How do you get the whole family on board with minimalism?

Joshua and his partner, Rebecca, discuss becoming a minimalist family. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at / theminimalists
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[@WWoodyW]

I think that's really the best way. Don't tell people, show them. Seeing how much it has helped your life does more than words could ever do.

[@blessedmamags7796]

🎉👏✝️🙌 YAY!!! Celebrate with me. I'm still downsizing ... BUT... 1st major Victory Result, from months of almost daily, massive purging. My hubby was at our new house and didn't know where anything was....as I organize the whole house.... He immediately found our swimsuits ☺️ in 4 different areas!!!! NO stress! (Kids rooms, ours) THAT is because of Minimalism 👏🎉💕🥳 Sorry for emojis, but I'm so excited! I'm still purging the old estate.....at least a month to go.....attic, closets, old toddler toys, lots to go. But I praise God 🙌✝️, this hard work WILL PAY OFF

[@OrangeSodaTicTac]

My wife and I started our journey to minimalism last year, 1.23.2017. Since then my in-laws have taken notice and have started minimalizing themselves. Also, nothing feels better then them asking us to help clear old stuff out.

[@birdieindadell6562]

I love your living room sessions, they are really motivating, clarifying and giving me renewed energy to give away even more! Life is so much calmer, easier and joyful with less. Can’t thank you enough for all that you do to promote minimalism awareness!

[@markpukita4397]

Minimalism was healthy for me mentally. I learned a boatload about myself as I started purging. I've been through two whole-house purges and I'm still not quite there. It's a freeing, liberating, and awakening process. If it's not for you, I get it. It took a while for me to get it.

[@lemon1653]

Thank you for pointing out that minimalism isn’t deprivation. Yes, I COULD be fine with four black shirts, but if I happen to find happiness and use in a couple blue shirts, it’s OKAY to have those too. It’s OKAY to have some hobby stuff if it enables you to do something you enjoy, even if it’s not “necessary.” It’s that point that I think many other “minimalists” forget.

[@Lashlove16]

I love how simple you made minimalism. I really appreciate these short videos. While I love your podcasts but I have a very hard time getting through them

[@4stringboy]

Definitely lead by example! We figured this out the hard way. It's difficult to not try and sell the idea of minimalism when it has so many benefits but it does seem to encourage people to become defensive.

[@aniazurek7258]

Honestly-I just love your “down to earth” approach to everything you guys talk about. Very relatable, honest, and applicable!! Thx so much for continuing to inspire the rest of us. 🌿

[@HudaEngku]

I first thought she's your sister! In my culture, people say that if you are meant to be together with someone, you both would look so much alike.

[@gabrielacarvalho4793]

Huda Engku This is so interesting. Where are you from?

[@khairiahmohd5236]

Malaysia

[@blessedmamags7796]

Yes I had to suddenly massive purge because of relocation.... The sudden change was brutal 😭💔 at one point, my Pastor and Husband had to intervene and counsel me. I was grieving deeply. I'm better now.

[@nelidaflores1286]

Great advice, Thank you! I have been in the process of downsizing & minimalism and it has been very helpful to focus and feel lightweight as I continue to let go of things. Blessings.

[@reginapenglaze8342]

Omg! I absolutely love this definition xxx I had this exact conversation with my husband who wants this lounge that he wants to keep! But he hasn’t sat on it for years but he wants it.

[@Gevedon]

Yay!! Experiences! I need some! I have too much stuff, even as I let it go, it still ties me to a house! ;b

[@AkS143joyful]

I love what you said, temporary remove them but not deprive ourselves. Thanks to both of you. and Rebecca I love your site. Great work Guys! Alana

[@therushindoll]

Love the hair Bex 😊 would you consider starting a KZbin channel for minimal wellness? I think you would be great

[@rebekahlorenzo5450]

Thank you! Love hearing about how you do minimalism with Ella. We have a n almost three year old and it helps!

[@tamaleesen2759]

These videos are great reminders. And please do more such videos.

[@tierneycreates]

Becca looking gorgeous! Enjoying the videos and Becca’s Minimal Wellness is awesome too!

[@matilda2]

You should add her channel in the description box

[@Luke12vs48]

Happy Flowers 1212...He mentioned you can find Becca at minimalwellness.com. It’s in the list below the video. Cheers.

[@paulobrienspage]

Hi. After months of being on the road to minimalism I have only come across one downside. How do you deal with regular society? It can be as if you’re from another planet, especially when out shopping or listening to friends talk about stuff. I don’t use the M word as much as I did at the beginning, even though I’d love to spread the word.

[@kenkressin8526]

Consider shopping for a donation - maybe a book for a little free library by an author you like, or gifts for a needy family (mittens for the community Xmas tree?).

