What’s one thing you regret minimizing?

[@hfs9700]

Letting go of a regret. That is surely food for thought. Thanks.

[@bstrong5016]

I sometimes regret buying all the things I did over the years because I now realize I don't need or want them. But like you said, it probably isn't 'regret' because I've learned from my past and have become the person I am today as a result.

[@TheSmbrown]

After 13 moves in 20 years, the answer would be no. Items can be replaced, or you realize that they no longer served you. After losing three of my relatives in one month, including my husband of 20 years, I learned that no one can take anything with us when we die, material wealth is meaningless, it's people and your relationships that really matter.

[@26laf]

I have more regrets about unnecessary purchases than things I've gotten rid of.

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

Same with me,i regret unecessary things i purchased more than what i have disposed of !!!

[@susanpeters9798]

I love watching and listening to your podcasts and these living room chats really serve as another connection. I regret the excessive time spent building a career. Now in what I consider my "retirement" job, where I can just enjoy being with others and my day, I've discovered that it's okay not to be constantly striving for the next level. It doesn't define who I am.

[@Paula-sw2tt]

Before my husband died he lost our storage (with 99% of our belongings in it). And we had to rehome our pets. I regret losing the things that cannot be replaced. I guess it was especially difficult, because he lied about losing the storage until the week before he died. He gave me no opportunity to save it myself. This is a hard regret to let go of, even 9 years later, sigh.

[@Chariots1981]

Loved this video. I also regret not having spent time doing things that I want to do or spending more time with loved ones who have passed away. But as you said about letting go of those regrets, that is probably the most important thing to do in order to move forward.

[@arlettetrivino3341]

Each day I´ve learned so much of you guys! I don´t regret having Netflix and found your documental

[@Korfu306]

This Documentary is awesome, changend my mindset =)

[@NormyTres]

I got rid of Netflix before I heard about The Minimalists - now I'm trying to find someone I know who still has it who wouldn't mind watching it with me!

[@mercuryrising57]

I don't regret anything I've gotten rid of, but there's one item I lost (or rather it was stolen) that I miss. It was a blanket my grandmother crocheted for me for my 13th birthday. The last time she visited she dropped off a few old pictures of my family and I and one of them was a picture of me opening the box with the blanket. That gave me a little resolution to that feeling: now I have something to show my kids to remember that experience and who my grandmother is. She can't manage a project like that blanket anymore unfortunately (it was a huge, Queen sized blanket) but I have a lot of dear memories in its place. Joshua, since you introduced Ryan to minimalism, I've always wondered who you would credit with introducing you to that information. If an individual didn't introduce you to it then was who's work? Thanks for all your work, hope we meet and I'm very interested in your podcast on your health challenges as they sounds similar to things I've experienced. Take care!

[@beverleypender5931]

Your face spoke volumes at the beginning of the video. May the memories of your mom uplift you on the days you feel regret.

[@susanrobinson408]

Great video. I am regretting the this month is almost over and these videos will stop!! Please consider doing something similar.

[@justbking6699]

Thoughts on end of life with family and letting go of regrets were needed and spot on. Thank you!!!

[@C_ns]

"i regret I didn't do something sooner" really really heart-touching point just like sparkly bump into my mind......

[@autumnderavin4931]

I truly enjoy listening to your take on this subject . I always seem to walk away feeling a little better about the positive choices I choose for myself, and why it’s okay to an individual, after listening to the channel’s vlogs. Thanks!

[@MyLittleHomeSchooling]

Last week I donated 3 bags of stuffs. When I saw them I was regretting . yes but regretting of buying too many stuffs. I realized I spent to much money on inesesaty things

[@ddoll128]

Just wanted to say thank you guys!! Seriously changing my life day after day!!!!! Aloha from Hawaii

[@MansterBear]

Just starting my minimalizing journey. My biggest problem is sentimental stuff. Like I keep most of the birthday cards and things like that that I get. I still have cards from my great grandma. Granted I can't remember the last time I looked at them but I like knowing they're there.

