Is this the end of minimalism?

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Is minimalism dead? Over the past few years we've seen minimalism rise and fall as a trend. It's making headlines less often but does that mean people are going to stop finding value in the practice? Is it destined for the same fate as tamagotchi's and yo-yo's? There's only one way to find out... watch this video (duh).
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[@hy_sea]

When you're so into minimalism that you get rid of minimalism.

[@Realygoodatbball]

Underrated comment

[@HighTide_808]

Lol

[@jainthorne4136]

haha....perfect!

[@andreww5574]

levels to this shit

[@Realygoodatbball]

@@andreww5574 nice name

[@LindseyBrooke]

I’m actually glad to see that it’s becoming less of a trend. It means that I can keep being a minimalist & I know I’m doing it for the right reasons. I live way more intentionally than I ever have before and that’ll never stop feeling good to me in my life.

[@MeditatewithAbhi]

❤🙏

[@vickyroy4796]

Indeed one 👌

[@maisadelaneza5631]

Indeed!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SirMopy]

yeah ofc you can be glad and we all can be somehow.. buuuuut in a way it should be like this: we don't care if it's trend or not.. it's all about us, our own lives and decisions.

[@msizziekay]

Exactly! And minimalism extends far beyond physical stuff: activities, thoughts, and even relationships. Focussing on what's truly valuable to oneself, and living with more intention :) Also, simplifying life (i.e. minimalism) helps with all that, so it works synergistically.

[@bayumbu]

Yes, it became a lifestyle, and I’m not quitting it. Minimalism is about knowing what really matters and what is meaningful in life, physical products aren’t.

[@yousseflamnaouarl9662]

that's called essentialism

[@drewcipher896]

@@yousseflamnaouarl9662 You got it backwards. Essentialism is minimalism. But essentialism has more emphasis on having less. Less is less, less is more.

[@lethinh282]

All things about NEED and WANT

[@tamaraaleman8405]

Yeeeah me too

[@msizziekay]

Yes, indeed :) It's a life-long journey, and extends far beyong physical stuff.

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

When minimalism was just starting to trend I became really interested in it, did loads of research to build a foundational understanding of what minimalism truly means. As time has gone by I've found my self unsubscribing to strict minimalism yt channels, doing less google searches about minimalism and just plain thinking about it less. Minimalism is just a part of my life now so it's no longer really in the front of my mind anymore, it's the framework in which I live my life.

[@Frozley]

Most relatable comment of the day.

[@dhanushkgowda8570]

Relatable AF

[@brunaellwanger]

Yes! I have also reached the point when I don’t need to be reasured about the benefits of minimalism and how good it is for me to change my lifestyle. It’s done. I’ve learned to make better choices. I don’t have to choose to have less stuff everyday, I just do it because it’s natural for me. I can’t remember how it felt to live with a house full of stuff or feeling the need for another wardrobe. Looks like a totally different life.

[@shirishasiri7930]

Accurate

[@malozez]

true

[@DemetriPanici]

I think Minimalism should get renamed "Intentionalism"

[@manestage5403]

Love this!

[@cherllc7226]

BOOM!

[@obamagaming2886]

That's great name

[@jainthorne4136]

I've also heard it called Essentialism.

[@KiranKumarYT]

Like iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, same but with a different name?

[@RyanYeo]

I don't think minimalism is really a trend, or a habit, but instead a mindset and a lifestyle. :D

[@arc.the.sharky]

a trendy one for sure 🤷‍♀️

[@satyamtamrakar8744]

Exactly me too 😄

[@susanapol382]

I agree, especially a mindsetas you say.

[@jenniferri7735]

same. just this morning i went through a lot of stuff and filled a bag for donations.

[@rnaflour7354]

Then you fell for it, it's a trend haha

[@My.Lifes.Journey]

*INTENTIONALISM* will now become the new *minimalism* .

[@Carcosahead]

Nope

[@LeezyLazy]

Agree. Intentional with the things you purchase and intentional with the things you let go.

