12 Minimalist Habits for Beginners

[@AndrewTube]

jean you should do the next one on maintaining spirituality

[@JeanVoronkova]

hehe hi Andrew good to see you :) hope the family's all well. I do think that we have it very easy on the spirituality end by the lifestyle we have chosen - away from city pressures, in nature & quiet, mindful activities. The real challenge is to maintain that mindset of equanimity whilst surrounded by the chaos of big urban cities like SG! thanks for the idea!

[@bahijarhafiri]

As an investing enthusiast, I often wonder how top level investors are able to become millionaires off investing. . I’ve been sitting on over $545K equity from a home sale and I’m not sure where to go from here, is it a good time to buy into stocks or do I wait for another opportunity?

[@GhanYt]

Yes, a good number of folks are raking in huge 6 figure gains in this downtrend, but such strategies are mostly successfully executed by folks with in depth market knowledge

[@GhanYt]

How can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financlal future and am eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success?

[@GhanYt]

I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a caII.

[@afroditigreekmom]

Truly enjoying becoming more minimalistic. I am currently doing a decluttering challenge with friends for November. Its amazing what we accumulate. I am trying my best to be mindful of what i need and what I bring in. Its very tough.

[@JeanVoronkova]

its actually pretty habitual and i think the tough bit is shedding the habits we've unconsciously practiced for most of our lifes for new habits :) - all the best with your minimalist journey!

[@justintan596]

Definitely resonated with me. My tech free time is when I do my morning walks and meditate after I am back

[@JeanVoronkova]

thanks Justin - morning walks plus meditation after sounds wonderfully soul-healing! love it. We go surf a lot without the phones - so that's a good 4-6 hours tech free most days. I have loved cutting down digitally - it makes my mind feel more nimble again. Too much tech deadens my thoughts i feel.

[@magnas7100]

I have decluttered a lot of stuff in the last 2 months, it's great to see more space.. no more buying unnecessary things now. Love your advice thank you ❤

[@JeanVoronkova]

I'm happy to see others going down this wonderful path towrds more freedom in life. It's really liberating to free oneself from too many possessions. I hope you find the same happiness as I have in minimal living!

[@youview5023]

Great vid because getting started his the first step. I remember starting this someone had mentioned, "...only keep what is valuable, what is useful, and an item you truly love..." For most the first and third will need most consideration. Jean refers to this as a journey, so true because the habits develop over time so beginning and believing and you will get there with her perspective. Thank you Jean, well done!

[@dominichill1492]

Jean you know that I always love your advice on life and any topic in life. Jean you will always be my favorite KZbinr sweetheart.

[@JeanVoronkova]

thank you Dominic you're always so wonderfully sweet and supportive - i really appreciate you for this, thank you 🌻

[@rebeccal.672]

I personally loved getting rid of however many items in a month so for example the 1st one item and so on and so forth until 30 where you get rid of 30 items for that day. It was so helpful to me and I did manage to get rid of a lot of unneeded and unnecessary stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeanVoronkova]

that's a wonderful system for letting go of stuff as well - good idea! thanks for sharing!

[@worldview730]

Very good valuable advice

[@unsaltedbeurre3411]

Hi Jean. I love it when you talk about minimalism. I'm with you on all of the 12 tips. BTW, even though I've just seen only glimpses of your paintings, they looks really good! You should sell them!

[@JeanVoronkova]

haha thanks you always brighten up my day! actually what i'm doing now is painting portraits of my 2 closest girlfriends here in Bali they are Taiwanese and identical twins - hoping to get them in good shape in time for xmas! i must buckle down n refine them! Hope life is all good on your end xoxo

[@unsaltedbeurre3411]

Thank you for always replying to my comment! I just had to tell you coz I really think your paintings are great! Maybe you can do a video about this hobby one day and your process of acquiring a new skill! ☺@@JeanVoronkova

[@DexallynDiego]

Thank you Jean. Certainly keep this in mind, and will only start a few tips first. Thank you again Jean for sharing!❤

[@MauryExplorer_]

Nice video. interesting how I learned at least 10 of these habits not by reading books on decluttering or minimalism but on meditation. it already means something

[@davidpierson6686]

OMG ! I just watched your Aha Trang videos & took notes on places to eat & even asked u a question. But you're not there anymore ! Is Bali cheaper than Nah Trang? I really love this "minimalist" = downsizing video. I try to live by the rule of 3. {But, there are 4 seasons where I live, & . . . I'm a vain & weak "fashionista."} I really like you empty box idea. My goal is to star scouting out places where I can live during the winter months Nov-Feb. That's why I'm looking at as many videos as I can find about Bangkok, Pattaya, Da Nang & Nha Trang. Da Nang, to me , seems easier to travel in & out of. I can't afford to retire for at least 7 more years. I'm trapped in the "grind" & realizing "The American Dream" was never my dream, & now it's gone & died ! ! ! Peace, Love & Blessings, David

[@JeanVoronkova]

Hi David, glad our videos are helpful to you. Yes if you're planning to retire and relocate eventually, minimalist habits will definitely be very useful! You mentioned Thailand and Vietnam and maybe you can consider Indonesia as well - that's our personal favourite, as you can see from where we hv settled haha. 7 years can go by really quickly - just prepare step by step and you'll be there before you know it!

