3 Ways I Took Minimalism Too Far

[@sophial.6633]

I think minimalism is exactly what you said it’s what you make of it. Any path you take should be fulfilling and beneficial. I saw a lady that was a minimalist but had two large bookcases filled with books. She didn’t have much else. What one person’s minimalism looks like is not going to be the same for everyone. So keep your path and tailor to your needs. It’s all a learning process anyways. Great content.

[@devong9059]

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[@NicholasGarofola]

100% True. Thank you as always Sophia

[@beas_spanish_class]

Totally agree on the ‘latte’ idea. I make my own coffee in order to save money but I treat myself with a ‘expensive’ coffee on Fridays after a long week and the same goes for days that have been tough. It’s a little thing that cheers me up :)

[@NicholasGarofola]

Love that! I do something similar on Wednesday's when Sushi is on sale near me 😅

[@Autumn1988]

I did this- bought a 2nd hand nespresso and frother for speed on a morning. Howeve on payday I get a coffee shop coffee for my commute and occasionally a coffee shop coffee if I’m out for coffee with a friend

[@Danielle-Mah]

Same! I like to make my own coffee that have regularly so I can spend on other things that spark joy. 💛

[@Alizardlovesyou]

From personal experience, we keep ventilation between the mattress and the floor because a mattress gathers moisture from us at night (sweat, etc.) and through the air. If there is not a space between the mattress and the floor, and especially if you have wood floors, this can warp the wood underneath. ♥️

[@Mindfully.Alex.]

This man's approach to connecting to his audience and delivering a CLEAR message is AMAZING! Beautiful!

[@NicholasGarofola]

You're always so generous, thanks so much mate

[@DemetriPanici]

Sometimes I wonder whether I have taken minimalism too far. But I think I'm in a good spot

[@xarcadyd6053]

One thing to consider with a mattress directly on the floor is moisture and condensation. Depending on the season and where you live, mold can develop under the mattress. Most cultures that sleep directly on the floor have different styles of bedding, and often store the bedding during the day, giving both floor and bedding the chance to dry out. So as long as you are regularly checking under the mattress for moisture or mold, you should be good. I have a basic metal bed frame mostly because I prefer my bed surface to be a bit higher off the floor.

[@lourlopezsk]

I agree. Where I live there's 95 to 100% humidity all year long, so no one even considers sleeping with the mattress directly on the floor haha

[@lillithtitania]

Exactly what I came here to say. I couldn't have the mattress without a frame due to humidity and condensation - would damage the mattress & cause health issues

[@kiahmadison8541]

Have you considered tatami mats? They can be replaced if they become dirty or moldy and keep bedding cleaner.

[@margaritaegelhofer7981]

A bed frame provides air flow under the matress, which prevent mold and mildew from accumulating there. It is rather important. In other cultures, e.g. Japan, where they sleep on a matress on a tatami, they hang and air the matress outside every day...

[@Karolina-dr8du]

The only thing that you might consider when it comes to your bed frame is that when there is no space between the floor and the mattress it can get damp and eventually mouldy (that happened to me). Other than that I loved sleeping on the floor

[@simplybyadrian]

I think being a minimalist is not about depriving what we want but also choosing what we need that makes us happy. I still go to the coffeeshop cause it’s one of my favorite thing to do and try different taste of coffee even if I work as a barista and brew my own coffee at home, it also gives me satisfaction. Your bake goods looks scrumptious too!

[@NicholasGarofola]

It nice to make a short adventure of something, even if it's just going to a coffee shop. And thanks!

[@hristiyanamitev]

Wonderful human being, In Japan and Korea 'normal' is to sleep on a fouton right on the floor...Whatever is healthy and comfortable for your body is simply the best. As for the latte... I believe that taking away the small pleasures is just sad. I buy less, consume less but still afford warm drinks, nice books and generally things that make me feel happier. It is all about balance. One beer. Not more. One latte. Not more. And certainly not zero :) And concentrating on one thing surely is not the right path for me, I just don't see it as a healthy option. After all, I see minimalism as something airy and light. Not heavy and consuming. It can be applied to our thoughts as well... If we get ''addicted'' to decluttering, isn't that consuming too? Consuming the pleasure of letting go? Consuming the feelings we get from it, of accomplishment? Thank you again for the wonderful and thought - provoking video

[@NicholasGarofola]

Very well said, and thank you for sharing this point with me, I've been thinking about it since I read it this morning

[@Laura-je2uw]

I love what you said and completely agree♥️ thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@hristiyanamitev]

♥️

[@tabithathornton6893]

Haven’t been to my local coffee stand in two weeks in an effort to cut down on caffeine. Don’t miss the coffee ass much as I miss the social interaction lol great video

[@NicholasGarofola]

Cutting back on caffeine.. I could make a documentary about that 😅

[@tabithathornton6893]

@@NicholasGarofola please do! Also understand about the bed frame issue. Tried to go without for a while but wasn’t for me. My version of minimalism includes a bed frame lol

[@MrElecterik]

A bed frame above the ground can be essential for good ventilation of the mattresses. If a mattress is flat on the floor, mold can form on the underside after a long time.