[@raflyrivaldi4555]

Minimalism, intentionalism, mindfulness, awareness, you name it

[@MarinaMeoli]

As a Brazilian, minimalism has always seemed to me like the extreme reaction to another extreme phenomenon… the maximalism in American culture. I’ve never seen, in Brazil, a hoarder. People don’t have basements and don’t store heaps and heaps of stuff forever. Their houses aren’t are generally as cluttered… and so minimalism has never really been a thing there. I admire it, it definitely has huge value and it’s an awesome movement. But to me, it’s a response to a lack of balance. You can live intentionally and meaningfully and not accumulate 3x the amount of stuff you actually need without being a minimalist.

[@nonbinarygoblinonarainbow4672]

hii! im brazilian too (going to speak English so anyone who wants to read my answer will have the chance too). and i totally get what you're saying, but minimalism is so much more than just an extreme answer, for me. like, my point is, it is VERY personal if minimalism is going to indeed help you or not. for me, minimalism has been one of the greatest decisions I've EVER made, cause it helped me SO MUCH to deal with my anxiety, OCD and sensory processing issues (i'm neurodivergent). it helped me to live really a life that is in my terms and in my way :) i feel we're just taught to live in a certain way and being able to choose between different ways and see what's best for you is always better :))

[@MarinaMeoli]

@@nonbinarygoblinonarainbow4672 oh yes I don’t doubt it! Like I said, it has huge pluses. And it’s too big of a topic to tackle on a KZbin comment. I was just commenting on the material things-side of it.

[@martamartins743]

I´m portuguese and I totally agree with you. I may say that my family and I have been kind of "minimalists" all our lives. Hoarders where are totally rare, just not to say inexistent. For me, buy intencionally, just what I really need, not what I look and buy for "hype" is almost THE "normal" behavior. :)

[@nataliamoraes4641]

As a Brazilian I agree with you. Only rich Brazilians joined the trend because of the Americans. "Do you really need a chandelier?" hahahah. When you don't have money, you only live with what you need. And it doesn't make sense to blame poor people for wanting items they never had. Of course there is a cultural question of the structure of a house and consumerism and turnover of new items is something in the United States. They need to maintain this for the economy itself.

[@MarinaMeoli]

@@yukisakamoto9818 which is why I said “I’ve never seen one”. I didn’t say that they don’t exist. I live in the USA now, and believe me, EVERYONE has a lot more stuff than what they need. From the littlest random stuff, to clothes and all the way to furniture. And that’s not the case in Brazil. Obviously I was being hyperbolic to make a point, and I’m not literally speaking about every single person in a whole country. I bet if you go to Scandinavia, you’ll find even less people who accumulate tons of unnecessary stuff. Doesn’t mean they don’t exist, of course. But it’s not going to be pervasive and widespread like it is in the United States. Here it’s literally part of the culture to have too much stuff. To the point that you see rental storage spaces everywhere, because all the stuff people have doesn’t even fit in their own houses 👀 And I do agree that a lot of it has to do with our culture in Brazil of passing things along. Edit: for context, I was upper middle class in Brazil, and my parents came from lower class families. Here in the US my husband and I are middle class.

[@MrAnnfrid]

Minimalism took me to a personal journey to become more ecological, more considerate of my purchases with the way they’re made, what the item is made from, who made them and were they paid enough. And thinking about the environment and my own values before I make a decision in my life. That’s what minimalism gave me.

[@user-qt2yi1tz4g]

I would add mental clarity. I feel much more focused since i got rid of all unnecessary things in my room.

[@tutormeet2164]

Agree Anna. I have been the same. By buying less I can consider things like packaging as part of the decision.

[@BaqirBayani]

@@user-qt2yi1tz4g 100% agree. I even made a video on how 'less' gives us mental clarity and why we always desire for 'more'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKeui6JnhtBml5Y

[@general2109]

The concepts of minimalism extend to society as whole. I think it’s a noble goal to decrease consumption and teach people other ways of finding fulfillment.

[@Nilaratna]

Just a note: Marie Kondo's approach isn't minimalism. It's more about intention, appreciation and, yes, joy. And no matter how much or how little you choose to own, keep your space clutter-free - organized, with an intentional place for everything. The 'purging' associated with her process is simply because millions of us have accumulated endless things without any thought - old documents, scraps, multiples of things, things we don't even remember we have, clothes we never wear, books we never read, appliances we never use, etc.

[@anoukc6928]

True.

