My Struggles With Minimalism

The truth is: being a minimalist comes with challenges. Here is how I overcome perfection and find lasting joy in my minimalist lifestyle.
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[@ConniBiesalski]

Share with me one imperfect thing you love about yourself :))

[@irishcladdagh3]

I tend to be very detailed and it can be great to getting things done eith zero issues and it can cause undue anxiety as well....I LOVED YOUR VIDEO!!!! oh boy I can relate to almost everything you said...my hubby is not a minimalist at all but I am working to not coverting him into one but to be open to the idea of downsizing...his collectables: Tshirts,Wrestling"toys Dvds I look forward to exploring your channel 💜

[@lauralunaazul]

Mmmm, I think I dont like my imperfections, but... maybe... accept my house a little bit messy sometimes? Walk slowly, try to be kind or have a good relathionsip with everybody? ( no healthy sometimes).

[@JAFFER3657]

Reading Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport and deleted all social media apps except KZbin and WhatsApp and already feeling so relaxed, those every minute notifications were killing my time like crazy, I didn't even knew how many hours I was putting into these manipulating apps. Now replacing it with Books and other useful things. Good Content. Subscribed 🙂

[@hollymartin2175]

Hi Conni, you make me smile. You remind me of my daughter. I just read a quote today that I love. "The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. Henry Throeau

[@WailuaMark]

Labels suck. I just do what I think that I should do to improve my life. The mistakes that I've made in this life can fill a very thick book, I just try not to dwell on it too much. I, too, have a lot of digital clutter but a lot of it are photos that I refuse to delete. Other stuff is 'watch later' on KZbin .... lol ... And I never have the time to watch it all. And now you've given me another KZbinr to follow, Kraig Adams! Hahaha ... Anyway, I do the (audio subscription service) thing to listen to books and other stuff which helps me to keep physical clutter to a minimum. I can get overwhelmed with all of it, so I just ignore most of it and move on. I'm always donating things. You've given me more to think about and the 'tools' to help me move my life further in a positive direction. Thank you! I'm always in improvement and simplification modes, if that makes any sense. I think and plan a lot, especially during slow times at work when I'm unable to listen to audio books or pod casts. Thank You, again, Conni! All the best to you!!

[@menschendiedieweltverander776]

It's so great to hear from you again, Conni! Your filming is stunning.

[@luna-willow]

The ocd obsessiveness sounds a lot like me 🙊 My husband isn’t minimalist but he was homeless for part of his life so he likes the things I find unnecessary

[@lidiastarkova2323]

Conni, you’re a minimalist at heart. You have the mindset, the commitment and the right intention. That’s the most important! Love this video, especially the part about perfectionism. We shouldn’t aspire to be perfect all the time, we are on different levels depending on our set of priorities... hugs from the Alps!

[@greenwoman3424]

I was smiling and nodding through the whole video. Yep. Feel this in so many ways. Thanks for articulating this with such honesty and realness.

[@JohnnyMonk]

I found you on Spotify with Nathaniel Drew's conversation. New follower and love your style ☁️💙

[@lauradepping6638]

Beautiful video, thanks so much, Conni! 🤩

[@milandinic1535]

Super Conni, Du hast es auf den Punkt gebracht. Man braucht eigentlich nicht viel im Leben, alles ist heutzutage auf Konsum ausgerichtet. Es geht nur da drum Ballast loszuwerden. Hierbei mache ich mir auch so Gedanken, eines Tages Minimalist zu sein. Viel Erfolg Dir weiterhin und alles Liebe, Milan

[@ModernFounder]

Love this Conni! You certainly have me beat on the tech/creator gear minimalism!

[@connytopia765]

Hallo Conni, Thanks for this video and your honesty! I follow your vlog and think “Man, she nails it” and then I see my own struggles regarding minimalism, zero waste, daily meditation and yoga practice etc. Your video reminded me that we are all just humans, trying our best to live a kind and more mindful life. Life is constant change with ups and downs. And we struggle. And that is okay .... Danke dafür!

[@msizziekay]

Great perspective, Conni! Thank you :) And yes, with regard to your question, I noticed it's rather difficult for me to love my own imperfections. However, what I like about them is that they teach me something, show me which way I should go (i.e. learn and get better), and they challenge me to love myself unconditionally as well as forgive myself when I make mistakes (again). And I notice I'm getting better at it - in the end, accepting our imperfections is the only way to gradually soften them and improve.

[@charleswilson7807]

Conni you are real person and I appreciate that.

[@sarashacham]

I absolutely love this video

[@user-px6ji5sl5b]

Enjoyed listening to this Connie. Minimalism is different for everyone. Jùst go with your own flow and never live up to the expectations of others. The words we hear from others - 'You should.....' or 'You must'. Let it be like water off a duck's back. Neither compare, criticise or complain. We are all people on our very own and different paths in life. Slow down, own less, live simply and follow your dreams/ gut/ intuition. All the best to you and your partner. Much love from Switzerland.

