I was wrong about minimalism

[@jahanas22]

The problem with minimalism is too many people take the minimal part too seriously. It's all about having the essential items you need, not the necessarily the fewest items.

[@b4rs629]

Yup. I started 5 years ago. Although I accumulated a little more since. I'm still living with less than before I started. As a fan of physical media it's a hard habit to kick knowing things are going digital and things being lost to time. Trying to strike a balance between digital & physical media is difficult. Especially when things are becoming harder to find or things disappearing online and the only way to consume it is by having it physically.

[@Whigu]

Also youtubers who are "minimalist" and have some kind of competition who has less stuff when they are counting their stuff is a problem too.

[@telekommandant]

People living minimalism are the first when it comes to "borrow" things from friends and neighbours.

[@KA2HRO]

Justice for Johnny

[@user-fk8tr5ev8q]

it's actully both reasons

[@jainthorne4136]

I started down the road to minimalism in 2008. It took me about 10 years because I did it slowly over time and gradually culled everything down to just the things I love and use. If you looked at my home you would never say "She's a minimalist". I have vibrant art on every wall, about 350 favorite books and objects I love from my life. But....I used to own an 1891 Victorian home with 13 rooms including a library with over 6,000 books and now I live in 386 square feet. I'm an American woman who only owns three pairs of shoes and five items of make up. I have plenty of clothes to suit me but my closet is half empty and as one of my friends stated when she looked at it, "You look like you've been robbed." Minimalism comes in many forms and at heart it is culling away excess to create what suits you best. It looks different for everyone. I've never been happier than how I live now.

[@mestimac]

This is a great description. I don't mind getting rid of clothes or shoes at least once a year, but I have over 100 houseplants. I know it's excessive, but I love them and enjoy taking care of them. It's about tailoring your belongings to your life and what you like. Someone else might have a huge full closet or craft room and not much else. Not that I have my stuff figured out. I REALLY need to deal with my basement. But that's the conclusion I've come to recently.

[@jainthorne4136]

@@mestimac My advice is to take your time and go slowly. Don't let the sheer size of the task overwhelm you. When it comes to your basement, maybe just bring a box upstairs to deal with it so the rest is not looming over you as you sort it all out. I had a friend who tackled her basement with a roll of masking tape. She used the masking tape to section off very small areas on the floor. I think she ended up with 18 areas. Then once a week she went down and worked just one section. It worked well for her and by the time she had done it a few weeks she ended up being inspired to work two sections at a time. She said it was fun to watch it disappear a little at a time.

[@RG_Eph]

Do you miss the historic home? Living in one is my dream

[@leedezern6862]

What you describe is what I want

[@jainthorne4136]

@@RG_Eph I loved that home but It was another part of my life. Life is all about change. When my daughters grew up and moved out successfully into the world I thought carefully about how I wanted to shape my life. I found I had little appetite to become the caretaker of the Museum of the Life We Used to Live. So, I moved on and am incredibly happy with how I live now. The 1891 home was right for when I lived in it just as where I live now is perfect for me. But do pursue your dream. I loved that house and you probably would, too when you find your historic home.

[@angelajohnson4245]

I loved your statement, "You can do more when you're worried about less."!!!

[@MagicalMandi]

I support the buying spree that happens after the de clutter. We often can’t see what needs to be upgraded until we declutter. When you stop spending money on junk you can invest that money into better things that you will actually get benefit from.

[@Ninjanimegamer]

...and invest in better quality so it lasts longer. Btw, if you want quality go with second hand. Stuff made 20+ years ago was made to last.

[@djf8619]

I wish I had learned this when I was your age. Here I am in my 70s and trying to rid myself of massive amounts of stuff..... that I know no one will want when I die.

[@SariniyaKiyu]

😢 don't worry. As long as your things bring you happiness, don't worry about where they will end up later. ❤

[@ZenDragoonYT]

yesn't. i agree you should enjoy your life. but i think it is important to be conscientious of what happens in the late years of our life and after we're gone if its going to impact others. I would recommend looking into a process called "swedish death cleaning" and while it sounds morbid it's actually meant to make things simpler. @@SariniyaKiyu

[@arioctober]

I literally wish I could fly over and help you, decluttering is fun for me. You might be able to find people in your area willing to help, even if you don't have any family nearby! Look for decluttering groups in your area on social media... They're out there 😅

[@katterrific8286]

There's a book about that. It's called "Swedish Death Cleaning".