[@nsik2785]

I agree with you

[@JBO2493]

Yes! I’m so sick of seeing her work misrepresented all the time!

[@Funlightpapi]

You just described what she does as minimalism. Remove the things that don’t bring you joy or utility.

[@Thefitty]

*minimalism isnt dead to ME! I'm doing it and trying to implement it everyday. simplicity is the way of life. Who's with me?*

[@kayaquintana]

Me!

[@Thefitty]

@@kayaquintana same! What part are you looking to clear out next?

[@kayaquintana]

@@Thefitty I'm mostly maintaining at this point. I became a minimalist in 2016, so it's just perfecting the lifestyle for myself at this point 😁

[@Thefitty]

@@kayaquintana that's wonderful! Do you have any tips for cleaning out your closet? I ha e to buy new clothes for this new body but I can't bear getting rid of the old ones that I so dearly love and hope that one day I can fit back into!

[@cristianandreica5665]

I agree!

[@zachscheunemann]

Minimalism as a fad may be dead, but my life practices will continue to be minimalist. I enjoy the simplicity far too much and it reduces my stress levels an unbelievable amount.

[@drakedrones]

IKR! I used to be overwhelmed and stressed as STUFF started owning me! Now, my focus is ME and my skills. It’s freeing and I am absolutely loving it!!!!

[@errollebert7227]

The minimalism trend is dead .However mimimalism will continue. Minimalism is not a publicly stunt

[@carochan86]

@@learna393 that's not minimalistic.

[@theonlynikki27]

Minimalism has been around long before the trend and will continue when the trend is dead. It just won't be so mainstream. It's a lifestyle that works for me and I don't plan to abandon it because some hipsters half my age say it's "out". I'm too much a grumpy old person to care what's "in" anyway.

[@daemoneko]

Some say minimalism IS to not care about what's "in" :)

[@melaniegodwin8791]

Me too!

[@collan580]

A balanced minimalism is great and will be great because it makes your life easier

[@QuanTheAlchemist]

Minimalism is great. Life isn't about "adding" more to your life. Especially in this day in age... It's about elimination. Remove anything that's unnecessary or isn't worth your time. SImple.

[@msizziekay]

Exactly. Remove until the essential and truly meaningful remains. Of course, there's still room for spontaneity. But I think that's the beauty of it: by creating more "space" we gain more "freedom" to be spontaneous and live intuitively.

[@sandysmom100]

Even people that are not nice to us anymore or treat us terrible, including family 😢

[@msizziekay]

@@sandysmom100 With family it's probably a particular challenge 😔 Sometimes some kind of workaround or compromise can work too. Most important thing is that it's an improvement for you, and that their negative impact is reduced.

[@Tuskenknits]

We adopted minimalism about four years ago. I got rid of most of my books, which I regret. That’s about the only thing I regret. But we are no longer minimalists. I was “cancelled” in early 2019, and realized I missed having beautiful things around me. It was comforting, and a minimalist home actually felt ominous and unfriendly.

[@collaborativelearning1]

I would definitely regret losing my books, literally that's the no. 1 thing I could not part with. However over time I am more and more willing to do so.

[@grumpybulldog19]

I'm on minimalism since it was called voluntary simplicity, more than 10 years ago and this lifestyle made me a pretty good life in the past years.

[@maryh3907]

30 years ago I was reading books on decluttering by Don Aslett and other authors. It wasn’t invented by today’s bloggers and you tubers.

[@lizmarieghiardi]

Minimalism died when Matt stopped only wearing the dark gray t shirt

[@pietrmuffei8874]

He had no choice they stopped making that product. That’s how capitalism killed minimalism

[@pietrmuffei8874]

@Drew Harris it’s about the gray one bro

[@cristinaxx6440]

Having a clutter free house , life , work , social life and mind has helped me massively and it is here to stay no matter if it is called minimalism or not

[@SophanaR]

I'm glad I was able to ride the "minimalism wave" over the past 2 years and get excited about the concept. And even though as a trend minimalism is settling down, for me it'll stay as a lifestyle and I couldn't be more grateful for the clarity and purpose that it has brought me and continues to bering me on the long run.

[@sandysmom100]

Well said. I agree !!

