4 benefits of minimalist living

[@simplybychristine]

Hope you all enjoy today's video! For more guides and videos on decluttering, check out the page on my blog here: simplybychristine.com/simplify

[@haseena1001]

Thank You for sharing - the blog is fantastic :-)

[@simplybychristine]

@@haseena1001 Thank you Haseena!

[@dr.toscagrimm6374]

Are your cookies able to be ordered and shipped from/to anywhere? They look fabulous!

[@studymania-commercelegalst6593]

You have something called true internal beauty. As I went on watching your video, I started liking your simplicity. You are amazing in your approach. I will have to say...... You are a beautiful woman in all senses..... 💐💐💐

[@marguskiis7711]

Does minimalist lifestyle mean living in an ultraboring undecorated apartement?

[@walqqr1]

I love being a minimalist because keeping your house clean is a lot easier and simpler. Also moving is much easier and quicker when you don't have a bunch of junk to bring along.

[@organizedbydarci8250]

I have just started my journey to minimalism, and my only regret is that I did not start sooner. Enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing these benefits. (Darci)

[@anjanarao3527]

Yes, me too know this recently even my grandfather used to live a simple life but I didn't know till I watched minimalism few weeks earlier. I am following in a speedy manner now.

[@b3naqua]

Donating and selling stuff really has helped me lift some of the mental and physical weight on my shoulders I didn't even realize was there. Good tip! Loved the calm vibes.

[@sacdaabdurhman]

“Everything you've ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” Sharing some positivity with all of you. Keep smiling you are amazing.

[@positivethoughts823]

Minimalism lifestyle is the best lifestyle Im doing now and keep doing it. Here are my benifits. 1. I enjoy living with simple pleasures and appreciating doing simple. 2. I can handle all my stress about things or anything so Im always happy most of time. 3. Have a peace of mind with healthy mentally and physically. Being simple is better than trying to chase what is trends on social media or be into an negative issue but your not into it or trying to add more to impress yourself. Simplicity is happiness.

[@simplybychristine]

Love those! Thank you for sharing (:

[@positivethoughts823]

Thank you too. I learned alot from your video. Have a great day. God bless you more.

[@hasnibrahiti6970]

Planet earth needs more people like you. This is indeed the right way of living. 💚

[@Radoslaw731]

Im a minimalist also 😎👍 and its such liberating to detach from material things

[@paperchaser_number_one]

Not right. Minimalism is leftist and the left is not right!

[@kitaru18]

For me, being slow is better. You get to indulge every moment of everything you do. #Simple #Calm #Life

[@jaye1967]

I think the reason minimalism is so appealing is you get the same amount of joy out of the simple as you get out of constant consuming. Plus, there is the added benefit of still having resources you've acquired.

[@dee4435]

Nice video. I've been decluttering for 5 years -- slowly, but last month I realized how much more creative I am now that my home is simplified. Making great progress.

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

That’s great to hear

[@mortalkaiban]

Awesome I've been trying to do the same as well. Slowly but surely it's good to donate stuff or sell what I don't need.

[@juliaa1617]

I could sign under each of your 4 statements. Thank you for a useful and calm video. All the very best wishes. 🙏🌹

[@rothessa]

this is so relaxing. life is simple but sometimes we complicate it, hehe trying to declutter everything. this is very helpful. Still learning though

[@simplybychristine]

We're all still learning! Keep at it (:

[@nemi-mout1874]

@@simplybychristine ❣️

[@pppaaattt8401]

I went from a Boho style to a Minimalist when I moved out of state. I love it!! I agree/ and can relate with all the benefits in this video.

[@forestfamilyadventures8956]

My husband is an extreme minalist, I have been a hoarder.. And it's taken me 7 years to realize that I don't need to hold on to items.. It hit me one day that I had this vase an ex boyfriend gave me and every time I looked at it I felt emotional.. Once I got rid of it I felt a weight lift and now after 4 years of slowly decluttering I still don't have my husbands clean space BUT I have realized that if a lost it all in a fire today...I need no material items just the safety of my children and family..so I sold it all.. my journey continues.. Thank you for the thoughtful videos and the push to look deeper.. You Rock!!

[@FurFeathersAndScales]

My surprising benefit-- I dont lose my phone. My phone used to be the bane of my existence. Id spend on average 30 min a day hunting for where I set it down through out the day. I still set it down randomly, but with so much less stuff, its very easy to spot.

[@PrettyPureSalina]

Your house seems so peaceful, it’s true when you do the things you enjoy or spend time in nature you start to forget about shopping and buying more things, love your table and chairs!

[@leaha8602]

Love your channel so far, happy your have a dog! So many minimalists don't seem to have animals.. I have two cats, one is long haired and even though his fur is found on everything, and flies around the house. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@dawnjinx4962]

I’m so overwhelmed by my belongings and life in general. I am hoping adopting a minimalist lifestyle will help mitigate that feeling.