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes😊

[@vinnm4516]

No one would guess that im a minimalist on first glance in my house, but all of my possessions are heavily pared down and heavily curated to be exactly what I want so I dont need to add more, including craft supplies! Philosophical minimalism and aesthetic minimalism is two different things and i wish more people were aware of the difference.

[@huitrecouture]

Your definition of "philosophical minimalism" is pretending your a minimalist in your mind.

[@Future_Rebellion]

Something Marie Kondo said was you'll know when you need to stop pairing down, that you'll feel when enough is enough. Which is why minimalism looks different for everyone, and is very individual, which I think is really cool

[@hajarmdn4883]

@@huitrecouture not at all. Aesthetic minimalism is having the least amount of stuff possible. While philosophical minimalism is only having things you need and absolutely love. Not anything you just like or neutral about. You have stuff with intention. You can be aesthetically maximalist but philosophically minimalist. I have a hoarding problem and aesthetic minimalism scared me and honestly looked ugly and sad. So I’m now working on the philosophical side and it’s helping a lot. I’m getting rid of so many things that I don’t care for.

[@blained1973]

Ironically, the fact that you push back against the label of "minimalist" - shows that you actually took to heart the experience of minimizing. There is nothing worse than the KZbin "minimalists" that drone on about athestics and lifestyle, while completely missing the true meaning of living more intentionally.

[@PulpParadise]

My least favorite are the "declutter" channels that constantly try to sell you something. Seriously?

[@iclaimthisname9767]

​@@PulpParadiseWhy do you think they need to constantly declutter? 🤪

[@extrememinimalistparent]

Minimalism is unique to every person who does it. Some people will have a huge collection of clothing or mugs but almost no stationary or no chocolate in the house. I myself usually have multiples of shower gel and lip glosses but only use those, a single mascara and eyebrow gel. I like having lots of coats and bags and shoes but stick to the same 4 long sleeve tops. I own one bedding per bed and no cushions but own multiples of blankets. I spend a lot of time on KZbin but have absolutely zero social media. I go to the gym. I bullet journal. I still use fun bath bombs and eat out. I cut down on caffeine and sugar but I love crisps and my daily latte and going to the movies. Etc. Etc.

[@robinr5337]

"These tiny moments of friction" really add up don't they? Thanks for the update.

[@deericcio3379]

People DO walk into my home and think I AM a minimalist , or they think I’m moving or just moved in haha , ( even though I don’t really think I am , a minimalist, and see extreme minimalist on KZbin) , I got a piano and tons of sheet music, but I guess not a lot else , but it’s what I like to do . I don’t think of it as minimalist, just focused on what I like and I guess I don’t like much !

[@JoshWiniarski2]

I agree. I think it's important to just find out what makes you happy (I mean that's the whole point). Whether that's getting rid of 10% of your things or 90%, just find what actually makes you feel good 🙂

[@SweetSassyBull]

By far you are the most sensible and realistic person I have listened to about minimalism. Most are too extreme for someone starting out and send me into a panic before I even start. Thanks for making me feel like it's ok to not get rid of everything in one go 😊

[@b4rs629]

Ya I felt the same when I first started in 2019. As someone who leans more towards extreme minimalism & live with less than 100 items it's definitely not for everyone, but it works for me after providing myself rules to not accumulate as much again. It's a process that shouldn't be rushed and takes times., It took me at least 3 years to go from 500 items to 50-75 items. Maximize the things that make you happy. Minimize the things that don't. I try not to count items, because it's just becomes stupid & silly when you think about it. For example: If you own a car do you count all the parts inside of the car? If you own a pc do you count all the parts required to make it work? If you own a video, movie, or cd.. do you count just the item itself or do you count the case, the disc, the inserts or w/e else it comes with? While counting items can give you an idea to finding ways to live with less. It's a slippery slope of thinking and can become an obsession counting possessions.

[@phoebecole5482]

I watched the Minimalism documentary 1 time a decade ago. I was immediately sold and have never looked back! I'm so happy for you that you enjoy the benefits of the practice and I hope it continues to help in the future. Cheers!

