The 10 Types Of Minimalists (Which One Are You?)

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Which type of minimalist are you or which ones resonate with you the most? 😊👇

[@jonathanwcousins]

Your videos are great and very helpful in explaining the minimalist lifestyle in simple and practical terms!

[@paoslice]

lol 😂 I think I’m a combo pack

[@jcrntxx]

I only started to embrace minimalism this year and I am very excited about what I will become after a few months. I can't say right now which one resonates with me more but I value frugality, sustainability, practicality, and mindfulness/spirituality. Let's see how things go!

[@DNA350ppm]

Great video!!! I'm inspired by all these kinds of minimalist, simple, meaningful living, perhaps most of all by the ecological versions. But I nodded to some aspect in all of them. I really loved to see the whole compilation, there is so much freedom in this variety!

[@frax1988]

Number 3 for me.

[@dianeyoung8068]

I think that there is an overlap in my practice of living minimally. I do not want to contribute to the landfill, I want to live lighter in the world, so that I can move easily, I do not spend or want to spend a lot of money on things, I get tired of seeing clutter and because I meditate I like the peacefulness of seeing space between material things. This video is helpful because so many people only think of minimalism in terms of minimalist design and there are as you mentioned, so many reasons to live minimally.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's great! I think it will be much easier to maintain this type of lifestyle when you have so many strong reasons for it 🙌😊 And glad you liked the video!

[@HannahRainbow88]

​@@SunnyKindJourney😂 if my husband and our son agreed with me, maybe! 😂 (Also multiple reasons here, primarily functional&frugal by necessity, but also eco-friendly, mental health, spiritual...)

[@alimccreery755]

I’ve been getting rid of my excessive overhead, sometimes clutter happens, when we take care of it the space that happens is a wonderful feeling. If I have to I will result to walking until I’m at a place to reassess my situation.

[@TGYtco]

I know a lot of people who lean toward one type, but there is definitely an overlap in all of us. I appreciated this list because it reminded me of ways I can extend my minimalism to other areas of my life.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Totally! Glad you liked it :)

[@luc9766]

1. Aesthetic minimalist 2. Practical minimalist 3. Frugal minimalist 4. Time minimalist 5. Eco-minimalist 6. Focused minimalist 7. Digital minimalist 8. Nomadic minimalist 9. Extreme minimalist 10. Spiritual minimalist I feel I have some aspects of every group, but mostly I find myself as a mixture of 1,3,4,7.

[@TenOaksTexas]

Extreme. Always I have known that everything you own, owns you.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I’m a cozy minimalist. Artwork (mostly nature and classic), warm colors on the walls, floral arrangements, soft textures, but all only needed to give my sparse place some warmth.

[@Seahawkess]

Yes, same.

[@coela2616]

I really appreciated this list and see aspects of my motivation in many of archetypes. However, I think I might be a different type, which I would call a sensory minimalist. I am very sensitive to visual, auditory, and tactile clutter, and I appreciate having meaningful sensory experiences in the world. I love to cook, and I don’t have many common gadgets because they contribute negatively to the sensory environment of my home. I would much rather make a loaf of bread by hand than use a bread machine because the machine takes up space and is noisy, while kneading is calming and grounding.

[@Lancs_Lass]

I think I'm a mixture of 2 and 4... I have inherited a lot of things from deceased parents and grandparents, and i find it hard to let go of these things, however i am starting to think of a way to organise and reduce some of these things and incorporate them into my own way of living. It is true that having a clear and tidy home gives you a clear and tidy mind. Although i am quite a practical person, I'm also quite sentimental.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's great! And it definitely doesn't have to be this one-week process where you "have" to get rid of everything. I think overtime you'll just learn what you need more and what are sentimental items worth keeping, and which aren't that important to you personally. All the best and thanks for watching! 🌿

[@yvonnejackson1696]

I’m a frugal minimalist with shades of eco minimalism. It gives me great pleasure to live a simple life and live lightly on the earth. This gives me a feeling of giving to a future made better for those who will live in that future.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Lovely way of thinking 😊❤️

[@GailAnderson-t8q]

I am a frugal/eco minimalist married to a digital minimalist. It works beautifully!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Perfect harmony haha 🌿😉

[@heidis7294]

#2, #3 & #5 (practical, frugal and eco) This finally explained why I feel so connected to some minimal content and so disconnected in others, minimalism is totally not a single style but a parent category. Thanks for this video!