[@agneslaufer9579]

Benefits 1. More hiking 2.More biking 3. More Minitrips 4. More freedom ❤

[@ginamedinadiaz4849]

I'm from Mexico, staying clean and organized is my goal for teaching my kid a sustentable lifestyle. And Mental well-being worth it!

[@nrwarvicarsusanswindelles7678]

"I also live a minimalist lifestyle and sustainability is important to me." "My business is also a "less is more". "I follow a keto lifestyle and diet." Less stress and toxic people. I'm doing this for many many years. Love your ideas! I also repurpose containers ,boxes and cloth bags. I feel so much more at ease.

[@TimelordUK]

I love your calm voice Christine. You have a lovely home and a gorgeous dog too

[@simplybychristine]

Thank you!

[@jacobcosquer]

such a beautifully produced video and sentiment - minimalism is really one of those things that once you dive in, the deeper you go the better you feel and experience the benefits. each level of depth is a personal thing and depends on your lifestyle or situation, but ultimately having less things means having less worries and mental clutter as well as the physical.

[@marlochante1211]

Your dog chilling at the end of the video gives me life😍

[@Delala]

I loved how you said that this world contantly tells us that we need to "be more". It correlates perfectly with your last point about mental well being! As a fellow minimalist I've found this video very relateble! ❤

[@lizb4156]

We only need to be kind to animals and any decent people. We don't need to achieve most things.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

It's been awhile since I last commented, but I so love the simplicity (no pun intended) of this video. As I prepare to move from a 700 square foot place to a smaller place your videos have been a constant inspiration for me, with wisdom from past videos filed away in my mind for reference. And with the Lord's help the right place will come into view.

[@ruanag8184]

Everything I need some type of grounding you post a video. Your voice just brings me back & gives me the sense of relief 🙏

[@lyl3645]

I like your cloths, so relaxing. I still have cloths from 20 years ago and have trouble letting go.

[@chrsitineadriaenssen6074]

The more nice art You have, the happier we are. Beauty is the most important in life, emotional purposes are the best😊

[@mystic3817]

I've always felt like life moves too fast for me. It doesn't help when my family expects me to be fast at my work, household chores and general way of being. I want to live life at my own pace. I enjoyed this video, it's like therapy and I could wind down and not be expected for anything. Thank you.

[@mmafan3]

I have been on and off again but i am getting rid of things i no longer need, including the type of food I eat and material that i read and watch. Minimalism i feel encompasses more than just shedding material possessions but a remake of our entire being. Great video!

[@kazniks9022]

I've been 'decluttering' for the past year. And I'm lucky, that most of my unwanted things went to my local favourite charity shop. So; I get a clean home, and the shop earns money!

[@rockandblues3635]

I am tired of material things too and I starting decluttering now, wish me luck thank you for video

[@asianangel5400]

Thanks for the encouraging and helpful video. I've been a semi minimalst for the past 6 years. I am minimal with most my of personal items, but I am a huge movie lover, ty beanie bear lover and game lover, so I am not minimal with those things. However I'm minimal with everything else and I keep a neat, tidy, and clean apt. It's only 800 feet and I live with my hubby and teenage son who are not minimalst, lol. We make it work and we live comfortably and happy.

[@Keepskatin]

Asian Angel. I love music and collect 100s of gigs of music. I put all my collection on hard drives, because cds take up too much space, also cds degrade after 10 years. Put your anime on hardrives

[@krystal7382]

I love your channel. Sweet little dog. Thank you for your help on my minimalist journey 💕

[@maecalle]

I always love your videos and sometimes repeat watch them. You are inspiring

[@simplybychristine]

Aw thank you!

[@ingerfalch-jacobsen1717]

You have a beautiful home! I especially like your kitchen and the (birch? beech?) table and chairs. I'm not ready to call myself a minimalist yet, but decluttering has already made me appreciate more the things I do keep, and understand that things are just things, that things are cheap (maybe too cheap), that we don't need that many things, and that things can be replaced.

[@simplybychristine]

Thank you! And yes, that understanding is important for all of us (:

[@alwaysmisiso]

Thank you for always reminding us the benefits of minimalism christine. You are an inspiration. Take care always!

[@aleyadelara6181]

I needed this! It was fortunate that your channel appeared on my suggestion videos. My spending habit lately is very screwed up and becoming so unhealthy. I've been buying tons of fast fashion clothing and cheaply made bags that I know very well that would chip overtime.

[@24by265]

I have learnt, many things from you. You have shown in your video, the usefulness of simplicity. Thanks, Sister.

[@adventuringthenormal]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I like the positive focus that you put on the topic.