[@MrAaron-br8un]

Minimalism is only dead for those who jumped in because it’s “trendy” and those who did it (consciously or unconsciously) for “aesthetic” purposes because it is the “modern/trendy” design But for most of us here, it’s our way of life, it’s a continuous practice, a lifetime maintenance and framework for our lifestyle. We know the “actual” purpose of minimalism.

[@janaepting8940]

I think a big problem with minimalism was and is that people are gatekeeping. Some more extreme minimalists started to decide what ultimately counts as minimalist and what does not. I think for a while whenever I would watch your videos I always saw at least a couple saying that you are not a minimalist. I personally think that the term essentialism is better suited to describe your lifestyle and that of many others. Ultimately it should never be about getting rid of as much as possible but simply about evaluating what is necessary and what isn’t.

[@deegall6160]

So true. I like color on my walls and art work and others say that's not minimalistic. So stupid.

[@carminaburana8]

Interesting point

[@rafay_syed]

My first exposure to minimalism was The Minimalists documentary that was on Netflix and that’s how I stumbled upon Matt D’Avella’s KZbin channel. I realized why I was unhappy from time to time and noticed that I had so much clutter that I didn’t need. Heck, I didn’t know that this was a trend but I wanted to try it out for myself and I am so glad that I did. I’m saving more money and being mindful over what I buy, and I’ve donated some of my clothes that I haven’t worn in a long time. I realized that I don’t need a closet filled with clothes, or having a shoe collection or a watch collection, because these things won’t give us long-term gratification and instead just get piled up into more clutter. I am so happy that I stumbled across minimalism and it’s truly changed my life. Thank you Matt and to The Minimalists who are spreading the good word out there.

[@TGYtco]

I am a little late to comment, but I LOVE your perspective on this. The first time I saw the need for minimalism, I was 17. My grandmother, who was raised during the great depression, passed away and left us a house FULL of everything she had ever touched. I will never forget hauling EVERY issue of Sunset magazine from 1945 to 1994 out of her basement, not to mention every pickle jar she had ever opened, and wondering "Why??" When my husband and I got married 21 years ago, everything we owned fit into 2 cars. It felt fun to begin our own collection of all the things we needed to make a home... until 10 years and 2 kids later, we had filled our home and had to start shoving extra stuff in the basement. We had plans to add another bedroom, bathroom, and home gym down there, and had to clean it out before construction could begin. That is when my minimalism journey began. I have loved the concept of Swedish Death Cleaning, as well. Because the visual of my grandma's house remains so fresh in my mind, it helps me to ask myself if I really want to leave a house full of "stuff" my kids and grandkids will have to deal with when I die? No way! You are right, Matt! As long as consumerism exists, minimalism needs to exist!

[@diamonddog2817]

In my opinion “minimalism” is over. But “decluttered lives” are staying true. I’m only 14, and have been decluttering my room and learning minamalistic ways from my mum for 4 years now. It’s been an overwhelming journey but I’m starting to understand the two trends and their true meanings. Minimalism is owning a minimal Amount of things that all serve a purpose in life. Clutter free lives on the other hand is very similar to minimalistic lives. They just include more freedom, still no useless material goods, but more items. It’s hard to explain. Lol. I earn money as a referry for soccer games here in au. I don’t buy something the week I see it. I ask why I need it, why I haven’t had it my whole life, shill I use it, is it a waste of money, and can I find a cheaper version of it. Instead of owning 10 different flashlights, I buy one a little more expensive with the most use. I don’t buy something until atleast a 4 mounth wait, 70% of the time I realise I don’t need to buy it. It’s a win-win situation!

[@peaklander1]

...you're going places

[@anoukc6928]

Could you please be friend with my 13-year old daughter? 👬

[@VoyagersRevenge]

Minimalism brings me so much clarity 🥲 a little break from it doesn’t hurt though

[@fireboltaz]

Go take a drive in about car for a minimal break

[@Elsa-rq2ty]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6DFonqrgcalhKc..

