📲 Yay! Our Pick Up Limes app is finally here (1-week free trial!): bit.ly/PUL_app 🎉 👀Oooh, and I wish someone had told me it would be a decision I would never regret! :P Anyone else agree?
@Savan26966 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, since I found out about minimalism my mindset have been shifted, and my perspective towards phyiscal objects has drastically changed.
@traff19866 жыл бұрын
agree in all your suggestions! Ilove your channel and the topic that u treat! thanks for ispiration! Can u give me an advice? How to explain to parent minimalism?
@ItsMay6 жыл бұрын
me! I wish I'd started sooner- and I am only in high school. I feel like everyone around me values things more than interactions, so I'm trying to spread the word about minimalism. I love your channel and you have inspired me so much through my journey!
@bollywooddinbharnews6 жыл бұрын
sweetie, your videos are pure gold
@victoriazwergmaus98136 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! I am happy i had the chance to meet you in Berlin 👋🏽
@angelalopez20036 жыл бұрын
When you talked about the skinny jeans, that really hit home. I've been working out, I'm 53, I'm in menopause, I donated a kidney last year, and I don't have the same body I had 15 years ago; yet, I continue to torture myself with a few pair of jeans that are impossible goals unless I brutally punish and starve myself . Those jeans are a reminder of my perceived failure. I need to let them go and be proud of who I am, without those jeans.
@surlygale10826 жыл бұрын
@AngelaLopez just checking in with you to see if those jeans were thanked and blessed with the opportunity to bring joy to someone else or if they are still somehow lingering in your closet, denying you your own amazing story of survival, growth and denying ypu permission to know and love the you of today?
@angelalopez20036 жыл бұрын
@@surlygale1082 You would be so proud of me! I was absolutely ruthless! I picked up each pair and if they didn't fit and I didn't love them as well, I got rid of them, yelling "Thank you for your service!" as I tossed them in a box! My daughter who is really good at minimalism, was laughing hysterically, lol. So I had room to buy comfy pants that I can work out in AND look cute in! Thanks for the check in!
@mostafakandil2875 жыл бұрын
Love that! @@angelalopez2003
@verasimic4115 жыл бұрын
@@angelalopez2003 Yessss! Great! :-)))))
@clairekurdelak29135 жыл бұрын
The jeans are cut totally differently now, too. You will feel so young and chic in a new pair that fits you now!
@-Rickster-6 жыл бұрын
I use the Bruce Lee quote: “absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.” And “Simplicity is the key to brilliance”😊
@khd93665 жыл бұрын
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@gerdapaul97654 жыл бұрын
Awesome quotes
@joshuathinkingoutloud4 жыл бұрын
It's so funny I LITERALLY made a minimalism video the other day about Bruce Lee's philosophy...Be Like Water
@-Rickster-4 жыл бұрын
Josh Bosse and I’m going to have a watch 😊
@joshuathinkingoutloud4 жыл бұрын
@@-Rickster- awesome, thanks! Synchronicity.
@kinga48255 жыл бұрын
I hate dusting and cleaning so much... apparently it made me became a minimalist 😀
@babycakes84345 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@annebos46345 жыл бұрын
very good and practical reason 👍👍😃
@catherineduman6165 жыл бұрын
I'm going to become a minimalist
@itzmissdiane5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I totally understand that😄🤣
@romynirvana39934 жыл бұрын
The less you own the less you clean😉
@jillmalever75524 жыл бұрын
Something i took away from Marie Kondos book was “storage experts are hoarders” so whenever I’m tempted to get more storage or organizing units I stop myself and I’m like “if I need more storage I probably have too many things”
@clombard77453 жыл бұрын
Ahh, you are so right!
@tamaraaleman84053 жыл бұрын
My moms does the same :/ and it's sad for me
@erincinkant43572 жыл бұрын
Ooooo I'm really glad I read this comment!
@z.deutch13345 жыл бұрын
One thing I want to add to the minimalizing clothing method is *keeping items that you will definitely use in the present or future.* I have work clothes that don't spark any joy but I need them for work so I can dress appropriately. Same goes for clothes for specific occasions like a formal dress for weddings and events (I've been to 29 weddings so far) and clothes for outdoor activities (wetsuit, snorkeling gear, waders for fishing etc don't spark any joy but I use them often in summer when I go to the beach/lakes). A friend of mine threw her water shoes away during her minimalism declutter, so when we needed to go crabbing she had no water shoes to protect the soles of her feet. So we had to go buy a new pair for her. Which means her old pair is in some landfill trash pile and she had to spend more money to buy another pair of shoes. So keep items that: • Sparks joy Or • Is useful or will be used in the near future
@crazy4beatles5 жыл бұрын
Definitely! Marie Kondo does address this. For example a broom won't spark joy for 99% of the population but if you shift the question to, having a clean space sparks joy and this broom helps me achieve that, so it stays. It really is a question of how realistically will I do this or that activity in the near future. And that's the first step in her method - thinking really intentionally about the type of life you want to lead, what activities are your priorities, etc.
@srijanakhatiwada-sharma3355 жыл бұрын
Same here!! I keep stuff because I might wear one day when I loose weight. For example work clothes.
@sakurasea10745 жыл бұрын
This is why I'm frightened to throw away stuff😂 I always come back to them.
@sakurasea10745 жыл бұрын
@@ravenwhite2833 wtf how is that even possible
@currentlyoverthinking1185 жыл бұрын
@@ravenwhite2833 You don't need to attend events you care nothing about.
@briterry49616 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew that minimalism doesn't mean *plain and boring.* You don't have to sacrifice fun decor to be a minimalist. My walls are covered in art and color. I found that by purging, I was able to introduce things in my home that I really wanted to be there, out on display instead of having things out, because there wasn't a space for them. You want *things* around you that make you happy.
@joyjoyoo6 жыл бұрын
Bri Terry how'd you bold the words?
@briterry49616 жыл бұрын
put * before and and after the words you want bold with no space
@lynnfox83766 жыл бұрын
There is poor minimalism and rich minimalism. The poor have no choice and make do. The rich can afford to declutter then buy replacements when they need them or find one they prefer. Buying second hand can be environmentally friendlier, but if it wears out quicker and you buy a replacement the benefit reduces. My grandfather had a drawer of second hand string. This may be seen as clutter or as the ultimate in minimalism, making least impact on the environment and his wallet.
@ananikis48416 жыл бұрын
@@briterry4961 *Thanks*
@belssage6 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!
@okjessicah6 жыл бұрын
The biggest thing I learned was that my home didn't have to feel sterile to be minimal. My original mind set was to get rid of the couch pillows, extra blankets, extra cookware, etc.. But after all of that went away I wasn't happy. My home wasn't cozy anymore and it didn't feel like a home. So I went and got new pillows and a new throw blanket to make my couch feel like its welcoming me instead of saying "dont sit here, I'm too clean to mess up"
@PickUpLimes6 жыл бұрын
Well said, Jessica! So true, it's also about how those things make you FEEL and I feel there's nothing more comforting than coming home to a space that feels cozy :)
@Jennifer-17246 жыл бұрын
I'm this way with my books! I see blogs and videos that want us to toss out all books. Well first of all I'm a homeschooler, second I have books from 1930, and third I live in a rural area its literally a all day event to go to the library. Besides when is the last time you seen a poetry book from 1930 or sat and read a book about horses and buggies from the library. It's a good feeling to shut everything down and grab a good hard cover book. With pillows and my grannies hand made quilt.
