THE EVIL SIDE OF MINIMALISM

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THE EVIL SIDE OF MINIMALISM

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

The love in the comments of this vid has made my heart so full. Thank you for letting me share my story and be an open book on this channel

[@kyliemarrs]

I just came across this video today. I’ve been looking at both sides of minimalism. I realize that I went absolutely crazy decluttering and I started having immense regret about what I was getting rid of. It’s really easy to compare your minimalist journey to others and it caused me to feel like I wasn’t getting rid of enough. Thank you for speaking on this.

[@zhanageorgieva3386]

Hanna, the bravery in your confessions about your journey with minimalism is so empowering. You became a lot stronger after that.RESPECT!

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Thank you, Shana! I really appreciate this comment. It was a hard one to post but I think being honestly about the process and how I've handled things over the years is crucial :) Thanks again for the support!

[@CarolenGrayToday]

my husband and I always say... there are two things you can learn from everyone, how you want to be and how you dont want to be!

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Yep! Learned that big time and if you look deep enough, most people have both things your want to and don't want to emulate

[@CarolenGrayToday]

@@HannaMicheleRoss absolutely!

[@sylvieross5438]

Love your honesty. Nothing in excess in life is good. You have gone through a journey and it is beautiful to see you arrive where you are now. You are definitely inspiring as your passion for intentional living comes through. I keep decluttering! :)

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

I agree! And thank you very much, it's been quite the process but definitely worth it. I'm so happy you are getting inspiration from my channel! That's what this is all about.

[@elvincabrera7465]

👌💯

[@MyAlmaModern]

I fell (and sometimes still fall) into those same problems! My husband has to remind me sometimes that we don’t have to give up quality to save a dollar. I used to be suuuper strict with our budget it started driving me crazy! Thanks for your honesty ♥️

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Yep, I've been right there with you! My husband frequently has done the same with me haha. I'm happy you could relate and wish you luck on continuing to find your "middle ground!"

[@JudelovesRiver12]

This video actually brought a tear to my eye, I appreciate your honesty and willingness to talk about this. I struggle with finding balance but that’s my ultimate goal, and I think that’s what brings allot of of us to seek out minimalism.

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Well don't say that because I'll start tearing up haha! I so appreciate this comment and just knowing one other person can relate to this makes all the vulnerability worth it. I hope you find your balance, your middle ground, Jude! You got this!

[@Liga_Klavina]

Your channel has been one of the best recent finds for me. I am really enjoying such high quality and value content. So rare these days.. 🙂

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Where's the cry emoji on this thing lol. Thank you for the bottom of my heart. What a kind comment and I'm so happy you get something from my content! That's why I'm here. :)

[@dorinases]

Thank you for this video :) having too much is one side of the fence and being obsessed with getting rid of almost everything and counting items it’s falling on the other side of the fence.. I thing having what we need and use having just enough is a good balance to keep things tidy and comfy :)

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

You are so right. The middle and balance is always where to strive for! :)

[@milicamarshastefanovich3312]

Hi Hanna! Thank you for sharing your story. I’m sure it will definitely help someone. I believe minimalism is whatever someone wants to make it. For example, what I’d consider minimal, you’d consider it to be excessive but that’s the beauty in it, there are no rules, it just needs to be less than what you originally had. I could never have a fixed number of clothing but don’t need an entire closet filled either. I’m also embracing the super slow transition for me, because I’d like to use what I have, get rid of what I don’t enjoy, while still being a good steward to this earth. Most minimalists have their basic colors of white, grey and black, but grey and black are such Debbie downers for me, and to do something like this, I want to incorporate color that sparks joy in my soul. Hopefully, people who want to embrace this lifestyle will understand that it’s unique to them and that these are just examples and not hard fast rules. All my best to you!!

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Milica, what a wonderful representation of minimalism. I couldn't agree with you more. It's such an individual process and what works for some will not work for others. Plus, everyone just simply has different tastes and interests. Having or consuming less and being more conscientious is such a great goal and I'm genuinely so proud of you for finding your own journey. It's incredible and your balanced approach will very likely lead you to skip over the mistakes I made at the beginning.

[@milicamarshastefanovich3312]

@@HannaMicheleRoss thank you for your encouraging words!

[@stillsteph]

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing.

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

You're welcome, Steph! And thank you for much for listening :)

[@andreakalaaukahidelacruz5898]

Thank you for this video. I just started my journey and healing and you shared great points. Thank you for sharing this personal story.

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it valuable and good lucky with your journey :)

[@brendawhalen409]

I think when someone is honest about their own journey and experiences, it always helps in some way. This video helped me to understand more about minimalism from all sides. I appreciate your honesty. Thank you for sharing your personal story. 💝

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

I tend to agree...but you always second guess yourself where you're sharing something more vulnerable! Thank you so much for your support

[@barbarawhalen7516]

You are exactly where you need to be because of the journey that led you there. Beautifully honest video. I need this channel as a constant reminder to be thoughtful and conscious of what I'm purchasing/deleting while maintaining a good work-life balance.