[@mollyenderby9780]

Love your hair, Bex! All minimalists must have to have great hair and you are no exception. 😘

[@carysinwonderland1]

How do you balance minimalism with environmentalism? I am pushing towards zero-waste and whilst in many ways this is supported through minimalism - reducing the amount of resources I own and use, I find it difficult now to throw away things wastefully on the basis of the cost to the Earth to replace them.

[@ianosborne2500]

carysinwonderland1 Maybe try reframing and realize that the cost to the earth has already been paid when the object was created, and since you won't be replacing the item there shouldn't be additional costs. If the item still has some useful value then consider selling or donating it.

[@budziszsiezmatrixaicodalej450]

great idea and congratulation for spreading this to the world

[@desenvpessoalsobrenome2001]

Man, you guys look so alike! Like brothers!

[@annika9348]

Desenv pessoal sobrenome brother and sister

[@anitazolman7046]

I Like your living room conversations. I only have a few minutes at a time to listen , so I find it impossible to listen to your long podcasts. Thanks for the brevity!

[@GWHAWK87]

Glad your sister finally got involved with the videos!

[@Lisa-tj3cd]

Great hair Bex! Oh, u 2 Joshua, lol. I get value out of all your projects, thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@balboathedog]

Gorgeous couple!

[@Peonies43]

she is so pretty

[@betsycho.b5473]

Yes.. So right! With minimal makeup... So au naturelle... Any secrets share share...

[@leicia1994]

Josh, you look so happy :) Love it

[@amranha_]

When I look at you two, I have an question for you both. What is the main point to be the "minimalist couple"? Love the video Josh, especially you're adding more value to my life (Now I'm still a college student). Send a warm hug from Indonesia.

[@kaseycentanni753]

Brother and sister ? They look sooo much alike.

[@ashk504]

They REALLY DO !

[@choosehappy576]

Melissa T. I don’t think they’re married yet...

[@anthonylangford8575]

I'm a minimalist but my wife and daughter are hoarders. If anything splits up our marriage it is CLUTTER!

[@gabrielacarvalho4793]

"I got my partner here" I was like who is this?😅 Bex looks amazing!!!

[@dluevanobaker]

Love the new hair, Bex!

[@llbsab]

I think parents & grandparents, etc., get addicted to "thrilling" their kids with new objects.

[@blessedmamags7796]

We endured that 😭💔 years of stuff thrown on us in piles.... I'm still downsizing the old estate, I donated so much new stuff that people bought that we never needed

[@Bikemaddad]

These videos are so awesome guys. Thank you.

[@4stringboy]

Ooh we have a question! I know you've covered gift giving before but do you have any tips how to stop family sending us cards? It costs at least £5 for card and postage to us overseas and we're trying to run a sustainable household and business with as low waste as possible. We obviously recycle the cards but it goes against our values and the money would really add up if it was to put towards something else (a meal out for example). Any tips would be much appreciated :) PS. Your podcasts give us life

[@4stringboy]

A Guy Ooh I actually love the idea of reusing it! Thanks for the tip 😊 We have tried asking them not to send cards and giving extensive reasons but it just never works! 🙈

[@4stringboy]

The22726 Yeah i get that. We still send them cards because we know they like to receive them, even though we’d choose not to send them otherwise. So I guess I sort of thought that it could work both ways. Obviously we do appreciate the sentiment :) but their kind words over a text or email would mean just as much to us, without including the physical item. Thanks for your advice 😊

[@matilda2]

Ask them to send you ecards instead

[@matilda2]

Move house 😎

[@4stringboy]

Hahaaa!

[@JoanSilva52]

What do you do with differing decorative desires or likes than your partner?

[@ariellewest5024]

Showing the benefits is crucial.

[@louisekite1600]

Loving this series!!

[@theboothfamily4005]

I didn't hear anything he said because I can't get over how good your hair looks, Rebecca! ;) Hope all is well. - Jill Booth.

[@macktheripper7454]

I would love to know how you dealt with losing your mom, I lost my dad last summer and I would just love to hear your input. I love your message / doc btw

[@kenkressin8526]

Check out the "Terrible, Thanks For Asking" (TTFA) podcast - you'll find dozens of kindred spirits there, particularly the host. Lots of reflection on grieving and loss, yet in some magical way, inspirational.

[@macktheripper7454]

Ken Kressin thanks dude, I’ve found writing helps a lot but it isn’t a smooth process at all

[@VolkWasHere]

Thank you guys for this!

[@friederikemlr8583]

Yay I love this new style of videos :)

[@reginapenglaze8342]

Question ~ How do you downsize the ‘sentimental items’ or do you keep them? For example your child’s fist shoe first beanie, rattle etc? Or your great grandmas collection of dinner plates?

[@tamialex7579]

Guess they aren't answering the questions here on KZbin?

[@ZenDragoonYT]

Take photos of them!

[@85maryelizabeth]

I love these videos! Thank you! I have a question: how do I respond to family and friends negative comments or jokes about being a minimalist?