[@yocrackiswack]

You inspire me! Been on my minsmalist journey for a least a year now, but it’s so refreshing to see these videos . I just thought of some things I have been holding on to just in case! Just in case my husband asks for it, just in case

[@genbraun352]

The 20/20 rule is one of the best things I’ve heard from you

[@startboxequestrian]

I donated all my music manuscript as i didn't hadnt played in a couple of years and moved. About 5 months later I had a huge desire to play again and bought a piano. I regretted getting rid of all the books especially since I'd had an offer to teach some friend's kids where some books would've been SO handy. I've sat down and really thought about what I'd buy back and in the end there wasn't anything I truly wanted or needed to buy back anyway. I definitely felt better once I had mentally allowed myself to buy them back if I needed to!

[@Telcomvic]

The 20/20 rule sounds good as a sound bite. I timed my trip to the shopping center today where there is a grocery store, dollar store, hardware, and auto parts store--8 minutes with getting all the lights green. So the drive time is 16 minutes round trip. That means I have 4 minutes to find what I need, stand in line and check out. Chances are slim to none I could get all the lights green both ways, find what I need, and check out in 20 minutes. I'm keeping my just in case bins.

[@enado18]

That 20/20 rule is simple, but quite effective. I'm going to put it to use, thanks for sharing it!

[@rachelrainbolt1784]

Living room conversations are my favorite.

[@hunnygale5018]

How does a minimalist prepare for emergencies, necessities for moments we can only anticipate (in case of earthquakes some canned food or a flashlight, in case of injuries or the flu a first aid kit.. etc)?

[@akakatejones]

I started my minimalist journey in 2007, and I don't regret a single thing I got rid of. :) I regret wasting my money on unnecessary things, when I could have spent that money on experiences.

[@carolynmontibello8421]

No because I have spent a considerable amount of time being owned by my stuff. It is time for a change/reset.

[@reginapenglaze8342]

Regret is such a two edge sword feelings xxx I honestly learnt through this minimalist approach it’s more of regretting not spend more quality valuable time with love ones in my life. I think my husband is learning this with our 10 yr old son who is growing up wants to spend time with him but Dad is busy working and I feel his ( me husband) health is getting on the way of having a valuable relationship with him. How can minimalism improve your health or your relationship with others

[@lidamolaca]

I have regreted tons of times buying things . Never regreted getting rid of things .

[@ellip4312]

Question! How do I get rid of things without thinking About the price I bought it?

[@annainwonderland100]

Elli P. The money is already spent. If it's not adding value in your life you should get rid of it. You could feel better about getting ride of it by try selling it.

[@lemon1653]

Try thinking that the price you paid wasn’t for the item itself, but for the experience of owning that item. So it paid for the excitement you had when you bought it, and it paid for whatever use you got out of the item. Now you can let it go.

[@franciscopartida4167]

@Lemon and Annainhalloweentown, Both of you are 100% correct! I'd like to add that you've also paid for the life lesson that you probably made a purchase that didn't have the need in your life you original thought it would when you bought it. So hopefully your next purchases will be more mindful.

[@luxlovesblog]

I watch/listen to most of your content but I don’t think anything has ever hit as hard as this. Realising the things you regret most and realising you can let go of that regret...don’t think I’ve ever had better advice

[@amirahatarhim6583]

House tour please!

[@orientalshorthaircats]

I already regretted one brush which became necessary in just 2 days after I gave it away. I thought I had similar but they weren't as good for the purpose. I live in a small town and I can't replace it fast if at all because it was quite old. and it is uncomfortable when you lack the precision of an instrument.

[@jesspurr]

You talk about being able to replace an item, but what if the item you let go is limited or one of a kind? I have let go of things and regretted it because the “thing” brought me joy and I ended up tossing it away in a fury of wanting to achieve minimalism quickly. To this day, I don’t even recall what the item was. Although it sparked joy for a while (and probably could have if I still had it today) this proves that material possessions aren’t what we are made up of. We are made up of human qualities that clearly matter more, not materialistic matter. Yes I have regretted letting some things go in the past, but over time, your own personal growth is what becomes a priority in the journey of minimalism.

