How to begin your minimalism journey

[@ImmyLucas]

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[@zoejordan167]

The water bottle anecdote really resonated with me! I'm terrible for thinking a shiny new bottle will solve everything 😂

[@LeahandLevi]

I've had people message me to say that my yellow couch wasn't very minimalist lol... I love your take on this overly saturated conversation. 🙏🏻

[@marycharlebois6627]

Hey Levi, your yellow couch is iconic... and it’s a rescue couch that was given a whole new life. What’s not to love about that? Just ignore those couch critics... they’re completely envious that they don’t own such a sweet piece of vintage furniture, haha! (🛋... it’s a sad world when no yellow couch emoji available 🤣 🇨🇦)

[@victoriazwergmaus9813]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 exited and happy u re here!

[@pumpkinomom4446]

The yellow couch is everything💛💛💛

[@hannaivarsson95]

I'm in a constant battle with my self regarding my appearance, and I think its comes from my mother and my childhood. I always think that if I have this new makeup I would do my makeup every morning, if I have this new super expensive schampoo my hair will look gorgeous every day and if I just by some more fancy clothes I would look more proper and be more respected. Deep down I know that I'm waaaay to lazy to put on makeup in the morning, style my hair or think about "what outfit" looks the best. My mood is the trigger point for me. If I feel out of place, alone or see people online who "always" dress nice and put makeup on my thoughts just pile up and if I don't distract myself I usually buy stuff.. Last year I got soooo much better at not giving in at once, to think twice before I buy something and it didn't always work, but most of the time it did. I'm a very social person, and I've been home alone for over a week now and I feel this itch in my hands and body that now is the time! If I just get this I can start doing that and then I will look like this and feel like that. No. I'm a loved, kind and funny human being and my friends and family love me for me, and I don't need stuff to be valued or respected. Sorry for long comment, loved the video as always ❤

[@marycharlebois6627]

Hi Hanna, I read your comment (twice)... no problem with it being lengthy... sometimes expressing ourselves through words can be a really positive thing. I recognize my comment may not be helpful at this exact time because, as you mentioned, we are spending more time alone right now. Perhaps I can share two things that have been helpful to me when I am struggling: 1) I offer sincere and heartfelt compliments to others. Creating positive interactions and making other people feel happy makes me feel really good about myself. 2) Any type of journaling or writing. It doesn’t have to be lengthy, I just find it helpful to get things out of my head and into words. You are so right when you said ‘you don’t need stuff to be valued or respected’. Your words are very powerful!

[@alanathebespectacled]

This is spot on! That ‘itch’ to buy things to supposedly “improve your life” is alll too familiar

[@karenborden6032]

I do a walking meditation in nature every single day. Partly because it's my job as a pet nanny but mostly because I just love being in nature. It's always there & never fails me and over the years I've come to really have an appreciation for it's healing nature. Read books on forest bathing and you will see just how amazingly healing getting out in nature can be.

[@adeleturner1255]

Fantastic video Immy. Totally agree with you. Minimalism is different for everyone. A few years ago I got really into walking. Convinced myself I needed multiple pairs of walking boots. Bought them, used them. Then I had a minimalism guilt trip, and decided I shouldn't have all these boots, so decluttered down to 1 pair. Then I realised I did need more than 1 pair, if only for part of the year. So ended up buying the same boots I'd donated the year before! Moral of the story, have as much as you need, as long as you actually use it! 👍💕

[@tilly324]

As a psychology student I really appreciate your approach, rather than just following a set of rules this process will help you actually adopt your desired lifestyle. The power of sitting alone, in silence is so wonderful. My flatmate spent three weeks at their parents home over Christmas, to begin with I was so scared to be alone but now I find it so therapeutic - really allowed me to get a head start on my intentions for the years. These also happen to be adopting a more minimalist lifestyle and a low buy year.

[@marycharlebois6627]

Hey Tilly... I totally agree with you about “the power of sitting alone, in silence is so wonderful.” I have quiet me-time every morning and I actually get grumpy if my partner decides to get up early and he unintentionally invades my solitude. (Thankfully this is a rare occurrence.) Also, I’m a wild swimmer and, although the safety pros would cringe to hear my say this, I love wild swimming alone. Just me, the water, and my thoughts...it’s very meditative. Good luck on your intentions for 2021, and have a great upcoming weekend 😃🇨🇦

[@Jessicaschilke]

Ride the wave... i needed to hear that! Being unmotivated can be really hard sometimes and fretting about getting back in the swing of things can make us even more unmotivated. But the thought that “this too shall pass”really does make it easier....