[@dude2410]

Why tho? Why does minimalism seem to bring so much clarity is unclear to me? care to explain :)

[@user-wy1gm5zb8x]

@@dude2410 to me it’s about less clutter and stuff to worry about- having less things makes it easier to focus on them and get the most use out of them. having unnecessary stuff makes me more anxious. also i get to stop and ask myself whether i really want to buy that so each new thing i bring into my life is generally better quality since i’ve given it more thought and thus more reliable. also the feeling of control- knowing exactly what you have, where it is. works for me

[@Bikinigirl05]

@@dude2410It helps avoid retail therapy and the scary feeling of living paycheck to paycheck.

[@johannathorisdottir2456]

Minimalism will never die cus it has saved my life my sanity and my health!! I decided to go towards minimalism to minimize stress clutter and just strive for more calm life. But i guess people will do what works for them. Love your videos Matt they are so goood!! I love minimalism and i will just stay with it

[@LeahandLevi]

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t stoked to have inspired a Biceps by Matt video. 🥰

[@AxxLAfriku]

I am being humble when I am telling you that I am the most powerful strongest coolest smartest most famous greatest funniest Y*uTub3r of all time! That's the reason I have multiple girlfriends and I show them off all the time! Bye bye lev

[@JonJosephKuhn]

Yeah, well my review has been in two of Matt’s videos! 😂. Levi you and your wife are awesome and inspire my soon to be wife and I to be more conscious consumers.

[@martin8313]

creepy

[@SergioAlbertoRomero]

Is it weird that I'm hyped that you guys know each other? 🤣

[@joshmoxey.]

IYKYK!

[@RyanYeo]

No matter what happens to the trends, I think Matt will always be _the_ minimalist KZbinr in my eyes!

[@satyamtamrakar8744]

Yep 👍😊

[@TuomasKivioja]

'Every Trend has a cycle. Even the important ones' - so true, just because something is going off-trend, doesn't mean it's not important anymore. Just that people are not as excited to talk about it because it's been talked about so much already. The practice itself continues, just silently.

[@msizziekay]

Exactly, it's a timeless concept that becomes part of one's being if one chooses so :)

[@collaborativelearning1]

interesting insight thanks for sharing.

[@tawsifakkas]

Matt - I have been following you for a long time. I have tried to integrate a lot of your tips in my life and it has really helped me over the years - but as a new father, the last year has been rather interesting. Minimalism is now out of the window for me. With a kid, it's really really difficult to maintain a life of less - not impossible but just not easy. I think a lot of your viewers will reach that stage soon so I think videos and tips around minimalist life with a focus on family / extended relationships will become popular again over the next few years as the "once minimilists" try to find intention with their materialistic things.

[@CoffeeFuelledGenius]

Mind blown by the 3 rules of Epidemic Trends - this is why I’ve always loved this channel, I’m always learning something new. The exact same thing is happening in the gaming scene right now with Minecraft - you put 100 days in the title and pair it with high quality creation… it gets a tonne of views! All because a few large influencers started it 🔥 Another great vid dude ♥️

[@doratiscareno5856]

Its not a trend PEOPLE ARE BELOW POVERTY LEVEL AND ARE FORCED INTO IT DONT SPEAK FOR OTHERS

[@DoctorAzmain]

A really interesting study of how trends come and go! I agree, longlasting value is the determining factor rather than short-lived hype. I've never been a "minimalist" but I've become more and more intentional with the things I buy and the actions I take. So for me it's like taking the best bits of the discipline of minimalism without restricting myself to a strictly minimalist lifestyle. "Everything in moderation" is a pretty sticky message I guess! 😂

[@learna393]

THE SEXY GIRLS ARE BIGTITITS.UNO THREE IN ONE KZbin: THIS IS FINE. SOMEONE: SAYS ''HECK''. KZbin: BE GONE Life's story is a short journey so have fun before sleeping forever #Чо #эт #делает #на #2 #месте #в #тренде #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков .#垃圾.

[@TheDhammaHub]

Minimalism happens in the mind - or should. The outer world is an expression of that in most cases

[@centralcore_]

Hey, man, it was a fun 2 years since I for the first time watched your video on minimalism. And till today, you are still changing my daily life with every video you post. Not only with the content quality but also as an enjoyable recovery of my decreasing attention span in this 7 second world. Thank you 💛

[@rvstewart4211]

YOU ARE AWESOME! I appreciate your wisdom, realness, and messages! Continued success.

[@sgrealtor225]

Minimalism as a trend can come and go but the feeling of clarity and peace can't! A little break every now and then never hurt anybody though :) Love the video, Matt!

