How To Reset Your Life

[@JoshuaBecker]

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/

[@cheryl8718]

That’s exactly what we did! We sold our 4bdrm, 2bath house on a huge lot, and bought a 580sqft, 1bdrm condo. We also sold a vehicle. By doing this we paid off all our debt and now we’re saving over $2000 a month and have never felt more free! It’s also brought my husband and I closer together as a couple.

[@judybicknell8610]

That's awesome!

[@adamarlem9863]

Yes, on all this. Having been a condo owner is a no. Never a shared space-- you are liable for any and all debts the community may incur. We had someone bankrupting the community. I sold out at very low. But the money was actually worth x3 fro the escape. Be aware.

[@thesmartfoodie4304]

Love it!! What a great idea!😊

[@stevenlengyel9701]

Good for you two 👍👍

[@Probablytracy]

We reset sept/nov of 2019. Hubby lost his job....we Got rid of 85% of our possessions, sold our house, paid off debt and moved to a new state and new job. Loving every minute of it and the freedom of minimalism!

[@aqua7635]

👍

[@paulinehillson9059]

At 61 years old I have decided to look for another job. I’ve been at the same company for almost 24 years. I’ve had the last 4 months off work due to foot surgery and during that time I’ve had time to think and realize that the last 10 years I work does not have to be at a place I don’t enjoy any longer. #reset #nevertoolate #startingover

[@lklein1804]

I understand you, completely, I just turned 56 ... it's not easy, i want/need a change in my work life too... deeply !!! It's gonna take courage, faith.. what do YOU / i want?? Do it with confidence faith n TRUST. I'm trying n i won't give up ... keep your imagination alive n strong (ignore the naysayers)💜

[@noelstephens1522]

I am 52, left a job of 19 years in February, it was time -I was stressed and miserable , I am using the same knowledge base but in a different position at a new pediatric practice . Best decision I could have made , it has reinvigorated me and given me a new found confidence , lots and lots of prayer and waiting before I found this opportunity and it was worth it ! Don’t sell yourself short !

[@pennynickels5216]

I was you! I freelance now and an SO much happier ( less money but I've always lived a stripped down, frugal life), except having to pay for my own health insurance. I was addicted to direct deposit and a toxic boss. Just do it and don't look back. The only life that matters is the one in front of you. I really regret waiting so long.

[@paulinehillson9059]

Penny Nickels thank you for you encouraging words. 💗

[@paulinehillson9059]

L. A. McDonough thank you. Hope he enjoys retirement. 💗

[@jb6712]

I "reset" my life four weeks ago today when I finally got up the moxie and courage to tell a so-called "friend" that she was far too toxic and full of pure hatred for me to want to deal with her anymore. Thankfully, she immediately ended our relationship, and it's been the most peaceful month since I moved to this city 32 months ago. It's rather astonishing, the many comments I've seen all over the Internet about how this whole pandemic/stay-at-home time has brought about so many good changes in people's lives---apparently we all needed to have such a time, whether we knew it, or not (not the illnesses, please understand! Never that; but the forced time at home bringing such different perspectives to the forefront of our minds).

[@SydneyDiva]

That's brave!

[@melilifabulosa5505]

Good for you! I did the same two years ago, and it was a healthy decision.

[@juliaharrell9168]

What kind of "friend" HATES you???

[@sheilaabrahams1322]

@@juliaharrell9168 A toxic one in a sick relationship. They exist. I just ended one as well.

[@jessjenkins5474]

Wow, yeah I stood up to a so-called friend last week and the friendship has now ended. It's great to be rid of the negativity and drain. It's a big reset 🙂

[@floridanativelh568]

Thx for keeping your videos short and to the point ! Right in line with the minimalist style 👍

[@w4321e]

Agree with you. Thanks

[@thesmartfoodie4304]

Amen!! This is one of the reasons I keep watching them.