[@Carole616]

I am all in on #2 Practical, #3 Frugal, #4 Time. #5 Eco, and #7 Digital. Wow! And all this time I thought I was so one dimensional. 🥰

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Awesome! 😉

[@flonotflow]

I started out as a frugal minimalist, primarily out of necessity. I wanted to get our finances to a certain place and this was the best way to start. I'm definitely now a practical minimalist, most of our furniture we've had for years and I'm not decorating for an aesthetic, just for what we like and our interests and that carries over to other life aspects too. I am a former recycling coordinator for the community I used to work for, so I definitely tend to lean into eco minimalism and over the past year have become more aware about certain things to help with that as well. I am somewhat of a digital minimalist as well, I do need to work on that a bit, a goal for 2025. GREAT VIDEO though, I think people get scared off by the word minimalist and this video shows that there are SO many aspects to it.

[@amychen2504]

Excellent breakdown. Ideally, I'm all, but I think I lean to minimalism for focus (work/creative writing) and aesthetic (looks better, but then also leads to practical/time because easier cleaning)

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for sharing! That's great 🙌

[@kaceykelly7222]

Excellent! This really makes one think about which type of minimalist fulfills their needs and purpose. I had to listen twice 😊

[@tracyosick1099]

Great video, Seve! I think I’m with you and identify most as a practical minimalist. I think I touch on all 10 types you mentioned at one time or another, but the practicality of keeping things simple, organized and intentional is what brings me real joy! Thank you for all your great videos and keep up the good work!! 😊

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you so much! That's great 😊

[@phillipstreams]

I think I'm 3 of these. Practical, Digital, and Time.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

👏👏

[@Sedgar232]

I’m mostly an aesthetic and practical minimalist, working to implement more frugal, time and digital minimalism into my life. I look up to extreme minimalists, and maybe one day I’ll be one, but my ultimate dream is the nomadic lifestyle

[@DNA350ppm]

As you have such a clear view of them, I'm sure your dream will come true in one or the other form. An adventure for sure! All the best wishes!

[@TheNikkiRedd216]

Thank you for this. I have always been drawn to minimalism, but had only seen type 1 & 2 and that doesn't suit me. I see now i am a time minimalist! Suits me wonderfully. Cheers!

[@baggydude7582]

Practical minimalism works a lot for people with neurodevelopmental disorders like adhd, it helps you focus on what matters.

[@Seahawkess]

Fabulous! I resonated with different minimalists according to my age and inner calling. And they definitely overlap. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariemalzahn9138]

I find that my minimalism runs through most of these in some way. Thank you for such inspiring videos!

[@DNA350ppm]

100% agreement from me!🐝

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@odettegibbs2238]

Ok, I literally feel like all of these types of minimalist!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Haha I have to admit I find parts of myself in almost all of them too 😄 But I can definitely see ones I lean toward more. Like for me the practicality is much more important than the aesthetics of minimalism but I still value the balance and peace it creates :) I think the more reasons you have, the easier it is to stay aligned with minimalist values 😉

[@PDogB]

Me too!

[@Ewelina7594]

I am in that camp as well :) But definitely working more on digital minimalism:) I loved that video :) Great 😊 Thanks

[@AThirstyPhilosopher]

Thanks for the video, Seve. I think these are not so much types as primary motivations or driving forces for people who choose to live more mindfully than the general population. I see this as a list of reasons people might consider themselves or be perceived by others as minimalists.

[@SUEMAGENTA]

I loved your video!!! I could consider myself a Practical minimalist overall with certain bits of the other types. Thanks!!! 🌷🌷🌷

[@DNA350ppm]

I like that - like sharing tips! What is your best when it comes to the coming holidays?

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@rockerdad2]

Super list and explanations . Quality info here folks!

[@josephr9551]

Wow Seve, you do not appear to be in your 30's yet and you have all the wisdom of a person much older. For me I am definitely #2 Practical with #5 Eco not far behind. I would like to incorporate more of #8 Nomadic into my life if I can manage my acute anxiety better. My office is #6 Focused but I do not go there often, preferring to work from home. I look forward to your next video.

[@LMCrowell]

I.relate to many of those categories but extreme and spiritual minimalism is mostly.the categories I fit in most.

[@veraveritas2238]

I can subscribe to many types of minimalism but none of them truly hit home - until now! I am a spiritual minimalist! This was a profound realisation for me. Thank you!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

So glad you were able to find that! 😊🪷

[@myomyatmaung4651]

I love all types of minimalist concepts of your sharing.

[@brucelind3678]

I’m a maximalist minimalist, they all fit.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Haha 😄

[@celticlass8573]

I think that's totally possible. Even just from a design standpoint, you can have a maximalist home without clutter, designing it with intention with complimentary designs and textures, not with hoarding. Having only what you love and is useful, still applies to that esthetic.

