Minimalism VS Consumerism

Let's talk consumerisms dark side. We all have to consume, but when does consumption start taking over our lives in a negative way?
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[@daryljohnson9010]

Because the last several years have been harsh for small business owners, I’ve been forced into a minimalism-or-else life and I’m SO grateful for it. Reassessment of what is truly valuable is such a great ongoing, evolving exercise.

[@minimalease]

Love that! I’m sorry times have been hard for your business but you have such a great attitude about it all ❤️❤️ thanks so much for sharing!

[@danaseger9876]

As we grow, we learn that it’s not about the things. When we appreciate all we have, and that our needs are met- we lose the desire to shop. I need very little, and appreciate all of it, when we pare down to what we love and what we use. It’s about investing in our relationships- not cleaning and shopping and acquiring. My life has real purpose now and profound meaning ❤️ I wish peace, contentment and love to all of you!

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ You summed up this video so beautifully. My life right now feels so busy and like it’s racing by so I’m trying so hard to slow down and take in the little sweet moments as they come ❤️

[@danaseger9876]

@@minimalease Your videos have been a part of my journey, I’m very grateful ❤️

[@user-hw9vf4pl9s]

What a great video! I'm getting ready to move states and I truly don't want to move 85% of my belongings. I have been in a horrible funk as I have lost 3 family members whom I was closest too and my beloved little border terrier all with in the shortest amount of time. I am moving to start fresh in a state with sunshine and good walking trails and now that I am alone and have been so sad because the loved ones who meant the most to me are gone it's even more clear how things don't matter, people and animal do, and the time spent with them brings happiness not stuff.

[@minimalease]

I’m sending you all my love and hugs ❤️ it sounds like you are getting ready for an extraordinary new chapter and I wish you all the happiness in the world on your move ❤️❤️

[@Margriet811]

All of what you said is so true! I just finished reading Joshua Becker’s book about this. How stuff gets in the way of living your big dreams. A collegue declutterred her life to finally move to Spain with her husband after having had this dream for over 20 years! I’ve started declutterring too and I don’t even feel like buying stuff I don’t need at all anymore. All my needs are met. Nothing we buy will make us happy. Only WE can! ❤

[@minimalease]

Love it! What an inspiring story ❤️❤️ thank you for sharing 😍

[@sonailymartinez8480]

Thank you for your video. I was praying to God what to do about my car and I think I got the answer. I bought my dream car 10 years ago, and I still love it so much. But it has been presenting some issues and the mechanic called me to say that fixing everything will be around $5,000 and recommended me to get a new car 😢. Which I didn’t have the intention nor want to start paying for a car. I have not payed for a car in the last 6 years, and it is amazing. I think I prefer to fix it and squeeze that car a little bit more. English is not my first language, so sorry for any mistake in my writing.

[@minimalease]

That’s wonderful ❤️ thank you so much for sharing!

[@jennyjenkins877]

♥ This is such an important topic! When I was on my decluttering journey, my daughter had just become an adult. She was working and buying a lot of clothes off websites like Shein and Thredup because she wanted to build her wardrobe and try a variety of styles. It's a few years later now and she feels the weight and the struggle of managing too much clothing. She has trouble keeping up on the laundry and fitting it all in the closets in her apartment. She also has a closet and dresser full of clothes here too. She came home to visit this weekend and pulled out 3 black trash bags worth of clothing and footwear to donate because she's ready to live with less now too.

[@minimalease]

That’s amazing! I had to learn the hard way too, through buying so much for years and then regretting it and getting rid of it. But at least it taught me some valuable lessons I’ll never forget ❤️❤️ I wish your daughter all the best!!

[@rikkeknudsen_]

Powerful video, thank you❤As an artist, I find that if I have too much paints and brushes and stuff to choose from, my inspiration and lust for working decreases. It’s just too much sensory input. And after a good equipment declutter, I instantly get a lot of ideas. Like everything gets clear, and there is space both in the room and in the mind, to create!

[@rikkeknudsen_]

That way, when I have barely any painting supply to work with, I also learn what I actually need for my work. And then I stick to that. Otherwise, going into an art supply store..I want to buy half the store😅

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much for sharing that! I feel so similar ❤️❤️ I feel inspired to create when my mind and body have space to think ❤️❤️

[@williamclark1244]

❤ So true. When you have so much nothing has value because nothing means anything.