[@lamoon1525]

I've always called this "re-inventing myself" and I've done it several times over the course of 46 yrs. Simple, but not easy. Fulfilling, but not for the faint of heart. My son fell into alcohol & didn't come out for nearly 10 yrs. When he was ready, he came to me and asked me how to re-invent his life, leaving alcohol out. We sat down and pro/con'd it on paper, what was the goal, and the roadmap to the goal...and what happens after the goal is met. It sure wasn't easy. But, he's now sober day by day, happy and much more content. We used minimalism a lot to help the process gell and solidify.

[@flowersmile123]

He's blessed to my you as a guide, mentor, and mother. We all need some sort of light to keep us moving forward.

[@thomashughes4859]

We "reset" in 2008. We packed up everything and moved to Mexico. Our kiddos were then 10, 8, and 6, and the great recession was hitting Phoenix, AZ. July 7, 2007, the kids and wife went, and I followed in Feb. 2008. Started businesses, and we are BOOMING! We then found minimalist, and in Mexico, this is a great way to live. Thanks for the videos, and yes, definitely RE-question EVERYTHING you were ever taught or told. God bless you all!

[@PeaceLoveAndEternalGrooviness]

What area? I don’t know what to believe regarding crime there.

[@shirleycham5891]

Wow...Great video. One that i repeatedly listening to(which rarely i do). Thanks for enrougements and positive comments sharing here👍. 👍

[@thomashughes4859]

@@margaretm9028 Hi Margaret, we had a plan. I was doing the 60-65 plan (60 hrs a week for 65 years), and then I saw a video on a religious site that talked about the Mexican fisherman who "caught" just enough for his daily needs, and then hung out with his wife and kiddos, and spent time in the evening with his friends playing guitar, and I thought, that's the life for me. I had already promised by Mexican wife that we would move there, but we jumped ahead because of the ressession, etc., and that video. It's called the Mexican Fisherman or some such. It will change your life, and coupled with Joshua's wisdom, you're a shoo in! On that parable, I remember Jesus teaching that the birds do not gather, yet their Father feeds them, and I said, time to become a bird. :D He gather nothing, we serve our community, and we live every day with no debt, and it's just great!

[@thomashughes4859]

@@PeaceLoveAndEternalGrooviness We moved first to the Guadalajara area, where I got my Mexican citizenship, then we moved to Aguascalientes. ABSOLUTE excellence here; love it. If you behave like anywhere in the world, no trouble finds you; AND, if you live like Joshua teaches, you can live the dream life surrounded by the 4 Fs (Faith, Family, Friends, and Food). What else can I say? It's a "slight" adjustment period (kind of equal to my moving to California from New York), but it's worth it! Thanks for asking. No crime for us ever.

[@thomashughes4859]

@@shirleycham5891

[@sisterpamop]

This makes so much sense. As we mature, life demands change. Making this transition intentionally is empowering.

[@simini1837]

I like your nuanced and compassionate views on relationships. Some minimalists and coaches and KZbin stars advocate getting rid of people who don't serve your purpose or don't give you positive energy too vigorously in my opinion. There can be people in your life who are depressed, toxic or otherwise negative but who need your help. It would break my heart if everyone were to "declutter" those groups in society.

[@mechkitten]

Indeed. It also fails to take into account that we go through seasons. There is a time to cry and a time to celebrate. There is a time to rest and a time to work. However, there are indeed some people that only will drag you down.

[@supercrazydesi]

You are so right. As family members, friends and colleagues, it is our responsibility to coach and guide them to get back to normal track of life instead of abandoning them.

[@anikapaldi7161]

My wife died 2 months ago and thus the “reset” button has bit hit for me. I have every intention of taking this second part of my life in a good and useful direction, so I’m carefully choosing what and who I am letting in. Your content has made the short list 😊

[@judybicknell8610]

Aaah, that re-set button is a beautiful thing when we find it. Hallelujah!! Thank you!

