What I've Learned After 1 Year of Minimalism

[@scanspeak00]

Great video. I've learned over the years that you don't own things, things own you.

[@PhafetGags]

scanspeak00 my 5 pussycats owns me. I need to work to buy catfood and cat litters

[@livelifeloudx]

I completely agree with the whole "doing things on your own" tip. I love going out to eat alone and just enjoying my own company and delicious vegan food or even just walking places. I'm so glad I found this video :)

[@ajacobs100]

i would have a lot of free time if I stopped watching KZbin

[@briannab5296]

...👍 😉

[@MrWantera]

Guilty as charged

[@briannab5296]

MrWantera ... me too, but i stay on the run all day and half the night so watching youtube videos IS my free time way to relax ... so i ain't a gonna be apologizing to nobody or feeling guilty over it. :-D

[@TaylorMeadowSun]

Lol dude yes

[@LongclawGG]

I had this same thought.

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

My brother never had much and would work like crazy 10 months out of the year, so he could , travel for 2 months on these grossly elaborate trips to a different country every year with his 8 best friends that also lived the same way to have those unforgettable trips of a life time, but I like your approach better, because you get to enjoy everyday.

[@cassielee1114]

That sounds amazing!

[@emmae9924]

Jillian Mac Knight your brother sounds brilliant

[@TheQUBANQT]

Sounds like minimalism was not just a life change in your consumerism habits but also a gateway for self reflection. Correct me if i misunderstood but it seems shopping took a lot of your time, energy, & thought process leaving you emotionally unfulfilled & unhappy. I hope your journey to self discovery continues to be a positive one. =) Subscribed.

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

TheQUBANQT shopping is a quick fix to a much larger problem usually. It gives you an instant "high" for a short time and then you need to go and shop again. Most people are just getting further in debt and to make themselves feel better they go and shop again just snowballing the bigger issue.

[@windstory9182]

I agree with what you're saying smokeytehlovable, however, I have seen this a lot with some of the minimalist forums. One is not necessarily connected to the other. The problem you give is real, indeed, but becoming a minimalist, many times is trading one addiction for the other.

[@WillowAndLark]

I've been a minimalist for a year now and I can relate to a lot of what you're saying. Especially the bit about travelling and writing. You've inspired me to do a similar 'what I've learnt' video Minimalism has given me head space to write my novel. Happy new year xx

[@haplesstoad]

My favorite thing about this video is how genuine, sincere, and enthusiastic you are about loving your new life. It's very moving, actually. Bravo!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

aw thank you so much!! :) :) :)

[@coolbreeze6611]

Of the many resources about minimalism I've seen, this is one is the best so far. It's concise and she does an excellent job of articulating the core principle of minimalism: get rid of the things that aren't making your life better so you can think deeply about and then include the things that will make your life better. It's different for each person and she nailed what it is for herself. Very inspirational. Also, if you watch youtube on your laptop you can watch videos while you get things done, like cleaning, decluttering, organizing and boxing up your excess stuff that is no longer positively contributing to your life. Pass it on to someone whose life it does enhance and you both reap the rewards.

[@juancruz8957]

I find that living a minimalist life style is so rewarding . Your right for me it is peace of mind. No stress. love this life style. Enjoyed your testimony great video.

[@lawrencelawton]

I've never commented on a video before, but your enthusiasm/passion comes thru.......I think your awesome and hope your message grows and inspires more people.......I'm still in the cutting down phase........it's really hard to get rid of stuff!!!!!!!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you so much! You can do it! :)

[@99Zoombaful]

yes! I can especially relate to the part about taking charge and doing things by yourself. I've been trying to do that lately and it feels os freeing

[@EWAMILENAP]

Love your honesty. It is very refreshing.🌷💐🌷💐🌷

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you so much! :)

[@ikonora]

Giiiirl, the problem is not traveling, the problem is having the money to do so, haha! Jk, but I've been wanting to go kind minimalist, I have way too many things I never use just hanging around at home! Thank you for this video, it is inspiring!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

sell that stuff and use the money to travel! ;)

[@greenkitty82]

Amanda Round the Globe what would you recommend if you are minimalist but can't save money to travel?. I don't own much but the money I earn barely is enough just for my necessities. I'm not lucky enough to have disposable income.

