5 Ways to Speed up Your Minimalism Journey

[@status101-danielho6]

I'm an advanced minimalist and don't have much left to declutter, so I've been tempted to get rid of necessities. I fortunately just reread the book "Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending", and found a quote to refocus my priorities: "How you use your time is more deeply connected with your sense of self than material possessions." Whoa.

[@jellirabauke2565]

Wow, thank you! This point of view was exactly what i needed at that point ... Thank you :)

[@rebeccaparker9703]

The minimalist mum said something that I found really helpful “if it’s not a definite yes, then it’s a no” I think this is great not only for decluttering what you already own, but also when buying something new. Also having a box all the time that is a donation box, so once you have decided to declutter something it is dealt with there and then, no going back over it and second guessing yourself!

[@cdeipoli1]

My favorite question when in doubt with stuff is: "if this got lost/burnt in a fire/stolen, would I buy it again? if no, let it go. you don't really need it.

[@ecofriendlia]

Oh yes, that is such a good one! ☺

[@cdeipoli1]

@@ecofriendlia point is that I wouldn't buy back most of the things I own

[@anjanarao3527]

I recently donated my washing machine, refrigerator and Television since they were continously consuming electricity. Now I feel so happy to wash my clothes and eat fresh food.

[@hiddingclover]

Congratulations on being television-free. I haven't had a television in years and I don't miss it at all. I especially don't miss the news, which was overall negative. You mentioned getting rid of your washing machine. I'm trying to reduce my dependence on electricity in order to live off the grid one day, so eventually that needs to go as well. I've been looking into the Scrubba wash bag as an alternative. What do you use, if I may ask?

[@hiddingclover]

@rowan orre I looked up the brand and it definitely looks interesting. However, right now I would prefer something portable.

[@naomisandoz3448]

I am an advanced minimalist I like to do. I have 25 pieces of clothing for the whole year. 2 pairs of necklaces and 2 pairs of shoe. and other places in the house is also minimized. Nice video. I like to minimize quickly I have never regretted it

[@theprojektsofannika]

The turning point for me was when I focused on what to keep not what to get rid of, then I could declutter mutch more.

[@amylandry]

Something I committed to this year was that I could only buy new stuff (generally pieces to refine my minimalist capsule wardrobe) if I could cover the costs through selling my existing stuff (that I wanted to declutter). Usually that mean selling 3-6 things to purchase the one item. So I haven't used any of my regular income to buy stuff in 2021. Only the money I've made from the possessions I've decluttered. Most I sold on Facebook Marketplace - a mix of decor, clothing, kitchen stuff, exercise equipment, etc...

[@eddy6124]

That is such a great idea :-o

[@gina2981]

Love this.

[@sigitatretjakova2852]

U as always, honest and simple, thats what i like about u

[@booksndiscourse]

Love your personality and advice. I have a long way to go in my minimalism journey, but I appreciate the time it takes. It allows me to truly know what I do and do not need. If I decluttered mindlessly without actually thinking about what I’m doing or where my stuff will be going when I’m done with it, I feel like I wouldn’t appreciate the minimalist lifestyle as much.

[@Gurlokien]

Du bist so großartig und motivierst mich sehr. Ich mag deine natürliche Ausstrahlung und finde deine Videos sehr hilfreich und interessant. Seit 6Monaten miste ich schon aus. Ja, es dauert seine Zeit. So langsam sieht man Fortschritte in meinen Regalen. Du bist mir ein guter Anhaltspunkt für meine Visionssuche. Vielen Dank Lia!!!

[@marijastefanovic8090]

Congrets on 20k! 🥳🌻👏🏻 Great video as always 💝

[@ecofriendlia]

Thank you!!! ☺

[@heidischultes9201]

I like your channel 🤗Greetings from a Swiss 🇨🇭 living in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@zerowastehomestead2518]

Minimalism is not a competition. I see a lot of creators really "bragging" about how little they own.

[@ecofriendlia]

I absolutely agree! I don't know if you habe watched to the end before commenting, but I go more into that at the end☺️ Sometimes an extra push or a new insight can help but the number will never make anyone a "good minimalist" or a happier person

[@zerowastehomestead2518]

@@ecofriendlia yes. i watch to the end. it just seems i see it more lately.