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Thank you momma bear! I'm glad you appreciate the content and find it motivating. Keep living intentionally like I know you do

[@badwitch5]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

🤗

[@Elsa-vx3sv]

This was really helpful, thank you !

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

You're so welcome!

[@kelliw21]

Thank you for sharing your story! You are truly inspirational and I appreciate all of your videos. I’ve learned so much from you since I found your channel! I hope your big move went well!❤️

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

You're too sweet. Thank you! Of course it means so much that you've found me inspirational and I hope to continue that! The move went so well actually. Settled in to sunshine land here in Cancun :)

[@annasssokol]

Great video! So many take it to extreme it becomes like a disorder or subculture

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Definitely! Which just isn't healthy. That's why I wanted to chat about both sides on this channel! Always striving for the balance in between

[@SaraNovau]

Thank you for your honesty and your bravery to open up about your journey, I love how you talk about balance and seen your journey it really is inspiring 🥰 I hope your big move went well and you are enjoying your time in the beautiful Cancun 💕💕

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

I always look out for your comments, Sara! They're so uplifting. It's been quite the road but I'm happy to have (mostly) found a balance nowadays! Cancun is treating me better than I deserve and I'm genuinely loving every day here.

[@instamash]

I appreciate you talking about your experience. There are so many different takes on minimalism and so many approaches, and it doesn't all work for everybody. Minimalism for me is just being mindful and not purchasing excess product, really thinking about whether something will add value - inventory will stress me out, but not money spent, to a degree (I also opt for higher quality items). But I don't turn away gifts or freebies, for example. I found a fair few communities in the past that were so strict with minimalism, one would even feel guilty about owning more than one instance of an item. It got to a point where I was excessively decluttering and wasting money by throwing away useable dupe and backups, and stressing for NO REASON. It's important to recognize that minimalism is a spectrum, and where you fit on it differs from person to person. But switching one extreme for another is just not healthy.

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Ah! I totally get that. I definitely went a little too extreme at first and am now reeling everything back and finding my *spot*, as it were, along that minimalism spectrum you talked about. Everything in life is a balancing act and minimalism is no different. It sounds like you are doing amazing with your approach! Kudos to you!

[@englishwithemily2023]

Thank you so much for your honest! And honestly, I watched your video when I was getting myself ready for the minimalism life by getting rid of lots of clothes items that a ''fashion slave'' like me has owned. But somehow, I was having a doubt if it's the right decision to follow this lifestyle, Idk, somehow I feel like my life will have less motivation to self-development and as if I will be running away from the world. I asked myself if there was any negative side with this? Thanks god for a very useful video right at this moment! I can't agree more with what you said. Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

You're so welcome. There is a negative side to everything. That being said, of course, it's within your power to make minimalism into whatever you want it to be...it can be overwhelming positive too :)

[@mishellso]

Thank you very much 💕🙏

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

:)

[@anamartinez8340]

A few of the people that I have followed for inspiration on my journey end up backing out and leaving minimalism. It brings so many doubts and questions if minimalism is even real, or just a short term thing. They all seem so happy and content as a minimalist and then they come up with videos of regret, or the truth behind it, etc etc.

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

I think that being we are all human, minimalism can bring up a whole host of emotions, both negative and positive. This video is certainly not me giving up on minimalism; it is about finally finding the balance and freedom that minimalism can bring. BUT it was a long journey, and I understand how things could go wrong. So sticking to what feels right for you, and remaining intentional about your consumer habits is a great jumping off place, rather than looking at it as a trend or only having a certain number of items. Hope that helps shed light on my perspective!

[@Simplyluvly]

Honestly, sometimes I don't know exactly what you minimalist guys said about minimalist. Maybe because I live in third world country and my family was not rich. I just imagine you as a minimalist used to be spend much money, having many clothes and other things, right? Meanwhile, we here have to work hard just to eat :(

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

That's not quite the experience I had at all but it might be for others! I think the goal is just to live intentionally, live simply, and devote what resources you do have to what's important in your life. Thanks for your comment! Always great to hear another perspective.

[@BarbaraSwartz-hj2ub]

Yea! I don't see value in not being able to have at least one or two extra items for things in your home or what you wear. If you are constantly using the item.

[@cindyklempner7203]

Thank you!

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

Welcome!

[@AMiah-jz8uu]

Kwiin of positivity.

[@AMiah-jz8uu]

Do u think theres underlying issues at work here

[@eyesee1212]

people can grow their own peppers, if they can't afford them.

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

Useless comment

[@eyesee1212]

@@Earl_TheSquirrel If you can't grow food then you are useless.

[@heidischultes2956]

❤

[@midishh]

Sounds like a you-problem, taking it to an extreme instead of balancing.

[@AMiah-jz8uu]

Aww yr so sensitive

[@julietalopez6038]

Omg thank u so much for sharing this i struggle with the same sometimes y i feel confortable just to listen to you, thaks! 🤍

[@HannaMicheleRoss]

This means the world to me. I'm so happy this helped you. It was literally my goal to connect with just 1 person who struggles with the same! You got this, Julieta! I'm rooting for you on your minimalism journey.