Why I'm Leaving My Minimalist Apartment...

So I’ve got some sad news: I’m leaving my minimalist apartment.
This video is a way for me to reflect on the years I’ve lived here and express my gratitude.
I’ll share how I ended up in this apartment, as well as how I became a minimalist here. I'll also offer up some reflections on my feelings about leaving, and what’s next.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Why I'm decluttering my apartment
01:16 Why I became a minimalist
02:22 Having a clear end goal makes decluttering easier
04:26 Say thank you to sentimental items
07:02 When one door closes, another one opens
- WHAT TO WATCH NEXT -
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📚 Interesting books to read:
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• Declutter Your Life: a.co/d/carqttB
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[@ThiagoNogueira-iq4hi]

Miss your videos, mate. Please do not abandon this channel. Very uplifting and thoughtful content, I'm sure it will blow up eventually. Hope to hear from you soon

[@IAmPeterCook]

Thanks for the kind words, appreciate it! Don't worry, I won't abandon the channel. Just need some time to focus on other parts of my life + figure out the next steps for the channel.

[@thiagonogueira7578]

@@IAmPeterCook I'm glad. Looking forward to your next steps.

[@FifiJustice-pd8tf]

I would also really love to see other videos. Have a beautiful day😊​@@IAmPeterCook

[@cbcb102]

@@IAmPeterCook ,I am pleased to hear you are safe. Your videos have always been interesting, you are interesting. What ever you decide in the end if you take up video's again we will enjoy them. Enjoy the time you are taking to decide your next steps.

[@cbcb102]

Hi Peter. I hope you are well. I am missing your video's. I guess you are busy settling down somewhere. As long as you are safe and healthy I am sure we will hear from you again sometime soon .

[@Kimonha]

I miss your vids.

[@Auden73]

Wondering how you are doing. Hope all is well.

[@thiagonogueira7578]

Hope you're doing well, mate. Give us some news as soon as possible

[@leslierogers3134]

Upwards, and onwards. Let the new adventure begin. Good luck.

[@jamesw3551]

Thanks Peter ! Would love to see a video explaining a bit more about what you do for a living. I'm sure a lot of people would be interested especially since you're 100% remote !! All the best

[@kevinbkeegan]

Peter, thank you for your youtube channel, it’s our favourite. Wishing you well always 😃👍

[@Tobwilk]

Looking forward to watching videos of your next adventures Peter.

[@freezemanfrost]

Sad to see you say good bye to your place for living! But really looking forward to your next video! Amazing videos!

[@JoAnnCorley]

awh Peter, can't wait to see how you apply minimalism to your next chapter/ journey! And I love the explanation of detachment 👍 ty

[@crazygermanviper]

Hi Peter, I saw your channel on the KZbin Homepage. Really cool. I like your story and your lifestyle.

[@serataylor664]

God's blessings on your new adventure and travels! So glad we'll get to go along! Stay well and happy!!👍 🙏 ❤

[@Poolmanvr]

Hi I hope your well? Waiting on your new video.

[@gerryg3770]

Just discovered your channel. Really enjoy your videos . 👍

[@Auden73]

Keep checking on your channel. Even if you arent continuing your channel would love to just hear you are doing okay

[@IAmPeterCook]

Thanks for checking in! I'm on a break, but I intend to come back to KZbin in a few months.

[@Auden73]

Thankyou for letting us know you are ok. So glad to hear you wil be back. Enjoy your break!!

[@gk_knight]

So glad he’s ok. I reallly miss his posts! Such an interesting unique pov on life.

[@eh6454]

All the very best, Peter. Enjoy this new adventure 🙂

[@przemec]

It would be awesome if You could share some insights about working combined with traveling and staying in random places for 2-3 months - how to find interesting towns, cheap apartments etc. :)

[@farmazony6373]

Good luck 🎉

[@nobo9981]

Like your videos so much! Couldn't find another apartment there? Regards

[@MunaSoto]

Hope you are ok and settling down somewhere else HAPPILY. Hugs from South America!

[@howardwilliams2717]

Looking forward to the mix of digital nomad and travel videos in your next chapter. Good luck and enjoy.

[@sharonkitalei]

I love your videos. Please create more❤

[@deboradc2410]

What a change 😮 Good luck for everything 😉👍🏻❤️

[@karenpowell6894]

Good luck on your next adventures, Peter.

[@FelixMuller-ox7yd]

Hi Peter, I think your story is very interesting from a good salary as a lawyer to a Digital nomad. So you are a true minimalist ! I think you are much more happy than in your previous life.Some people on KZbin say I am a Minimalist because I downsized from 3 cars to 2 😂,that's crazy . I am also a Minimalist but a little bit different means I have a good salary, I like my Job,but I am not spending my money on cars,house ,expensive travelling. Looking forward to your next destination, believe me soon you will have over 100.000 subsribers 😊 Felix from Zürich-Switzerland

[@richierichrich9949]

I have no doubt that great experiences await you. And when you're ready the right place and location will present itself. I never know you were in Bulgaria! I always thought it was Switzerland!! Thanks for sharing your journey so far, it's been hugely helpful. Onwards and Upwards.

[@arptrivedi]

The Slow Nomad…rides again! All the best, Peter.