@valiumk.94896 жыл бұрын
I could never become a "minimalist" because I love my entire huge book collection and I can't enjoy reading on a screen. Same thing with my music collection. I do try not to buy to much junk anymore though.
@sshuteandrew6 жыл бұрын
Jessica Braunscheidel To me it’s a lot more about less in the closets and cabinets!
@surlygale10826 жыл бұрын
@@Jennifer-1724 They bring joy, darlin' so no one would want you to toss them out ~ it's the stuff that doesn't spark a smile, a little heart-leap that needs to be gone. That's the clutter. The stuff that sparks a smile, like my 'pelicorn', for example, will be with me till I'm not here to be with :)
@Loribyn5 жыл бұрын
One thing I wish _other_ minimalists would figure-out is that one does not have to like a modern or Eastern style of home decor, be poorly groomed, or be a vegetarian, to be a minimalist! One can indeed possess antique furniture, silverware and fine china; have a period home decorated in a period style; have quality clothing and accessories, and still be a 'minimalist'. In short, I wish they'd figure-out that it's a _life-philosophy_ (one that has in fact been around for a *very* long time -- nothing 'new' about it!), and not a home- or personal-decorating style or trend.
@jesshothersall5 жыл бұрын
Well said :)
@VeryGreenly5 жыл бұрын
Minimalism should look different for everyone, since we have different climates, different jobs, etc.
@paulbundy90615 жыл бұрын
I’m toying with experimenting with an ‘antiquarian minimalism’, at least for a few months, only keeping items from my *small* collection of antiques that are essentially practical yet aesthetically pleasing, whilst also remaining active in the antiquing community. One part aesthetic, one part sustainable, one part minimal. Minimalist doesn’t always mean sustainable, and part of that is because it’s been separated from the mantra ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’.
@scipioafricanus58715 жыл бұрын
This!
@lindamast18654 жыл бұрын
thank you for the insight; I'm in the group with china and antiques and a small home and have been struggling with letting things go but actually I am keeping the treasures anyway since they give me joy; thanks again
@Clutterbug5 жыл бұрын
Your take on minimalism is so refreshing and non-judgemental. It's like a calming breath of fresh air, great video! Thank you!
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@lisalisgarciavillegas11784 жыл бұрын
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@judithlopez87963 жыл бұрын
COULDN'T agree even more!! 🥺😍
@hortensejones40503 жыл бұрын
Sooooo nice you support others in home care!
@pegasusquilts6 жыл бұрын
I wish someone had told me that I'd be much happier choosing my favorite items to keep rather thany least favorite things to get rid of.
@jesshothersall5 жыл бұрын
That's why Marie Kondo is so popular, that's exactly what she does, I recommend you read her now, if you haven't already. Better late than never, and she's changed so many lives including mine.
@kathleenspear83054 жыл бұрын
Peggy, are you left handed? Just wondering if that is something else we have in common.
@barb94453 жыл бұрын
I loved the video and got great tips from it, but this comment right here has hit me right between the eyes! I love this approach.
@icametomakecupcakes716 жыл бұрын
I am very glad that you mentioned mental and emotional challenges that some of us face when embracing minimalism. If a person was deprived or neglected as a child and just given "things" in place of love or attention, it becomes a big deal to stop buying/getting rid of things. Also getting help with depression or other mental health challenges might become necessary. I love your channel and your gentleness toward others who are trying to get there.
@chooselove4all5746 жыл бұрын
Norma Emotional challenges can also manifest slightly differently. My mom made me wear sweatpants to school and I had to wear dirty shoes that were three sizes too big because she didn't want to have to buy so many pairs of shoes as I was growing into them. I had to wear the same too large sneakers playing sports and to school so they were filthy. Although I had supermodel looks, I felt a bit like I was dressed like Cinderella. The other kids made fun of what I was wearing, a lot.. When I grew up, I bought very beautiful, elegant clothes (not cheap H&M, and I keep things like cashmere for many years). I found my style, and I got a lot of positive attention once I could dress myself. Now, I am minimalist in every area EXCEPT clothes (and hiking gear). I guess I am like Scarlett O'Hara who said, "As God is my witness I'll never be hungry again" except applied to the fact that I will always be dressed well. I even have very fetching hiking wear, lol. It took me years to be able to even have a pair of sweatpants, and I don't own a single frumpy item. I have downsized my wardrobe a bit, but I recognize this is a part of who I am, which developed in reaction to being deprived. There is no way I would wear the ugly/plain black and white minimalist capsule wardrobe no matter how many years of minimalism I follow in everything else. When I was growing up, my mom tried to make MY wardrobe minimalist, and I got made fun of. Of course, she had enough money to have a collection of "Country Living" magazines, tons of stenciled crap and figurines galore in wooden wall shelves and a huge "country style" teddy bear collection. But there was only enough family money for me to wear sweatpants and dirty gargantuan shoes. Minimalism to a child can be a bad thing if they get endlessly teased for it. Finally, when we moved to the UK from the US, I got to wear a school uniform, and I was the happiest person on earth, because it meant that my mother would no longer have control over my wardrobe. I only got 2 uniforms for school, so I had to wash them several times a week to have clean clothes every day, but this was still a major Godsend tot me. I don't consider myself emotionally damaged, but I did learn the value of choosing your own clothes to express yourself to the world as YOU see fit, not as your mother sees fit. My mom did not try to give me things in place of love or attention, and she often would say, "you don't really need that stuff." King Lear said to that, "reason not the need" or in other words, don't try to tell other people what they need or don't need, and even if they don't "need" it from a utilitarian perspective, you could be psychologically damaging them to deprive them of any joy and self respect in life.
@Johanssoncecce6 жыл бұрын
I think I am sort of born a minimalist because of how my parents raised me. I've always learned to think about what I am going to buy, if I am really going to use it, if I really need it and so forth. When I start to feel like my closet is getting to full I always get the strong desire to go through it and pass some things down to friends and family and so on. I am very greatful to my parents for raising me this way. It is not only better for the economy, but also for the environment.
@sharvarik58236 жыл бұрын
Cecce Rodriguez me too
@magdalenakuffel32136 жыл бұрын
Lucky you :))
@HannainFlorida6 жыл бұрын
For me I just stopped buying things. Haven’t bought any clothes for the last six months usually every week I bought new dresses shoes or purses, no more. Saves time and money.
@luvmylive62745 жыл бұрын
Me too
@miryreina9255 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏😀
@theartsofmotherhood82575 жыл бұрын
Me too yay for minimalism
@edmondmuradyan26115 жыл бұрын
Keep the extra junk out your life you don’t need it..
@gerardinecizmar5 жыл бұрын
Same here. I'm especially sick of handbags. I have a packed walk-in closet and I'm fed up.
