When Minimalism Becomes Obsession
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Keep your final destination (your “why”) in mind while decluttering, and you won’t become lost on the road of minimalism.
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It can become an obsession to constantly think about what can be rid of.
idk you, but for my it's like a hobby, walking around the house looking for things that i can get rid of them. HAhahaha
yes..for me too
@JohnExacly, me too. When I feel anxious or stressed, I love to let useless things go....
And then your house eventually looks like the same way as when you first moved in lol just empty and soulless.
@@TigerTT empty?? NO! Full of space, air, ...
It's exactly as Nietsche has said: "He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how."
I just gotta find that "why" now. I'm so lost.
Yip my why is my son. Been through so much grief and mental health but I will have to stay.
that's not what he said.
I like a clean decluttered space as much as the next person but having nothing is boring af.
Right? I'm super OCD and tidy, and I don't like to keep things that aren't useful or mean nothing to me... But my house looks nothing like that... A blank canvas.
I think there are many ways for you to entertain yourself and spend your time productively even while "owning nothing".
On the other hand if you own too much, there aren't many ways you can have a clean and tidy house without simply throwing/giving away some stuff.
So in the battle between owning "nothing" and being boring af VS owning a lot and being messy or not having much space, I'd rather have nothing, always.
@@Joel-ee8df , sho you right!
You could look at it like the world is your playground, and home is just somewhere to sleep.
I would love to have close to nothing.
I believe ESSENTIALISM could be the sane version of minimalism. Because in the term minimalism itself lies a sense of lack that can not bring true joy to anyone. Only fulfilment of a form of paranoia at most.
It’s great to clean up and stick to what’s essential, obsessing over it definitively not (as for anything!) 😉
Indeed, Essentials is the key for me. I have only one pair of shoes for each function. So have more that five, but less than 10.
essentialism and intentionalism resonate much deeper with me than the term minimalism .... agree 100%!
Michelle Giardinello Yes! Intentionalism is also a very powerful word, thanks for sharing. Very appreciated!
darina Other great term... I’m seeing them popping! :) As for anything, there’s no total black and white and it’s perfect to adjust something over the uniqueness that we are.
My philosophy is "mindfulism". I think minimalism can be as soul-deadening as materialism, but owning things mindfully and being organized seems like a good approach.
Thank you! I was getting so tired of minimalists rehashing the same dreary content. The topic in and of itself is incredibly boring, it’s what people DO with their new lifestyle that’s fascinating. Well done!
Okay, you got me at Radiohead. I love you infinitely, keep doing what you love, I send a hug to you.
YESTERDAY I WOKE UP SUCKING ON A LEMON
Thank you 🙏 I think you just saved me from another day of straightening my wardrobe trying to decide what to get rid of next! I am a minimalist with OCD which is a dangerous mix, watching you straighten the towels made me realise that I’m doing that again! Subscribed 👍
Hi, Linda! I'm so happy this helped a bit. That does sound like a dangerous mix, but your awareness is inspiring. Thank you!
Same here, it is so difficult to associate the two, it is destructive! Also subscribe!
Linda, same case here! And this video made me subscribe ♥️
Same 😭
TBF I think most minimalist / organization porn type of people have obsessive tendencies, so it's not necessarily a mix but rather a package.
Man listen. This video should be on top of every list about minimalism. It’s really important for people who are starting just because of “the trend”. Amazing work.
You’re right. We need to know WHY before we start the journey. That keeps you focused on the prize. My why was I wanted to have more time with my family and less time worrying about taking care of “stuff”.
Thank you and great job with this video. I have been on the journey of minimalism lately, but it has gotten to the point where my focus has begun to shift from the reason why I wanted to minimize in the first place to the process of minimizing itself. For me, it almost made minimalism another distraction and the reason why I wanted to minimize in the first place was to get rid of the distractions and detractions from my goals. I have been writing down and visualizing my goals to ensure minimalism is helping me, not hindering me in the long run. Thank you, again.
Hello! You're so right about minimalism just becoming another distraction. Visualization is a good idea, too - I should start doing that more... I'm glad you found the video helpful! 😊
I'm not a minimalist, but I enjoy minimalism videos on RUclips because I'm attracted to the idea of intentional living.