[@slmxoxo]

It's interesting that in trying to escape our preoccupation with things via becoming minimalist, some of us end up fixating more on what we're trying to escape. I look at minimalism as more of a philosophy, a way to simplify holistically (thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships) to ultimately live intentionally.

[@ConniBiesalski]

Yes I agree, and all things come with their shadows ;)

[@saulimfernandes]

Totally agree with you. I've thinking in how social media tend to influence us in every concept or decision, also when we appear walking against the others. Nothing have to be like it is showed on screens. We are free to make things by our own way. Regards from Brazil

[@kimwood6632]

Yes, the labeling... just stop and say, i am... you have great videography skills, would love to see more content about your travels, the ocean/nature. & such! I started watching your videos because you're unique, not because you're a minimalist. So just be you and don't explain it. Thanks for your content!

[@WailuaMark]

I second that!!! 100%

[@frogdiva]

Love your videos and podcasts most of all what I like about you is your sharing your humanity,

[@ConniBiesalski]

aww that really means so much, thank you my dear!!

[@jasenkavukelic5047]

Love your videos, wish there was more of them. Love from Croatia!

[@ConniBiesalski]

lots of videos in the archive! there will be more coming regularly one I finish writing my book in a few weeks!

[@Lechwizki]

respect :) love ur video keep doing what you are doing

[@user-wz5pn2vs2n]

5 seconds in and i already subscribed

[@user-ot1jo2mp3h]

Your partner is gorgeous. All the best for the two of you.

[@jortega380]

Awesome

[@gabriellewilkie6634]

Girl, FEELS. I try really hard not to put my vegan minimalism on my partner (who is neither but has definitely cut down to mostly veggo and was probably already a near minimalist). I became obsessive and perfectionist prettyyyy quickly. I still struggle, but it's better then before haha. Working process.

[@wildchild1682]

As a minimalist myself...I say...just let it go 😄😘

[@morriseperez1901]

Lol, just came from watching Matt D' Avellas' "digital minimalism" video.

[@justicepagente9151]

Morrise Perez same here.lol

[@ConniBiesalski]

that's wonderful :)) welcome!!

[@ConniBiesalski]

yayyy welcome!!

[@ModernFounder]

@@ConniBiesalski That's epic.

[@heathsledger]

same haha

[@kodeywhitewolf4056]

Yup Used to hate the labeling Now I just shrug it off I've been in process Feels great Moving to Tucson in my van with what fits Will be aware of what I "buy" to make myself comfy Great video

[@ConniBiesalski]

that's awesome. all the best for you!!!

[@kodeywhitewolf4056]

@@ConniBiesalski Thanks

[@maudyconcert8304]

Hi dear Conni, thank you for this nice talk about minimalism. Just what i needed. I noticed some pigmentation on your forehead , perhaps you need some folic acid ( in het nederlands, foliumzuur). Big hug xxxx

[@karensinclair1954]

you are refreshing! My imperfect: I'm always in flux. LOL

[@ConniBiesalski]

thank you, that makes me happy to hear! and thanks for sharing your imperfect - go and love it anyway :))

[@peterkwasek]

Hallo Conni. Da mein Job ein großes Maß an Geräten, Ersatzteilen und Hilfsmittel nötig macht, ist es nicht möglich aus quantitativen Sicht Minimalist zu sein. Doch lebe ich mein eigentliches Leben auf absoluter Sparflamme und nahezu ohne jeden Luxus. Minimalismus kann man nicht zählen, man kann ihn nur fühlen. Danke fürs Video. Alles Liebe.

[@lauralunaazul]

Oh, and I love that Miro paint in the back of you (Is Mirø?)

[@user-ii5jh2ch2i]

It is a Kadinsky print. Not an original.

[@yunacaroff7034]

Imperfection : over thinking.. I would like a minimalist mental

[@lidiastarkova2323]

My one imperfect thing is that I am so changable and fluid. It’s both a blessing and a curse...

[@lidiastarkova2323]

I usually intend to be committed and follow through though. And I’m quite good at it (people can relay on me)

[@lauralunaazul]

True

[@cromcoffee3229]

Earthling ^^

[@wayananggriani3587]

💓

[@cherlysimkins3755]

Don’t think about things too much.

[@yunacaroff7034]

Again 👍

[@Nomnomonurface]

You look really tall. How tall are you if you don't mind me asking?

[@SaraBurdick]

we can all do better.. don't be so hard on yourself!

[@ConniBiesalski]

I like to share my learnings and experiences, and as mentioned it is not about perfectionism

[@SaraBurdick]

@@ConniBiesalski I love it!! I feel so many you tubers dont so its refreshing! That's why i follow you!!

[@Kim-ut9nl]

👌🏽🙏🏾👍🏽

[@lauralunaazul]

I already love you, Connie, but there a lot in your mind, aparently right now. I am like you so many times, really understand you. Maybe there a lot of monkeys around you right now? Start fresh sounds great 😊