[@lifeisgood7696]

I laughed out loud at the tier list of clothes, but it is really a great idea. I agree with excessive consumption and that is why I am going to trim down possessions. Thank you!

[@jeanmarie2928]

Your videography is appealing as is your honesty. So I went back and watched your original minimalism video…excellent. Minimalism, essentialism, or living more simply are personal to each individual. You are on your own path in life and thank you for sharing. Some things we are not ready to part with and then later on let them go. I enjoy doing little resets (declutter and reorganizing) as a senior :) Discovering personal benefits of having less in your 20’s will be a valuable asset in life. ♥️your 🐈

[@janeonthecoast4920]

After watching TONS of minimalism vids I have to give you 10 out of 10. Nice voice, good content and zero waffling! Thanks from France.

[@leebradford6283]

Spot on! Four years later I can say I have decluttered to the point that my life is so much easier! 🎉

[@casco39]

this guys youtube def gonna blow up in the next few years

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the support 🙂

[@carpediemwithLesli]

I started towards a more minimalistic life about 5 years ago and I'm still getting rid of stuff!!! I love to come to my home that's not full of clutter!!! I love it!!❤

[@b4rs629]

Same. I started back in 2019 when I was 25. I had a backpack full of old homework, drawings, writings,... etc... I was like why am I holding on to this junk. I took the drawings & writings I was working on out and threw out the rest. Most of my stuff was like 400 dvds, 50 older video games, 2 consoles, controllers & handhelds, furniture, & old clothes. I went from 5-600 items down to 100 items since 2022. I try not to count items because it becomes silly. Like I own Harry Potter movie collection... I just count it as 1 item instead of 8 discs + 1 case. I do that for franchise movies mainly because they come in all together as a set + tv shows complete series. I just know that if I ever pass before my time my family won't have to worry much. My father recently passed away a month ago & despite him not owning a lot of things. The few things he had I had no way of disposing of or taking with me on my own like heavy furniture. Luckily I had family that owned a truck to help me take it to the dump. It's pretty much reconfirmed to me to live bare bones with a few creature comforts. I don't want no one having to clean up a bunch of stuff when I'm gone.

[@BarnaliD]

Thank you for keeping it short and simple with good points. You don't have to be a full fledged minimalist, you just need to go through your sh*t and declutter.

[@gemadoa]

This is the best video of minimalism I’ve seen on KZbin. Realistic, well explained, succinct, well edited and narrated. Thank you. I learned from you today

[@tinaanderson9186]

I’ve been slowly getting rid of things over several years, and still have work to do!! After my parents passed away, I faced the grueling task of going through the belongings in their house!! I still have large storage boxes of “paperwork” to go through, and have no clue what it is!! I promised myself I would not make my children spend time away from their families to go through my stuff when I’m gone; it’s so unfair to them!!!

[@theesilverghost]

I look around my parents' house, and I have to prepare myself for this decluttering. It's wonderful that you are thinking about your children and how decluttering when you are gone will be difficult.

[@katiegleaves3792]

This fits with a concept I've learned about... It has a funny name, but is a beautiful idea, worth looking into: (the gentle art of) Swedish Death Cleaning.

[@cathyphillips679]

Oh, me too! It has taken my brothers and I many months to clear out Mom and Dad's home and workshop. So much stuff! I am now working on my home, so my children never have to do this.

[@romancetips365]

Damn my parents are hoarders and I don't even know if anything will be salvageable. Still though it will be a massive amount of work to clear out their house and clean it up unless they change their ways. Which I honestly don't see happening. My mom hoards cats and my dad hoards cars and car parts and designer clothing and furniture that he thrifts.

[@huitrecouture]

There is NO REASON to go "THROUGH" any of it. Get a dumpster WTF is the point of going through shit?

[@sypherianlp]

You just reminded me to get rid 2 shirts that have a bunch of holes in them, but uggh the struggle to find good replacements. I'm the minimalist in my fam because I fit in my room and when we moved I had everything in place, the only thing was the books. I didn't realize how many I had until we moved, but it's still a small amount compared to others. (I don't have easy access to a library anymore. ) Minimalist is more about how we define it then how others define it. My only complaint is that all the minimalist people have like 5 colors to pick from like not everything has to be those colors!