[@SonshineLady7]

In my two+ years into minimalizing my possessions and the one item I truly regret not keeping was my grandfather's wedding band. I am an only child and this grandfather's only grandchild. He and had a very special bond and were very close. I was offered nothing of his by my grandmother when he died and, remembering how one of my cousins on the other side of the family wore her deceased father's wedding band on her thumb, I asked if I might have my grandfather's wedding band. I always meant to have it sized so I could also wear it but never did. Selling the band was not connected as much with minimizing possessions as it was needing money at the time. I live on a VERY fixed disability income and had been selling gold jewelry I never wore and didn't need for cash. I thought long and hard about my grandfather's wedding band but I truly needed more cash at the time so I reluctantly sold it. That was almost a year ago and I truly regret selling it. Besides photos it is the only tangible memento I had from my grandfather. If I could go back to that day and keep the ring, I would. Watching it being cavalierly tossed into a cup with other gold I brought to the gold purchaser that day adds to my regret. The ring took up no space and I keep very minimal jewelry. I think about the ring at least one or two times a week and dearly wish I could buy it back, but know it has long since been melted down and sold for whatever gold buyers do with gold they buy.

[@lifereceiver106]

SonshineLady Well things cd haf been worse. U managed to stay alive. Whats the lesson learnt? If u haf a more income,then u haf more choice. Mebbe brainstorm startg a side enterprise to bring in a little more money at the side without risking ur disability income. Do u haf a room to rent out? Start this and several enterprises. Then save up enough to buy back the ring. Haf the ring resized. The blessing is u found a non-stressful non-crisis yet very important motivation in life. Pray for ur grandfather for his soul too.

[@samiderossi7060]

Hey there! I know y’all have done an essay over this before but can you talk about a minimalist diet? I’m looking to simplify my cooking routine/grocery shopping. Thank you! Love this series!

[@nelidaflores1286]

Thank you so much, really appreciate your videos!

[@vesnaswanson7204]

Thanks for being yourself!

[@mindfulmoments1895]

I appreciate so much of what you are saying here.

[@jenniofdaisysdropbox2462]

I regret throwing away the rubber jar opener thingy. Luckily, it's cheap. But the ones I threw away were free promo items.

[@aaron___6014]

Hell yeah is my answer.

[@JessicaLeighHines]

Some people think replacing things they already have is wasteful. To that I say-not being intentional is far more wasteful. Also, the $ you will save from being deliberate will far exceed any double purchase you may have to endure. Personally, I find a ton of joy in donating items to people who need them and will use them. I'd double buy anything if it helped someone, anyway. It all in between our ears.

[@holly939]

I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts about establishing financial security for your later years such as estate planning, long-term care insurance, life insurance, funeral insurance, etc.

[@ssuiker]

I really enjoy watching these short videos and I have been thinking about posting this question since the beginning of the month.. My family loves to shop. Wherever we would go, we would buy something. I still join them now, but I don't buy anything anymore if I don't need it. However my family, especially my mother, gets offended when I don't buy something or when they want to buy me something and I refuse. I feel guilty and uncomfortable everytime this happens. And I'm not sure how to refuse without sounding preachy or like I'm judging. Thanks in advance!

[@JanuarieTimewalker13]

Thank you for posting!!

[@susieklein7461]

I am moving internationally from a 2500 sq ft house to a 3br apt. I am decluttering like a fiend, and I still have soooo much. I regret only the amount of money I spent on the most random things. Clothes, shoes, makeup, toys for the kids and so much kitch and stuff. I regret not discovering a more mindful way of living sooner.

[@charlesdleer]

What do minimalists eat? What does your kitchen comprise of?

[@edennis8578]

Standing Bear Outdoors Minimalists normally eat food. Shocking, I know. There are all kinds of minimalists, but ones who carry it to extremes, like minimalizing their diets, who cares? It's obsessive compulsive.

[@rubenperez6754]

+E Dennis ~they eat just oatmeal for breakfast, a peanut butter sandwich for lunch and an apple, and for dinner pot roast and two slices of wonder white bread and a can of generic soda like R.C. Cola😈

[@lisa9867]

@@rubenperez6754 I like RC Cola! Do they still make it?

[@RXS1184]

Thanks for the lesson.