[@MoraleFiber]

Best minimalism video ever!! Thank you for prompting us to do the deeper work of reducing mindless consumption 💟

[@feliciacae]

Interestingly enough I tend to do a lot of things without music or anything on. Even when I lived alone I rarely played music or tv in the background. I think it was my job but even now I just do things in the quiet. I think this video is helpful because I’m trying to decluttering a lot of things in my life but I also struggle so much.

[@marycharlebois6627]

From a busy-minded gal who often has too much to say... “Depth > Breadth”. Simple... applicable... attainable. Thank-you Immy for bringing us along on this minimalism journey. I am loving and learning... and this is life.🌿💜🪀

[@MissOcean92]

This is - by far - the best minimalism for beginners video I've ever seen! Most of the other's are decluttering for beginners, not minimalism. So thanks for this awesome video. Love your calm and thoughtful video style.

[@Being_Katherine]

Thank you Squarespace for supporting the fabulous Immy & the Sustainably Vegan channel. :-) ♥️

[@ImmyLucas]

You are too cute xx

[@ninfaroxa]

this was the best videos that I saw about this theme. Thanks!

[@ImmyLucas]

Wow, thanks!

[@MsBubu26]

It’s true that the brain always try to make shortcuts and make us buy things to help us on our journey! What I read through my decluttering journey is we usually hold on to things that make us look a certain way. For example my bf want to be into cigars. And he want to buy this fancy lighter and gaz to fill it. When in the first place he doesn’t know if he will like cigars and we have simple lighters at home already. Meanwhile I hold on to so many things for so many reasons 😩

[@wiosnasmiechowska463]

Hi! I love this video, thank you for posting meaningful content. I sit in silence with a mug of yerba mate every day and in order to do so I need to wake up at 6 a.m. the latest, before my noisy family is up, but it's worth it. I highly recommend a quiet time alone. Since we're talking about silence and avoiding all kind of unnecessary noise, I'll take the opportunity to ask you if it's possible that you give up adding background music to your videos, especially when you're talking. You have such a lovely voice and speak with good flow so it's a pleasure to listen to you and I don't think anyone needs the "elevator music" playing in the back.

[@faustinemicheyl4014]

I love your idea of taking the time to reflect without any distractions. I find myself listening to music or podcasts very often while I'm walking or even just doing chores around the house, and I think that adding in some quiet reflection is going to be really helpful. When I do listen to podcasts, I have been listening to "the minimalists" and I've found some really valuable information through their episodes so far :) Thank you Immy!

[@hazelp1831]

Hi Immy. I find your video's so informative and motivational...especially this one! I'm in my early 60's and just want to say that this video is the one to really get me motivated! I'm so determined now to make a difference... little by little. I'm very much at the beginning of my journey...and just to say that you are never to old to challenge yourself...and in fact it's such a healthy thing to do. So, thank you Immy....you are such an inspiration and...your video's are so easy to listen to because you have a very calming voice! ❤

[@amyclay8961]

Your videos are so calming. I've done so much decluttering and I'm loving these deeper videos now about how to change my attitudes and choices going forward.

[@mariadocarmosarmento9487]

Thank you for another great video! As for living with less I’m on the right path; I’ve moved from Portugal to the US with my husband and kids almost 6 years ago and since then our goal really is to save and my personal goal is to share mindfulness with my children, about their life’s, about things, about spending...the issue now is finding time for myself which I’ve been struggling a lot...since March 2020 we are all in the same space since school is virtual, the husband is working remotely and I only have a part time for 2.5h at a school which has been stressful as well...what I need is to reconnect with myself but it’s been SO hard...thank you for making these videos which alway help me to calm down and just breath 💕

[@ash_tube60]

I absolutely loved this idea of being silent and just think. I notice, quite time has always bring so many great ideas and inspiration. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. 💕

[@ImmyLucas]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ash_tube60]

@@ImmyLucas 😮💕

[@victoriajanicki2073]

Thank you for making such a thoughtful resource on the meaning of minimalism and not just another "declutter everything you own because having stuff is ruining your life" video. I love your balanced and mindful approach!