[@haseena1001]

Hi Christine :-) - Thank you for this video. It has been very useful to watch your journey and listen to your learnings and perspective. Over the past few years I have been on a similar journey, it is a process and I am seeing what more I can do to be more conscious consumer, to review what I have and find new homes for what no longer serves a purpose. It isn't about just the 'stuff' but the way in which I live my life. I have found the process to be both challenging and freeing. :-)

[@simplybychristine]

Definitely - and thank you for sharing!

[@trekkie-cat]

Gorgeous doggie! 💖🐶

[@adong2244]

Im so enjoy this way ! thank you so much!

[@done611]

Since America seems to be the "leader" in ideas and lifestyle choices, they've influenced the world to chase consumerism. I'm 47 years old and have grown very tired of it. I'm happy to find others on youtube who are influencing society to slow down, and find the quiet path that works for them as an individual. Our Native American cultures thrived on very little. There's no reason that we should follow a materialistic lifestyle just because the Morgan's, Rockefeller's and Rothchid's steered our grandparents in a toxic direction.

[@mizeldelosreyes9238]

Very helpful tips Thank you for sharing I will start decluttering step by step. God bless your heart..

[@59thanks61]

Minimalism is very interesting. Little by little I have been getting rid of a lot of stuff. I'm enjoying it. I can't wait till my home looks like yours. Thank you for sharing. 💗💗💗

[@aaroncrudup2585]

I have been slowly drifting toward a minimalist lifestyle over the last few years. (After retirement.) So much so, that I did a search, and your video was the first to come up. Over the last few years, I have been disposing of much more than I purchase, and have discovered that there is a certain peace of mind associated with less stuff. I do not worry about the stuff that WAS in my garage, the extra wrist watches that I was not wearing, and the clothes that were covered in plastic. I noticed in your video, that you have no pictures on the wall. When I last moved I did not hang my old pictures in the new house: some were given away, some were disposed of. However, now I don't have to dust them off. I rather like the bare white walls. I now have about half the STUFF that I have a few years ago. In the next five years, I expect to have half again as much stuff as I have now. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@jaymagic5957]

it works for me during pandemic. thank u for this.

[@juliecrockford1046]

very nice calm video. just starting this process, and am taking the time to go through what I actually have. I WILL GET THERE X

[@loida6837]

I have a lots of benefits since I started my minimalism living this 2022

[@Hadrianwall6204]

A very calming and inspirational video. Thank you.

[@IndieMacTavish]

Beautifully made video, thanks for easy listening. Xxx

[@AaronGrosch29]

I recognize most of those books. Read Ripken's book last year - some of those images from the stories he shared stick with me almost daily. Really helpful book.

[@mehakkhadim1214]

Our Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) has taught us minimalism and simplicity about 1400 years ago. SUBHANALLAH♥️ Proud to be a Muslim😊

[@lammandy2293]

As a minimalist, I love your channel very much you did a good job 👏

[@Knowledgeborn85]

Thank you for creating and sharing this content.

[@eileenbell8965]

I love your simple style of clothing

[@andrewnelson7229]

The first thing I bought as a minimalist was multiple jars of metal straws to match my collection of minimalist appliances

[@kevindcreates]

that lamy Safari! im using mine today! you do know what is important !!!!

[@kevindcreates]

you got a new sub for your taste in fountain pen [and minimalism]

[@bashfulpeony]

could you share on life before minimalism? like how much things you had? how shopaholic / hoarder were you before? would love to see the life / clutter you had way before minimalism 😊

[@simplybychristine]

I can try my best to but don't have too many photos (I think) but I was an avid thrifter and clothes shopper, so I would cycle through clothing pretty quick! It wasn't healthy.

[@littlebookclub2879]

It's so calm and peaceful. Nice video. Love your videos ❤

[@simplemica4668]

thank you very much for sharing those benefits, i guess its my day 1 of embracing minimalism. looking forward for more vids.

[@claudiaangelmunoz8019]

Christine how I organize my hobbie place. I love to sew and knit. 💖Thanks so much

[@bearj9148]

Christmas tip/any gift question: last and this Christmas I asked for products to clean myself and products.. for example my sister knows about skin so I asked her to pics items for a skin care routine.. like a face cream and an extra.. so yeah hope it helped :)

[@smokypoo]

Hi Christine, you inspired me to stop buying disposable plastic pens and now use a metal fountain pen with refillable ink, well, i did have to buy it though lol but it is a one time purchase. I also use stainless steel to keep my lunch instead of plastic which often made the food taste weird and was harder to wash than glass or metal. i'm not a minimalist as I would like yet but decluttering and having a space for everything does make cleaning and organising much easier ;-)

[@simplybychristine]

That's so awesome! Thank you for sharing (: I love hearing stories like this!

[@kerynl.sanchez9891]

Most appreciated thing about minimalism: You are saving $$$ and investing 🙏 Also, less stress, less clutter, more room to breathe.