[@lindatait5326]

How can I let go of the regret over all of the time and money I wasted trying to keep up with a lifestyle I never really wanted? Happy surf hippy is the real me not the dressed up, made up, beautifully fragranced (don’t get me started on the cost of fragrances 😡) professional image I was trying to pull off for so many years. I could have moved to the coast with all of the money I wasted.

[@lindatait5326]

Harmon McCraw I’m trying to live in the moment but that means I spend a huge amount of time talking to myself when I fall into old habits. One day it will become a habit, until then I am the woman muttering to herself in the supermarket 😂

[@alexisbrissette6891]

Forgive Yourself! Appreciate that you are aware of this now and that you have the tools to change your life for tomorrow. You were doing your best and what you thought was right at that place and time. You would have kept spending money on things you didn't know were/weren't you had you not opened your eyes to an idea like this. Think about how you won't be wasting any money in the future! :)

[@lindatait5326]

Alexis Brissette I love your positivity!

[@peterjeong6534]

I like your poscast very much. I listened almost all contents you made. Echo from the structure of your riving room is a little uncomfortable. Just installing a simple curten could minimize it. Thank for your great idea of minimalism.

[@keavalennon1470]

I have a question, hopefully you will be willing to use it for a livingroom conversation. What have you achieved recently? How do you percieve achievement differently now, compared to how you did in your corporate days?

[@fionaredknap]

Hi, this is my first time adding a comment to your channel 😀 just want to say that I absolutely love these videos you do, if I could 👍 million times on this particular episode I would. Thank you so much for taking the time & effort to make these videos, I really appreciate it very much, have a fantastic day, Warm Regards Fiona ☺

[@JuliaStueber]

Question: I am ready to get rid of my record collection - but my hubby isn’t! The collection is sitting in our storage room, we don’t have a working record player but he would rather buy a new record player than letting me sell my records. So what now?

[@ahoardersheart]

Question for Josh: What would be your best piece of advice be to someone who struggles with hoarding? I would LOVE to hear your thoughts ❤️

[@MsJujubee3]

Lol yes! I threw away an outdoor umbrella stand. Super heavy and durable. The umbrella had broken due to a storm, and my dumb self assumed all umbrellas came with their own stand. So I threw away a perfectly good, very expensive umbrella base :(

[@MsJujubee3]

Laura Exactly. Won't lose sleep but you kind of kick yourself for it. I am learning to live without the patio shade lol. Lesson learned.

[@Lashlove16]

MsJujubee3 I would have given it to goodwill or an organization like that

[@smartypants1980]

My Mayim B. Vegan Cook book is one I regret getting rid of. I have the ebook version but I miss the books photos. I can replace it though but thats spending more money

[@deliciouslyodd1966]

The only thing I regret donating is something that at one time belonged to a friend who died suddenly. I recognize that the item isn't her, and won't bring her back, but a good part of me wishes I had hung onto that item.

[@MariliizV]

i bought some items recently and now i feel like i dont need them. Society tells us to buy this and that to look this and that. no whats left is guilt and thought that i paid so much for it. how to deal with guilt?

[@matterstorm6733]

What would you consider a big enough living space for different family sizes? Would you move to a bigger appartment if you got another child?

[@mellonman9299]

Great video

[@Chukijay]

There’s something you regret getting rid of. If there isn’t, then I submit you’re lying to yourself. That seems blunt, and my intent is to not be confrontational, but to make sure that we are constantly checking ourselves. This is something I go through on the daily in the name of improvement. There are things I regret in almost every part of life, but I let go of it and choose not to dwell on it. It doesn’t lend itself to a successful lifestyle or rewarding life.

[@ali02135]

You mentioned you make a monthly trip to donate items. Do you give things away to the same place? I tend to hold onto things waiting to find the “right” place to donate that item to.

[@edennis8578]

Ali Lynch I cut that crap out. I ended up holding onto things for years and years out of a sense of guilt that I might not discard it in the "correct" way. Life's too short.

[@fraum3725]

I do regret having given some things away, because I miss how I felt at the time when I had them. This is the hardest part for me when "decluttering" from time to time: Some things are just connected to memories. How do you deal with that? (Yeah, there probably is a video about that somewhere ;-))

[@TheMinimalists]

There is!