[@jeanmariemclain2836]

I am all except two: I’m not focused or nomadic. I’m retired so I do not feel any need to focus on systems or goals. Distraction is not a problem for me. I have no desire to travel at all and I love being at home more than anything. I am most attracted to becoming extreme and spiritual, but the aesthetic and the practical keep me from these extremes. Frugal and eco are natural results of my minimalism.

[@alimccreery755]

I don’t do gifts anymore because it was necessary to get rid of the toxic people in my life, it’s called going no contact and blocking. I’m so much more happier now even though I’m still being stalked.

[@dejangegic]

That's a long way of saying that you have no friends

[@alimccreery755]

@@dejangegic that’s about right 👍

[@ALCHEMICORACLE.universe]

resonating w every single type of minimalist in multiple ways

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Awesome 😉

[@marialeahey5380]

This was fabulous!! Great insights!

[@Mark723]

Thanks!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Much love, Mark ❤ I truly hope you are doing well in life. For me these amounts are almost two weeks of groceries and I hope you will have enough of your hard earned money left to cover every single of your needs and wants after sending me this. I really appreciate it and it leaves me speechless. Thank you so much! ❤

[@Mark723]

@@SunnyKindJourney You are most welcome - you know I need to take care of my favorite Pascal! Seriously though, your latest video was brilliantly engaging, and such an effort must be acknowledged and rewarded. Yours is one of my favorite KZbin channels to which I subscribe, and always a joy to watch. As a Boomer, my wants are negligible and needs minimal. The house and car are paid for, and thanks to forced retirement, I have no need for new clothes or new household items. The smart phone, while ten years old, meets all my needs. I truly have everything I may need or want. But thanks for your concern. And, a Happy Christmas to you and yours!

[@Joseph2day]

Eco-minimalist. I think many of the others are clear benefits that I enjoy as by-products. My weakness, I am a bit of a digital hoarder, that is probably an area of my life that I need to work on.

[@Mark723]

Thank you, Seve, for all your efforts in sharing your experiences, and attempting to make the lives of so many viewers that much better. You are very important and much appreciated. To wit: a Christmas gift is coming your way. Best wishes, my friend, for a wonderful Christmas Season to you and yours. Cheers!

[@Bekin465gh]

I enjoy your channel

[@jeffreybuoncristiano]

good video

[@olivemaycards]

Very interesting! Practical and frugal come most naturally to me, definitely not a white room aesthetic minimalist.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

👏👏

[@wendykornfein3337]

That's me, #1 example.

[@pamelalyon3264]

I am several types, #5 especially. Unfortunately, i have to drive everywhere due to country living. I combine several trips in one day and walk as much as possible in town.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Great habits! 🚶😊👏

[@pamelalyon3264]

Thanks

[@DNA350ppm]

Country living has so much of simplicity and minimalism in itself - that's why we left town, for a very small village. Love it!

[@misskelevra]

I am frugal and eco to the core 💪 Aesthetically though, I am actually maximalist: Big, white, empty spaces stress me out.

[@euskryhtbnfvse4i7ehs4hnvf]

1 & 2 for me, with a little bit of 4, and some 7 as a byproduct of 2

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Great self-awareness 😉🌿

[@daniellebrooks3670]

a little of most types gives me the most satisfaction in life.

[@olyraguzman3808]

I'm a digital and practical minimalist. I want to be eco too one day but where i live it's too difficult.

[@brucelind3678]

They all fit me, guess that makes me a maximalist minimalist! 😅

[@MarahVolk]

Thanks for another great video, Seve! ☺️ Personally I resonate with all types mentioned in the video to some degree. If I had to narrow it down, I’d say my main motivation is the frugal minimalist. And I live in a permanent home and I don’t enjoy traveling all too much. 😅 So the nomadic minimalist resonates the least with me. I admire extreme/ultra minimalists. 🥰 I don’t know if it would be for me. Probably not in all areas of my life. I don’t like to limit my art supplies for example.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing 🙌 Perhaps you can do this extreme minimalist experiment one day (or month) in your life and see how it is without any long term commitments 😉

[@MarahVolk]

Hi Seve, that’s a wonderful idea. I also thought about doing it for a while without any long term commitments. I’m actually preparing myself to try it in 2025. And so far I love it! 😍 What came to my mind after watching the video was that there are minimalists like me who are trying to make a smaller living space work for them. It’s not about the aesthetic for me. But about saving money on rent and making our space work for our family of 4. ☺️

[@kristiluce2838]

I would no way call myself a minimalist, but I do have tendencies towards practical, eco, time, and a splash of frugal in the mix. My ultimate goal to work toward is nomadic, digital, and eco minimalism. Thank you for explaining that there can be different types or combinations of types because some of them just hold no interest for me.