[@SmallzSC2]

It's not a trend. It's a way of life. There will always be people like this. No one told me about minimalism. I just threw everything that had sentimental value to me by myself. It makes life far easier.

[@yashoo7363]

You rock..in a heartbeat I went and subscribed to that newsletter

[@JigneshPatil]

Gosh! Your storytelling is remarkable! Thank you for all your hard work, trust me it is appreciated.

[@1kWithoutContent]

I think the answer is "middlism" it's all about balancing things off, everything work with balance, balance is the way to go, balance is the answer.

[@PierceJordan]

Minimalism is great but there needs to be a healthy balance. It’s important to identify the items that truly provide value to your life and focus on them 🙌🏻

[@judyrodbryanvicente8638]

More power Matt...Minimalism is not for all but for us knowing your platform and trying to implement your practice as minimalist is such a game changer to me... #supporterfromPH

[@philipbaldassini9528]

Minimalism does help me throughout my life, and not buying things that I don’t need. I still incorporate it into my life and I have saved so much.

[@lisbon70]

agreeee

[@ucnguyenminh9393]

People should stop taking minimalism to the extreme by getting rid of everything and doing it as a trend! Incorporate it in your life as you see fit, you'll stop seeing it as a "dying trend"

[@AlexPresa]

Definitely a long term thing. Less will always be more. Clarity, mental health, less stress and anxiety. Appreciate this perspective Matt.

[@learna393]

THE SEXY GIRLS ARE BIGTITITS.UNO THREE IN ONE KZbin: THIS IS FINE. SOMEONE: SAYS ''HECK''. KZbin: BE GONE Life's story is a short journey so have fun before sleeping forever #Чо #эт #делает #на #2 #месте #в #тренде #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков .#垃圾.

[@DrJessicaLouie]

Living with less and getting clarity on what brings us joy is here to stay. Great review of the Tipping Point concepts Matt!

[@j.d.5709]

Loved this mini documentary like video. Great way to bring perspective to topics.

[@patmarek1222]

Speaking of how great trends can be, there's a story that comes to mind. My friend living here in Poland is gluten-intolerant, which obviously caused a ton of issues with having to forgo lots of products everyone would eat and she felt like missing out. Gluten-free substitutes were not a common product line especially in big retail chains and thus really expensive. When gluten-free diet became a thing in the first half of 2010s (even though a ton of people had no condition requiring them to follow it) my friend mentioned how many gluten-free products became available at affordable prices in supermarkets and stores in general. It totally made her life easier and she could finally get lots of great food at an affordable price. Who says trends don't do anything good? So coming down to minimalism I never called myself a minimalist and will never do cos I'm not one, but I did learn a lot about how less is more and it influenced my life a ton. Thanks, Matt And for that, I'm very happy about this being a trend as I'm sure it helped a ton of people just like it helped me.

[@WhoIsJonHarris]

When my life fell to absolute shambles minimalism gave me a framework to start over. And it’s been exponentially beneficial to ground myself in that framework. The “trend” will definitely ebb and flow. But the ideals are pretty dang solid if you ask me. Thanks to content creators like yourself that provide compelling stories, we can keep this thing going for the ones that want/need it.

[@gratianreymanapil5003]

You succeeded epically! I'm still in the process of achieving total minimalism, and I believe living more with less will never go out of style! :)

[@AngeliqueLusuan]

Love this take on minimalism and about the Snail Mail - I always look forward to reading it as it brightens up not only my day but also my week!

[@bjct5002]

Minimalism was necessary, it took me to a place where I can happily live with what I've got and not feel the need for more. However, I don't need to think about it anymore, I feel as though I don't need to take minimalism to an extreme. I can do what I like because life is so short, I don't need to become a minimalist to get rid of things that don't serve a purpose.

[@stephen-finance]

I think it will be around for the long run. While it did trend, it isn't a trend but a mentality and way of life.

[@T_Cooper]

Thanks Matt, for that inspirational talk. Feels like another switch inside my head just flipped. Now I can develope further on than only sticking my self to minimalism as the only possibility to life a meaningful life. I started thinking about which 'isms' can positively influence my indiviual decisions plus having a benifitial effect on my environment.