[@OMEDFOY]

Dammit...... Now I really want a muffin. *Grabs car keys and hauls ass to Trader Joe's*

[@FlipMacz]

All of my family refused to visit anymore, due to an empty house😞

[@laritzamelendezsoriano9000]

I'm asking the same question about the frame bed, and I would like to sleep on the floor, but I'm having trouble on giving up to my frame bed, because, it was expensive and took me time save the money for it, on another hand, I have the illusion of what other people think about, like my parents, well, I'll take my time and in a certain moment I'll do what I really want. Your video has inspired me to take that decision quicker, THANKS so Much for sharing 🍀🍀🍀

[@NicholasGarofola]

It definitely seemed very extreme at first. Do what makes you most happy

[@Autumn1988]

On the bed frame topic having a bed frame is better for your mattress. However a low simple bed frame without extra storage would be minimal and not encouraging stashing things away

[@Danielle-Mah]

Ah yes I store my clothes in sliding drawers underneath my bed! 😃

[@indirabecerraodoguardi6472]

Love your work n videos ! the bedframe thing is because some places are way too humid. The floor gets wet sometimes at night due to the condensation and the mattress will get mold, and that can have serious effects on the respiratory system.

[@cozytunes7959]

When it comes to mattress on the floor, it's not good for air circulation. During the night, we give out heat and sweat and mattress absorbs some of it and becomes little moist. Perfect conditions for all those little creatures that live inside mattresses! And besides the gross mattress, floor can get damaged too. So it's better to lift your mattress, air it out.

[@faragraf9380]

a bed is normaly needed because of air around it, avoid mildew, the mattress because of comfort spine. a lot we consume isnt necessary. better quality than junk. stay in merry in 2022🍀. the danger of minimalism is, to occupy too much with things. thats no minimalism.

[@blueskies00]

Great vid. Why are u drowning out your message with loud music. in bqckground??????

[@ChristianSimplicity]

Good video!! I literally just made a video about taking minimalism too far also 😂😂😄👍🏼 I have definitely done all same things, it’s easy to declutter too far..!! Minimalism/ decluttering can easily become everything you think about all the time when we make videos about minimalism 😂😉

[@NicholasGarofola]

100000% true. Exactly why we need our hobbies that take our mind off it!

[@budaside17]

Actually going to far. Summerset ended with the broken ship. Any luck searching between ruins.

[@hafizzahmansor6068]

Hi Nicholas, i’m Hafizzah from Malaysia. Thanks for your sharing, love and inspired.

[@alecb.7696]

Long-time minimalist here, but enjoying your content. One thing to consider for the bed is some low wooden slats as a base - I used to have a frame that was a couple of inches high and foldable, but allowed air to circulate underneath the mattress to avoid moisture and mould. Another is a true Japanese futon, to be folded up each morning. Minimalism should be a tool and not a destination. Transitioning to minimalism may take a lot of thought, but I completely agree that it's not something that should be consuming all one's thoughts after the initial transition (just needing occasional maintenance / fine-tuning).

[@KETODiamond]

Our bed is way off the floor, but because we like it that way, that being said I see nothing wrong with the bed being on the floor. Cleaning under a bed is a pain in the rear!

[@Delala]

Your last point really resonated with me! In the beginning stages of my minimalism journey it was all I could think of. Now it's just part of my values, the way I prefer doing things. Loved the video! 😊

[@NicholasGarofola]

So true, you're doing it right when you're not thinking about it!

[@tomshiba8073]

coffee dont make ppl happy cuz its coffee. its just simple drug addiction and its popular and considered cool if you drink it when younger. coffee is cringe

[@phoenixshell3772]

One rule I like to follow with situations like 'latte' or eating at restaurants, if its with friends, eating out is ok, otherwise I will make it myself. I make exceptions for once or twice a week treat or if I have a 'cleaning' then ordering Uber is ok

[@KETODiamond]

I think people take it too far when they demand it of their friends and family, getting mad at them for getting them Christmas or Birthday gifts. :)

[@othellewis8931]

For me as i am older need a bed frame. As one ages you have more trouble getting up from the floor. The latte I will make at home as i dont drink mine as strong as they are made in coffee shops. However, if it brings you pleasure and joy to buy a latte do so because life is short.