[@leedevee]

I actually see more and more ‘minimalist’ creators make a case for ‘minimalism is whatever you think it is’. You can own a huge house, 2 cars and a closet full of clothes as long as you feel you need them, that kind of thing. I thing there is a middle way. Where we don’t derive ego boosts from showing off how little we own, but where we do push ourselves to be critical of how much we consume. Let’s not forget that the majority of KZbin is people showing off how MUCH they have (Louis Vuitton hauls, etc, etc)…

[@kimchininja]

@@leedevee Agreed. Haute-minimalism I personally call it.

[@baracincurova8593]

Thanks for the reminder that I don't always have to get rid of the things right away and can first try living without them for a while to test it... Was just recently decluttering my wardrobe and I am so unhappy about the amount of t-shirts I own, but simultaniously I really like all of them... or so I think. I might hide a couple and see what happens. PS: Love your videos, they are such a breath of fresh air. So calming, yet inspiring and thought provoking.

[@aval6601]

Thank you so much for this video Lia, it really helped me think about things more clearly and made me feel a bit more confident 🌷

[@ecofriendlia]

I am so glad you liked it! ☺

[@brib1626]

great video with awesome advice! Totally on point!

[@sarahssiteplans]

Thank you for your tips! They’re really useful!

[@Bumbledora]

Great video, Lia! Yes, the minimalist journey is very interesting to me. I love having things and clothes I use and value. And also not buying just because it's there. Consumerism. My husband is not a minimalist but he do declutter every now and then. He's not a maximalist. Thanks for sharing!🌻💛

[@mayvel1537]

@8:05 I totally agree! I've been doing this to save $ ever since I was trying to pay off expensive student debt, but lately I'm trying to be more minimalist I still do this (automatically) and find it really helpful! Puts things in perspective

[@summertakacs-michaelsonch8842]

This is truly a spectacular video! So very thoughtful. I appreciate your channel, and the deeper topics you bring up about the minimalism lifestyle. One of the things that has helped me and helps me, is paying attention to what I actually use on a daily basis. When I find things that I keep passing over time and again, it goes on my clutter radar, even if I really like the item. I find joy and gratitude in the things that serve me and are useful, which helps me to let go easily of things that are not being used. When I began this journey, I went through a time of I might need this or that, and felt it was hard to let go of items. However, overtime, I feel like my discriminating faculties with stuff has gotten better and easier, and I enjoy the outcome of better flow and space.

[@ecofriendlia]

Thank you! I am glad you like my content! Yes, that is indeed a very helpful method and can be so eye-opening over time. Sometimes we could keep something for ten years thinking we absolutely need it and use it every now and then without actually using ut a single time ☺

[@summertakacs-michaelsonch8842]

Yes!!!

[@myrtheweehuizen3209]

I know your dressers are secondhand but do you know the brand/shop they were originally from? Love them and would like to make a bed out of them

[@ecofriendlia]

Yes, they are from Ikea originally, called "Malm" I love their simple look and since they are quite popular it was easy To get them secondhand

[@ShannaRowell-uy3zh]

What helped my husband and myself during our journey is to learn to say no thanks.

[@monix3]

I wanted to be so speed I even sped up this video 😅

[@pumkinpieturtle]

Who makes the sweater you are wearing at the beginning of this video

[@ecofriendlia]

The one right at the beginning is bought secondhand, the one I wear while folding a sweater, reading, journaling is made by organic basics. ☺

[@pumkinpieturtle]

I know its thrifted but does it have a tag you might be able to post for me?

[@elenacristinatrascan7636]

Love to shop second-hand! Best stuff I've owned are second-hand!

[@apunktniemand7162]

who do you follow for inspiration?

[@apunktniemand7162]

@rowan orre i read his book. is this his channel? Dare to Simplify ?

[@apunktniemand7162]

@rowan orre so how can i follow him here if he has no channel? i don`t understand :)

[@apunktniemand7162]

@rowan orre yes i like her channel very much :)

[@teamadventurebeagle4392]

Get a dog who chews up all your stuff and don't replace anything

[@ecofriendlia]

What a unique way to declutter more 😂

[@teamadventurebeagle4392]

@@ecofriendlia 😄 it's effective but kind of a decluttering roulette

[@kimchininja]

I have a coonhound/husky cross. Been there! At nine he finally stopped.

[@summertakacs-michaelsonch8842]

😂

[@summertakacs-michaelsonch8842]

Dogs are wise masters teaching impermanece!