[@tori9951]

I accidentally unsubscribed and thought no new videos were being put out! So glad to watch your newest videos. Love your positive outlook!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

youtube has been a bit wild lately - I'm happy to have you back!! Thank you for your support :)

[@vickifraser5709]

Timing is great for me to see this clip.... which I found after watching the a documentary on netflix. You are obviously so pleased with the style of living and I'm flustered by feeling so cramped by stuff. I could do with the free time too!!! It's time for me now!!

[@korleendiaz6381]

Vicki Fraser what is the name of the documentary you watched?

[@radicalaccounting]

This is one of the most inspiring testimonials of what minimalism can do for someone I've ever heard. I just watched the documentary on "Minimalism" and loved it, wanted to see what others were saying. I hope them make a follow-up movie and should include you. Because in that one, everyone talks about doing it, but no one has as great a testimonial as you do. Everyone is going to do something different with the extra time and money but it's so interesting to learn what they end up doing?

[@ashleyboudville7086]

Great video Amanda, love your encouragement to get out and do he things you love with or without someone else, look forward to watching more of your clips :)

[@JustMe-cl4vl]

I love hiking too! I live in the U.S. Congrats on the terrific progress of your great journey!

[@lynnnova3028]

I'm SO happy for you! I pray you stay safe and happy in your travels!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you so much!

[@alteredillusions100]

That was a great video, Amanda! I've been a minimalist for a few years now and you are so right about happiness, more time and travel. I will be visiting Australia again soon going back to Melbourne. my last visit there was 2 months. Soon I will ditch my apartment in LA and live out of a backpack :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

That sounds great! Good luck in Melbourne :) It is such a great city!

[@juansalazar7061]

alteredillusions100 what do you mean just your backpack

[@christineguzman6385]

So inspired to become a minimalist..

[@alekpresident5459]

Thanks for sharing your experience, very inspiring. Minimalism has changed my life as well! Keep writing and doing what you love

[@Justgeedoingme2786]

Thank you Amanda. I just watched a Netflix documentary called the Minimalist. I'm onboard. thanks for the motivation!!!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

I LOVE THAT DOC :)

[@kspringford1]

Thank you for a beautiful video. I'm also in Northern California. It makes so much sense.

[@MsAgi30]

I so totally agree with as I'm going through this amazing metamorphosis mysel currently! :) It's just unbelieveable how minimalizm can change live in a positive way! All the best to you!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you! All the best to you :)

[@museamuse8745]

Amanda Round the Globe I need a friend like you! You're awesome!

[@danielle4033]

Great video! Everything you said is so true! I've worked toward becoming a minimalist this past year and it feels awesome, so much less stress worrying about things we don't need!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you! It's so true - minimalism is amazing!

[@jesslynch3582]

This video was like watching my own journey over the last year :) I've had a pretty crappy few days and lost my way a bit and this has inspired me to re focus and made me feel super positive. Thanks!

[@got2bmetodd441]

You are so wise! Love your video. Minimalism really does change your life for the better!

[@margaretcox4290]

I LOVE to hike. It is my passion. I live in the south east and we have tons of places in my area. I would love to go to California and hike! I too have been on the minimalist journey :) Much love to you!

[@daviniafaapoi1088]

the amount of happiness you emanate is so heartwarming :) xx

[@spemmag]

enjoyed this video as I'm dipping my toe into minimalism, thinking just jumping right in now, thanks. PS you look like a young Susan Sarandon?!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you, so glad you liked the video :) I actually get the Susan Sarandon thing a lot, my mom and grandma did as well. Maybe I'm related to her! ;)

[@tarapeters5496]

Love your honesty. great video! thank you.

[@Teresa-qk9it]

soo many wise words! I wish everyone could see your video cause it is so meaningful! Love it !

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

aw thank you so much!

[@theminimalistninja]

this was such a great video! I used to hike A LOT when I was a kid, mostly with school, and forgot all about it until recently. I've done a couple of hikes last year and this year in the fall and loved it! I am currently making a list of hiking spots I want to go to whenever it's warm again! :) I was "forced" into downsizing when I moved to nyc way back in 2014 and realizing how easy moving around is with very little stuff I found liberating! I too used to spend a lot of time shopping or looking around (online) and have since completely let go of that habit. When I need something, I look around and get it, but I am no longer looking around just for the sake of it. It feels so pointless! I can totally relate to everything you said in the video. All of a sudden there's all this time to do things that really matter: spending heaps of time with family & friends, moving, travelling and just enjoying life :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

yay I love your comment! So happy you've taken up hiking again. It's so amazing! It feels so good to realize passions that I would have never found if I didn't take the journey to minimalism.