[@anakamaruddin2975]

Yes..so right. After listening to you I realise that I am heading in that direction... like an obsessive compulsive need to declutter and to own less and less.... help 😷

[@NicholasGarofola]

Guilty myself!

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Bed frames are important. If you leave your mattress on the floor it will get moldy on the bottom. Lifting it a few inches off the ground encourages airflow.

[@loriemckinstry5652]

when you get to be 80 yrs old..you will know why you need a bed frame

[@darkchocotony3391]

There is nothing as calming as gray and white. I love the ending.

[@eroman198]

Once my daughters get of age and decide to move out and be on their own, I will be doing minimalism. It’s something I would love to do but having a teenager and a 10 year it’s almost impossible to be minimal the way i want. I can’t wait.

[@jhowie]

you could try minimizing your own "space" meaning your personal stuff..and set an area where it will be free of clutter..no need to wait if that's what you really want..

[@apvanand4717]

Bro.. you are handsome.. your videos are beautiful.. and this minimalist lifestyle is adding all the remaining charm with peace..

[@NicholasGarofola]

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[@TraceB]

I used to have my mattress on the floor years ago, but now I’m afraid of bugs. I recently sold my huge wood bed frame for $140 & bought a smaller metal platform one for $120. The look of empty space under it tricks my brain to make the room look bigger. I couldn’t tell you the last time I bought a coffee or matcha out, maybe 8 months ago.

[@NicholasGarofola]

It really does make the room look so much bigger!

[@TraceB]

@@NicholasGarofola Right! Thanks for the good content, it’s motivating ✌🏽

[@Rliel2009]

02:08 It doesn't mattress what everyone else thinks about it

[@tomshiba8073]

minimalism is just a fun hobby for me, its not just about the destination

[@janekay4147]

Great vid, thank you.. I don't have a bed frame, havnt for years.. its ok.. Don't pass on needs or real wants.. its ok..

[@NicholasGarofola]

Right on

[@mikew8573]

One class I was on budgeting and always started off with an open ended topic; 'Needs vs. Wants.' Going to the extreme on being a minimalist I have to keep myself in check to not become obsessed with it. I'd find myself at times just going through the house seeking stuff to get rid of and honestly for apparent reason. So realizing this, I gave myself a good talking to. Thank you Nicholas! As always informative videos.

[@sarahbei]

I like your videos! nice pacing, music, lighting, and shooting.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much 😊 means a lot

[@rhuckabe]

Hey, Nick. I really enjoyed this vlog. I just think everyone has to find their own balance, as with any facet of life. Your voice and demeanor are so calming. And those muffins look delish. Please share the recipe. ~Rife

[@Ocxlocxl]

however, in the 80s when I discovered futons, I thought, now I can get rid of the bedframe. I soon realised in damp old London that a good bed frame can help one air out the mattress and stop it going mouldy. I remember once turning the mattress and finding it a little green underneath, I went back to a bedframe the next day. Some items have a reason to exist which only experience can teach us.

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Definitely do the things you really want. But the latte thing might not be the best example. Coffee, not that long ago, cost a quarter. If you are paying three or four dollars for it, you are getting played. And if you can't function well without it, you have a serious addiction that needs treatment.

[@helenread5767]

Good video. Expresses how silly it is to take minimalism too far. We need a bed and some other things for convenience and comfort. People who say we don't are likely to be lying to make you feel guilty Nicholas for having even the little you have and aiming to make a person go as bare as possible with decluttering.

[@Ocxlocxl]

decluttering is very satisfying, but sharing my home with a partner means I cant get out of control because I only own half the stuff, I do what I can with my own crap, he does what he wants with his collection of books and records, i respect that, he is so cool I married him.

[@vaishalishirke6269]

Another great video. Well put together thoughts and fine editing. Great job Nicolas. Yes minimalism is different to different people. You do YOU.

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

I have said this before that minimalism can become a religion, i can fully agree with you, when it becomes almost obsessive thats when its not right, you have to go back to what you believe, for me i get overwhelmed with too much choice, i am organised but very scatty, so getting my paper wrok organised saves me from fretting if i need to find something, i know where it all is, i hate cleaning so clutterfree spaces makes that chore easier, the biggest mistake i made was going by the nymber, ie 50 itmes today it became about the number not the item, so i got rid of some pretty decent things just make up that number. clearing clutter makes me feel productive and good, organised but it can be very judgemental too all round, i think some of us over think and so well thats me i like to analyse, minimalism isnt perfect, just a great tool.

[@eviljoker303]

When minimalism becomes stressful or something you feel is making you not feel good you are doing it wrong .It’s not about getting rid of all your stuff but minimalize what you need and what you don’t need .