[@ImmyLucas]

Thank you so much!

[@Teedobogaming]

Wow I’m early and I’m not mad. I needed a break from online school! Great video! I always wanted to be minimal but every time I purchase something it changed my mood. But being minimal is a learning curve I need to master.

[@QCRonsyn]

this video is so helpful! thank you so much

[@jslapensee83]

Thanks for sharing! This video came at a great time for me ❤️

[@ImmyLucas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loraleeclark3823]

Thank you for reminding us about the real relationship between motivation and successes!

[@tanuki116]

Just writing this because I've been following you for yeeeaaars, usually never comment and don't know why. I wanted to say thank you so much and that I feel - quite strangely - that you're in some way part of my life, Immy! Everything you talk about on KZbin resonates with me, and it's funny how we embark on the same journeys more or less at the same time. Your video just helped me realign, so thanks again, all my gratitude goes to you

[@marycharlebois6627]

First like... such a minimalist thrill.

[@RowingMary]

Thank you so much for this video. I love it

[@ImmyLucas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chiuchiutrain]

Perfect timing! Had just been watching all your habits I still do after 1, 3, etc. years and was inspired and didn’t know where to start, so thank youuu for this🥰

[@arinaira1417]

Sometimes I still feel the urge to buy something, but when I wait, I can see that I don't really need that stuff. By the way, I love to watch your video while I'm journaling. Your voice is so calm and soothing. Thank you for uploading 😁😉😘

[@suefox7284]

Absolutely brilliant video!!

[@consciousconsumerism7980]

We are currently in the process of decluttering and becoming more mimimalist, and love your tips. Being thoughtful while decluttering is a must. Thank you for the video!

[@cosmic_plant]

I've always loved to spend time in solitude since I was a child. It became more complicated through time. So, the last December I decided to spend my breakfasts alone, only with a book if so. I also removed Instagram from my phone, it was consuming me. I encourage everyone to find a moment throughout the day to be alone, it'll make the difference. I love cooking alone. We, ourselves, are more than enough company sometimes, we need to value that! P.S: I'm liking a lot these new videos, you seem so happy and comfortable :)

[@marycharlebois6627]

Hi Mireya, I love your comment, particularly your words that focus on ‘valuing our own company’. Thanks for this! I hope you are having a great day.

[@julia9337]

Very useful tips and elaborate ideas which are indeed so essential even not only for minimalism but for our life in general in our current society 👍Thank you 😊

[@annikaParnda]

I love casual sitting-on-the-bed-in-comfy-clothes Immy 🌼

[@anapetrova1070]

awesome reminders to think for ourselves and to always consult our conscious mind when making decisions! thank you

[@juliaisagoodwitch]

These tips are super helpful 😀

[@warriormonk2611]

I forgot to get a cup of tea because you didn't remind me!! Quite a few honest minimalists I've watched will say each person's version of minimalism differs according to the individual. Decluttering in the UK will reach a bottleneck with many services on hold especially charity shops

[@ImmyLucas]

Haha oops sorry I forgot!!

[@LaurenVacula]

i love the idea approaching it one thing as a time, as a beginner- and looking things at the root. that's how to make real change!

[@ImmyLucas]

Absolutely!

[@arinaira1417]

That's how you keep learning 👍

[@nyankepi]

Aaaa Immy is back! Or was it KZbin not showing me one of my favs? Anyhow, I clicked so fast

[@Sisu]

Thanks so much for sharing! Your channel is an inspiration 💕 I just uploaded my 4th KZbin video ever (started my channel 2 weeks ago) and the way you uncomplicate the meaning of minimalism in this video inspires me a lot. Please keep up the great work! P.S.: commenting for the KZbin algorithm... hope it helps your channel grow even more 😃

[@DeandraStubbs]

I have been waiting for this video 😊 and I'm so happy that im on the right path. Thank you so much for the tips 💕

[@ImmyLucas]

You're so welcome!