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

Everything that I own can easily fit into my car and I own a Nissan Versa- not a large car. I've lived this way for easily 20 years- long before hearing about minimalism as a way of life. I saw how simple and easy it was and just stuck with it. Single and no children. Freedom 😊

[@brendasparks6234]

Thank you for sharing. Good tips and ideas thank youagain

[@crazywisdom2]

One of my favorite videos on Minimalism. thank you.

[@oh_relaxing]

Good lifestyle. Easy. I LIKE IT.

[@closeddoors0009]

Feel relaxed in my space

[@gemmawinkler2908]

Omg this is just what I need. Amazing

[@neghatsultana5271]

The most important thing is to be honest in life minimalism is a great way.

[@mariahsmom9457]

Mental benefits, clarity of priorities, and lower stress overall, greater contentment and well-being.

[@alinemenezes6440]

Realmente a limpeza e organização não só da casa, mas de tudo na minha vida melhorou significativamente depois que comecei no minimalismo.

[@AMindInOverdrive]

3:40 - The dog is like "please don't get rid of my ball"

[@HonestLettuce]

I am moving out in march and, one thing I am doing is actually trying minimalism. One thing that is going to benefit that is USB C. Aside from the appliances (Fridge, dryer, cooker, etc...), my router, my 3D printer, and my main desktop PC I can quite literally toss out all other cable and use one USB C cable for my mouse, M1 Macbook Air, my S20 FE, wireless earphones and my two power banks. I will quite literally be living with minimalism. That and I only get food when I need it. Instead of buying for the whole week.

[@sallyashley7486]

Thank you for an interesting and straightforward video

[@eagirondr]

tips for beginner minimalists: 1. buy an iPad, you can have a whole library in one book, so you can save a lot of space. 2. always buy same identical socks. This way you don't waste time finding the twin sock. 3. buy a wastepaper basket to put in your room; very useful for not making garbage around. 4. buy a glass bottle, fill it with water and you can drink from it. This way you won't have to take a new glass every time and then wash it. 5. Change the normal house lights to warm lights, this creates a relaxed atmosphere, useful for concentrating. 6. Look around and throw anything you think is not really necessary in the trash. 7. Make a list of all the items you need to take with you on a trip. At the end, with the list in hand, you can do a final check and don't forget anything, both on the way out and on the way back. 8. buy a comfortable chair. we spend too much time on chairs for work or study for not having one ergonomic and comfortable.

[@ummraa]

i love how this video is relatable

[@kathywilliams5995]

I just found your channel I wanted to ask where did u purchase your glass desk. I love the simplicity of it. Your video is calm

[@andrewgraziani4331]

1:00 There's cost in time, effort and resource at every level of ownership, so losing a little saves a lot.

[@jojot9342]

Perfect. Love the dog :)

[@TheAchikPnar]

These days minimalism teaching is a need for all.

[@stephenhill2404]

Really nice video, although I prefer a bit more colour in my home even though I aim for minimalism!

[@JoseLopez-tp4lr]

Nice dinner table! Where did you get it?

[@lionrugissant]

pleasee where are your table and chairs from?😩

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Fantastic video

[@deatraparks4739]

thank you christine---i didn't know you had a business---since i have'nt watched for sometime---happy i found you again----deatra

[@kcx2678]

I’ve been a minimalist most of my life because I grew up poor. Now, I’m pampering myself. That “I deserve this”. But I’ll get back to minimalism someday. Anyway, I enjoyed your vid and minimalism is a great way to start living a peaceful life.

[@simplybychristine]

Thank you (:

[@cultureal9544]

That's the trap though, the I buy because I now can. Minimalist you would only buy what you Need, and save your money for vacation, etc time off that you would love to buy with your money.

[@bellhernandez3910]

Where did you get your glass table from?

[@mollykuslikis6007]

I would like to see decluttering video for families with children.

[@naglashoukry3526]

Love the idea 💡🤩 thanks!!

[@kylekf6495]

More of minimalism and slow living vlog ...to help us inspire more in this chaotic era 😊💚❤️

[@marcbarnhart1508]

Very good video. I am wondering wich kind of laptop you use. Looks very clean, like your home. Hope one day my home will look like yours.

[@simplybychristine]

Thank you Marc! It's a 13" macbook pro.

[@jmseipp]

Thanks…, very nice video. Your home seems so nice, so uncluttered. I feel inspired now to start getting rid of most of my JUNK! I’m just curious…, Does you Australian Shepherd love to play Frisbee too? Every Aussie I’ve ever known sure does! (-:

[@JasminAsterios]

I really, really do love your voice 😊

[@TimelordUK]

Me too!

[@simplybychristine]

Thank you Jasmin (:

[@penny3767]

I.... just love your videos. Thank you for making them. 🌻

[@startpage717]

Totally agree with all of those on your list.