@cindygies9754 жыл бұрын
I wish that more people would think in a more minimalistic way. As you said, it is not being frugal.....buying less and buying only quality items. Your perspective was refreshing to hear.
@varshasindhu56724 жыл бұрын
Growing up in socialist India In the eighties, the middle and upper middle classes all had a truly minimalist lifestyle. Few pairs of clothes, two pairs of shoes, no toys, no cars, no 24 hour tv, chocolates were a luxury, no malls. We all remember those days with nostalgia.
@estherwaluyo3 жыл бұрын
Can’t agree more. my childhoot was around the 70s and my teens around the 80s. Minimalist is a lifestyle back then.
@hindkasitara01 Жыл бұрын
I agree, we were born minimalist with value in everything that we owned.
@papermason6 жыл бұрын
Buying cheap is a false economy. I spent $100 on a pair of winter boots on sale, but that was 4 years ago and they're still like new -- just look after them.
@nadamuhammad116 жыл бұрын
papermason Strongly agree with. Being minimlist doesn't mean buying the cheapest stuff. As the more your product is expensive, the more time it will last woth you
@cygnusatratus6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Where I live there's the saying ' I'm too poor to buy cheap things ' It might be a bigger investment up front, but quality pays off.
@matemahe6 жыл бұрын
I would like to agree with you. I go through black slacks cheap or expensive in a month or so because my tights. My boobs stretch out and wear down my blouses tanks and tees. I don't understand how ladies could have bras for years even washing them by hand with gentle detergent and taking them off immediately my bras stop supporting properly. Shoes I wear to death. Have not found a pair to be worn constantly that lasted more then a little over a year. I would like suggestions to brands or materials of garments that have a longevity. I sadly spend about $65 on bras because I am 36G I purchase chantel and wocoal because they care my size.
@SunsetTwist6 жыл бұрын
I think it depends on the kind of thing you want to buy, sometimes it's better to buy cheap and sometimes is best to "invest" in some other things. I think flexibility and knowledge works best.
@tbarbuto23456 жыл бұрын
Age old adage: Buy nice or buy twice!
@Nosmilegrin6 жыл бұрын
Now that I'm slowly adopting the minimalist lifestyle, I realized that my grandmother who most of the members of the immediate family labeled as 'unsentimental' and cold for giving things away, is actually a good model for young people like me. Clearly, we misunderstood her for a long time.
@stefc12896 жыл бұрын
MangoJackFruit I had a really good friend who had one of the most uncluttered houses I knew. I finally realized part of how she maintained that when I saw her open a thank you card she had gotten. She read it, said something like "oh how sweet" and smiled, then dropped it straight into the garbage. She could fully appreciate it and not feel obligated to keep it. Her house was always so relaxing to visit and she was also able to host many gatherings easily and without so much stress. She used her space to gather friends around her, instead of clutter which reminded her of them. (I still hang onto some cards or mementos a bit longer than she did, but I don't keep nearly as much as I used to.)
@snehamahadik82535 жыл бұрын
Same here.. but in my case it's my mom.. because of her, our house has always been tidy, clean & clutter free.. now, I am trying to follow her path too..
@Mloofylicious5 жыл бұрын
I'm going more and more towards minimalism but it seems to me that many people confuse "poor" with "minimalist".
@DuckPin20115 жыл бұрын
@@Mloofylicious which is funny cause, minimalist are likely less poor because they aren't buying things just to have them.
@Mloofylicious5 жыл бұрын
@@DuckPin2011 Still, it's an insult. Just like celebrating rural, simple Italian food with Jamie Oliver, when it was actually a thing of necessity of dirt-poor people rather than a conscious aim at healthy food.
@brightpurpleviking6 жыл бұрын
I wish someone would have told me that feeling an amount of guilt for getting rid of the items aunt so-n-so gave me (but didn’t want herself) and then pushing through that guilt was perfectly normal and a good stepping stone towards strong emotional health.
@kikib.1685 жыл бұрын
I started the idea of minimalism after losing both parents within 2 yrs. Moving their homes and all the items collected through the decades. I left my apt and all went to storage when I decided to move in with Mom to care for her, she passed 45 days later! Moving two apartments of 14 and 30 yrs. shocked me into exploring minimalism. Thank you for your video. It was refreshing.
@seanfrancis72886 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that the video was under 10 minutes. You have confirmed everything I'm considering while decluttering my possessions. Feels nice to know that there is no right or wrong way to minimize things but to use everyone else's experiences as guidelines and not law.
@jemmaandrew97626 жыл бұрын
It used to sound silly to me to say 'thank you' to an item before you get rid of it but it actually brings me peace 😊
@jesshothersall5 жыл бұрын
I found it gave me the ability to let go of things I'd held onto for years, and made the whole difference to me too, I love the whole idea of gratitude. I now tend to thank my car for each successful journey and my washing machine too :)
@irenapaz87145 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, video, quick, to the point. Excellent resources, examples and I am grateful to have viewed it and reinforce things I know I need to continue to tackle, in order to de-clutter, and move one step at a time towards not extreme minimalism, but let's say, serene and cozy!
@teazy74685 жыл бұрын
Actually creepy
@Living4YHWH5 жыл бұрын
Very much along the lines of idol worship!
@alliecravulz6 жыл бұрын
Minimalism: makes tidying and cleaning so much easier 😅
@09ThunderOne6 жыл бұрын
alliecravulz this times a million. That's half the reason why I have less stuff. It's way easier to keep spaces clean and orderly.
@keyli75596 жыл бұрын
alliecravulz yepppp
@maggiefindmusic6 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!
@missgreendayfan6 жыл бұрын
This is why I want my house to be minimalist
@zahiaiad57515 жыл бұрын
that is why i adopted it
@PHDinMeTV6 жыл бұрын
I look forward to practicing minimalism in 2019.
@egeozer99166 жыл бұрын
don't wait!!!!
@phuongtrinhng37126 жыл бұрын
Let's do it right now, after the video 😄
@benalmahsyur3926 жыл бұрын
Good luck. May the force be with you
@PHDinMeTV6 жыл бұрын
Ege Ozer I like your enthusiasm 😊
@PHDinMeTV6 жыл бұрын
Phương Trinh Nguyễn how is it going for you so far? I hope 🤞🏿 great!
@melissa471514 жыл бұрын
When you spoke about the skinny jeans and canvas 😩 I literally have a closet a full of clothes with everything I need for when I lose weight, I have been accumulating all that stuff for a few years now (never been worn) and I have art supplies, because I love to learn how to draw, but I rarely get around to it. This year I decided to focus on that, I'm giving myself 1 year, if I fail I'm donating everything, because they give me anxiety. Wish me luck
@khloemorrison27374 жыл бұрын
I can relate so muchhh
@Motherkuen4 жыл бұрын
Try this, just take two minutes a day draw some circles or whatever. Then do the same with one exercise, just for two minutes...Continue the process and the time spent will grow. I wish you luck!!
@KKFilms3 жыл бұрын
I can't relate more than enough!!! With the clothes and painting!!!!
@Chaoticchaoss3 жыл бұрын
what are the updates?
