15 Things I Quit To Simplify My Life | Minimalism & Slow Living

[@qq1651]

When my Dad was in his 70s and I mentioned that the next day was Monday "again", with a sigh, he said to me: "Susie, dont wish your life away. I wish I had all those Mondays back now." I will NEVER forget that and I try to live every single day and be happy.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's so powerful! Thanks for sharing! 🙌

[@smontone]

I quit social media and never looked back. I do sometimes feel a bit more isolated but I also feel more authentic and I compare myself to others less. Social media promotes a false/fake image of one’s self and it doesn’t fit in with who I want to be.

[@DundG]

@@Wassup81 The comment section isn't social media, because for the most part you talk to people here and then never read about them again. Calling KZbin social media is like calling any forum or even reader comments in Newspapers social media, which makes the term useless to describe facebook, Instagramm or TikTok, that are focused on displaying your private life on the internet. KZbin doesn't even promote to blend your social life with your online presence.

[@jcrntxx]

@@Wassup81 Interesting point! KZbin can definitely be considered a social medium, but I think it depends on how each person uses it. For me, I’ve tailored it to be more of a personal resource than a traditional social network. With my watch and search histories off and only seeing content from channels I specifically subscribe to, KZbin feels more like a curated library than a social space. Social media or not, I think it's about how we shape our online environments to suit what we need!

[@Royaleoake]

@@DundGAgreed. I don’t even read the replies on KZbin since I rarely care to.

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Seve. I live in a high rise building in Montreal. A long time ago, I had a job where my boss used to tell me that "If you see something that needs to be done, and you want to gripe about it not being done, or someone being messy, instead of spending time griping, Just Do what needs to be done yourself." Hence, Every day I spend some time doing small chores in the building, cleaning up after my neighbors, sorting trash, and prepping bins to go out on trash Days (Mon / Thurs). As a minimalist, I hate clutter, trash on the floor, and the basement a mess. And I've griped about it, up the chain of command, to no avail, so instead of waiting for someone to come do their jobs correctly, I just go do it myself. because I can do it much better, much quicker, and to my own standards !! And everybody wins. My friends are like, why bother, it's not your job ?? And my answer to that is always, "Because I can and it matters to me."

[@Aphrodite1985007]

@jeremy1350 you are an extraordinary person! I wonder what would happen if you stopped cleaning up for, say, just a week.... I am sure others see and enjoy your work..Maybe somebody else would take up... I know, I am being very optimistic here! Anyways... May you be blessed for all those many small good deeds you do, dear friend.

[@jeremy1350]

@@Aphrodite1985007 I know what would happen. There would be garbage all over the floor, all over the building, nobody cleans the basement. Even the maintenance crew does not do it, and we don't have crew on staff that does any of that kind of work. Hell, they fired the cleaners a long time ago. (they call that budget cuts) If the garbage is not in the bins, it won't get in the bins. I cannot get the folks who take the bins outside to do a job properly. And they won't allow me to do that job, (they call that insurance liability) so I need to make sure that everything is done before they come on garbage mornings. So all they have to do is fire up the four wheeler and drag the bins outside. I've watched garbage pile up for weeks on end, before I decided to step in myself. And like I said, I've spent YEARS harping on this issue to upper management and even to the Vice President of the company that owns this building. They blow me smoke, make promises, but never follow through. So in the end, I got tired of waiting for someone else to do this, so instead I just do it, and it is done the way it should be done. Quietly, and without fan fare. None of my neighbors know who it is that cleans up after them anyways, except for my close friends who live here. Nobody else cares because they still drop shit where ever they drop it and they don't think twice about cleaning up after themselves. (I call them pigs)

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Love that Jeremy - loving your living environment, your neighbors, and yourself. Less ego, more care ❤️ The world needs more people like you

[@Moonlight-px6sz]

«Have fun, even if it’s not the same kind of fun everyone else is having» -- C.S. Lewis

[@pamelalyon3264]

He was a great man

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's very well said! 👏

[@livingoncoffee]

Each day has it's own "spirit." Monday is the beginning of the week!! Have to love each day.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Well said! 😊

[@BetterMondayFasting]

I went from employee to freelancer to business owner. Now I love all days of the week.

[@Uncommony]

I made a habit of giving up bad things, whether it’s clutter like smart watch, social media, or whether it's bad habits like weed, cigarettes, alcohol, sugar, fast food the benefit of living a simple life is so powerful. Stay Uncommon!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's amazing, well done 🙌

[@Uncommony]

@SunnyKindJourney Thank you, Sir!

[@yvonnejackson1696]

Words of wisdom. You asked me to comment on my moving experience. - When my husband and I separated, I moved to another state for better opportunities. I made a life there. Ten years ago my mother died and left me the house I grew up in. Over ten years I have grown to love it anew. I have spent 35 years working on my fixer-upper. I love it but I long to go back to a simpler life.-Two days ago I found a lovely couple who share my love of nature. If they can swing it they will get my house, I don’t care if someone else offers more. There are things vastly more important than money.