[@valerierogers9609]

Freedom is the only worthy goal. Once a high level of simplicity is reached, you'll never want to go back.

[@doracsiky]

I am little bit of all!

[@lotmaxparaison6386]

Me for all the reasons!

[@JoyfulLivingLinda]

It definitely feels like I best fit into the time minimalist category.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for sharing, Linda! 🌿😊

[@NicoleT-d7k]

I’m a practical minimalist living with a bunch of hoarders. You can imagine how that works for me. Not so well. My husband and kids run in fear when I’m in a decluttering mode. He jokes that it’s not long before he gets thrown out in one of my decluttering sessions. Hahaha…

[@seikkulansuvi]

I"m a practical and time minimalist. I'm also learning to be a digital and eco minimalist. Focused minimalist is furthest away from me.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

🌿🌿

[@lans2226]

Focused, frugal, extreme , and spiritual minimalist

[@SunnyKindJourney]

🙌🙌

[@ronnyb9416]

Seems to be a combo of 2 and 8 for me. Everyone will be different.

[@lalablotz7348]

I’m a combination of 1 and 2

[@juliading1759]

I think I am aesthetic and practical minimalist.

[@hazeldavis3176]

I think mostly I'm spiritual and this leads to my subtypes- frugal and eco. My faith believes in being stewards of the planet and eschewing the worship of material markers of wealth. When I get too caught up in all the shiny things in the world, it clouds my spiritual journey. They're all connected for me, I think.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Well put! 🙌🌿

[@luisjiron8154]

I’m in between all of them: I am a minimalist that approaches their home based on aesthetic AND utility, and because of that principle, it allows me to be frugal with my spending, and because I am frugal, I am not in debt, and I avoid hyper-consumption that can impact the environment in a positive way by not buying a bunch of cheap crap. But instead, buying high quality and luxury items. Identifying with one or the other is not exactly progressive, but regressive. I believe choosing to be a minimalist in its pure essence improves an individual’s life for the better. Ultimately, affecting you in all aspects of your life which will inevitably lead to a deeper spiritual growth. Nomad or homebody. No matter how you choose to live your life.

[@williamclark1244]

I fluctuate between Aesthetic, Frugal, Time & Eco.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Great! 🌿🌿

[@sjchan3199]

Im practical, digital, spiritual, time and frugal

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Nice combination 😉🌿

[@KarlaStephanieMakeup]

Fisicamente estoy rodeada un 30% de objetos y compromisos. Siento que el 10 razona conmigo.

[@sofiaandersson996]

Olen kolmonen tai nelonen, mutta haluaisin olla kymppi :)

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Sitä kohti ens vuonna ehkäpä? :) Ja sitä ns. hengellisyyttä voi toteuttaa myös omalla tavalla eli sen ei tarvi liittyä mihinkään tiettyyn uskontoon. Näin mä ainakin uskon 😊

[@RobVespa]

Presently, I represent the antithesis of minimalist. I'm not sure how it happened. I've had to place a warning sign on my property for fear that any minimalist stepping onto it might explode. It's not good. I'd like to remedy this situation, but am trapped under all the clutter.

[@DNA350ppm]

So Seve needs to add the ominous nr 13 to his list, undermining them all: the minimalist comedian type - or the comic relief! 😀 Sometimes my decluttering looks like a joke - I find so many useful things, to dream up new projects around!

[@arnoldschwurbler4457]

Just heard the first Point and laughed a bit. I never buy decor, because it's just "work". At Home everything is kinda balanced and if I buy somenthing I need to put something else away because otherwise it is too much for my Eye... And then I have to rearrenge everything until it looks "right" again😂

[@debbiematthews981]

You just described me perfectly.

[@Fnugilet]

Me a former hoarder trying to go minimalist finding a practical minimalist 😂

[@SeleneDove-w6i]

I am a practical minimalist

[@SunnyKindJourney]

👏👏

[@joycegonzales4994]

I think I’m a little bit of most of them.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

👏👏

[@fionaj77]

I think I'm more the Practical Minimalist.

[@zoeymichael3966]

I am a mix between 8 and 9, and I also found out my phobia. It's called ORTHOPHOBIA. 🤫 And since I've learned that Elon Musk is a minimalist too, I am even more proud of my lifestyle. 🙃

[@raccoon_dad]

Aesthetic, practical, time, focused, spiritual-ish. Extreme wanna be. Definitely not eco-frugal.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

🙌🙌 Thanks for sharing your combo!

[@DNA350ppm]

Why not "eco-frugal"? To me it sounds like the other aspects automatically are all ecofriendly...

[@handsomecateggs]

I probably own parts of each types, but I fancy an extream one the most, in progress to be.