@joanaandreazuluagacruz43523 жыл бұрын
How did it go? are you using them? Hope you are :)
@jesseb51123 жыл бұрын
I did a massive declutter before my mother-in-law moved in. I have wondered about a more minimalist lifestyle, but said it was not possible for me because I am a cardmaker with a lot of stuff for that hobby. I love what you said about that. I have decluttered my supplies, but I make almost a thousand cards a year. Between church and donating to the USO, and personal use, its an important part of my life.
@JosieAreSee6 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I'm coming from hoarding... I went away and lived from a suit case and I was OK... So now I'm purging and would like to adopt a minimalist lifestyle. I realized that it's taking time to work through my root problems with hoarding but I'm ready. It feels good.
@maggieolivier14946 жыл бұрын
You got this!
@heyjavonnejay6 жыл бұрын
That would be a great concept for a TV show "Hoarders to Minimalists". I'd watch lol. But in all seriousness, that's awesome! Best of luck to you!
@chooselove4all5746 жыл бұрын
Meep Sings Good for you! It's hard, but you'll get through it. I wasn't a hoarder per se, but after my ex left me, I didn't get rid of anything for 5 years, as I felt "frozen" and I threw it all in closets. It took a lot of emotional healing for me, but I eventually gave 80% of what I owned away, slowly, because I cleaned and repaired everything to give it it's best chance at finding a new home. Now I'm moving again and getting rid of even more stuff the same way. What I found is that I was emotionally attached to things, but that I can give away the things and still have all my beautiful memories, while actually clearing up space to have new memories/experiences come into my life. It's a great feeling. I hope you get to the bottom of whatever attachments you had to your stuff and find your freedom!
@JosieAreSee6 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys! It's taking awhile. But I guess slow process is better than no progress.
@tagaway61736 жыл бұрын
angel42292 there is this show I occasionally watch here on youtube, called Compulsive Cleaners. Although noone is a minimalist, Is the closest thing I can recommend. That show motivates me sometimes. I feel I'm watching myself. Clean freak, except my room, lol. Try to watch a couple.
@ruthcorson49046 жыл бұрын
Hi, Sadia! Thank you again for another beautiful video. I just wanted to say that there’s nothing wrong with being frugal. I think people often mistake “frugal” with “cheap.” “Cheap” would tell you to buy the cheapest thing possible while frugality would tell you to hold onto your cash until you find something of quality that will withstand the test of time. Frugality is more the desire to measure the value of a product rather than the cost. I consider myself frugal but am more than willing to shell out on handcrafted leather boots, organic cotton tops, and good skincare products!
@anaritamartins38906 жыл бұрын
I love how you approach things in such a loving and inspiring way. I'm not feeling guilty for not being a minimalist, but I'm truly inspired to try it, thank you
@PickUpLimes6 жыл бұрын
❤ ❤ ❤
@spellbindinglunacy995 жыл бұрын
I think you should mention the importance of therapy. I realized that a lot of my messy habits and almost hoarding behavior was stemming form unaddressed childhood trauma, as well as having grown up very poor. Once I had money and freedom, I surrounded myself with things and stuff, that never got used. I just liked the feeling it gave me to have my closets and drawers full of whatever would fit. Now that I'm dealing with the real cause of my depression, I don't need to clutter my house to feel fulfilled. Also, I have to tell you, finding a channel like yours has been incredibly helpful for me! You've given some of the best tips and advice for someone like myself, who is using minimalism as part of a strategy to deal with mental health issues. It can all be very overwhelming when you're new to it, but here I have found links to other resources and a lot of inspiration! Thanks so much!
@csc16415 жыл бұрын
Excellent post. I had a challenging childhood and my mother's mantra was deprivation of everything. As an adult, I went overboard and went into $35,000 of credit card debt over 5 credit cards. Fifteen years later, I am debt free and I am living as a minimalist. I love the freedom of being debt free and never again will I owe anyone money.
@katmaxwell136 жыл бұрын
This video was so soothing for me. Getting into lower waste and minimalist living just recently it's a bit overwhelming and it can feel shameful or guilty to not make a full 360 switch immediately. I'm glad you talked about taking your time and doing what you are able to when you can but not feeling the guilt. And the last part about holding onto skinny jeans and such was spot on. LOVED this video and your philosophy surrounding minimalism.
@jayalexander67986 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, I am just at 1:24 but I felt the overwhelming urge to let you know how much I love and appreciate your authenticity.
@aminat24146 жыл бұрын
I am in minimalist kind of lifestyle for 2 weeks and I can't describe how many things and clothes I got rid of. I feel so free and I finely start writing. It was something that I was passionate about for so long and also I start learning English with more joy. Lots of love from Russia!❤
@vidyawitch6 жыл бұрын
Ideas on minimalism are the most important of our times. Especially with the plastic & electronic waste and 'stuff' piling around all over the world. This approach would truly save the world from a huge environmental disaster which is strongly creeping in. Or has it already? The most important change u brought about in my life is AUDIO BOOKS. It was always in the back of my mind to listen to audiobooks. U gave that inspiring nudge to start it. I am listening to Marie Condo right now while I do my household chores. This habit has already started changing my life for the better. Love ur videos. U spread so much light in our lives. Thank u Sadia. Have a beautiful day. :)
@angelanix70416 жыл бұрын
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@patriciastotler89115 жыл бұрын
books stay...I love the real thing..not more screen time..ebooks difficult to navigate
@csc16415 жыл бұрын
I an now debt free and will live as a minimalist.
@7489k4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on being debt free🎉 I hope you're still going strong!
@HanhNguyen-uk8bc4 жыл бұрын
Ugh I hope I reach this by the end of 2021
@de22964 жыл бұрын
@@7489k 💐 🍾 🥂
@biancabuscemi95903 жыл бұрын
In your transition to minimalism, it's not about throwing away almost everything you own to fit the description, it's about being more mindful of your decisions in future. :) I found minimalism 6 months ago and I'm less stressed about clutter and finances just because my mindset toward what I buy and whether it will add value to my life has completely shifted!
@MissJustinaMarie6 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist but I’ve definitely adopted minimalist principles since becoming a subscriber to your channel about a year ago. It has really changed my life in a wonderful way. Thank you!
@christaldawn86256 жыл бұрын
MissJustinaMarie I’m the same as you I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist. But an aspiring minimalist. But since I found out about it a few years ago my mindset and principles have changed
@MissJustinaMarie6 жыл бұрын
Christal, yes, exactly as you said! It’s a change of mindset, a different way of looking at our possessions, what really matters in life, and what we really need and want. Have you found that decluttering and discarding the things you don’t need has positively impacted your mood? I sure have. It feels good to let go! ☺️
@christaldawn86256 жыл бұрын
MissJustinaMarie yes I have. Over the last 2 years I have decluttered a lot but just recently I decided to do a major one. I haven’t done much yet but every time I get things out the house I feel better. I’m going through DVDs atm and getting rid of 90%
@MissJustinaMarie6 жыл бұрын
What a good idea, going through DVDs...I should do the same. Thanks for the inspo! ☺️
@TheGabster426 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way. I have adopted a lot of minimalist principles in the past year after watching many videos on KZbin and stumbled upon this channel. It's great :)
@lovemybabe31316 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't call myself a minimalist, but it is something that I have got closer and closer to. I have probably got rid of 70% of my things. It is so freeing! I noticed that I was getting anxious every time I would go into my daughter's room. I got rid of more than half of her toys and it is the best decision! I love going in her room now and it is so easy for her to clean. And she told me afterwards, "thank you mommy, all that stuff was stressing me out." 😂 She is 5 years old. Totally my daughter. Lol. But, it's just a good lesson that if these "things" that we possess are causing stress, then get rid of them. Less really can be more. 😊
@dionlorah14906 жыл бұрын
LOL at your daughter's comment to you
@maggiefindmusic6 жыл бұрын
That’s adorable!