[@99rylee]

This is something I need to incorpporate into my life. My tiny apt is cluttered and Im stressed out by it. Organising doesnt work as I have no storarage left to use. Im going to go donate stuff I dont used and carry on

[@BryanRamiro]

As a professional cleaner, I love minimalism haha. When Airbnb guests leave minimalist properties, is much easier to clean, even with the checklists on Turno for Cleaners, when there's a lot of unneeded stuff, I spend a lot more time decluttering the place!

[@flowerlowbrow7873]

Thanks for the update! Great to see you still get value of what began initially as a challenge.

[@tsuki5993]

holy shit, i thought you're a popular youtuber because of the high-quality production with your videos. you deserve more !

[@mjbreese]

Growing up, I was raised in an extreme hoarder home. So bad that when I watch that show Hoarders my reaction most of the time is, yeah well I've lived through worse. Because of it, I've become quite the minimalist. I cut back a bit and become what I call an essentialist. I cut back on everything to the point that it won't affect the quality of my life.

[@romancetips365]

My parents are hoarders too but they weren't when I was a kid. They used to move house all the time and throw away all my favorite toys and things whenever we moved. They kept everything very clean to the point of obsession but now I can't even visit them their house is sooo bad. The smell and the way you can't even access some rooms. Sad that my kids won't ever get to stay with their grandparents. My brother and I have tried to help them but it's just so far gone.

[@mjbreese]

"My brother and I have tried to help them but it's just so far gone." Trying to help someone who is a hoarder is the most frustrating thing in the world. Can't really help someone who actually doesn't want to be helped and will fight you every step of the way.@@romancetips365

[@MsMyers-ui8ci]

What you have actually discovered is what I call necessity-lism . Having what is a necessity to YOUR life. The things that make your life functional and successful.

[@morganmacdonald3043]

The tiered clothing until laundry day-I SO relate!

[@dkwillrn]

Minimalism is a personal definition. You have to decide for yourself how much you are willing to take care of. Everyone can find their own minimalism and it may look very different for each person. It’s so freeing to have all you own your favorite things. It’s not meant to make you miserable , just have just have everything you own bring you joy. Once you’ve hit this level, you start thinking of I buy this is it upgrading or replacing something else, like 1 in and 1 out. I love this theory and am overwhelmed if I’m in a room with too much “stuff”. The sensory overload is more sensitive if you keep life simple. Just do what makes YOU happy. That’s what is most important.

[@trumax33]

I agree: minimalism is different for everyone. There is a basic definition, but the removal of excess & curating our belongings is what resonates most for me.

[@amberkiely8521]

I did a similar thing when I moved back to college this term. I started woth the bare essentials and only pulled out things from my moving boxes, which I organically thought about and wanted to use. Anything I realised i didn't like wearing or using, I immediately chucked or donated. It was so much easier having like 5 -10 things in each area to start with and slowly adding things that I either kept or nearly immediately knew I didn't use or like as much as the stuff I already had out. Its such a good method!!!

[@Future_Rebellion]

I've always been into minimalism, but didn't find it's name ubtil I was 15, and I only really started pairing down when I lwft home for the fist time, and ran my own experiment of how much I really needed, by leaving half my possessions in my room at home. Now I've gone onto to tackling the hard, sentimental ad old dreams stuff. It is so hard, and yet so freeing, to say goodbye to old dreams and memories that didn't come true. The more I pursue this, the more I come in tune with myself and my wants and needs. I've really been enjoying this journy, and I love watching videos like this one, where it aligns with how I view minimalism. And is less about esthetic's or extream transformations.

[@ohnoitsjonny3025]

I'm loving these videos and how your channel is slowly gaining some traction. Commenting so the algorithm can pick up these dope vids.

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Thanks 🙂

[@biteofdog]

Great video! I'm not a true minimalist, but I'm much more intentional about what I buy. I rarely ever buy things online, it's been a couple of months since I bought a few things on Amazon, and I prefer to wait for things to be on sale to buy at the store. Also, I try to be ethical about what I buy. Furthermore, I love thrifting for decor, household items, and books. As I get older, I don't want a lot of things to clean, I call items on shelves, dust collectors. I have lots of books, cookbooks and vintage knick-knack's that I will decide if I want to keep, donate, or sell online.

[@auraluna7679]

I too tried to evaluate things in a special time frame. I learned from that, that I get heavily emotionally attached to my possessions and it can take years to unattach myself.