[@itsamazinglife4ever]

Thanks for sharing your videos. You are my inspiration in aiming to be a minimalist ❤️

[@hiraviagrawal]

Really love the mindful lifestyle. I would have followed the same path but the kids take you to another direction

[@JeanVoronkova]

ooh yes definitely a lot more challenging with kids in the picture - but maybe you guys can practice a conscious mindset together and you can impart the thoughts you believe in to them too :) they would be very fortunate to have conscious parents leading them by example!

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hi jean thank you for your tips I’m hoping to start moving more in to minimalist lifestyle as from Monday’ this year I have got rid of many items I was almost in the category of a hoarder I couldn’t get moving with clutter I’m very happy to say I have reached a happy goal but theirs room for improvement before the end of this year’ so I’m going to start again what feels like round 2 diet exercise and making some organic beauty products for my personal use just finding a more organic natural way of life I could not have done this without you help along with some of my other channels I watch I actually feel like you are all friends to me with great guidance and advice I’m forever grateful I do suffer with low moods and this affects my motivation but I’m hopeful as I know I can turn to your videos along with the other videos and find encouragement and strength to change my life for the better ‘ coming from a broken place to hope for a future thank you so much 🍂🪴🦋

[@JeanVoronkova]

Hi Margaret, thanks so much for sharing about your own minimalism journey - making your own organic beauty products and living more organically sounds like so much fun! can you share a bit more about what you make? i wd be interested to try too!

[@JeanVoronkova]

i also can relate a lot to feeling low emotionally at times - mine is hormones related - i do intentionally try to make our videos a positive space to brighten people's lives so thank you for letting me know that the videos help you. It is wonderful that you have so much strength to move to a better place in your life. Hang in there Margaret 🌻

[@priscillabortieh7178]

Hi Jean, I love your videos. Very inspiring. Can you do a home tour. You have a lovely place and would love to see more of it

[@Sign_in24]

Hello Jean , im an avid follower 👋 .. your vlog inspire me to continue and thrive on my slow living new phase of life . I worked in a bank for 26 years ( my first) and early retired at 47 and living what matters most in life . Sometimes I still get questions in my head if my decision is right coz i am still young and my mind still active and of course the downsized living. May I know if you also went thru this feeling sometimes ? You are a lawyer and u cant simply turn ur back on it with such a prestiged profession. GBU ❤

[@Summerday00]

Very good suggestion, thank you

[@JeanVoronkova]

thank you Arby glad the video brought you something!

[@FinancialFreedomLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@JeanVoronkova]

thank you for your time to watch :)

[@olivero-j1r]

The key is not getting rid of things but to stop accumulating/buying.

[@gwenshin]

I'm surprised her husband allows her to minimalize and declutter the house. My experience from living with men my entire life is they tend more to be hoarders than women, and love to fill up every space in the home and garage, and give great resistance when it comes to throwing useless items away.

[@hdstudionorthwest]

Agreed 😊

[@isabelle3365]

Subscribing to Disney+, then Netflix, then others...i see the idea and even thought about starting it, but then realized how i would have to struggle with the online documents and time consuming, probabily losing tracks.... Just gave up, but i enjoyed this peaceful video. Thank you

[@JeanVoronkova]

:) we all shd do just what works for ourselves :) glad you had fun with the video!

[@Johanneslol11]

A question, what should I do with old stuff from when I grew up what is worth a lot and going up in price ? Thin Pokémoncards and old console? 😊

[@JeanVoronkova]

haha r u kiddin? hawk them off and save up for something more meaningful already! family vacay? higher learning?

[@Johanneslol11]

@@JeanVoronkova ha Thanks I will see. I already have a good education so I don’t need that. 😊but vacation might be good

[@dmang0]

So many great ideas. I've been donating books to friends and others. We try to use the library more but that's not very successful.