[@theminimalistninja]

Amanda Round the Globe Absolutely! It feels so good - the views, the air, a little snack, a couple of fun pictures - I love it! :)

[@MrL0rn3]

Most physically and emotionally healthy I've ever been was my 6 months in Australia cycling every day and sleeping in ditches. Just two panniers - one pair of pants. I'm back at work now, but your video reminds me there is hope ahead.

[@lisa9867]

Sleeping in ditches?

[@MrL0rn3]

"Free Camping" in the road allowance, ditches, under bridges, culverts. It's quite common with cycle tourists. You can go 4 days without seeing any sign of human habitation, so no choice sometimes. Waking up in silence, 100s of km from the nearest town is amazing. I miss it!!

[@jarmilakubinova4751]

love how you really meant what you were trying to get across x

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you! :)

[@emacwakeup]

I've got too much stuff. I have a million things at my parents and my own house. I feel sick. Purged some stuff today but I have a long way to go. Love your inspiration and motivation. :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

be patient with yourself - it's a process! Check out the 40 bags in 40 days challenge (google it!) if you need to do lots of decluttering :)

[@bridgethodge4500]

This is fantastic!! So inspirational.

[@alexandermccartney718]

So inspiring watching your videos. I always thought you needed to be from a rich family background to travel the world. But now I see it is possible with time and perseverance! So excited :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

yass thank you! If I can travel, you can too! :)

[@chloe1615]

Ahh yes I just love your channel! I also have a passion for minimalism, travel and writing and you've helped my inspiration to really go for that now. I'm saving money for 6 months and headed to teach in Thailand :-D you've also inspired me to put more time into my KZbin channel, thank you (!) 😊

[@mariablanco3514]

This was a really good video. Thank you!

[@erintalia9490]

Just discovered your channel thanks to this video, seems great so far!! :-)

[@essentiallylau]

This is amazing, thanks for sharing! I'm just starting out now but I'm excited to see how my life changes throughout this journey. You look so happy with where your life has headed :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

aw thanks for watching! :)

[@LiveBreatheHappy]

Hello! I stumbled upon your channel as a newcomer to minimalism and I'm grateful I did. Thank you for sharing your story and tips. I'm a small but enthusiastic KZbinr who is planning a cross-Canada van trip for Canada's 150th birthday this year. Your videos will definetely help!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you! That is awesome! Will you be making videos of your journey?

[@LiveBreatheHappy]

Absolutely! I'm studying abroad in Finland right now and I've been vlogging my adventures so far. I've fit 8 countries into 4 months. When I get back I will be doing my Canadian adventure and vlogging it like crazy

[@plutoplatters]

the "echo" says it all.

[@tinafromadelaide2073]

Hey Amanda...it really inspires me when you talk about minimalism! I have a long way to go because I still feel like I buy too many things (mainly books but also clothes). I hate buying clothes because I often find I'm settling for things that aren't exactly what I want and then I regret it after! I do generally wear only a handful of things (my favorites) over and over again. When did you become content with what you had? Was it when you decided to stop shopping? Or did it come after you had experienced the benefits of minimalism?

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

I used to do the same thing with clothes. I am not sure I am ever completely content with what I have because I am constantly moving around (different countries have different "dress codes"), and so I really change up my wardrobe a lot. What really helped me was thinking about exactly what I wanted to buy and then going out to find it, instead of going shopping and looking for something to buy. Also noting what you wear often and like (and what you don't) helps in the shopping process :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

In broader terms, I think a few things helped me be content overall, and that was 1. seeing so many people survive around the world on so little, and 2. after seeing that, realizing that I had everything I needed and more (and could always access anything I needed if I didn't have it). I think gratitude for what you do have plays a MASSIVE role in this as well. I could go on and on haha maybe I should do an entire video about this!

[@WillowHex169]

You inspire me! Thank you!

[@MsTD1995]

better than watching usless hauls and makeup tutorials that look the same! thanks!!! keep doing what you love and express your passion. im about to change my relationship with money as well :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thanks so much! I'm excited for you :)

[@Wenixi]

There are many good points how to express yourself more when having more freetime. Thanks for these examples. I have kinda escaped my dreams to doing meaningless stuff, cos dreams take courage. I hope I could get to this point too where you are.