[@autumnlaudato]

I've been a minimalist for a few years now. Best decision ever. It makes life more simple

[@amandasmith5590]

Congratulations! Welcome to the world of minimalism

[@jonredd650]

Great stuff! Ive started this journey a couple years ago. The whole idea just made so much sense. Still downsizing little by little. Im more intentional with my purchases and feel fresh. Also works with relationships too!🤷🏼‍♂️ Good luck

[@christinegagne4262]

I think most people have a skewed view of minimalism. It looks different for everyone because we are different. We have different lives, hobbies, families and goals. I don't understand what it is to be a ''full fledge minimalist''? Getting rid of excess and focusing on what's important in one's life is not that hard to attain. It represents a mindset. Yes I have things I use less often but it's still useful to me. I also have some things that are purely beautiful to me and that's okay too. I still consider myself a minimalist because my aim is to have just enough. Good video! A good demonstration of the benefits for beginners!

[@acorse1]

I had the same journey a while back and realized I'm More of a essentialist then a minimalist. Seems to me what you relate to as well.. Good Video .. Thanks

[@lilagarvin6722]

This was such a great video! I think this is the best video I’ve seen on the subject of minimalism. Very clever. This is a drawing made to your other videos, I enjoyed it so much. ❤

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Thank you 🙏

[@nebulonicc]

i wouldnt say im a full blown minimalist but i do tend to go through my stuff and get rid of stuff i dont need/use/like anymore pretty diligently. my mother is a hoarder (not horribly. but enough that our house was ALWAYS cluttered no matter how clean it was) and i never wanted my space to end up like hers. it honestly feels great getting rid of stuff i dont need anymore. i just wish buying quality items the first time wasnt so hard 😔 i hate feeling like im contributing to waste and environmental issues because it turns out something i bought didnt last as long or work as well as i thought it would

[@stellaswift2001]

Awesome video!! ❤ I have also started minimalism journey recently and it has had such a positive impact on my life so far!

[@juststoppingby390]

Great video. And can I just say how much I love your haircut. It's smart, goes with every vibe and for where I live a not often seen cut these days. It totally needs to come back you look great

[@tytactical156]

Great video!. I like the middle ground approach you take. a large portion of minimalism on youtube will make you think that of you have anything more then 3 books and 2 apps that you will start braking in to stress hives. but for a majority of people just reducing the 70% of the stuff that they dont use or like will serve them much better.

[@samstruys3088]

Well done, cute, informative, non- pushy and personal.

[@itsgoingtobeokay.]

Great video! I love you found the secret of being a minimalist after the challenge was over! Way to go! 🎉

[@pauljakeman]

Awesome work man. I’m on my way with this too. It’s a long process.

[@naive_person472]

mentally categorizing clothes into tiers is so true and something I didn't realize I do too until you mentioned it omg

[@franklynforeal]

I'm definitley trying to lean into minimalism more and this was helpful to motivate me more

[@LandOfWessonia]

This is really inspiring, I’ve been trying to live more intentionally lately and this really helps with motivation!

[@oscardaone]

I’ve been slowly adopting a more financial minimalist approach and discovered frugality. As for material possessions, I can’t say for a minimalist but I’ve learned that I don’t need to own so much to survive. My kitchen however, that will never shrink, but I’m actually ok with it. 😁 Also it’s good to able to make food when you have the energy.😅

[@jibrilamvs]

While I’m not a minimalist I did clear out a little more than half my wardrobe recently. And it’s cleared my head quite a bit. Been thinking about clearing out other areas of my room and seeing if the same results occur.

[@natashatheresa]

For me, minimalism allowed me to free up more time and brain power for other things… such as a KZbin channel and real estate. I enjoyed your video very much, keep up the great work!

[@ArtyCollectz]

This is my view on minimalism which I'm putting into practice today. I want to stop buying stuff I don't need so I can save up for my own place or build my own tiny home.