@ameliab72456 жыл бұрын
I would have taken a photo of each toy so she would have some kind of memory as to what was given to her by who in case someday that person asks her, whatever became of the gift I gave you. Someone got rid of my 'toys' and I felt as if I never had received any gifts. I was bored to death. As an adult, I don't play games because I never developed a relationship with them. I hate cards, hate chess, hate checkers, hate monopoly - I find it all boring. So in that respect, I have no sentimental attachments to these things because they were all disposed of on me and I can't sit still and be bored with them. I miss my toys that were in the boxes of cereal I ate. I hope one day I can find these on the internet because they were enjoyment in my childhood and someone threw them away on me. P.S. Someone also ate my Halloween candy on me.
@jesshothersall5 жыл бұрын
Initially reading, I was anxious about 'you' giving away 'your daughter's' toys, and relieved to read on, that she was happy about it. My mother gave away many of my toys, which is something I've never 'done to' my own children, because of the distress it caused me. Whose toys are they anyway? If the child's, then the child should have control of their destiny. To 'take' someone's possessions away, if old enough to know the possessions are 'their's, then surely they should have the right to make that decision, otherwise you're setting them up to cling to possessions later due to insecurity. Please involve her in future decisions...though it did make me wonder how many other children nowadays are stressed with too much stuff...
@aubreytoms6823 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching your content as a consumer health librarian for many years now and appreciate what you have to say about minimalism. I started a journey in 2016 and during the pandemic, fell off the wagon and consumed a lot more than intended. Now I’m slowly working through things again and trying to rebalance to a less, but more attitude, including in my health and wellness. Your guidelines help feel this journey is doable again and not to be rushed like my first experience and regretting throwing things away hurriedly to become minimal. Thank you Sadia!
@shareenhappiwifelife40326 жыл бұрын
I like how you emphasize that you can become a minimalist in your own way. There’s no strict set of rules, I noticed that some people become caught up in their own idea of what minimalism has to be.
@katiemarshall6916 жыл бұрын
I stumbled into minimalism after making my 2018 NYE resolution to produce less waste. I started to reduce my waste and a happy byproduct of that was minimalism. What I wish I knew before I started was how calm and freeing it feels. I have more time, less stress and anxiety in my life and way more joy. If I had’ve know that I would feel so good, I would have started it sooner. 💕
@carolinedrinkwater82376 жыл бұрын
Fascinating.
@SorelleAmore6 жыл бұрын
Your videos are SOOOOOOO relaxing! Ohhh I love it so much.
@irina77615 жыл бұрын
Sorelle Amore so cool to see you here
@jennh31066 жыл бұрын
I moved into my very own first apartment over the summer and looking at all the things I needed to buy kinda blurred my idea of minimalism because I felt like I was purchasing so much and felt overwhelmed. I kinda stopped and slowly started to adopt the “quality vs quantity” idea and before buying something I’d ask myself “do you need it? Or do you want it” being aware of the space I wanted to create for myself really helped make my space slowly but surely come along 💙
@pauljschmidt5 жыл бұрын
I started my minimalistic journey six months ago, having to leave a big house. Now live in a small cottage and still, after having sold almost everything, given things to charity, been to the recycling dump ten (!) times, I still have to much. I really liked the point about holding an item and thinking about if it brings joy in my life. There will be many good byes for me the coming weeks! So thank you for sharing many invaluable pointers. :-)
@altheamcnabb28295 жыл бұрын
Im at the begging of my declutter journey. The first thing was the knives drawer. I gave away most and I got a real nice set this xmas for myself of a set of 5 from JK Henckels. Just the ones all the chefs said you mostly need and tossed the rest. I then also went on ebay and bought this certain type of steak knives for eating and tossed the rest. So nice to have a good quality matching set that will last for years and years and Ive noticed that i clean it and hand dry it right away, because of all the money I spent on it.
@dericahmarie50876 жыл бұрын
I started minimalism when I was 16 and doing it for two years now has changed my life. Back then i was a shopaholic i buy everything that i see especially with clothes but it was very overwhelming when i see my room and closet filled with clothes that some i dont really wear anymore. But when i started minimalism it freshened up my life even if i still have a ton of shoes because it fdoes spark joy to me and it is also a vital part in my life as a student and a dancer.
@lise43696 жыл бұрын
I don't think buying cheap clothes is being frugal, that's just buying cheap quality. To me frugal means buy good quality on sale or second hand for a lower price.
@ovhni5 жыл бұрын
Lisette Reeves Absolutely! I only buy used clothing, meaning that I get Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger and Cole Haan for the same price that my friends pay for Zara and H&M.
@fozzybear88785 жыл бұрын
Oh, FFS. "Good" quality? You have been had by corporations.
@NaeMuckle4 жыл бұрын
My barbour jacket is good quality. I bought it because it'll last 15-20 years and it still looks like new after the first 5. I rewax it every autumn. It cost £200 and its worth every penny.
@Theroha4 жыл бұрын
Have you heard about Sam Vimes' Boots Theory of Economic Injustice?
@banshee11334 жыл бұрын
My lounge wear tops are $0.50 and my leggings are $1. I don't regret it.
@Kahenista6 жыл бұрын
You used the new scenario! Oh, gosh, I’m so happy to see this project growing that I literally cried watching this video! Sadia, your channel makes me realize that not all is lost and that there ARE people trying to live with love and care and that we CAN yes find ways to be satisfied without hurting the planet. I live so far from you but I hope one day I can meet you in person and give you the biggest hug ever! 💚💚💚
@Haunted256 жыл бұрын
Make your words mine! Sending hugs and love from Brazil, Sadia
@SM-yy2vg2 жыл бұрын
I started down sizing a couple of years ago, and got criticized for it. Well little did I know, it helped me because I’m in the middle of a divorce. Had very little to move and I still am getting rid of stuff as I’m unpacking. Love this channel especially being new vegan.
@shereenseyam4 жыл бұрын
And all of a sudden I see my mum’s room which I was afraid to donate its furniture after her passing away in respect of her memory and in love of her spirit filling the room and her furniture I see it as a drawing and a photography room filled with joy and peace. Thanks🙏🏼
@agneslaufer95795 жыл бұрын
I am minimalist since 2013 and now I clean once a week, 2019 will be my another no buy year ! I hope minimalists will save the earth form disaster .