[@laurenAk907]

Wow you are such a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for posting this video

[@alysezi1526]

Great video girl!!! I'm trying to do the same :) getting rid of a ton of clothes and purses and minimalizing.

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

aw thanks!! It feels so good to get rid of stuff! You are killin it :)

[@michaelj2528]

love your enthusiasm ,awesome

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thanks Michael! :)

[@francismausley7239]

Congrads! Good change! I become a Minimalist in the 60s after a spiritual rebirth. A true seeker should "Put away all covetousness and seek contentment.." "He should be content with little, and be freed from all inordinate desire." ~ Baha'i Writings

[@bellea.1948]

You define the true meaning of minimalism! You're so inspiring :)

[@lotus93277]

This video was so inspiring! Thanks for sharing your passion and how it has shaped your life experience! You said you found a new passion in writing. What do you enjoy writing about?

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

travel and minimalism is mostly what I write about :)

[@darinak8638]

Thank you Amanda

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thanks so much! :)

[@sunnyspaces7]

I recently transitioned into minimizing.... sold sooooo much stuff....cleaner house, more free time, think better, loving myself more, more money ....it's the best

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

yes! So happy to hear this! :)

[@marcek9910]

Loved this video!!! Sooo inspiring!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thanks so much!!

[@MaryFournierCreative]

Such great thoughts. Very inspiring!! Thank you for sharing!

[@9RSingh]

At one point i thought u'll cry. Ur excitment made me emotional. Well too late to ask i guess but i have a habbit of keeping things for future. I tend to keep things thinking that it might be needed in future. And many a times it does. This way things pile up and i have stuffs all around the house.

[@yaeljohnson4727]

Hi Amanda. I've explored minimalism over the last few months. I haven't implemented yet because I haven't had time. I'm definitely of the mindset though. It all started with cleaning my house takes sooo loong....I've got so much crap. I started with my closet and asked myself "Why do I have this?" and "What if I didn't?" (would I end up wanting to replace it, shopping for a new one?) Anyway, from that, I came up with the idea that I kept a lot of my clothes and other stuff because it's not good enough to sell, but it means enough to me that it should be appreciated by someone. So I started a nonprofit. Working towards opening a thrift store now.....which is why I haven't had time to implement. I gotta get it going and start the fundraising cuz I'm running out of savings, but i don't want to lose momentum by getting a job. Working on creating the website now. Within the next month, you'll be able to look me up on LifeTeaches.org. I hope to run into you one day in this small world. Congrats on building such a wonderful life. I can totally relate to your comment about how surreal it all seems. :-) Happy New Year! Yael

[@Sarina1212]

Thank you. This is really helpful.

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

aw thank you so much!

[@NessaBlack]

Love this! I would love to see a video on how you plan for your next destination. How do you know what transportation is like, where you're staying, what prices are like, and that you're going to be in a safe area?

[@kathleenann1978]

LOVE!! so inspiring, thank you so much for sharing

[@soalehas]

Hi Amanda. Thanks for making this video. I really enjoyed it. Could you please tell me the name of the song/music playing in the background. I think it plays throughout but I could only hear it in the first few seconds in the beginning. Thanks!

[@sandraangelkiss]

I like your channel 👍😁💖 & vids you put out, helps me a lot to view your vids, i learn good things😉 good job

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

awesome, thank you so much!! :)

[@aracelisms]

Wow this was well said .... sending you good vibes ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you so much!!

[@jessicaarnold8316]

Love the true story time!!

[@adriannemonique6090]

Paused at 2:26/2:27. Sooo happy I did. I needed that.

[@iampari20]

Good to hear your experience and need to start implementing minimalism now.....As I feel I have been accumulating stuff from long time .. :(

[@abdelalinifdal5177]

Great Video and channel, wanna ask you did you visit Morocco ?

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you! I haven't been there yet, but it's on my list!

[@lesleyoliver5582]

Thankyou, this was probably your most meaningful video for me.