[@minimalease]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolisdanavage1225]

Enjoyed every single word. I only wish I found minimalism 30 years ago! My husband and I are both 58 and let’s just say it’s never too late. I also fantasize about living in a tiny home.😂Keep up the great work, you are so incredibly inspiring!❤️

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much!! I wish I had found it in my 20’s Oo the money and time I would have saved 🤣

[@cindypreece5735]

❤❤❤Just discovered you and right when I needed it most! My husband and I are moving to a new house in a new state after 34 years in the same one! We have both decided we want to become minimalists! The stuff has not brought us happiness, it’s like you said, things can become a thorn in our sides! We have donated and tossed so much and still feel overwhelmed! I love watching your videos and insight! As we start a new life after 50 years of marriage, we plan to take the years we have left and enjoy more nature, more interaction with family and friends and not fill our home with things we don’t need! You are a blessing and joy to watch and listen to! Thank you for being here! ❤

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much!! And have a wonderful time on your new adventure ❤️❤️

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

I think most people have to experience for ourselves how things rarely bring us the promise we assign to them long term. I think that’s where a lot of depression comes from. Instead of recognizing that concept, we feel like we’re the problem not the consumerism. That’s why I love channel like this who help us see that individually we are not broken, the concept of consumerism is.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful response ❤️❤️ thanks for sharing!

[@mizz.livinglife4448]

I love all your videos but girl this one is my most favorite!!! This video was straight facts. I used to be a consumer of all things up until maybe about a year or so ago when I had an eye opener. I experience a shift in careers that came with a huge pay cut and also racked up around 30k in consumer debt based off bad spending habits, and job loss. I do still have some debt but I’m so much more better off than where I started and now I only spend my money on things or experiences that are important to me❤❤

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much! I’ve been thinking about these ideas for a while now and I was so glad I got time to put them all together in this video ❤️ thanks so much for sharing your journey😍❤️❤️

[@dianagunn40]

Great video Becky! I have just discovered your videos and you are very inspiring. I have been on my minimalist journey for several years and am very close to where I want to be but have been "stuck", but your videos are getting me "unstuck" again. 😊 Thank you for the inspiration and honesty. All the best to you.

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️ I love sharing my journey and listening to yours 😍

[@bonnieleblanc1096]

Really impactful video! Thank you!

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@rby82589]

Just found your channel and really enjoying it. I can very much relate. Thank you! 💓

[@minimalease]

That's so great to hear!! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@vickiuridge3375]

I'm new to your videos and just watched this one. Thank you ❤for all the advice on helping better our lives. I'm on my decluttering journey and am slowly letting things go I no longer need. I've always had a bad habit of buying things for the sake of it and thinking it was bringing me joy.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️

[@CesiraKelleher-im5nu]

The cars I know we need them but the cost has reached unbelievable levels. We bought a used Honda crv. Great car!!!! Will never buy any other make. I see how the western world judges us by what we drive. School drop offs, gym, work etc. I just ignore although I think for the millennials it’s harder I am nearing 60 so I don’t care lol. Love your channel ❤

[@minimalease]

Seriously! I mean I’m just not willing to get another car until this one just falls apart completely (hopefully I have a few more years even with this lemon) Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️

[@leighannestarks5787]

Very well expressed!! Had to view it a couple of times to get everything. Very inspirational, very thoughtful, and very well presented. Thank you for making me think. ❤️

[@minimalease]

This warms my heart ❤️ thank you so much I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts ❤️❤️

[@mindyu8324]

❤️❤️ you make some great points in this video. You’ve really learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@minimalease]

Thanks friend! Minimalism is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself and my family ❤️❤️ it has taught me so much and I continue to learn new things all the time 🤗

[@stephaniec8344]

❤ Thank you so much for this video. I needed to hear this. I have been recently accused by my partner of decluttering and recluttering and I see that this has been true. I am glad I am not the only one to fall into this trap and glad that if you fell in once I know I can get out of it like you have. You are an inspiration ❤

[@minimalease]

No you are definitely not alone ❤️ you can definitely get back out! 👏😍 thanks so much for sharing friend!

[@annetteaughney9182]

I enjoyed this so much. Absolutely spot on!! I am in the middle of deciding to keep or go, and your words of wisdom just gave me the tools. Thank you! ❤

[@minimalease]

Aww I’m so glad I could help ❤️❤️

[@amandaclarke1373]

A very inspirational video Becky. You made such valid points. Amanda x

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much Amanda!! ❤️

[@bethanygunther7657]

This chit chatty video is my favorite of yours so far!! ❤

[@minimalease]

Thank you! The ramblings of a crazy lady is what it felt like hahah but I’m glad my message got across 🤣❤️❤️

[@paigemarcantel3943]

Great video and very thought provoking. ❤️

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@StellaM22]

Great video thank you

[@minimalease]

Thank you 😊 ❤️❤️

[@salenarichardson2766]

Yes to all of this! ❤

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️

[@michelleevans2445]

I still enjoy shopping, but I have learned to do more looking than actual buying & I have learned that I can like something or think something is beautiful without having to have it in my home.