@danie48194 жыл бұрын
I'm teaching myself to be minimalist because it helps me mentally
@tombuck6 жыл бұрын
It’s ok not to make too many minimalism videos. That seems very “minimalist” 😉
@Cyberguy0076 жыл бұрын
U funny 😄
@twiceabroad74716 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha, that’s funny 😂😂😂
@Anna-hb2se6 жыл бұрын
It's funny, but I feel much less enthusiastic when I see your comment😂
@farmgirl78916 жыл бұрын
What does minimalist?mean?
@illyx39876 жыл бұрын
Sarcasm detected. 😂
@SusiesTips4 жыл бұрын
Now in the quarantine, I started been minimalistic, I started decluter one cabinet or draw every day and I feel so accomplished. So happy. I haven’t finished yet but I will. I am doing it with my kids. And I am doing it so gets easy to clean and dust. Also to have a simple and more join full life.
@kri26mal3 жыл бұрын
I have been watching a lot of videos, documentaries on minimalism and have been itching to declutter my life. Watching your video gave me insights the movies and other videos did not offer! Thank you so much.
@terencew38405 жыл бұрын
some cheap things lasts forever and some pricey things wears out quickly
@banshee11334 жыл бұрын
Yeah there are cheap items of good quality too..
@solidstate94513 жыл бұрын
But that's not the usual way. There are exceptions, but you usually get what you pay for.
@WrennieDel5 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew: it's better to declutter seasonal items right after the season because you know if you used/liked something (compared to waiting months later and not being sure). I have a small space so I HAVE to pack away clothes and decor between summer/fall and winter/spring. So I declutter during the transition which makes it easier to pack because I'm actively getting rid of things that I know I didn't use. I've found this to be the easiest way to keep the clutter way.
@jesshothersall5 жыл бұрын
I found that my clutter began when I started packing away seasonally. Before that my drawers/hangers were full but not to bursting. Marie Kondo says it's better not to pack away, and I agree (for me personally anyway) as having everything out all the time, helps prevent me thinking I have enough space to get something else...I like your idea of being very current with the decluttering though
@WrennieDel5 жыл бұрын
@@jesshothersall I combat that by not buying anything until I've unpacked what I have. When I bring my stuff out: I lay everything out and see if I still like it, try on what I like, and get rid of everything i can't use, THEN i buy new things. Maybe this works for me because i dont like shopping so i will only buy something new if I have to.
@allisonraymond46926 жыл бұрын
Loving seeing the new studio in use! :) I've been missing your minimalism videos! You just have such a calm and relaxing way of talking that brings so much peace, similar to how owning less items makes me feel
@PickUpLimes6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Allison! ❤
@luv2cook.6 жыл бұрын
I had to shut it off. This was def not a calm &/or relaxing speaker. Too fast, jumps around too much...
@TresChica885 жыл бұрын
Thank for for touching on keeping things that are supposed to motivate when they might be a snapshot of guilt instead. I'm learning to let this stuff go and I always tell myself, "I am not throwing this away - I am making it available to someone else who might use it."
@thehappyglamper35755 жыл бұрын
I love that I've found you when I needed you, I've practised minimalism for over a year now, since we downsized, and love the freedom it gives us to travel more and live in the moment, but I've been a little 'stuck' lately so you have given me the empowerment I need ....Nameste 🙏🏼🦋
@funnilinaneyna37436 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I just started to declutter my room today and struggled alot. This video helps me so much. Thank you❤
@kathyfann6 жыл бұрын
I am 62 and in my experience I save some things so I don’t have to rebuy them. Tools, dress clothes blankets some things that ware out with the use. Your Job can earn you a great living so you don’t need to save things as much. But if your Job changes it may not be easy to get new things as often. I do give things away that I don’t use in 12 months except my tools
@Vampschic76 жыл бұрын
I dont like how minimalism is very like current and technological. What i mean is how audiobooks are much preferred over real physical books. Like yeah it's 'less clutter' to have books lying around in your home or rooms, but at the same time, reading a book is like a good habit, good use of brain function, good way to learn. I cant explain it but, not everything has to be advanced to be able to live like a minimalist.
@ameliab72456 жыл бұрын
@@vlamont2968 Why not wall paper your house with book pages so you can just read the walls when you are bored?
@FabiJenneke6 жыл бұрын
That is why God invented the e-reader
@dee7dee776 жыл бұрын
I think that falls in the category of "if you like it, keep it" like she is doing with plates and bowls. If you like books you should have them.
@lavinder116 жыл бұрын
@@vlamont2968 plenty "minimalist" say this. I was speaking to one about books at work a few weeks ago.
@alexmac64875 жыл бұрын
@@ameliab7245 wow! that actually sounds genius.
@AbdulMalik-un9bb4 жыл бұрын
I found that doing everything all at once was too overwhelming. Also, I had to focus on one room at a time, take a break and move to another room. It may have not been perfect the first time around, but I did what I could handle at the moment. Each cycle of rooms I felt more comfortable getting rid of more and more stuff. It did not take me a few weeks or months, I am going on a few years. Each year, I feel more organized and less stuff and have felt less like buying more needless stuff. I can not begin to tell you how good it feels in my home compared to when I started. So far, it is going good. Everyone has there own time table. Thanks for the video.
@pennyb94455 жыл бұрын
Hello. I agree about hanging on to motivational items and those items causing more guilt than motivation. We moved recently and my husband finally discarded and gave away a lot of things that we didn't use that he had for years. Many of these things were other peoples but he felt guilty getting rid of them. I also was forced to realize how many clothing items I had and what a burden it is to store them, sort them, chose what to wear and find room for them which has motivated me to sell them on Poshmark. It has also made me more mindful of what I wear and what I buy. I realized most of what I had didn't fit with who I'd become. Thank you for the video. It was very informative.
@Rene_334 жыл бұрын
I've slowly been moving towards minimalism on my own time. Whenever I feel like my life is full of clutter and anxiety I tend to go through the items I own and decide if its something I want to keep or not. I don't add onto my items that often and if I do its usually only 2-3 items at a time. My problem was makeup and skin care and I've decided I'm on a complete no buy this year. Nobody should own 20 eyeshadow palettes or 5 foundations or 10 highlighters that look the same. I've actually found a way to donate my gently used powder products to someone that needs it more than I do (Project Beauty Share), but I'm going to research my area if there's any women shelters taking gently used powder products near me before I send the package off. And I've found by donating at my own pace (about every 3-5 months) I'm not anxious about getting rid of anything because I recognize I don't use it or I've never used it. It's actually very therapeutic for me.
@almetrabriggs63775 жыл бұрын
That book....I love it! I have three books: #1. My Holy Bible, #2. My journal/planner, #3. The life changing magic of tidying up! It is just that important to me, and that’s saying a LOT! ♥️
@pattygioffre23666 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't call myself a hoarder (more of a closet hoarder in certain areas behind closed doors and curtains) but I'm trying to begin the journey into "downsizing" the current "clutter-jungle" that is some areas of my home. I started minimalizing me first. Over the past year & a half & thanks to my kids for getting me a Fitbit for Christmas in 2016 & using the accompanying App religiously, I've lost 70 lbs. I am now down to my HS weight & an adult Small from "expanding" out of an XL, thank you very much :-). I'm a 53 YO wife and mom of 4 so this wasn't easy to do but now that I've reached that goal I'm moving on to tackling our home. Your tips reached me at the perfect time since I'm just beginning this journey. & Just like my weight loss journey I know that I didn't gain the weight or collect all of my crap in a day, it took time. So I'm giving myself permission to take the time I need to tackle the current chaos & hopefully at some point reap the physical & especially the mental reward of a decluttered life. Thanks for creating this video!! Hopefully I'll be able to come back this time next (or perhaps sooner) with some tips & success stories of my own.