[@lizziemcdougall2767]

For me, during this time of quarantine, I am more open to changing my life for the better. The idea of hitting reset is very intriguing. Thank you for another great video.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Great frame of reference to keep you focussed. I realize as you speak that I've reset my relationships - decluttering some friends who didn't value our friendship as much as I did. It's tough to make new friends (I'm shy and an introvert) but I'm worthy of friends who care. Now, to finish the reset on my home as I near retirement.

[@silviagarza4684]

I felt such a sense of peace listening to this message. It was awesome.

[@trippytrellis7033]

I'm trying to reset my priorities during this pandemic. For starters, I'm making my home eco-friendly.😃😷😊

[@susanfryman5156]

B Moore I’m working on that as well.

[@virgierutledge3004]

I am only buying US made items.

[@ddd1dorin396]

Congrats!

[@simonaberruti3833]

Pppl00000

[@dibbsmiddleditch8679]

My husband and I were literally only saying the other day that this time spent in lockdown has been the perfect opportunity for us to press the reset button on our business and also our home life too. Trying to practice minimal living, and realising what's truly important in our lives. We have a roof over our heads, food in the cupboard and each other. We are rich in so many ways. Thanks for your continuing encouragement. Keep going 😎👌

[@moniquebutler8572]

Thank you for the encouragement and reminders.😊 The ability to reset is a gift.

[@amandarussell6298]

This really struck a chord for me. I got laid off due to the current situation a few weeks ago and am working on resetting my life for the next chapter.

[@andreiabergamaschi3442]

I can reset the life I am living anytime I want.... so true and so difficult to practice...🤔🤔🤔🙌🙌👏👏👏🙏🙏💖🦋

[@pinkiraisemj3780]

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[@DarciKin]

It is difficult especially when couples cannot come to a decision

[@teresaromero8655]

I did a “ RESET “ and got rid of TOXIC “ FRIENDS “ , then I got rid of a lot of things that I didn’t use or wanted anymore ..... It sure feels great now ! ! !

[@mikebland4935]

Wife and I hit reset in 1989. We had a house and were spending money. We started resenting the debt. We chose after 5 years to sell the house, use the profit from the sale to eliminate all our debt. It worked. We moved to an Apartments for a couple of years and continued to be debt free. I worked a second job to earn more money so we could buy a house again the right way. It worked. Now I'm 70 and we have been minimalists since those day. We have no credit cards or debt and haven't since those days. God has blessed us for so many years. We pray God blesses you as well.

[@superbettynow]

Such a powerful message. Thank you. x

[@ocalicreek]

There's a kind of pruning called thinning where you reach into the plant and make significant but selective cuts to reduce the overall size of the plant. This is in contrast to heading or shearing where you just go over the surface to shape the outer appearance of the shrub. Some of what you're describing sounds like good thinning cuts. Well chosen thinning makes the plant healthier, smaller and overall more beautiful, keeping its natural form and encouraging significant growth. A little shearing around the outside may make it look pretty but isn't always healthy and can hide deeper issues that could lead to disease and death creeping in. You posted this video on my birthday - a good day to remember the regular pruning we all need to stay healthy and shaped according to how we are created to be. Thanks again for another thought-provoking video.

[@ACe-or9ro]

I find your videos so soothing! I love listening to the contents.

[@chrischabre9382]

Spending quiet time with The Lord gets you back on track.

[@titust.4826]

Amen!!

[@Lovetrain-io6kt]

ah yes father pucci

[@mvrz6]

Sounds like Buddhism

[@mariabidasariibanez4633]

Amen..

[@barbarak3364]

Before COVID 19, I would often become overwhelmed by too many appointments in my diary within a week. So, I’d phone and cancel to have a week free of all commitments. It felt great. Now, I have nothing written in my diary for the rest of 2020. And loving it.

[@leslieisaacs671]

Lol I’d just like to say “PREACH!” This is awesome. I’m resetting right now. Thanks to the help of Dawn the Minimal Mom. You are inspiring as well ❤️😀

[@JoshuaBecker]

Dawn is fabulous.

[@floridanativelh568]

Love Dawn and Joshua!