[@joseph1084]

its normal for us asians to sleep in a floor mattress

[@JelenaVeronika]

Hey Nicholas, can you share your cookie recipe? 😊 Btw I was sleaping last six month on japanese futon, less than two centimeters and being the happiest on it ever! Now I changed apartment and looking the way to continue to do it.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Secret recipe! I've always wanted a Japanese futon

[@JelenaVeronika]

@@NicholasGarofola fair enough! For me it was game changer because all the neckpain-shoulderpain-upperspinepain is gone.

[@joshberris8336]

That muffin cut is awesome! Great vid

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks Josh!

[@kariacunam]

I love it your videos, thanks! n.n

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad you like them!

[@jadejade5303]

I have not regretted of anything i decluttered once since i became a minimalist (3yrs). you just need to take it slowly and get rid of anything when you are ready to it let go dont force yourself just because you think you need to get rid of it for the sake of becoming a minimalist.

[@musiclassica]

Hey Nicholas, having your mattress off the ground on a frame is much more healthy because it allows more ventilation both of your body and of the mattress. It was wise of you to opt for a frame in the end. Greetings from Europe. - Van

[@NicholasGarofola]

I have a bed frame now 😄

[@musiclassica]

@@NicholasGarofola Haha! I know, saw some of your more recent vids too. Keep up the good work!

[@amyrugg2540]

I do admit it is still an obsession but i still have a lot of stuff. And i am home all day and am highly sensitive. The anxiety from things is real and if you add other stress to it i dont think there is anything wrong with considering mental health vs other benefits from items and weighing it that way. The benefit that comes from a minimal room for the mind is hard to compete with the value or any other benefit of items. It is hard for someone who has been collector all their life like me to dramatically change, but im getting there.

[@martaczymbor2173]

Bed frame is needed for the mattress to "breathe"...so you do not need to lift it every day...check Japanese bedrooms for reference

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

Having a bed off the floor is mostly an item maintenance thing. Mattresses in the west aren't designed for contact with the floor

[@fblm640]

I threw away my bed frame. I have slept on my mattress without it for a month. I looked for a new minimalist frame for a while and realized the best frame is no frame.

[@lily_pb]

yoo i was thinking about getting rid of my bed frame too, whats the reason

[@NicholasGarofola]

Easy to move, I like having the space in my room!

[@fereil23]

My journey with minimalism purely stained my idea on decluttering every single thing that I owned, if it were something I enjoyed or was essential to me. It’s a scary hole to fall in! Thanks so much for this video, I now have a lighter idea on my own minimalist journey! 🤍

[@alexpaulartist94]

I had a living relationship with a french person and his bed was down the floor like as you said and phone free and closed curtains and AC or Fan depends on the temp and it was heavenly

[@Chanett-Edden]

Beautifully stated. Thank you. So glad that I found you channel... Chanett

[@Marelybbmarley]

Cool

[@dianeyoung8068]

We haven't had a bed frame for years! It is all personal preference.

[@MPGii]

I have a pretty simple way of living myself. I feel I have everything a need and I don’t need to possess like everybody else. I changed my mattress recently because the previous one was old. I slept with the mattress directly on the floor for a moment. Then, I received my bed frame and I really notice a difference in confort. To me, that furniture is essential :)

[@NicholasGarofola]

I'll be getting a bed frame in the near future. Well said though, whatever is essential for you!

[@notrob4376]

Bed Frames can make it harder for pests to get on your bed!

[@appleman6964]

Mmmm. Cake !!! You didn’t eat all of them by yourself did you Nicholas ?! 🤨😂

[@NicholasGarofola]

Guilty

[@rebaonegill1694]

So everybody is ditching minimalism, you need to minimalise your minimalism.

[@vivienlee1671]

million likes to this video.

[@NicholasGarofola]

🙌🏻

[@Danielle-Mah]

I feel you on the latté! My take is to make my own coffee at home on the regular because I have other things I spend on that brings me more joy! Plus I do like to treat myself to a latté or iced Starbucks drink occasionally.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Doesn’t hurt once in a while 😄

[@Danielle-Mah]

@@NicholasGarofola for sure! 💛

[@aryanarayanfashion7907]

Hi 😊 Dear

[@aryanarayanfashion7907]

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[@carlym4667]

Your videos are getting better and better. You are such an inspiration for me! Keep the great work up!!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank you so much!!

[@LianaCarolina2]

Loved the look when you sat on the bed to eat, and it was all white on top and all grey on the bottom.

[@NicholasGarofola]

I didn’t even notice this but it’s so aesthetically pleasing, thank you for pointing it out 😅

[@debitdhakal3073]

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[@minimalistgangster1267]

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