[@smoofollowingqalroundthewo206]

I think you hit on a key “motivation” to declutter: you get to buy new things that reflect who you are (or want to be) TODAY. 👍

[@TaraB1134]

This was helpful and is how I am doing my releasing. I will go through everything and get rid of some things and then over the next few days I think about things I didn’t release and then go back through things and am able to get rid of so much more. So I tend to go through things many times and the release is gradual. Some may think this is a time-waster but it takes time for a change of mind and attitude. Keep at it, over and over if necessary. 👍🏻

[@fireawaysweets8114]

I like the idea of packing it away, to see what minimalism would feel like. My generation grew up with grandma's and mothers that had a million knick knacks, and spoons from every city they visited. And clown figurines or other figurines that were collected for years and displayed. Every surface had to have something on it.

[@stranger8039]

It's really working..i am already this method using about 1 year... discipline is the key 🗝️😀..

[@DrMaryVision]

This is one of the best videos I have seen on minimalism. It was honest and frank and it had a direct message about the pros and cons. Thanks!

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Thank you!!

[@SusanneGeert]

Such a great video - absolutely love the inspiration you share here 🙌 And yes, you certainly ARE good looking 😉

[@lisahines532]

This is my approach to minimalism, and like you, I can make it work because I have no one else to worry about. I do it for similar reasons, and because I don't want others to have to be burdened by my stuff, should I die.

[@hollyholstein6758]

Excellent message. Thank you!

[@LauraTryUK]

Nice video! Matt D’Avella vibes going on here. You’re very talented. And I like the subtly funny parts.

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Thanks so much!

[@talulahcohen2531]

i love how this was shot!!!

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Thanks!

[@wonderingsanna]

Hi Josh! I have done the same with my clothes. I only own things that I really like and use. Nothing uncomfortable or items that doesn´t look and fit exactly how I want it will end up in my wardrobe ever. I only have black clothes (+ grey woolen socks and some flanell pyjamas). My partners wardrobe is the same as mine, only black, basics and only loved and used items. We both have several duplicates and it´s soooo easy to dress. We only buy new new items when old ones are worn out, specialy when it comes to basics. And if I for instance need a new jacket I always look at second hand first. I do keep a few pieces of clothes that I only wear on special occations, at the moment it´s 2 different black dresses and a really nice long cardigan. It´s classic pieces in good quality. Since I already have them I know that I don´t need to go and buy (and try...) anything new if we are going to a party, a wedding, a fancy dinner aso. When we buy clothes it´s in natural material and bacis/classic style. Then I wear them styled in a bit "rock" or sportish/outdoor feel depending on mood and where I am going that day. I think I have 47 or 48 pieces of clothes (+ underwear and socks) in my wardrobe now. My 7 pair of shoes and winter, running, leatherjacket and my raincoat not counted. This is what I need and want not a number that suits everyone, and it´s not a competition. We are all different with different needs aso. WE live in Sweden, on the windy south west coast with 4 different seasons that reach from bikiniweather to big wintercoats so a variety is needed. I could have even less than I have now tho then I couldn´t fill the washer and that wouldn´t be nice to the environment. We have done the same with most of our home, we don´t have alot of unnessecary stuff but it´s not bare either. We prefer fewer items that gets used are of good quality and that we like and we never shop around just for fun.

[@aidenmartin6674]

I declutterred when I moved. Partly because I was moving to a small space and partly to minimize what I had. I gave away or trashed so much stuff. There are some minor regrets about some decorative items I gave away but when I look around, I know they would be clutter and not items I truly wanted. There are benefits to living with only what you need and what you really want and not to be constantly buying more items out of the flood of advertisements we all see each day.

[@stjabnful]

Well said! I’ve watched so many videos on minimalism, you have mage this so simple! Thanks! Not saying I will ever be a minimalist. Just trying to do with less that actually works. And Omg, I have so much difficulty making the smallest of decisions.

[@johncasey5594]

I did the minimalism thing at the start of the pandemic. I like you didn't follow the rules, I adjusted it to my desired outcome per se. I didn't sell or trash my excesses, I boxed them up and put them in my basement. I wanted my living space to only contain things I used frequently, up to max at least once a week, so I could locate and access them quickly and everything else was in the basement on easily accessible organized shelves. Over time and at my leisure, I did go through the boxes in my basement and purged some stuff. I didn't have any predetermined amount I needed to toss or sell, so there was no stress. Things do make their way upstairs and I have to, every 6 months or so, repurge per se and bring some stuff back downstairs, but overall I am very happy with the results.

