All or Nothing Thinking & Minimalism

[@zeitgeist888]

The 2 common saying "Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough" and "Paralysis through analysis" are frequent issue for minimalism and many other things. I still have issues with them but often get by when I accept some improvement is better than stagnation.

[@ruthemck8512]

Progress over perfection. Something is better than nothing. ❤

[@albertlamar5938]

Wow! You nailed my biography perfectly. All or nothing, in work, play, eating, cluttering, cleaning (or not), etc. I can add self-loathing. Several times since Maria Kondo, I have tried decluttering. When I see the pile of wasted money and time, calculating the cost in time and treasure, realize the wasted possibilities had I not done that...the self-loathing is paralyzing. Next problem, physical exhaustion, complicating the emotional drain, of decluttering. So far, it wins in sabotaging every attempt. Which brings be back to self-loathing. Thank you for sharing. Something is better than nothing. Small steps in the right direction are enough. Will have to contemplate that.

[@larissaguy9083]

Love the term ‘clutter nest’. Never heard that before but it’s a great term!

[@williamclark1244]

I can relate to the all or nothing way of thinking. I do struggle with trying to do everything perfectly when we all know that perfection doesn't exist.

[@joangavrilik3009]

Thank you Elin! I have been looking for my “word” for 2024. And as always, I don’t find it, it finds me. My word will be “rethink.”

[@tonyahartman5407]

This is great, and really helped me. I am very much the whole “all or nothing” mentality. Thank you for sharing! Take care! ❤

[@daryljohnson9010]

In 2023, I did a series of No-Buy challenges and Low-Buy challenges. The Low-buy challenges seemed to work better as less was purchased likely because wiggle room was permitted reducing the “stop, then pop” tendencies I have.

[@angelasinyard3743]

This concept is so true...I believe it applies to other areas...learning. New instrument or hobby..you are perfect or zero... Great content!

[@jmsl_910]

wow!! you are getting close to 100K! everyone, subscribe, like & share!! let's get her there by 2024!!

[@airaira4639]

I just had my 'breakimg the seal' with my latest purchase yesterday. Looking back at all my purchases these past few days have racked me up with guilt. But listening to u saying I don't need to continue buying moving forward, just because I broke the seal,really ease up my guilt. I think I just need to get back on the mindset of less is more.. And not caught up with sale..again.

[@loisbats4972]

I like that your videos always have things that are very relatable❤

[@kristencobb230]

Yes to "breaking the seal"! Happened to me over the holidays. I've got to shut that door now! Enjoyed the video, as always!

[@kamloopscruiser874]

Yes, I struggle with all or nothing thinking- that exact problem at the car wash and others like adding up for free shipping then de cluttering the extra because it didn’t fit my needs.

[@kerrycox9872]

Yes, it is addicting, which sounds like an insane comment! I’m hoping my landlord doesn’t think I’m moving out! I am donating so much.

[@caitpereira]

As always, thank you for your thoughtful and helpful videos ❤

[@gabiboschetti2590]

so true that it seems Elin is inside my mind 🤯

[@teresemarkl8877]

I can relate to the all or nothing way of thinking. I think that working on developing good habits can help with the all or nothing thinking. I also want to thank you for you thoughts on working with the all or nothing. I found it very helpful. Happy New Year.

[@ivyvelasquez4156]

Thank you 🙏🏼 😊

[@bugzpudding]

omg youre from minnesota too! awesome

[@kennethbailey9853]

😊😊😊