[@scottwillimack184]

Thank you 🙏 Brother! Good stuff!

[@zachrat9083]

It gets easier and easier to be a minimalist with technology, so I’m sure the movement is here to stay. I mean just look at a typical cellphone and how many things it can do & how many things it replaced.

[@kimlapere]

I wish you'd talked about cycles a bit more: trends can make comebacks. 🔁 History repeats itself. I anticipate a resurgence in interest in minimalism again, the question is when. :)

[@arilu8897]

love that you're switching it up with the style and edit of the videos! I love your content in general, but it's nice to see your range!

[@birkleyco2007]

I agree and from minimalism I learnt the best lessons and I apply to achieve a smart life. That’s actually my current content! Love your work! Cheers, Mariana

[@MemerMan]

8:28 I appreciate the low volume bleep

[@b.mishchenko9279]

Great Work! I like the idea of having fewer things and get a more valuable life, but I think minimalism has become an overhyped trend and lost its main idea, people shouldn't focus their attention on minimalism like on a trend, because it's just switching their values. Minimalism should be like the philosophy idea of live values, to show big psychological problems.

[@outlast_the_night7727]

This put the trend phenomenon so well into words, thank you so much once again for this incredible and insightful video! Just in the small scale of my own life I can see my thoughts concerning minimalism fluctuate - some days I don't really think about it at all, others I wish I could be more intentional, and crave more clarity minimalism brings me, especially when I feel stressed or overwhelmed. As much as the the trend might 'die down' in the public eye, I believe it has still brought some very important perspective and food for thought into my life that I wouldn't want to miss. After I had decluttered all of my possessions by the end of this summer, I had never felt more at ease and happier in my own home. Trendy or not, I'd never want to miss that feeling again!

[@Dmzfotografie]

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[@mcdonoughjl]

I feel like minimalism is required for me as I have many ADHD tendencies and get distracted by a lot of things; I like not having to think about what I wear every day when its usually the same black pair of shorts and a plain t-shirt, or my scrubs while at work. I think its also funny that so many people put their self-worth in the things they own as this is something you can truly see when you own so much less. It makes you face your own thoughts and feelings (as depressing as they may be at times), and deal with them in ways you would not otherwise. It also cuts down on the amount of senseless small-talk I have to engage in about these items I have and can engage with others in more meaningful ways.

[@carochan86]

I can relate. I learned from someone I worked with " chaos breeds chaos". That's what my ADD will do with stuff.

[@l.garcia3344]

It makes sense it would “end” when I’m still trying to get it started 😆

[@Mina_Susnjevic]

You have a good point there. And, only time will tell. Thanks for the interesting video.

[@ambertorres5358]

Always great content, Matt! Thanks so much...very informative video. I agree, minimalism does have value and will always have a place in my life.

[@MarielaMerino]

As a minimalist youtuber I find that the trend is dead but there is interest for those who want to live a simpler lifestyle 😁

[@RebekahBloom]

I think people need a break from being intentional sometimes. For me, focusing on personal growth can sometimes lean into scrupulosity and therefore doesn't always benefit me the way I want it to. I think society as a whole needs to breathe between intentional journeys as well.

[@FragenAnsLeben]

If minimalism benefits you having a break from it, is like having a break from breathing....

[@RebekahBloom]

@@FragenAnsLeben I don't meant taking a break from minimalism, I mean taking a break from trying to learn more about it/challenge yourself to be more minimalistic. Once you've seen the value in minimalism and practiced it, it will naturally affect your every day decisions. But striving for perfection ALL the time is draining and sometimes harmful.

[@FragenAnsLeben]

@@RebekahBloom I'm d'accord with your last sentence. Though I think striving for perfection in general isn't in alignment with minimalism. It is also not healthy in my humble oppinion to strive for extreme minimalism.

[@iceBlade777]

When minimalism was started, and you uploaded your videos about this topic, i was really into it. Then its faded away a bit, and now i realized i need to go back on track, so i started listening audiobooks, live a bit healthier, and be positive etc. So i hope this trend never will be fade, i telling stories to my friends about my journey, and i hope they get into it also. I'll check the newletter, im really into self-improvement.