[@ZweiundvierzigThemen]

Lately my thoughts were going into a similar direction... Interesting to hear about your experience. I think the problem ist, when you are a creative person, you also have lots of creative ideas what you (could/will) need the items for. Alas, for most of the items you actually have no time to use them (but you wish you had). However, you dont know, which ones. And if I throw something away and a year later I could really need it, I am quiet upset (especially when it is kind of hard to obtain again). But there is also the saying: You can do anything, but not everything. Which you have to learn when you grow older. Because as a kid and a Student it really seems you could do anything AND everything. It is a bit hard to realize this truth. I think once one overcomes this step, identifying and throwing out what is excessive becomes a lot easier...

[@lizzabbott]

Excellent ! Super inspiring ! I’ve been decluttering & watching minimalist yt content for over six years !! I love it. Itz ongoing : I have some donation & sell items ready to go, by the door, as I type. 1st time viewer to your chsnnel. Congratz & well done ! Liz

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Perfect. Just what you need and nothing more 😊

[@HayseFilms]

love the video brotha, Keep up the Hard work! I see you! Keep Rock'n you're doing awesome!!!

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Thank you, will do!

[@eizqarqash1991]

I've been living frugally for 4 months now. It's not easy at the beginning but I'm definitely reaping way more than what I'm sacrificing. I parted with many things but I kept my video game collection. Does that make me frugal? Yes, as I decided to stop expanding my collection and only buy games that I'm gonna play and resell once I beat them.

[@swampcastle8142]

I write the year I buy stuff on the item. To tell how long it's been in my life. If I question whether I should hang onto something, I write the current year on it. If a year goes by without any use, out the door it goes.

[@juliarenner7701]

I love your new wardrobe! It really suits the elevated version of you and the even more successful future version you are going to become

[@vSIG_]

It really shows how much impulsive buying has wormed into our lives. Most people need less than they actually realise. Feels good to clean out what isnt being used.

[@Ninjanimegamer]

We all have too much stuff. Either things are gifted, or we buy. How many water bottles do we really need? We should all ask ourselves how much, how many, do i really need, or do i just want? As we ask ourselves these questions, we find what we need, and not what we just hang on to. Me, i get rid of old and replace with new when i absolutely need to. Im not just intentional, but i am bare bones minimalist, because I don't need much.

[@ThinKtakeNotes]

Solid outlook on it. You looooookin GOOOOD. You was tho! Great video. I love the Minimalist mindset but I'm working on decluttering this year. Then more towards a moderate minimalist. But I've definitely lived with less before and can again. Getting off socials I did 4 or 5 years ago. Not sure if YT is considered a social or not. Anyway thank You for the content. Loved this Video.

[@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz]

you find happiness, fullfilment, and freedom from being loved/supported and have a sense of belonging.

[@Gracitagouv]

You make me wanna go clean up my closet........to go buy more after. Yay!

[@1loveredwarrior]

I’ve never watched you before, but you made me laugh, so I’ll be watching your videos now!

[@serenity192]

Watching this made me realize that i live as a minimalist for a very long time without noticing it lol. The only things i really use is my computer and coffee machine. My phone I dont really use except for calling relatives and browse reddit 10 minutes a day. Clothes I do own many but I mostly only wear the stuff that comes out of the washing machine so all my other clothes basically just sit in the wardrobe.

[@telekommandant]

Easy to minimalize your life if you .... don't live in a house, don't have kids, or pets, or a garden, or a car, or don't have to repair, maintain, or cultivate things, don't have any hobbies, don't do sports, or activities like painting, handcrafts, or needlework, don't like to cook, don't go on traveling, or having guests.

[@dortheaford8083]

Yes I recently had a baby and the grandparents are very excited about buying giant toys

[@urbanlucky98]

Growing older I realized that I always just kinda went minimalism. My clothes have always been comfy&simple&cheap. So I mostly own 2nd hand jeans, since I don't have to worry, in case I rip or break one. I buy like 5x the same ones if possible on sale, like I just got 5x the same jeans shorts. My computer always has been as little as possible. A black mouse pad the size of my desk. A black legs, white tabletop. 1 monitor. And my case is just a plain black box. The one thing I noticed is the only times I would get more things is when I was more poor/having less income. The uncertainty, the question of "can I buy this again?" Would overrule my core instinct to have very little. Now I'm quite picky when it comes to things, so I own like 30x the same underwear, cause they are the best. This is also where I think minimal does not have to mean limited. Buying so many of these ensures me I don't have to think about it again. My phone has been on ultra saver for the last 8 years now I think. I can't even remember what normal android looks like. As most people know to call me, since WhatsApp has no notifications for me. Long story short, for some its second nature to do certain things, others not. But it's fun to me when people realize it's nicer to have only the same of an item, then choice. End of the day just grabbing something is the best

[@karencrecco2922]

Great video- well balanced and practical!