[@pamelalyon3264]

For sure

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for the update! I love your mindset when it comes to this transition process, keep it up 🌿❤️

[@geoffgage2184]

Thanks for your inspiration. I moved back to the USA after living in Denmark for 25 years. I’m going to focus on establishing that culture in my life here, instead of missing it

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Well done, that's a good plan! 🙌

[@rockerdad2]

Finland is truly an amazing country! Your a lucky man!! and boundaries is a critical part of life that most of us miss and wait to long in our lives to set especially for narcissists in our lives.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

It really is! ❄️😊

[@jayashreesri7736]

Hi dear beautiful soul... before 2 months i m started watching your video. Your videos are crystal clear about the minimalism journey. Much love from India

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jenniferbaglia]

Great video, Seve! I agree with all of these points, especially not labeling the days of the week as bad or good. I have always struggled with Sundays because of the anxiety associated with going back to work on Monday. I have been trying for the last few months to use Sunday as a positive time to cook and enjoy a nice day at home. I also had a laugh watching you get into the water and quickly get out! I assume it was freezing!? I like that you include funny clips like that! Have a great day!

[@yvonnejackson1696]

@@jenniferbaglia I worked for a major retailer for 10 years. Anytime I was coming in for my shift I would greet my coworkers with,”Hi. How’s it going.” What I usually got back was a rather tired dejected response of, “I’m heeere.” I always said, “Well I’ve been in worse places.” Jeez. Find you a better place to be or make here a better place to be.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeah I can totally relate to that Sunday feeling, I think being mindful and present helps that so much. And yes, the water was cold haha 😂

[@CPerry-bu1ni]

Love your content Seve, so much wisdom here. Your comment about negative social media (and it coming from a place of pain for the person posting) is so true. Your comment about giving up wanting to move elsewhere is a good reminder that no matter where we go, or where we live, we take ourselves with us. We are often the common denominator in our repeated misfortune, but it tempting to look outside and blame other factors (which then alleviate us of any personal responsibility). It’s “easier” but it’s so disempowering. Realising that we largely have control over what happens to us, and our perception of that - good or bad - is the most liberating thing that we can ever experience.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Glad this resonated with you. I agree with you, "wherever you go, there you are" 🌿

[@saraperkins8072]

I just wanted to say thank you. I took 9 months to declutter starting in mid 2023 and getting to an acceptable point in my journey in early 2024. I declutter ever couple months, still finding things that no longer bring me value or take up space in my house. I found your channel just recently and where I am in my minimalism journey, your insights are quite valuable and inspiring. I hope good things happen for you today and in the future.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you! I am glad you found my channel and the videos are helpful for you 😊 Keep it up!

[@Fnugilet]

I started for real this year around january. May I ask you what you found the hardest? For me it's for sure sentimental things and things I have bought which I liked a lot but really couldn't find a use for 🫣

[@saraperkins8072]

@@Fnugilet I saved the sentimental things for last. By the time i decluttered sentimental items, I had become a decluttering pro. I kept in mind that if everything is sentimental then I am left with nothing special. I kept my dad's wood toys that I helped him make when I was a child, 3 or 4 greeting cards. Since I am not the holder of family photos, I got rid of any pictures that I did not know where they were taken or who was in them. There are a couple things I am having a hard time parting with. My high school graduation sweater, an old favorite Tigger sweater that I used to love when I was a young teen and my grandmother's Corelleware. I still have all these items and I justify keeping them because I have the space. I have a few pieces of my grandmother's dishes that I use on a regular basis, but the rest I can't seem to part with. I also know that if the spare dishes were to spontaneously combust, I would be relieved. @Fnugilet if you are having some trouble decluttering, start easy. Dana K White says to start with obvious trash and 'duh donations.' Also, clothes were the easiest for me. if it did not fit my today body, or I wouldn't buy it again, then i tossed it or donated the best of the best hoping it would get a new home. Hope this helps. I am cheering you on as you work on your decluttering journey!

[@taracasper]

Hi Seve!! This is my favorite video yet of yours! I wish the whole world would listen to it!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!! I too have learned many of these things over the years! Especially trying to “fix” every problem for everyone! I no longer carry that self-imposed responsibility and it’s brought such freedom to my life!!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you so much Tara ❤️

[@astrocat88]

I relate to every single point, and I've come to the same conclusions. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's comforting to know someone else has thought about and worked through these same things. BTW, the day of the week that I used to feel "down" on was Sundays, but not anymore.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Happy to hear this resonated with you! Yeah I can understand the Sunday thing, I wanted it to be a day for coziness but too many times I was just thinking "oh tomorrow is not going to be as fun as today" and therefore ruining all that coziness 😄

[@Mark723]

Thank you, as always, for the insightful information - it's a generous thing to share one's hard-won wisdom. And, by the way, nice sweater. Wishing you wellness and a steady focus.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you! It's my grandfather's old made by my great grandmother, top quality and value haha 😉😄

[@pranisharama6045]

What amazing content, really enjoyed this video 😊 you deserve so many subscribers, your videos are gold especially for the lives we love nowadays.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you so much!! ❤️🌿

[@Козак-т6с]

It’s amazing how I have reached pretty much the same outlook, and that these many different new realizations and approaches all come at the same time, so they are somehow connected. It would be really interesting if you shared how you reached these realizations with concrete examples - like what made you see things this way and change your ways? Thank you

[@amychen2504]

Also what people aren't good at can be super endearing. I really don't like people who cover up what they aren't good at/seem to be good at everything.