[@RacetasClub]

'minimalism can be overwhelming, the key is to start small'. I see the little details you did here :)

[@JeanVoronkova]

hehe 🌻

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Good day. I’m in ubud this week and will be heading to Karangasem as my girlfriend wants to Bali Gate of Heaven. Just curious if you’ve been and was it worth the amount of time it apparently takes to get a picture

[@christineflygirl]

Just know that they make you pay now to take a picture! When I went the first time, it was free...

[@JeanVoronkova]

it's definitely a very iconic attraction in Bali but be ready for hordes of touts and tourist pressure lol - worth it or not really depends on the kind of person you are though....

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

@@JeanVoronkova We left our hotel at 5 am. When we got to the parking lot below they take you in little buses for 45k Rupiah per person then another 55k for entry. They provide the attire necessary for entering the temple. We were number 89 in the line for our picture. They do a great job of getting good shots on your phone. Then there are 3 steps that go to the top of the temple that you can take shots on. Not a lot else to do there so you must really want that Gate of Heaven shot. Our grab driver took us to a working Rice plantation. That was a great stop and well worth it. Another 250k plus for the tour and the driver was 500k.

[@valerierogers9609]

I'm doing long-distance move on little notice - barely a month. With every item I ask myself is this what I want in my new life, or is it a relic from the past 😊

[@refinedsimplicity8420]

That’s an awesome question. Will definitely be using that as I continue to declutter my space. Thanks for sharing !

[@JeanVoronkova]

really good sharing - thanks so much! we do hold onto so much because they are relics from the past... so true

[@sumitvet]

Hello Jean. Nice motivating video. I'm curious to know, Is your dog of Indian origin?

[@literoylty]

Please do a skin care routine🥰

[@JeanVoronkova]

ahaa that's an idea, thanks

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Hi, Miss Jean, Looks like you have an iPhone 15 I have an iPhone 15, too, the 15+ 😃

[@JeanVoronkova]

Hi Abbie! it's been a while good to see you! Actually it is an iphone 15 - good eye! but it's actually not mine haha - i simply borrowed it for the shooting of the video :)

[@JeanVoronkova]

i think the 15+ must be awesome esp in its camera prowess! enjoy!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@@JeanVoronkova I do, my Dear. I do! ❤️

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@@JeanVoronkova Always good to see you!

[@johnpiroz7075]

Hi Jean Welcome back We all miss you Tell us what was your trip looks like

[@JeanVoronkova]

Thank you John, the time away was really good for me i feel very recharged creatively and also in life direction. Trip was good! I really do need to sit down and put the footage together! thanks for the reminder!

[@lizzie7929]

🙌✨

[@rvbalihomes]

❤

[@JeanVoronkova]

🌻

[@quartzmatter]

Similar to how I live. Still improving.

[@JeanVoronkova]

we all still are - there's never an end to finetuning life :) 🌻 - thats the beauty of it i guess!

[@rajashanmugam2480]

Hi Jean , is there a way to communicate with you for some advise

[@KavanOBrien]

I think it was Buddha that said a thousand mile journey starts with one small step.

[@JeanVoronkova]

yes it all adds up to a big step forwards doesn't it

[@KavanOBrien]

@@JeanVoronkova mathematically depends how big one’s feet are = smaller feet journey will take longer = just the British sense of humour.

[@JeanVoronkova]

@@KavanOBrien 🤣 and now i am imagining the pitter patter of hamster feet scurrying forwards - just cos they’re the smallest!

[@KavanOBrien]

@@JeanVoronkova well you’ve got me with that one no idea what you mean, there one was thinking one was at least average intelligence yet those words went right over my head, the saying goes learn new things every day but I don’t know what I’ve learnt.

[@NARONGKENTCHOPEL]

I like her voice...

[@JeanVoronkova]

thanks!

[@paulhart2065]

Things we own, end up owning us. Good luck everyone.

[@rosskennedy3987]

Bali's most gorgeous lady.

[@JeanVoronkova]

thank you Ross, i really appreciate you always dropping by with a kind note! 🌻 have a nice weekend!

[@Gigusx]

Ha, I'm in the heavy process of #2 (unsubscribing), just cleaning up my inboxes, the newsletters I've been subscribed to for ages, probably removing 90%+ of my youtube (and other) subscriptions, moving over all my stuff to a RSS reader where things will fade away naturally if I don't process them, etc. It's never seems like too much time at any given time, but all these combined add up to so much time that I can't wait to have this cleaned up.

[@vincentssoul2369]

ha ha mostly youtubers in first minutes asking to subscribe and you opposite to unsubscribe 😀

[@JeanVoronkova]

lol! but its a must do - i get added onto so many unasked for stuff on a daily basis. If i didn't i'll be swamped digitally up to my neck! i bet its same for everyone out there no?

[@vincentssoul2369]

you guys making great videos , and I'm on minimalism too , thank you