[@RossLemon]

I've always thought minimalism wasn't so much about the quantity of stuff you have, but about only having or buying stuff that actually brings your joy or serves you some kind of purpose.

[@gusmonster59]

The mistake most people make with minimalism is that they think they have to get rid of most of their possessions. IT more about owning tour stuff and not your stuff owning you. You can have as much stuff as you want and still be a minimalist. Minimalism looks different to everyone. You can hove more than 30 pieces of clothing, curtains, books and so on. Yes, you get rid the things you don't use, don't wear, etc. This "only own 25 things' is ridiculous and unattainable and unsustainable for most people. What you did was declutter, organize and downsize. You know own your stuff and your time. Not the other way around.

[@mrsbao]

There's no need to strip yourself down to be a minimalist. Do it bit by bit, don't hog things that you don't or won't need. Just being on the spectrum of minimalism can be equally rewarding. I still love shopping but minimalism has made me think twice before buying something. Owning has become a commitment to me. So I'm more mindful about bringing new things into my life and home. Minimalism is not just things, it can be applied to relationships as well. It teaches you to purge toxic people from your life and cut out drama. Only keep people who love and respect you equally around you. The result, less people = less bullshit. Good luck.

[@sissymarie2912]

I'm kind of a maximalist and it's the same idea. Your possessions are curated. I actually own less stuff now that I've embraced this idea than i did before when I was just trying to get through my day, but it's all good stuff that actually makes me happy. I think the key is looking more at the long term and narrowing your focus with the stuff you own. Does this fit easily into my house and my life? Am I gonna love this as much next year as I do now?

[@questioner1596]

It's possible to be a minimalist and have a lot of stuff - an example could be a woodworker or sewer who has a room full of supplies. The key is to keep them tidied and intentional so you know what you have and use it when needed instead of ordering it twice because you forgot it's buried at the back.

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Agreed!

[@pinklady9768]

Great video!! Inspiring! Thank you😻

[@johndoe6773]

I consider myself a minimalist but I have stuff. I only bring/buy/keep things that give me joy or what I use often. I have physical movies, games, music. But I don't bring in other items.

[@nogames8982]

One way that I buy much less online now is that I will put it in the cart. But then I won’t look at the card again for a few days and 90% of the time when I go back I just take it out of the cart and cancel it.

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Love that!

[@craftyhobbit7623]

My definition of minimalism is that you only keep the stuff that you enjoy, or find useful and don't spend money on stuff just because it on youtube, or some other platform. Last year we stayed at a Lodge and although it looked like there was plenty of space, I soon found that the kitchen storage was full of plastic boxes (most of which you wouldn't need...), the oven was unusable because it was full of ovenware, the cupboards and fridge/freezer were full to the brim with out of date food and one of the cupboards were full of pillows. When it came to finding something useful like kitchen weighing scales to weigh out ingredients or finding mop and bucket to clean the kitchen floor and bathroom there wasn't one.

[@Summer_and_Rain]

I love when people realize why so many of us like minimalism :) Minimalism is the tool to reevaluate what works for you and what does not. By letting go and opening yourself up for something that actually fits, it will make life a little better. It is an organic process, because needs chance over time.

[@gogreengameon2146]

I just saw yellow Crocs. I was all on board, but now I need to revaluate everything I've seen and heard 😉

[@seed_drill7135]

Not sure why this is on my feed. Collecting is one of my favorite activities. I’ve slowed way down due to cost and space constraints, but unless I move and have to downsize, most of it ain’t going anywhere.

[@kellierust250]

I was surprised to see that your subscriber count has a K in it instead of an M, your cinematography is fantastic!

[@JoshWiniarski2]

Thank you! Maybe some day 🙂

[@skeecats]

Everyone needs to hear this.