[@Soo_Blessed]

I think Josh and Dawn are both on a God inspired journey for us to find what they have for there family's More time for God more time for family more time for self

[@eileenclaussen977]

Words I needed to hear today - I’ve let the anxiety of the unknown during this pandemic to bring me down! I’m so blessed but I’ve quit looking out for the best in me 😊 Time to RESET! Thank you!

[@aleithea2715]

Joshua. I love how you present your videos. You speak with such conviction. There are many minimalist videos on KZbin but there is always something special about yours. Perhaps it is your years as a pastor that makes the difference.

[@JoshuaBecker]

Maybe. Or just my personal passion to see people embrace the message. It's not about me, it's about them. Thanks for the kind words.

[@vjs0902]

This is so powerful! I did reset in my life especially with certain people. What a beautiful inspiration.

[@Meeting_Milo]

Thank you very much for this🙏🏽🌻🤎

[@breec3346]

Yes!! Amen! I needed to hear this! Thank you God!!

[@rojanjunior1821]

I think this was just the thing I needed to hear right now, thank you

[@brendaberketo3575]

I love your videos because you are so humble and speak the truth.

[@ShawnLivesInItaly]

“I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” F. Scott Fitzgerald

[@hennagal7360]

I pray for the souls unwell but I cant help believing Mother Nature hit reset to stop us trashing this beautiful planet 💚🌍

[@TheSoberWebb]

Great video and great advice. So many powerful ways to reset all aspect of life in this video!

[@carolesicotte6908]

I wish I could give you 10 thumbs up. I really love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing what you know. 💗

[@hilarygibson3150]

I love your videos. Always to the point and no extraneous waffle👍

[@donnamanning6286]

Thank you for your confidence in us. I love that you can pack so many fantastic ideas in such short videos. Thank you...

[@2MissLadyG]

God has given you a gift of encouragement.. God bless you

[@leeibbertson1184]

So empowering. Thank you Josh.

[@karinabeuke8253]

I have hit reset on several bad habits I had. It’s hard to build healthy habits but it’s part of minimalism too. It’s a way of living. Currently detaching, ( minimizing) from a toxic person in my life. I feel so much better!

[@TheSoberWebb]

Sounds like you are headed in the right direction! Hope all is well and that the detaching process is moving forward in a healthy way for you.

[@heatheradamson2280]

Joshua Becker....your videos are a constant inspiration to me to do better and to be better. This is a great channel! Thank you

[@zzzh9160]

Love the 'check your motivations' point.

[@garlanddavis7099]

Such a true word! Thank u so much! I feel lighter by listening! I will take action!

[@marlenek3412]

After watching your videos, it never fails, I always run to my son and say "You have to isten to Joshua Becker! This is so great!".

[@JoshuaBecker]

Those are kind words, thank you.

[@damarisortiz5627]

Haha. ...I do the same with mine.

[@joannajohnson696]

I reset our home last Nov. & now I am resetting our finances. After COVID, it is interesting. LIke "minimulizing all the things in our life, we are now minimulizing what it is that we actually have "need" for income. It is all good.

[@rivadaviapinho9507]

Great! I am listen you and reading your book from Brazil. Thank you so much! I've already had the "minimalism Spirit", but I did not know! Now you are giving me the tools and inspiration I needed to go ahead. God bless you.

[@shirleygeorge6351]

That was truly priceless!Joshua..still trying hard to reset at 59..still so hooked on to the beautiful videos that pop up now & then which makes me a couch potato.God bless you & your blessed family.As for relationships,Shawn..I'm still confused as to how to deal with some folks I'm very close to..wonderful on the one side & horribly disgusting on the other with their insensitive ideologies!!!Helpless as to how to go about this..pls help..thank you for your strengthening talk Joshua.

[@shirleygeorge6351]

Sry,Joshua,just realised that I had typed 'Shawn' just watched My Self Reliance & was still hooked on to Shawn James' awesome video in the Canadian wilderness.

[@jenniferbtoo9344]

Reset has been a big topic in our home as well. Thank you for straight forward speaking as always and for addressing all these things...it’s much needed in our world! God bless always.