[@ashmaric7926]

Great videography matt... n the time duration of the video is just on point!! 🤜🤛

[@JaniceIsLearning]

When the “trend” has become someone’s lifestyle, then they don’t need to watch/read about it as much.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Even the thumbnail is cluttered with words urghh what happened to Matt just looking shocked or surprised??

[@HighTide_808]

It’s literally two words bruh. Get a grip

[@EdgarLinardi]

thank you for awesome explanation matt!

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[@Parkitloveit]

Only the minimalists who are deeply convinced of the advantages of this lifestyle will continue to live it. My lifestyle is minimalist and I love it. I live in my car and I bathe in rivers and lakes every day. From my point of view, minimalism is perfect. 👌

[@vaishalishirke6269]

First thing's first Matt D' avella can never EVER "fail epically" . Secondly, minimalism is here to stay. Even people who don't agree with the ideology will one day see the impo6and relevance of it. Definitely a HIT!

[@joyfaithlove]

Thank you for the great video as always Matt. I wish I had heard about minimalism in my younger years and in university. It's never too late, but also with my life-style, I think the ideal perceived minimalism can't be achieved for me, but working on different aspects in my life is the first step.

[@victoriar8668]

I really enjoyed and learned from the explanation in this video. Thank you for the video, Matt.

[@helenagehrmann1395]

I'm a minimalist and I'll stay a minimalist. It is a life changing mindset and I still think it is the solution for a lot of issues in this world.

[@Theresa-jq3dw]

Agreed!!

[@TheNeonMind]

Minimalism from an aesthetic point of view was always insanely boring for me. White everything, every day...always.

[@jainthorne4136]

That's not what minimalism is. I'm a minimalist and my home is filled with color. I have huge pictures that are abstract washes of vibrant color. As a design aesthetic there is more to the concept than white walls and black clothes.

[@TheNeonMind]

@@jainthorne4136 You may want to inform the rest of the world. They didn't get the memo.

[@jackiehamilton2738]

That was the thing which put me off. If I lived in a sparse environment like that, I would start feeling depressed and even physically cold within the hour.

[@Joel_Mullins06]

Amazing production quality!

[@BlueKnightGuy]

Hope you’re doing okay Matt, looking a bit tired! Thanks for another thoughtful video my G

[@My2cents.]

One doesn’t experience self-transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates 🎈

[@satyamtamrakar8744]

Matt adressing minimalism won't give tonnes of views now but meanwhile Matt would be gaining these views under the title of Minimalism 😅😅

[@florianbarras]

Thanks Matt, I needed that !

[@achillesbuchanan2095]

Well done. Very interesting and helpful. Thank you.

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The tipping point is a great book, it clearly associates the relevance of economics with sociology and how trends influence/trigger human behaviour.

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[@italopussi396]

Besides everything there is also the factor that new trends generally break the sameness of the life. Anyway I'm entering into minimalism little by little so is far from been dead. Keep up with the great content Matt! Hugs from Brazil.

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[@bobbygotsch]

Great video, I liked the thoughts at the end.

[@RealJamieBarclay]

Let's say the whole world went minimalist. That would mean companies would make less sales, and thus less money, which would mean they would hire less people. Meaning, if the whole world went minimalist, we wouldn't have enough jobs. This is something I've thought about a lot about as a minimalist and I'm genuinely curious about this hypothetical scenario.

[@ioanna.n]

Maybe if the whole world went minimalist we could all work fewer hours and not live in the frenzy of maximising profit and productivity every single second.

[@RealJamieBarclay]

@@ioanna.n Yea I've considered that as well. I'm still torn on whether or not there just wouldn't be enough jobs and most people would suffer, or if it people would just work less and get paid less.

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[@mariageorgie]

I think if you appreciate and connect with what minimalism is about at it’s core it will never die for you... I’ve only watched maybe a max of 3 videos of minimalism and read half of the Mari Kondo book (which I need to finish) and that’s all I needed to start making change .. not because it was trendy but because at it’s core the message of discovering what’s truly important to me without the outside noise just made sense to me.. I don’t have a near empty house and I don’t think I ever will but I have what makes me truly happy

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Fantastic video, killer thumbnail too. Much love Matt, thanks for consistently putting out such great stuff for us to enjoy :)

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