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ i 💯 agree! I can go out shopping with my Mom and not fear because I have enough self control to know I don’t need something which is such an empowering feeling 👏😍 Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@matejaajdnikkorosec6906]

Hi! I just watched your video and find it very inspiring... thank you😊

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@deniser.m.7356]

This was a very inspirational video. I appreciate the insight ♥️

[@minimalease]

Thanks you so much ❤️❤️

[@flamingofan5411]

❤ great vid!

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much!! ❤️❤️

[@joaquifernandez9757]

Great video.Thanks Becky 😘🥰💖

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️

[@normamaher9901]

I'm on a low buy year & your message really resonates, thank you, lots of love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[@minimalease]

Aww we hope to visit Ireland one day ❤️ that is where my grandmas side of the family are from! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@lindseyberrum]

Wow - this video is treasure. Thank you!

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@rebeccabaron1348]

This video was very meaning full to me. I resonate with so much of it. Soooo much. Including living in a tiny home. In the state that I live there are not any areas zoned for tiny homes or I would get one in a heartbeat. Especially now that I am 60 and now single.

[@minimalease]

Where we live isn’t zoned for tiny homes either we would have to move much further out from my husbands work which would have its own added struggles but I long for one, one day ❤️❤️

[@rebeccabaron1348]

@@minimalease me too, girl. Me too!!!

[@marybenham2573]

I moved 6 pieces of furniture out of my primary bedroom today! I analyzed it & couldn’t believe it! The room already looks better & bigger. I’m so proud of me❤❤Thank you Becky for showing me how to do this. Haven’t finished the kitchen yet. I understand about the clothes!

[@minimalease]

Omg!! You go girl! 6 pieces that amazing!! 👏👏😍

[@user-hk3yc9sy3p]

❤ Wise words. Beautiful. Thank you. Ulla-Marie

[@minimalease]

Aww thanks so much friend ❤️

[@lorireeve2322]

❤ Thank you for sharing your wisdom, ideas, and musings in such a beautiful, informative, and relaxed/relaxing way. Blessings from Down Under. ❤

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@angelamelum4304]

Great video!

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@annem6778]

Your words resonated with me! “You’re spending money to present yourself to others in a certain way but what do YOU want to do?” Thanks for the reminder that everything has more than a monetary value. 💚

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you 😊 I’m so glad it helped! ❤️

[@justnoticing]

Hi Becky, as usual you have honed in on the important things that can help us to lead a more minimal, simple, contented and yet rich life. I hope that your channel and your insights filter through to many more people as there is so much unhappiness and struggle in many people's lives because they get caught in these consumerism traps. I have had a tendency to criticise capitalism and you have made me realise all that I can be grateful for.❤

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ I hear and feel everything you said about consumerism ❤️

[@sable747]

Great chatty video! ❤ I need to take a closer look at the ratio your husband pointed out of in/out of stuff. I can relate to that a lot. I’ve started adding substitute teaching to my routine. I start in 2 weeks. Do you have any tips? What do you recommend for ‘teacher’ clothes, so that I don’t go overboard. Thank you!

[@minimalease]

If your subbing keep it simple and easy ❤️❤️ a few simple tops and one of two pairs of pants or capris that are nice are all I have ❤️

[@sarinawood]

Great video ❤ I am lucky enough to be able to buy a new car outright if I wanted to, however I continue to drive my 2006 Honda Civic I've had for 14 years. The air conditioning has been broken for years, the paint is faded, and it has rust spots 😅 but it's reliable, the mileage is low for its age, and it drives like a dream, so I can't justify getting rid of it just to get something shiny and new. Especially with the crazy prices of cars 🇨🇦 these days 😊. I sometimes wonder if the other parents at my daughter's school are judging me based on my old car but 🤷‍♀️ it's my money/life not theirs

[@LTNZ1]

My bank also charges every month $75 for just not paying the whole amount. This is robbery.

[@minimalease]

That’s crazy!

[@youandmeandmultiplescleros402]

As a recovering consumerista, I appreciate your remarks on whether an ex pedicure gets me closer to.my goals. A great rule of thumb.💖

[@minimalease]

I’m so glad to help 😍 thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️

[@maan8846]

Very Good! Thank you.