[@MarielaMerino]

ah you are so close 100k! congrats in advance! I hope i can get there one day. thanks for inspiring me to become a minimalist 😊

[@marlowebster487]

Thought about this yesterday ... Need to rest my life ❣️ Thank you 😊

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Very true! This resonates deeply with me since I am in the process of changing my career field (from I/O psychology to therapy). Especially if you have a family this kind of change is quite intimidating, and having a strong plan is very important.

[@AmmaraSHAH773377]

I just realised this video helped me to quit my job no matter the guilt felt for working during pregnancy and returning to work so soon just because we thought it would help my husband's situation sbroad in the pandemic yet i knew our weeks were not going ek our life was too busy and the stress of transportation arguing with my mother who i relied upon for trasport and childcare, it was not worth it for the next 5 months it would likely continue. I found another company that did not require same transport and hours were better. I decided to change what the cause of the problem was and forget what was already done but focus on the life we were living right now. Completely freed me up to take as long as i wanted between the jobs to declutter and paint decorate reorganize our bedroom hopefully today will be productive too

[@cassysatterfield5860]

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. 💓

[@amandasfreshstart534]

I DEFINITELY needed this!!!

[@lorenl9262]

I watch and listen to ALL of your videos and I have started implementing the "minimalist lifestyle" for well over a year now and I live by it and love it. Unfortunately over 95% of the world population is still trying to build the "American dream" by living outside of their means and ran up debt using credit cards and buying houses that are way too big for their needs.

[@JoshuaBecker]

Then I better keep going.

[@DarciKin]

I am currently in reset mode and .. slowly but surely we are getting the ... lovely content Joshua

[@sandraboose1543]

This is great and my husband and I have started to reset in different areas of our lives.

[@JasonFerreira]

Mr. Becker, you were one of my influences to start my own channel! Thank you.

[@JoshuaBecker]

Wonderful.

[@Jenatorre]

I decluttered my old physiotherapist; I saw my new one today - I will see how it goes. Yes, my physiotherapist and chiropractor are helping me return to ballet and Taekwondo - the best versions of myself. My true relationships are with people who allow me to be my real and authentic self which is what minimalism is. I love my chiropractor; I can be who I actually am as I heal and recover.

[@jessicasulaiman8295]

I love your videos and your tone!

[@raulp2529]

i like this presentation👍

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

Fascinating…I suppose you could say I hit reset on my life in June 2019 when I moved my family to Florida with me. Everything changed drastically for the better since that moment and I have zero regrets. There was no way I could predict what would happen and I didn’t know what to expect. Crazy, right? Well, things changed again after COVID-19 and I’m just going with the flow. Life is beautiful.😊

[@LizADiaz-bs2vn]

Thanks Joshua! Actually last weekend on our Bible study n zoom i was talking about you! How minimalism is kinda must have for every Christian as it helps to focus n whats really important. Thanks so much ❤️

[@jayakrishnan7579]

A timely tip ! I've never thought of it. It's such a mundane life I've been living. Thank you for uploading this.

[@acq8097]

That's a great analogy! Like in a PC, I decided to "reboot" 4yrs ago when I filed for early retirement without considering sufficiency of separation pay. I needed to de-stress and have more peace. Tnx for this video, Sir Joshua!

[@JoshuaBecker]

You are very welcome.

[@jamesferrell336]

I find that living the Christian life has a lot to do with what I am willing to do without or partake of. Am I willing to not be so obligated to worldly pleasures. Scaling back has helped that tremendously.

[@isoldedeig3546]

Thank you for refreshing our mind on what is important in our live to take in account.

[@quietandsun]

Thank You for this video! I needed to be reminded that. I'm trying to "reset" my life now, because pandemic change a lot of it and not in a good way. It's hard. I need someone to tell me that I can do it. You just did :)

[@caridadtanedo5794]

Thank you

[@deborahpellerito6117]

This was so helpful Joshua with me and with my son Thankyou!!!