@Grammapama5 жыл бұрын
Patty Gioffre lol only hoarders say I wouldn’t call myself a hoarder but...
@jesshothersall5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, sounds like you've transformed yourself, hope the decluttering is going/gone as well as the weight loss did. I take my hat off to you :). I'm still working on my cupboard decluttering...
@jesshothersall5 жыл бұрын
@@Grammapama With respect, genuine hoarders cannot walk easily across their floors because their hoarding has taken over their entire living accommodation, (sometimes they even sleep in chairs because 'stuff' is on their bed). Full cupboards/closets may be very cluttered, but they are not real hoarding, which is a mental health issue...
@stinemaskine2 жыл бұрын
As someone who has a tendency to be really emotionally attached to my possessions, I've found that the best method for minimizing the amount of things I own, is to go over them again and again over time. First round looking at my books, I hardly got rid of any. But just a few weeks later, I suddenly found myself eagerly wanting to get rid of more. After maybe a handful of these 'rounds', I'm now probably down to less than half of the books I had to begin with. Same applies to every other category of stuff!
@linseywillingham5 жыл бұрын
My minimalist journey started out with my closet. De-cluttering all the clothing that no longer fit or that I never really wear. It was a start before I even realized where it was taking me. I did not set out with a minimalist view on going through my clothing. I was doing it for my own mental well being. I wish I would have known at the beginning was, replacing items you already own is a part of the journey. It is okay to let the things go that are poor quality and making life more difficult. You do not have to justify buying a quality item to anyone. Living on a budget can still include higher quality pieces that will stand the test of time.
@foraluckygirl6 жыл бұрын
You have such a beautiful and genuine soul! You seem like you would be such a good friend
@gmt56646 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you pointed out Marie Kondo’s attitude of gratitude toward what she does keep. That was my favorite take away from her book. That said, When I applied the spark joy test to my work clothes, nothing sparked joy. At all. So since I can’t go to work naked, I kept the clothes I tolerated best. 😜
@xiahkixiri6 жыл бұрын
lol, i've just gotten a job that doesn't have a uniform and i've had to start purchasing some work clothes. i'm a clothing minimalist partly because i'm picky or things don't fit me right or whatever, so the fact that i'll have more boring clothes is stressing me out!
@ArijanaLukic6 жыл бұрын
That’s funny! I feel the clothing I have now, I just tolerate it. But it has something to do that I gained weight and I just can’t get satisfaction out of any piece I buy because I don’t invest in expensive stuff because I want to lose weight...it’s so hard not to enjoy the clothes I have ... 😰
@CyberMachine6 жыл бұрын
I wonder what that says if none of my clothes spark joy
@pattygioffre23666 жыл бұрын
@@ArijanaLukic I'm brand spanking new to making some changes in my home so I can't speak about a minimalist lifestyle but over the past year I've been working on a minimalist "ME" :-) I lost 70 lbs and went from starting to bust out of an XL to an adult Small. I'm 53, barely 5 feet, running all the time with a husband & 4 kids. What made the weight loss happen was getting the Charge 2 Fitbit from my kids for Christmas in 2016 (family & friends have other Fitbit versions but I like the features on this 1 the best). It sat in the box on my dresser until August 24th of 2017 when I finally had my daughter set it up for me. It took almost a year but by the time I took my Girl Scout troop on our cruise in July of 2018 I had hit my wedding weight & since then I'm now down to my HS weight. My magic formula was making sure to use the accompanying App & logging my food, water & trying to get a decent amount of sleep (which surprisingly enough is still my biggest problem :-). I still can't believe that walking made all the difference. & Just an FYI I call myself a "lazy walker" 😂 because although I walk every day for about 30 minutes mostly on my treadmill (the settings are "Warm up" then "Fat burn" then "Cardio" & I barely get to the the fat burn setting. I turn on my TV & just slide the lever so that it hits the line between warm up & fat burn & that has worked for me. I hope my experience helps you to get back to where you were before.
@shesontop6 жыл бұрын
LOL! Did you know Marie has a new show on Netflix? Love that she has no judgement she just wants you to connect with your joy.
@pinkmagicali6 жыл бұрын
Something I’ve realised is...I fail. Regularly. I buy something and then realise that I could have don’t without it. So I relearn the lessons. And then try again. And again next month. And again. I’ve also realised that I don’t have to remember every single detail of my life. A lot of what I own is about memories of trips or events in my life. It’s ok to forget. Then you have that amazing moment later when something triggers a long lost memory. I totally agree that getting better quality it better and that what works for some may not work for others. For example one video I saw swore by getting rid of movies and dvds as you can see them online. My stuff I can’t find online. In Aus we can’t access as much and I often like older things that aren’t online or are quirky. So my DVD and CD collections, and my books stay. The receipts, papers, brochures, ticket stubs, magazines, and clothes I hate...they are slowly going.
@joanienorlund83975 жыл бұрын
I too found various authors like yourself helpful in centering on a simple yet enriching life. I have taken the opportunity to find new homes for books, donating clothes to hospitals for patients who are in need, sharing kitchen and household items that serve a purpose for someone else. Decluttering helped me to find treasures that I forgot I had over the years. I started to feel happy, now I have feel joy. Thank you.
@ameliamiahamilton32025 жыл бұрын
I subscribe to the idea that responsibility is the key to happiness/contentment. The only way to create a life you want is to take responsibility for shaping it. Every decision we make, every thought we think, what we choose to fill our lives with IS who we are. We, ourselves, are the only ones who know how we want to live therefore we are the only ones who can give ourselves happiness and contentment. I extended this sense of responsibility and conscious choice to my belongings by thinking, "Can I be responsible for this object?" i.e. will I water that plant, will I use that kitchen gadget, will I actually read that book, will I care for and use this object in the way that I really want to? Or will I forget about it, start to resent cleaning it, let it be a guilty reminder of what I haven't done etc. This shift in perspective has brought me immeasurable peace, and although I have a long way to go, it has already changed my life.
@FMFF_6 жыл бұрын
I started to watch this channel when I tried veganism for a month. I stay subscribed because I like to learn about what different people do without feeling pressured to adopt what they do. She's so positive and has a great pace to her videos.
@AMonikaD4 жыл бұрын
As I am minimizing I learned somewhere to take a photo of once loved things and then let them go. Photos are easily stored for memory of a treasured thing, but take up much less space.