[@neilschipper3741]

Enjoy your journey Peter. Looking forward to your updates. Safe travels................

[@JJsketchbook]

This is such a lovely reflection. Thank you for sharing. I just read Finding Hildasay, by Christian Lewis. I couldn’t put it down. A great example of how little material ‘stuff’ we actually need. My home is a terraced Victorian house built in 1890. I wasn’t looking for a big house but it was really cheap to buy, because obviously bigger houses in the north of England cost more to heat. Plus it was unmodernised. (And still is). Basically, if hot water comes out of the tap and the roof doesnt leak, thats good enough for me! I thought I’d move somewhere smaller once I could afford it but actually, I’ve been here 10 years and love it. Its so interesting to hear about other people’s relationships with the homes they live in.

[@gma1784]

I just found your channel, and love your perspective! Also, great videography at 3:47! I rewound a few times and showed my husband. We always appreciate creativity! Best of luck, and we look forward to seeing what is next for you.

[@ziggy33399]

Wishing you the best life and good fortune 🥠 with lots of happy surprises! ❤

[@simini1837]

Hallo Peter, dank je wel voor de mooie en intelligente video's, altijd heel inspirerend en authentiek! Over onthecht door het leven gaan: ik denk dat het heel menselijk en normaal is dat als je je ergens thuis voelt je van zo'n plek gaat houden, zo gezegd 'wortel gaat schieten'. Als je dan gedwongen los moet laten brengt dat een gevoel van verlies met zich mee. Het is goed dat je je daarvan bewust bent en tegelijkertijd probeert te bedenken en voelen dat nieuwe wegen weer nieuwe kansen en ander geluk kunnen geven. Het allerbeste voor jou en tot ziens weer op jouw kanaal!

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great video, that was a cool apartment and the reminder to grow outside of our comfort zones is important! I am going through a similar phase of life getting ready to sell my house and also be more nomadic. Enjoy the next chapter!

[@wsparks335]

I look forward to following your slow travels, thank you for sharing

[@ShroomFactory]

Very excited for you Peter!! Looking forward to your adventures😎

[@cbcb102]

Thank you for sharing a personal moment with us. I look forward to seeing your travels

[@janicaperez4004]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORIES ALWAYS WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS

[@bethraflowers5799]

Awh, so sad. ❤❤

[@beatrizs2236]

Happy new year Peter, greetings from Barcelona and continue delighting us with your videos❤

[@andeebee2530]

Looking forward to sharing your new adventures.

[@SnowdoniaStitches]

I have only recently found your channel and really enjoy your approach to life! You inspired me to start my minimalism journey. Looking forward to your new adventures and where the journey takes you. Safe travels!

[@barrybazmorris]

Good luck, Peter. I'll be watching for your next video in a new location. 🙌🏼

[@BekeDownes]

Looking forward to seeing how you go.

[@EdithaSeva]

7:49 Goodluck on your new journey Thanks for sharing this story with us

[@YorkshireGirlinDarwin]

Beautiful snow ❄️

[@penny3767]

Have fun, be well, stay safe! 🙂

[@BoyetVentura]

This is such an inspiring video. impermanence. Im moved. Thank you. And I hope you get to enjoy the new journey ❤️

[@TTX01-Chardo]

Thanks for visiting Thailand, hope u had good time here. 😀

[@sjchan3199]

Please keep vlogging it wil be linteresting to see your minimalist journey and your new chapter. Keep safe and well, hope we see you soon

[@EdithaSeva]

Thank You for sharing

[@nichgracious7824]

I am happy for you Pet that you embrace the life of minimalism. Hopefully more people will become like us. Stay safe Pet. God bless

[@lindajackson6959]

No matter where you are,I follow your journey and can’t wait for the next video….zalig nieuwjaar

[@vijijeyakumar]

Good one especially the detachment lesson. I recently sold my two bed condo and moved to a rental and sold all my furniture and went for a minimalist style. I feel liberated honestly! I don't miss anyone of them. Good luck.

[@dimitardurchov2777]

Sad to see you leaving :) Hopefully, will see you soon again in Bansko! ;) (ps I think i have someone that ownes some apartments in that building in case you want to return back) looking forward to your next journey update

[@MrElecterik]

3.47 Great editing 👌🏼

[@gma1784]

That’s what I came here to say!

[@Brian_Vallejo]

Honestly, that sentiment of embracing the impermanence of feelings and embracing things in the moment knowing it will go away is great advice. It really made me think and reconsider some things in my own life.

[@ulrikeg2639]

😢🤗 I will miss you in that apartment. But I am curious in what surrounding we will see you the next time.

[@zibberebbiz]

Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@wolffgangmusic]

Our problems, is our path! ❤ Enjoy the evolution!

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome! 👍😎🇨🇦

[@carmenjaniratarafacortes7405]

Felicidades 🤩

[@jbrkjferkjbekjb]

really curious about the kind of job / career you have which can align with your values.

[@nobo9981]

In what country are you now? regards

[@Mcky-lw1zb]

Does that mean you'll go back to materialism again (need not reply). Heeeeheeeheeee

[@TuristaArcsi]

are you ded

[@gk_knight]

No

[@damsel72]

You got rid of Totoro 🥹