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

I had to reset my life as well, i sold my house and moved into a newlybuilt apartment, then after several years of anxiety it came just about right in the end, really i suppose i have had to reset my life several times over, not always easy to achieve, but i found with a bit of perseverence i more or less got there!

[@suzanneboily5224]

Reset! I working real hard on that! Thank you! 💖

[@bolive88]

I like the way you speak, been looking for motivational videos that are slow paced and relaxing. I'm subscribing.

[@JoshuaBecker]

Thanks.

[@sophieharding981]

Best advice yet Joshua, very timely for me. Thank you! Love and blessings from the UK xx

[@SydneyDiva]

Thanks for the reminder! Sometimes when you have no debt and you have a lot of savings, it's easy to envisage crazy ideas!

[@CarmenShenk]

We hit the reset button in 2014 when we moved into a tiny house. I’ve gotten too busy with work lately, so I’m hitting the reset button again. It’s so amazing that we have full freedom and power to make meaningful changes that will impact our quality of life in a big way. We tend to think that we can’t... it’s too big, or people will give us grief... but those things are just hurdles to jump on your way to your dream life. Dream big. Embrace change. Never give up! 💕

[@matyasfegyver8119]

You are wise.

[@shicohen8933]

Something that I have to do...thanks appreciate

[@lisamedeiros7581]

Excellent viedo, thats were i am at in reset phase, thats a good way to put it. I want more out of life, quality life. Thank you

[@darwincruz20]

I really love your content. I bought your book Minimalist Home

[@sarahthatcher123]

Great video...I wish we could reset how our economy works so it isn't so dependent on people buying 'stuff' to keep it going or 'working'.

[@texantraveler8884]

Thank you Joshua, you just hit it on the nail for me.

[@kathyparker7837]

Great video. I reset and sold my home. Thinking of another reset.

[@CynthiaRaeC]

Great advice! I especially love your clarification about things and people being different. I’ve been thinking about that for a while but didn’t know how to verbalize it.

[@David-uk4ol]

Awesome ! I just love your videos. Always on point. Thank you for your great work, Joshua :)

[@elsagonzalez5161]

Wow, we all need this. Thank you

[@neththomas3834]

I love this.. thank you for sharing this video..❤️

[@elizabethdrummond9581]

GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! GREAT HELP FOR ME

[@lenoraeverett9200]

Excellent advice! Thank you!

[@frogmoonmama]

New to your channel. This is so what I need in my life. Thank you.

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Yes! After decluttering my home for a half year, I gain more confidence in myself. And I saw a long time friendship has changed. She had become quite religious. She was acting superior to me. that wasn’t good for my self-confidence. That was a friendship I had to declutter

[@angelaarmstrong6405]

God bless you.

[@NamNguyen-wl8lv]

Thank you for you wisdoms and truths, I literally turn your channel on and listen while sleeping like it's the Calm app. 😆

[@JoshuaBecker]

Love it. (I think).

[@NamNguyen-wl8lv]

@@JoshuaBecker I've been listening to you for a about a week now. I have been trying to make small but effective changes. it started with the scary tupperware cupboard that I've been holding on for too many years. Anytime we put or take anything out we have to open it really quickly and shut it or "stuff" will fall out. 😆

[@gerigowers8318]

I just read this morning that donation places that are opening up are being flooded with donations. I was checking because I have things to donate, but didn't know if they would be accepted anymore. Guess people have been purging during this time and that's a good thing. Hoping that some of the good habits that we're adopting during this time continue when/if things totally open back up.

[@sct4040]

Leave them on the curb with a FREE sign always work well for me.

[@gerigowers8318]

@@sct4040 That worked great for me too in Jersey - 5 minutes and it was gone. Here in an older community, not so much. I put a bike out the other day and the free sign eventually blew off and no one ever took the bike. I may wait til we have our development wide garage sale in October.

[@mariadionisiodionisio3062]

Fantastic 🙏

[@Muslimah393]

Brilliant advice. Thank you Joshua 🙏🏾