[@jeffreyburnwood8084]

Yeah, sometimes the regret comes because stuff owned us or is just because that thing was special. How did you come up with the name "the minimalists"? Did you guys have any problems whatsoever by choosing that name? (like somebody saying that you appropriated the term?). Thanks for this conversations, love them!

[@ritalynb7070]

I have eliminated a HUGE amount of items and only regret getting rid of 2 items....both are not something I could buy. Really, that's not bad.....

[@bkspielman0]

I always worry about getting rid of my daughter's things. She is 10, and I feel like she might be upset later if I have given away or sold everything from her infancy/childhood. I still have her first pair of shoes and her first bunny, for example. It isn't useful at all, though. I can't decide if, as a mother, that's something that's sort of... heartless of me to let go of, you know? Did your partner plan to keep any of your daughter's baby items passed the point of her needing/using them, for memory's sake?

[@untetheredsoul]

I'd say at 10 she may be of an age to decide what she'd like to get rid of herself. I'd try sitting with the items, tell her the attached stories and ask her what she would like to do with them. If she wants them she could keep them in her room, if not they could bless others as a donation.

[@znsza]

Great thought

[@mamamomomomomo]

Thank you!

[@AkS143joyful]

Josh I have a question: I have let go of all my access stuff, clothes, pictures, and yearbooks but I just can't seem to allow myself to throw away my awards from my career. They are on my bonus room wall. I want to purge these items to work on less of self but I have not been able to do this YET (keyword)...why am I holding on to these awards and how do I let go? Alana Stanton @stantonalana

[@alexisbrissette6891]

What was your mindset after you had already decided to create a more minimalist life? How did you keep that mindset going and when did you feel that you had finally reached this point of satisfaction with all that you have?

[@karenbrooks4189]

Brilliant! thank you 😊

[@mmark1625]

Why do you own books? Not a criticism, just curious. What rules do you have for owning books?

[@US4ER]

probably the product boxes. I love to collect them but they're there collecting dust.

[@DanLocke]

Hey, LOVE your channel and everything you stand for, you've inspired me and my partner to become minimalists. We are from the UK and are going Backpacking in Australia next year so we kinda NEED to become minimalists :) My questions is: What if you have clothes that don't fit you anymore but you plan on losing weight for them to fit again, would you keep hold of them or buy them new? Could be a good insensitive to keep up the weight loss. What are your thoughts? Thanks, From Chloe and Dan In Southampton, UK

[@iamtoyaknowles]

I have a question it’s not related to this video but I notice you guys wear black T-shirt’s and jeans .. .. how did you decide on your clothes I started my process I had over a 1000 items on hangers just to name a few now I have 200 all four season and 100 pair of shoes now 27 but I would love to release more .. any advice for a new Minimalist in action.

[@sir_mittens2491]

A tip. find out which clothes you wear the most, and get rid of the items you only wear once or twice a year. nobody is really gonna care if you "wear the same clothes every day" so to speak.

[@iamtoyaknowles]

Thank you for responding

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

Love that you guys have a KZbin also when are you coming to the UK, I’ve been using your methods and listening to your podcasts and you guys have helped me so much! Where can I submit a question :)? I would love to meet you guys !!! Also where did you get your book shelf it’s so lovely 😊😊✨ I’m 19 and I’m becoming a minimalist for the better

[@mikerosenberger3809]

20/20 rule is great. As for me, pertaining to vehicles use the 10/50/10 rule meaning no more than 10 years old with not more than 50,000 miles and cost less than $10,000.

[@luxporter2470]

regret missing life--- time with loved ones, adventures, challenges to myself -- STOP now

[@tanjalentzy1337]

you are great

[@DiversionG]

Why is no one talking about the pile of booka behind him I'm not saying it's not minimalist, but how did he manage to pile them up so perfectly

[@Bonedust66]

We should try minimalism when it comes to saying the word "sexy"...in any context.

[@blue_cameron]

My lifespan

[@Rainaman-]

Nothing so far. At least nothing comes in mind.

[@greenhousevtg]

🎈

[@sandraangelkiss]

i dont regret anything ,

[@hutsu3674]

i will never get rid of my old nintendos

[@kathywinstead7460]

Why have you decided to basically wear a uniform every day?

[@tanyabogdashkina6929]

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