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@status101-danielho6]

As a minimalist, the one minimalist subculture I despise are the ones who constantly churn their possessions. Small footprint, yet with huge ecological footprint. Your husband had a point.

[@minimalease]

Yes he did ❤️thanks for sharing

[@TheClutterLady]

Yessss, I wanted a tiny house before I met my husband. Now I'm thinking something around 1300 Sq ft would be good for us. We move a lot right now, and our previous house was the biggest I'd ever lived in at 2100 Sq ft. It was so overwhelming and too much for me and felt wasteful! I like being outside anyway. 😅 Happy to be back in a 1500 Sq ft house! Even when I was a nanny, one of the kids got so frustrated he said he hated living in a big house because he could never find his shoes.

[@minimalease]

Hahah yess! I’d love one day to live in a much smaller house, so I’m going to keep speaking it into existence 👏😍 ours is around 1800 square feet and as a family of 3 I just don’t think we need this much space, but I grew up in between mostly a single wide trailer, apartments, and from 6th grade on in a small rancher. I never felt like we didn’t have enough space as a kid so I think I just like smaller spaces

[@TheClutterLady]

@@minimalease yes, I'm probably in a bigger house than I grew up in...and I had 4 siblings! Here it's just me and my husband 👀

[@flamingofan5411]

⁠@@minimalease we live in 1000 sq feet now, and it is fine for just my husband and myself. Only 2 bed, 1 bath. It’s really cute but really not great if more than 1 guest wants to stay over. One toilet is definitely a challenge. Our last home was 1800 3/2 and felt it was a perfect size. We have 2 grown sons and prayerfully will have grandkids one day and I would love the space for them!🥰

[@tammycrookshanks4112]

Superb video! I'm a minimalist started about four years ago yet I still at times struggle with impulse buying...you really made me think. Thank you🩷

[@minimalease]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️ its something I struggle with too at times and listening to other people’s stories helps me too! ❤️ thanks for sharing

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[@minimalease]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@ERICA850]

Hey I did that too. I would declutter certain categories of things and when I was depressed rebuy things thinking it was going to help me recommitt. But I never recommitted to using the things I bought. Mostly homeschool supplies, things to make activities for kids. Our homeschool now is VERY simple. I can not do all of the things nor maintain the inventory.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing your story! So many of us can relate❤️❤️ love it! “I can not do all of the things nor maintain the inventory” ❤️❤️

[@user-uc2og1pk6o]

What an awesome and inspiring video.❤

[@minimalease]

❤️thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@berengererenard5801]

Thanks for this good video! Love from Belgium…

[@minimalease]

Aww thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@elizaleonardthings]

So inspiring ❤

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@elizaleonardthings]

I have realised that what I do with my time is more important than stuff I buy , I’m now on a journey to have a more balanced life and use more time for creative projects that bring me true happiness ❤ have fewer nicer things, enjoy them while working towards a bigger better purpose ❤

[@minimalease]

That is so wonderful to hear ❤️ Thanks so much for watching

[@Kate-lo1in]

Yes, yes, yes 🎉❤

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@qwertyqwert2772]

love this convo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i! dont! care! about! money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much❤️

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[@minimalease]

Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@denisecarter5117]

I was where you are now. I had gotten rid of so much. My husband was on board with all I was doing. I thought our 1,100 square foot home was too big for just the two of us and living tiny seemed great. Then his dad died and we moved into a garage apartment behind his mom’s house to help her of she needed it. She was 89 and now she is 95 and we are still here. Our apartment is 320 square feet. I’m pretty over wishing to live tiny. I would love to rearrange my furniture. And have room to set in a different chair. We are here and it is good to be close and help her live in her own house. Someday we both would like 600 to 800 square feet to live in.

[@minimalease]

That is such a blessing for her that you can be there for your MIL ❤️ I think I could do really small if we had some beautiful land we could be outside on a lot. I think 600-800 is probably more reasonable especially with our climate in Virginia. Thanks for sharing! It got me thinking ❤️

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[@minimalease]

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[@rmm4123]

The greatest source of discontentment for me is our home. It’s an older home, not super updated. I would love a newer looking home with light spaces like grays/whites/light browns. It’s a constant battle.

[@minimalease]

I'm so sorry! We still have lots of places I would like to update but we have to do it slow because of time and finances. We do everything ourselves so we are lucky to be able to save in that way but I totally understand what you are saying ❤️❤️

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I'm where you are. It's so hard to make a dark outdated flat work with my minimalist esthetic. I feel you.❤

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