Social Media Clutter | The Minimalists Ep. 402

The Minimalists talk about social media overwhelm. Watch all 2 hours of episode 402 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: / theminimalists .
Discussed in this episode:
How do The Minimalists maintain a healthy relationship with social media? (01:23)
How can I avoid the burden of inherited family heirlooms? (17:20)
How can I get more meaningful connections out of social media? (28:00)
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What’s your least favorite social media platform?

[@kamloopscruiser874]

Facebook, Twitter and it’s clones and TikTok. I am thinking about deleting Instagram.

[@zerowheeler]

Instagram because I have lots of Artist friends and the picture format is lovely. I don’t follow other stuff. 🥰

[@ericamciver1293]

All of them except KZbin. Even than I limit myself to how much I consume.

[@milchmadchen1303]

Only Fans. 🤣

[@Hygge-minimalist4413]

Facebook - totally traumatized from the amount of fake news

[@yasssqueen3063]

I got rid of my social media accounts almost 10 years ago. One of the Best decisions of my life. I have more time and more peace. I wasted so much time comparing myself to fake lives fabricated on social media. It’s all fake. With the extra time, I got a master’s degree in school counseling. I wrote my thesis on the dangers of social media. Delete your social media accounts. You will be better off without the distractions. 💜💜💜💜💜💜 Thank you for making a positive impact on my life. Love ya guys 💜💜💜💜💜 God bless you. 💜

[@louisricciardi326]

Couldn’t agree more with you. Got rid of mine years ago and never missed them.

[@jackdavis7438]

Well said! Congrats on your masters

[@captkimmy]

I have done the same! It feels amazing! I am from the day with only 4 Chanel’s! I would rather sit in a field with a dog watching butterflies

[@minetruther7365]

I was better off without reading your comment

[@sheila_rabant]

I went from around 400+ friends down to 119. Got rid of all the fakes and people I was never friends with in real life or high school.

[@sjradical]

my favorite is youtube. I don't have tiktok, I seldomly used facebook and intagram for the past 6 months. I can say that I live my real life more than creating a "ideal" life online. there's nothing to prove but there's more reason to live a life! I neglected our house 7 years prior to pandemic because of work. somethingthat I've learned from church and healing ministry is to connect to "true self" and in order to do that, I have to surround with people who are safe (accountable) and surround with things that are purposeful and according to Marie Condo "brings joy".

[@elaineclaire7063]

Too many apps oversharing likes/ followers spams / trolls bots threads how do we declutter them all when all of them defines our validatity on virtual we need to talk about this, the consumption only turns us to monsters.

[@Sims3Freek123]

I haven’t had social media in years. My true / real friends know my number and where I live.

[@redricker]

TK- you really hit the nail on the head about not having to pick up the "boulder" of anothers feelings by asking why. It's so prompted in EVERYTHING we see/hear that ppl over explain themselves when it actuality if you're being blamed for ie: not loving someone, that's also a form of manipulation. I couple these podcasts with Dr Nicole Lapera to round out the messages I hear

[@ChrisEva69]

Lol the paper Ryan is hilarious

[@YanaLet]

Thank you for helping people to declatter in all possible ways. I always remove something from my home, my life, my phone after watching your episodes

[@Lifeisbeautiful-ri2tb]

It was great that Ryan joined you guys today......it's the Three Musketeers once again!! Great advice from TK to find out what the story is and love what Ryan said ...."to be understood requires understanding." The only social media I use is KZbin.

[@sjradical]

by the way, i've been decluttering for a year because my dad is having a difficulty letting go of huge TVs, CDs, Tapes, VHS, and other old appliances and all of them are no longer working. I was able to dispose old broken microwaves, old small broken oven, old and broken refrigerator and papers from 1980s and 1990s. i just need to convince him a little more with the hunchback TVs. I embrace minimilism here in the Philippines for a year now. I can say I feel less overwhelm and minimalism helps me make decision easier.

[@shirleyburnham2782]

I'm only on utube & I get value from this x

[@thirdcoast-nx7jx]

I deleted all social media. Best decision I've made. The freedom is wonderful.

[@Muhluri]

I love how you mention that we need to use Social media to bring value to other people.

[@jeannecotter2795]

I love the standee of Ryan but I already miss him!

[@MissLadyLoveJoy]

It is hilarious😅

[@RahulSoni-om3yl]

I stopped using it for consumption since 2017 as the quality of content dropped massively.. Now I just go there to post something I love and to get a job out of it and I did got job offers

[@extrememinimalism]

I deleted my social media last month and haven't regretted it, and I was a multi-times a day kinda poster.

[@denisemay2367]

So many signs recently to declutter social media...Maybe it's time 😊

[@Greyxari]

111

[@julianafinamore7187]

The Ryan cardboard kkkkkkkkk OMG LOL

[@angelasinyard3743]

I have KZbin but all other forms of social media is not relevant or even necessary 😊

[@kathymobile11]

Wow, “I don’t want to add to the void” !!!

[@dejaydavisson9938]

Is u-tube considered social media ? Lots of good content, but can certainly become a time waster.

[@user-qw5ls8pw1u]

I recently deleted my Instagram and I've never felt better! 😊

[@user-qw5ls8pw1u]

I feel so much better without Instagram!

[@karajade83]

I would like to start a free trial of your private podcast but there's no way I'm providing my payment details upfront. I'm happy to pay for extended episodes but what I feel uncomfortable with is granting a website or service provider permission to automatically deduct funds from my bank account. I would like the ability to make one off payments, and then pay each month as required. I know I sound like a Boomer but I'm the same age as you guys and have so far got through life without giving in to auto-deduct subscription services. Any chance you will self host in the future, with this option?

[@carolferreira705]

I think you’re right. I work in a bank and I deal with frauds every single day. I don’t put my bank data anywhere either.

[@heidimartin6711]

Tiny glowing screen syndrome :)

[@janetwigley6360]

1000$ for a pair of shoes is ok NEVER!

[@razsbags]

Isn't KZbin social media?

[@extrememinimalism]

not really, it functions in a totally different way.

[@Meme-go9ts]

​@@extrememinimalismI'd say it depends on whether you manage to use it as a tool... but yes, KZbin is a form of social media

[@extrememinimalism]

​@@Meme-go9ts nah, I think KZbin is more in the realm of Netflix.

[@Greyxari]

Socia media is an invaluable business tool. IMO

[@ykhan2891]

I use Twitter - follow only 7 or so accounts and I don't post stuff.

[@adebimpeoyekan428]

am also here ,am scare like shit, but I guess I need to obey God