@krupa44384 жыл бұрын
Very good thought
@Me-life775 жыл бұрын
The best thing of minimalism is that you save time and money. You will have more time to do things that you love and give you a healthy life and you can save money to travel.💗
@alohaleslie94074 жыл бұрын
Aloha! Just discovered you and was delighted to watch and listen to your thoughts on Minimalism and Personal Growth. While not everyone can be a minimalist, possessing items (lot of very little) is more about awareness, gratitude and intention. IMO I declutter often, but still have lots of things I love around me. While that can be visually distressing to someone who is literally physically bothered with "stuff," having nothing or very little is creatively distressing to me. When I walk into some homes like that I get a feeling of emptiness. Too much clutter is like NOISE to my nervous system. What decorating or what lives in our home is very much what you talk about here...when you hold an item in your hands, what kind of emotions does that item spark. Maybe it used to create joy, but not so much now. Consciousness, Awareness, BEing present to our inner most selves is key. In my mind, when I walk into a home that has intention as its owners' driving force (whether it's a home of a minimalist or maximalist), it's fills me with a sense of peace and harmony. Thanks so much!!!
@rubberdwellers39114 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe I just found this video. I have been a minimalism for a very long time. I'm going to share this on my Facebook group that I started Minimalism Plus. Very profound insight
@33Jenesis5 жыл бұрын
I travel once a year for a month at a time using a carry on backpack. I can live with layering, mix/match, and two pairs of shoes. I also notice that I get sick of wearing and using the same (clothin, bag, and jewelry). The items that I used during my month long vacation I don’t use after I got home. I may use a couple of staples next year during my travel but everything else would be brand new. Thus I costantly buy new things. My problem is that I am lazy to rid of items I no longer wear/use. I appreciate my things so much that I have a hard time letting go. I don’t mindlessly buy therefore I got joy from all my carefully selected items.
@kateyare47085 жыл бұрын
The one question that works for me when it comes to an item that I still like, but maybe don't use anymore is, "Would this item bring someone else more pleasure than it brings me?" When I envision another person (and it may be someone I don't know) enjoying and using the item, I am motivated to let it go.
@33Jenesis5 жыл бұрын
I just got onto Poshmark. It is daunting because I have too many items to list and no social media presence. I have to tell myself that one item at a time to let them go. Selling them isn’t to make money but to let them be used by others who may like them more than I do.
@rukhsanaraushini14776 жыл бұрын
I wish somebody had told me that Minimalism brings so much satisfaction and content 😊
@chalktalkwithshari41735 жыл бұрын
I wish I had know how little I would miss all those “precious,” “irreplaceable” things. Now I gather memories...which are truly precious and irreplaceable.
@Victoria-ix9mf6 жыл бұрын
Currently I am not at home, i am away for 6 weeks. And in that time I found you channel and funny enough also Maria Kondo netflix series. And when I was still at home I hated my room, I could barely speend the night there and I didn't knew why. But after watching your videos and Marias I realised that my room perfectly represented my mind. It was full, chaotic and had no sense in it. Know the first thing I am going to do is decluttering . And I am really excited about it. Your videos in particular gave me new excitement for new thinks and ways ♡
@andrewellis76563 жыл бұрын
Very well spoken - I wish I'd known about minimalism 10 years ago. It's now a clear blessing & necessity. Thanks.
@HealedandThriving6 жыл бұрын
It's like I watch some videos and I end up with a to do list (not always bad) but I usually walk away from your videos with a heart change and feeling like I can do something with joy. Excellent video and thank you for sharing all the beautiful people from your journey.
@PickUpLimes6 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, what a compliment! Thank you, Jackie! Glad the videos make you feel that way :)
@MischaWorldwide6 жыл бұрын
Really good video Sadia!!! I am on that minimalism lifestyle for 2 years now and never looked back since. Traveling becomes so much easier and it's hard to think to ever change back...
@whistle99505 жыл бұрын
After AR Rahman, you are the next person I have seen , with the most positive vibes.. Thank you..
@leahstanleigh44315 жыл бұрын
Your comments about all or nothing really struck home with me. There are certain things that I really do enjoy a lot of. I struggle to minimize my art supplies and books. Realizing that it’s ok, so long as I’m more conscious of them and actually do enjoy them has helped me move forward with simplifying my life ❤️
@dancingdaze6663 жыл бұрын
The "empty promises" tip meant a lot to me! Thank you!
@g.v.kaditya72086 жыл бұрын
It is awesome Sadia, one of the best video I have ever watched on minimalism beautiful soul with beautiful thoughts I liked the way u organized the new studio it is fantastic and I even loved the line “MINIMALISM CAN BE USED AS A GUIDELINE RATHER THAN A STRICT SET OF RULES” thank you too much for your suggestions on minimalism. I really really loved it.
@EmmaKnightleyNo15 жыл бұрын
For me it is difficult to discard stuff because I once paid a lot of hard earned money for it... I don't need it, I don't want it, I took a memory photograph, and Still I find it hard, especially with things nobody else wants/needs, things that have to be thrown away. Adding to the Universe of Trash. Still battling with that.
@vyasenterprises15 жыл бұрын
Toilet cleaning brush does not spark joy in me.. but it does spark necessity :)
@dineshapunchihewa12283 жыл бұрын
i do agree
@abra3cadabra35 жыл бұрын
Very insightful! Very helpful. I'm trying to be more minimalist because it makes me feel happy and more in control of my life. But I struggle with those items that you said symbolize promise, but don't actually fulfill. That's where I struggle. These are all great tips, and now I'm going to go tackle a cupboard that is a real sore spot in my life. Time to let things go. My biggest tip is to realize that things don't represent love or memories. The love and memories reside in our hearts and minds. We can let the "things" go without losing the memories or the love those things once symbolized.
@serragalactica5 жыл бұрын
I am new to minimalism. I really appreciate the tip about art supplies. Some supplies that I have held on to for so long truly have become "empty promises" As I continue to clear out things I look forward to the space that those long lost ideas will open up for me. Thank you.
@Savan26966 жыл бұрын
You've inspired me in so many ways, I look up to you as my role model in so many aspects of life 🤗 Thank you for being here and sharing your tips with us😘
@kelly15736 жыл бұрын
I wish that I could have started sooner and not keep buying things for the fantasy me. I kept purchasing stuff as that person that I might be someday or if you're an adult, you will have margarita glasses with a matching pitcher and decorations to go with it. I'm not that person and margaritas taste good no matter the glass! Also, in the 14 years that I've been living in my home, I've had a margarita one time. Minimalist me is happier.
@alandrawilliams62075 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I found this video. I am trying to minimize my life and this was a great video to help me on my journey
@crazygoatlady42874 жыл бұрын
I am only just starting on removing clutter from my life and home. I am so glad I watched this because yes the tips were really helpful. I personally really appreciated that part about keeping "motivational items" that really were just causing me guilt. I sent a bunch of "skinny clothes" to a shelter and began to love myself as I was. Changed to whole foods only to help manage my health, accepted the fact my husband loved me no matter what and suddenly the weight melted off. Huge thumbs up to this video
@cathyphegley74145 жыл бұрын
I also love to shop thrift stores but I search for labels I trust for longevity and simplicity so they can mix and match well. I like the idea of holding something to register it’s worth because a lot of my “things” have been gifts. So as I get older (71 now) I have been re-gifting to my friends. It’s been a very sweet and inspiring process. Thank you for the suggestion of Marie Condo’s book. It’s very helpful.