[@craftysalix]

What should someone do if their significant other is guilting them into keeping everything they ever bought you?

[@ZenDragoonYT]

Tell them you appreciate it. Youll photograph it. But theg are whats important to you and not the item.

[@cynthiaheart2021]

I feel like I'm the only one that loves minimalism but I wish my family could be to there hoarder they have stuff that is not getting us:(.and someone could maybe use that.

[@liliamrodriguez3020]

You guys look great

[@Heyxnobody]

Is minimalism the Key to happiness

[@andrewavila7783]

Love this channel so influential. Josh i have a question. As a minimalist what items, if any, have you removed from your grocery list?

[@feathersky860]

Love you both 👍 💜 🦋

[@mindfulmoments1895]

Thank you!

[@andelinn]

Do you ever find similarities with minimalism, konmari method and zero-waste lifestyles? How?

[@lindatait5326]

Experiences are amazing! But if I could remove one thing from them it would be the bloody Gift Shop 🤬’Hey guys! You’ve had a great day, now buy some crap you’ll never use to help you remember it’ Drives me crazy 😡

[@yourdaddy3167]

How can I integrate minimalism with entrepreneursnip?

[@laksitamochtar]

Mr. HackZ same question here

[@abbyski]

Check out Matt D'Avella, the filmmaker for The Minimalism documentary.

[@rutachaudhari5774]

This style of videos is really effective. I am new to minimalism and about to start my first job would love if you could tell me how to bring more value to my life than more things. I am trying to be a Minimalist with the first step of decluttering my life.

[@crisp854]

Just a tip, please look at the camera lens, its pretty distracting as your eyes are just off. Otherwise great vid!

[@Angrymobs62]

Hi. Which video and/or podcast can show me how little a family of three can live with. I know it depends but I’m well on my way already. Just would like a template to accept reject or tweek

[@kenkressin8526]

The "Slow Home" podcast might be a good resource - a woman is the host, her husband is the sorta sidekick.

[@Edbacana]

Gold!

[@carolineleiden]

All modern mininalists seem to focus on the decorating aspect. It has to be all white and cubic and with non colors as only accents. Brown, black, grey. But you must realise that getting rid of all your old stuff and buying all new minimalistic stuff is not very minimalistic in its outlook.

[@kolobach]

Hi josh and Becca!! Love the content, hopefully I will get to meet you josh at a family get together... miss you becca I hope you are doing well :)

[@renataredfield]

Hi Joshua, i wonder to know what kind of thinking helps you to deal with negative coments about the way you choose to live, specially when you can't move away from that ones or well at least not right now? In my case family tents to do comets like are you going crazy? Do you feel rich? "you are taking off all the pretty tings to save only ugly ones", and I start to feel grumpy, writing that makes me laugh because I notice that is only them opinion, and I know that, but that doesn't stops me to think they aren't adding value to my life, I don't wanna have to explain myself so usually they don't get it. I repeat to myself that I have to understand that they are surrounding by the same lifestyle I try to move on, but might be I could copping it better. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Queen-zz8in]

Why did he say "partner" instead of wife?

[@speedfiend925]

Learning through experiences.... Are either of you familiar with Unschooling and is that how your kid is taught?!? Just curious as Unschooling has its roots in experience based learning.

[@lemon1653]

Once your child has accumulated too many unnecessary toys, how do you convince her to let some go?

[@kiyajtg]

Lemon I personally don’t have kids, but I know people who do. What they do to declutter is just go through the toys little by little when their kids aren’t home to see if they find any that haven’t been played with. Depending on the age it can be hard or almost impossible to persuade kids to get rid of things. That’s why it is almost always better to declutter without the child. If for some reason she notices a special toy that she loves is gone, you can run to the grocery and get it, no biggie. Hope this helps!

[@kiyajtg]

Jeffrey Pillow thank you for your input! I hadn’t thought of that! Maybe I’ll suggest that to my friends who do the method I mentioned.

[@yourdaddy3167]

Is Rebecca a minimalist??

[@Aliyah221b]

Mr. HackZ yes she is

[@XX-de8jp]

You've got very smart partner.

[@LoveNeverFails81818]

The first person to invent a cold ball (testicle only) shower while simultaneously having a comfortable temperature (warm / hot) everywhere else will make bookoo money. I’m just saying. There’s you’re free tip of the day. Go do it inventors…

[@Sundayonthefarm]

Observation: Your head hairs are the same color.

[@renatabundz4807]

Your partner is So sweat

[@janneywar8518]

She's cute Congrats

[@mattbarker8382]

I like cold showers :(

[@lizmartinez2840]

TWINNNSSSSS

[@CalVlogz]

Rebecca lookin like a snack 😜

[@Caprese1.0]

Deprive the kids of toys

[@deb5496]

Gosh, you would both would make incredibly beautiful babies if you combined your DNA, ....💑