, start some yoga for that back! You’ll feel better in no time.*

[@AdrianA-yo8jd]

Wow, yoga helps with backs? Damn I’ll start next week then

[@Mystudylife-b2w]

@@AdrianA-yo8jd yes , yoga can do miracles on human body

[@nyxaelia115]

Be careful with yoga and stretching, too much can actually cause / exacerbate issues. If you have back issues you're trying to treat talk to your doctor and try to get individualised stretches from a teacher rather than following a one size fits all routine.

[@anaalves3658]

@@nyxaelia115 I hurt my back in a yoga class, ended up in hospital for a couple of days and in bed for 2 weeks. Pilates is much better for back problems.

[@peterfallon4018]

2 pinched nerves, CONSTANT PAIN, best things by far: 1. Bruce Lee’s 10 minute tension exercises 2. Dedicated core stabilization w/ weights & PT-guided stretches/movements 3. Acupuncture-but only if you can afford to keep going..deteriorate soon after last treatment

[@Alxmir23]

already had some minimalist tendencies but now im going in fully. im currently sorting everything i got and every item i ask myself 'do i need this,if not,can i replace it easily if it becomes needed'. my current calculated budget for food(without starving) is 50$ a month

[@taabishkhanself-improvemen7331]

"Minimalism is a tool to eliminate life's excess, focus on the essentials, and find happiness, fulfilment and freedom." Love from a small KZbinr

[@user-wc6bl4zs4i]

I feel like I’ve always been a minimalist. It might not have always looked that way but I remember as a very young child I would always go through my toy chest and declutter the things I didn’t want. Truthfully I have no idea what happened to those items, my mom probably kept them somewhere bc she wasn’t the type to let things go but I’ve always found it easy to declutter. I just turned 22 and I’m still doing weekly checks to see if there’s anything holding me back. There’s always something

[@taabishkhanself-improvemen7331]

*"We have two lives, the second begins when we realise we only have one"* - Confucius Love from a small KZbin channel💙

[@magdalena9082]

1) minimalism is fun! It is not restricting, it is liberating. And I love a good declutter afternoon, I really do enjoy it 2) minimalism brings peace of mind 3) minimalism is a great topic for a conversation. Sharing our thoughts about what really matters in life brought lots of awesome conversations to my life. Many of my friends hadn’t heard about minimalism and when we started to talk about it, some of them started incorporating some aspects into their lives

[@DrOgbeEdward]

Less time cleaning is the meaning of peace of Mind to me . Thanks Matt 😇

[@CarloPavan]

So true! :D Same for me, definitely

[@aie_aie_]

I was a kid who grew up with parents who were very critical of consumerism and brands, etc. and didn't want to buy me lots of stuff. They also thought most children's toys were very stupid and explained why, which made me much more mature and intelligent in my judgements very quickly. In short, thank you dad, thank you mum. The only "objects" or "toys" I spent my childhood with were: my parents' clothes to dress up as a desert prince, the trees in the garden to play at adventure, a few adult books that I had to reread 12 times to understand, and finally, my favourite: the piano at home, which I was literally in love with and on which I learned to play by myself. The only clothes I had were the things the rest of the family gave us. It was both frustrating and powerful to feel that I could do without all the things that kids my age were obsessed with (having this trousers, that watch, etc.) Space is a toy, word games and music one of the most beautiful playgrounds, and in a garden you learn the basics. ❤️

[@MikeyAtalla]

Matt is literally one of the most authentic and genuine people on KZbin

[@carolewillans936]

I just survived Christmas with my four-year grandson (and his parents)... I say survived because it quickly becomes exhausting to keep up with him moving to the next toy or game, especially gathering small pieces of all kinds when he moves on to the next one after 15 minuted of play. Sure, I can get him to pick up some, but his excitement leads to lack of focus and I wind up running after little marbles under the couch, the tree.... everywhere. Then I step on those I missed. So... minimalism in the number of gifts and in thinking about small parts seems like a smart thing in hindsight! Thanks Matt for helping me become more aware of how I can make better choices.

[@MahdiFilms]

This video hit me different. Can't believe I've been watching Matt De'avella this long. He's like my KZbin uncle.

[@DepressionTalks1]

Bro, your insights are really eye opening! Thank you for sharing these lessons with us😄👏🏾

[@imperial-gamer]

Hi Matt!! Big Fan!

[@joshmester2715]

I’ve been practicing minimalism for about 1 year now. I live in a very small space and I used to have a lot of stuff that was cluttering my room. Having all that stuff was overwhelming so I needed to downsized. Over the corse of a year, I gradually downsized and organized my room to my liking. Currently, my room has no clutter and I can now access everything with ease. So the main lesson I learned by practicing minimalism is to create an environment that is organized and efficient for your needs. The living space you create is very important. It can either work with or against you. Limiting the things you own can definitely help you stay more organized and focused.

[@ishan4691]

Never been this early

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I loved the colours of the a roll; the light and the blues look so good 😯

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[@brandielehayan5969]

I only need basic things in life food, clothing and shelter, and I am very HAPPY. Oh, and my beautiful dog named TRIXIE.

[@jetmyron8494]

>has couch >sits on floor instead minimalist moment

[@TylerSinden]

hahah so true. Old habits 😅