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

that is excellent to hear! Thank you! :)

[@kylieish8580]

We were used to the idea that owning lots of things define our wealth and makes us rich, I hate that idea so much because it's no longer I who owns my things but they(my things) own my time and money! As a student, I really pursue minimalism.Inspired by lots of great youtubers like you 😍.I don't have a budget for buying things but I'm currently saving for the good quality basics/essentials.After this, I want to pursue a zero waste lifestyle 😍

[@maoandthen828]

it's all about creating more room for the stuff you love!

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

Exactly!!

[@amony80]

Hi Amanda, I have a passion for writing but I don't know where to start. I would love your advice on how did you do it. Thanks

[@tvsma]

Me, too.

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

I have my own website, plus I'm pretty active on social media. I write a lot on Facebook and all of the writing jobs I've gotten have actually been people who were looking for writers and found me in the most random ways. Seriously, I got a writing job from posting an ad to sell my bike in Thailand. I know this isn't the most helpful way but I think if you want to write, just start writing and talk to people about how you'd like to be a writer. There are lots of sites that you can find writing jobs on if you do a google search :)

[@amony80]

Thanks a lot for your reply Amanda. I will take your advice n board. It would be really useful and much appreciated if you do a video about your writing.

[@noelpastor207]

Hi Amanda!!! have you done travel vlogging most recently? what do you do for work before?

[@advanceddetail]

Following creative pursuits is so much more rewarding than collecting stuff

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

amen!

[@alirezahashemi1945]

hi Amanda I like your stories and points about how to have a better life. I am going to immigrate to Melbourne and somehow I am nervous about how to get along with new environment. I am from Iran Melbourne would be definitely a very exciting and challenging to me. I want to know how to find a job in Melbourne. I would be grateful if you post a video about job hunting in different sectors. thanks again for your videos.

[@HolisticHomie]

loved this video and your down to earth style. new subscriber :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you! I love your username!! :) :)

[@museamuse8745]

Having a lot of stuff is awful because everything you buy needs space in your home and demands your time for cleaning them taking care of them or they just stay in your wardrobe without any purpose, which may cause messiness etc. So declutter your space you live in, save money and spend them on travelling, hiking, cycling, food etc. All these things will give you great memories, happiness and joy :)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

so much yes!! Love this comment

[@KarenSagun]

Loved this video! Very inspiring! Did you ever feel scared or lonely doing these big things by yourself? If so, how do you usually handle it?

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

Karen Sagun of course! I feel lonely often, and scared sometimes. Making friends and being around people when you need to is a lot easier than I had imagined, and making myself be social when I'm feeling lonely really helps. When I feel "scared," it is more of a nervous feeling, like what am I doing?! What helps with that is writing in a journal or talking to a friend. Sometimes it can be difficult to live such an unconventional lifestyle, but the amount of value I gain from my experiences makes it completely worth it, and the alternative (working 9-5 for the rest of my life) is even scarier to me 😝

[@mrscillalatte]

Very nice! I want to be a minimalist!!!

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@AlyssaAKL]

Hi Amanda. Thank you for your inspiring video. In the past year, I've been slowly getting into minimalism. But now I want to be more serious about it in the next year. I think my problem is I try to sell things that I don't use online. It's been 6 months or more that lots of my things weren't sold. But I feel bad to let them go because I see them as money I can get back. And it felt great when someone bought my stuff. I guess getting money back is one reason, but I was also happy to know that someone wanted it or was going to use it. Dumping stuff to me feels like throwing money in a rubbish bin. Please advise.

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thanks for your comment! I've gone through a similar experience, but the money was gone when you bought the item. Sometimes it's less mentally draining to just release the item and forget about it. :)

[@jessa.4529]

AlyssaAKL you can always donate your items to people in need

[@Thegratefulnurse]

Hi Amanda how did you start to get rid of all of your stuff? I have gotten rid of about half of my clothes and shoes but can't seem to let go of the rest for fear I may need it. I have 3 girls and a husband but only apply this to me and my things which include some household areas like the kitchen . I work full time as a nurse in New York. The more I get rid of the better I feel and the less stress but am still having trouble. Any suggestions on where to start or keep going? Thank you Stephanie

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

Stephanie Lee be patient with yourself!! It took me a long time to get rid of most of my stuff, like a year pretty much. Also watching inspiring documentaries or ted talks (I love the ted talk by the minimalists) helps me. I would look around and ask myself if I get value from something that I'm holding on to, and if I didn't gain happiness from it, it went out!