[@ericbrown8106]

Thank you, Seve! A very thoughtful video! I’m saving it to watch again. Good things to always keep in mind. 👍

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you so much! :)

[@RandyBailey-k2e]

So Wonderful !❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you! 😊

[@josephr9551]

Seve, you are a lovely human being and you are blessed to live in Finland.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@cindypreece5735]

Excellent video! I relate to it all and really enjoy your reminders when I often get off track! Thank you!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Awesome! Thank you! 😊

[@asavannah7439]

Everything you said is very true. 🎉

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you! :)

[@naturallyaziz]

Your dining area looks soooo cozy. Seriously what type of lightbulb is that?

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Haha thank you, it's just a regular warm tone light bulb 😄

[@DennisDubois-h8b]

I appreciate the way you simplify things!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

I appreciate that! 🌿

[@janetthoke8027]

Wonderful video! I resonate with all your points!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Awesome! Thank you! 😊

[@sarinasuisse6933]

Thank you for the great video!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@cathypreddie98]

Thank you. Great advice!! ❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@DJBou0407]

Great video, I noted everyone one of the tips... BTW... the quick dip and aborted swim at #10 made me laugh, blessing 🥰

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Haha it's funny because it's all mental. After that I've done much long swims in much colder water 😄 Doing hard things sometimes lead to great things :)

[@elespiritudelradium4805]

Cuando dices cosas, pensé en las físicas, tangibles. Creo que más bien describes actitudes o pensamientos. Cheers! Thanks. 🎉🎉

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Tengo tantos videos sobre cosas físicas que a veces tengo que pensar fuera de la caja jaja 😄

[@elespiritudelradium4805]

@@SunnyKindJourney That's the spirit!

[@DonaLeopoldina-dr4so]

Very nice!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks! 😊

[@katsfarm2062]

Great video

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you! :)

[@amychen2504]

Why do people complain about Finland? My associations are all positive, other than Russia being too close. Our US education system is falling apart and we're always citing Finnish education levels, women in politics, nature, the baby boxes, etc.

[@wouldliketoliveinthe80s]

I think it's mostly about the weather here, and also I guess it's part of our culture to somehow depreciate what we have.

[@amychen2504]

@@wouldliketoliveinthe80s ahh. Do you guys worry about Russia now?

[@wouldliketoliveinthe80s]

@@amychen2504 Not that much, I don't know anyone who would actively worry about Russia. But the war surely has indirectly impacted our economy a lot during the past couple of years, which causes some worries.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeah it's mainly the weather, darkness and lack of liveliness. Perfect place for introverts but not the best for people who want to be out and do a lot of stuff with people all the time I guess 😄

[@____Sunflower____]

Yeah as a Finn I would say that the problem is the seasons in Finland. It feels like 70% of the year it's cold, wet and dark. It affects people's mood and they feel down and depressed. That's why people often go abroad during the winter or move out of Finland completely.

[@jennystaples8694]

Oma maa on paras maa. ❤🇫🇮❤️

[@BlackRose-ov7js]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user.dj3wiq7cnr]

If you aren’t on social media, how you keep in touch with friends? It seems like it’s almost impossible not to use social media 😢

[@Mark723]

While it may not seem an option, the telephone allows communication with friends and family.

[@smontone]

I quit social media a few years ago. The friends who were really my friends continue to text with me and we visit when we can. Before my son was born I wrote letters and birthday cards. I also cultivated a better friendship with myself. I think social media gives the appearance of friends and social connection but in actuality it feels very empty and lonely. Interacting with people in real life in a true and genuine way feels a lot more authentic.

[@yvonnejackson1696]

@@smontone Absolutely!

[@carolferreira705]

@@Mark723In Brazil, nobody calls anyone. Nobody! People are too scared about bank fraud (the robbers use the phone pretending to be bank employees, people are scared, specially the elderly). We use a lot of WhatsApp here.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yes, as others have written, I call and meet people. My social circle is fairly small so I am able to keep my friendships happy and active without overwhelming myself. Social media (instagram) was for me a way to see what others were doing but it wasn't really connecting with them, rather just getting life updates (mainly from life highlights and not the truth). I am not saying everyone needs to delete social media but relying solely on that is not a great strategy to keep a healthy social life. All the best! 🌿

[@joanndyrensborg6283]

😇🙏🍀💕

[@SunnyKindJourney]

🌿🌿