[@kaisaloijas2246]

Thank you for putting into words a lot of the thoughts I have about minimalism. I am all in for it but sometimes it seems it is created by youtubers just the same kind of a trendy thing everything else in the fast lifestyle is, and that people are encouraged to throw out their stuff and become "minimalists" just to have more space in their lives for more stuff to be recommended and advertised to them...

[@JackieSiperko]

You are my new favorite youtuber!!! Thank you for this video 💗

[@sam.alva.]

Wonderful video Immy! Both beautiful and very helpful/informative. Love that patterned jumper. As an introvert, my favorite thing to do is retreat inside my own head and reflect. It is indeed necessary to navigate my life.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Immy for this different approach to minimalism.❤

[@silviaelizabethfernandez8666]

Hi! I 've been following you for a while with the aim of improving my English, but I need to confess that you're last videos hace surprised me, in the good sense, because you show marurity in your 'world vision' . Keep on! 😉

[@marycharlebois6627]

Your English is great, and your comment is awesome!! Thank-you for your words, I enjoyed reading them. Have a great day. (Edited because I had to correct my English.)

[@b-ridge1589]

Love this!

[@sustainableteacheryt]

Really useful tips!!! Thanks for sharing!!! I’m also interested in minimalism, as low waste is aduce a nice and long journey!!!

[@ailz95]

I've put a lot of both mine and my hubby's clothes to one side and we're wearing out what's out And available before we get more from the stock in the suitcase.

[@alexandrasarafoglou4452]

Nice video!!

[@winterrrsea1674]

I've been really interested in digital minimalism and digital pollution lately. Do you know much about this? I'd love to expand on this topic in this way, as I haven't seen anyone talk about it before :)

[@alexandra1415]

Yeah trying to be minimal online is hard because its not physical it's not as easy to notice the clutter

[@vibingvegan]

Great tips

[@nadjacarver1174]

I love your hair....you are so beautiful❤️

[@MissMuffin446]

'motivation is a myth' I really needed to hear that 😂

[@MarinaUz]

I'm scared that if I just leave my brain to just think in silence I might end up crying 😅 great video! ❤️🌷

[@amyclay8961]

I've been thinking the same thing lol

[@2000sadgirl]

Honestly same :/

[@anju6858]

Yes very relatable! 😅

[@juliaaa523]

I love this video :)

[@winterrrsea1674]

Also to expand on this, trying to talk to people insistent on buying you shit that you just end up donating? I'm mega struggling with my inlaws about this. I constantly express how we don't want much/anything, how when we do buy things we love second hand or very specific companies and are super conscious about what we own and spend money on. They literally don't care. I don't know what to do anymore!!

[@lynnoorman2144]

Do your inlaws live nearby? Are they likely to just pop in? If not, take a tip from my mum - we live in Cornwall, UK - a tourist hot spot so she frequently had visitors come to stay for a couple of weeks. She had most of their gifts in a big box in a cupboard with a label on to say who they were from. When that person came to stay she would get out the ornament they had bought and put away afterwards - but while they were there complain about dusting chores and talk about which ever consumable treat she really liked. By the end of the summer she would have several boxes of fudge and biscuits stored away to get her through the winter. Lol!!

[@sapphicswifty]

I’ve never been this early☺️

[@Antistylestyleclub]

The "close the tap" is my inner voice most repeated sentence 😇

[@lisbethchristensen1981]

💚 Vegan for life 🌱

[@meganhamlyn1694]

We are decluttering so much- who needs 6 sets of bowls!? And we have donated them directly to people who want them and will use them .

[@kaleighpledger6389]

The single “dislike” on this video is from the company that sent her the promotional offer text.

[@ImmyLucas]

hahahah I actually spat out my tea when I read your comment. Made me day x

[@zeagenmeyers4823]

I need sustainable workout companies PLEASEEE

[@aleksandra1275]

I suggest watching Less is Now in Netflix 🙂

[@ImmyLucas]

Yes I actually watched it as soon as it came out!

[@rosegreensummer]

donate? When lockdown ends, i reckon it'll be a year before charity shops accept donations. You can have a yard sale or put it on the kerb in towns, but not in the countryside.

[@pennythompson4790]

i wish i was as intersting as you

[@juliaisagoodwitch]

These tips are super helpful 😀

[@juliaisagoodwitch]

These tips are super helpful 😀