[@christopherphares3399]

Do you recommend any sort of plan to follow to start a minimal lifestyle?

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

I started with the 40 bags in 40 days challenge, do a google search for it. I also have a video about 3 easy ways to become a minimalist here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJipknWeqt6qfJY

[@dprice81]

I feel that certain things like travelling and hiking I would enjoy and feel safer when going with someone else so I generally do not go. With minimalism though, I feel that you can find great adventures in your own area of where you live without needing to get on an airplane and go really far. Maybe I am wrong though considering I don't go very far. Ha! This inspires me to go on some biking adventures this week. Maybe check out some new trails in my town I have never walked or run in.

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

yes you can always explore what is around you - that is great! You don't have to go far to have an adventure :)

[@grimlacy7361]

i'm so late to this video but if you could do a video maybe about minimalism with skincare, haircare, makeup, etc. that would be awesome. i'm starting to be a minimalist and i think that area is going to be the biggest struggle for me

[@spinningbacksidekick]

You are an intelligent, beautiful, and inspiring woman.

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

aw thank you! :) :)

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

I wish my family would get on board with living a minimalistic life. I am trying to declutter my home but I can't seem to encourage my husband and son. I completely agree with you that things don't bring you happiness. All they do is drain your bank account and clutter your home. You have more to worry about, more to maintain, more to fix and repair. I just don't want it anymore. There is so much more to life than owning stuff. I'd rather spend my money on experiences and time with friends and family.

[@amandaunsworth5799]

Hey, do you travel around the world and travel around where you live by yourself?

[@daniellemorey1841]

I love this. Over this past year on have had these same realizations of needing to stop the over consumption. Are you Vegan?

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

I'm super vegan!

[@daniellemorey1841]

Amanda Round the Globe Yyaay!! That makes me respect what you have to say even more:)

[@georginiuss]

I heard about minimalism a lot of times, but until a few days ago I don´t even care to watch videos or investigate a little deeper about it. I did for a couple of days, and I know this is what I need. Can you give me some advice on how to begin, the first steps?. I was giving away some stuff I really don´t need, but may be you have some good advices. Love your video, I´ll to europe in a few day, I´m so happy about that. I want to travel and Take pictures. Thanks, you are an inspiration

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

thank you!

[@Bryzenberry]

Lovely video Amanda. A lot of good points. I'm so pleased you're have fun traveling and feeling energized. What part of Australia are you currently in? Just a wee little tip, you have such a beautiful voice however I found it hard to follow in some spots when you race your words and speak from your throat instead of your diaphragm. Just remember to breathe and let the words flow as you have so much beautiful information and experience to spare. 😘😘😘 xxx

[@lindseyslifeNstyle]

I'm so inspired! My fiancé and I are leaning towards this. Thanks for sharing! What are the first steps Of becoming a minimalist? I'm thinking of starting with all of our clothes in the house and my kids toys that they don't play with.

[@NessaBlack]

lindseys lifeNstyle read The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. It's not about minimalism necessarily but I feel like it's what got me into the right mindset to make major changes in my life. It took my husband and I a WHILE to get where we feel we don't have excess and we still feel that we have more than we need at this point a year later. But, it's a process. We sold our house and moved cross country into a one bedroom apartment which was very helpful for us to pair down as well :-)

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

Thank you so much Lindsey! I highly suggest trying out the 40 bags in 40 days challenge if you are thinking about minimalism - it helped me so much in the beginning! Here is the link (I'm not affiliated with them at all, I just love this challenge): www.whitehouseblackshutters.com/40-bags-in-40-days/

[@fatmaozen144]

you are amazing and so yourself 🐣

[@tinysteapot]

could you do a men's fragrance video

[@ubatubacasa]

Amanda! Thank You Again! :)

[@mathewm1350]

I live in close to Berkeley. What is the name of the restaurant?

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

cafe gratitude!

[@tristian9006]

Trying so hard to get rid of excess. Each time I go through my things it gets easier. I also want to produce less waste. Most people place value on things instead of experiences and even your relationships with family & friends. I wish my friends and family could see that. Right now I am trying to help my fiancee get rid of excess. It's gotten easier but he has such a hard time getting rid of things he never uses. He has a box of rocks from when he was he doesn't want to get rid of still.....just sitting in a box, on a shelf collecting dust.....I just don't get the need or want for people to keep things like this.