Having things straight and in their place is so soothing and satisfying though. :(
I love the way you put this vid together!
This is exactly the muddle I am in. Thank you for this.
It's just like yesterday that I was 27 years old, now I'm 60 years old. And yes, I still feel like a child.
you literally gained 4000 subs in 12 hours • congrats! ain't so minimal with your count!
Aaaaa you are so cool and chill and to the point! Thanks. I miss people with such character in my life.
This is the video i needed at this point of my 2 + years of being minimalist and having some struggles. This came just in time. THANK YOUUU!! 🌈
nearing the end of watching all your videos - just worth mentioning you have great taste in music.
We love a queen with great music taste!
(also, so glad I've found a normal, grounded, FUN minimalist! Needed one)
Good video. I was a bit concerned by the title but i actually liked this video. I do see a lot of fanaticism with the minimal movement. You're tips will help a lot of people, I'm sure.
When I was a kid I used to think if the outside temperature reached 98.6, I'd feel some kind of magical, supremely comfortable state of being. Nirvana. But I soon came to realize that if it's 98.6 outside, I was just really hot. It's not magical or special. It's just uncomfortable and sweaty. Also turns out my normal temperature is something like 97.2, so I was off by almost a degree anyway. But I digress...
This video brought that memory to the surface. I think that was a good thing. I think it reminds me that obsession over the tiny details of where my stuff is and how much I have and all that is just like me thinking magic happens at 98.6. It won't happen at a specific point. If I pay attention, it's happening right here, right now. Right in front of me. So I should pay attention and not miss it.
Beautiful writing as always, Carol.
This soundtrack is 🔥- also resonate with what you are saying:)
I've just subscribed omg you are so much like me it's amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your videos I am loving your channel.
Song: Radiohead - Everything in it's right place.
Oh my goodness I haven't heard this song in ages!
You had me at Radiohead. Also that song is my cleaning song lol. You’re right. Well done.
Wow, this is really thought provoking.
I recently purged my room of years worth of stuff. Right off the bat I found myself having more time on my hands. But I never planned what to do with that time.
Thank you.
you’re so cute & i love the little winky thing you do. 🖤 excellent vids! you got yerself a new subscriber.
😊Thanks Candi! Welcome!
This video reminded me of “The Accountant.” Maybe it was the song.
You earned a new subscriber! ❤️ Thanks for this!
Thank YOU! 😁
OMG!!! You don't have any idea how much you help me !! I have all that free time and don't know how to use it, I felt confunse, thank u.
You’re an absolute legend
^ This made me LOL. 😂Thanks, Emma!
I always buy a stupid tools that i never use. youtube show me the channel and i watch videos about minimalism. I cleaned my room and my never ever use team go to trash. thank you Lefie. I am finnally feeling so good
You are my fcking hero
Concerning the video: humor with a deadpan face is the best.
OMG you are soooo cool!
Just found your Channel and directly subscribed and binge watched all your videos!!
Minimalism channel number 100000000 but I can't get enough of it. And you have some very good points!
No coaster under the coffee mug? Monster!
Coasters are a thing. Minimalizing means less things, including coffee rings. Hold that cup till it cools off you monster.
I binged all your episodes - there's nothing more to watch ... *sad face*
Is me Know from childhood not good enough Tidy room good grades then OCD decluttering Now 63 and it goes on This is good show others of us out there It's exhausting
I think this applies to everything in your life. Basically seek meaning.
this is a fab video thank you, I have a lot of obsessive tendencies and after the rush of completing a compulsion declutter my 'why' can get lost so this is a good reminder.
Nice.
i started decluttering my room as a project. as in “get rid of as many things you won’t need or miss so you won’t have to take it when you move.” i’m not moving anytime soon, but i like the look of my now semi empty closet. i cleared that out, went through clothes, and storage items. i’m still not done with my bedroom, but i’ve gone through over 8+ garbage bags of stuff i’ve donated. maybe i’m getting obsessed but i like the idea of owning less, and only keeping what i use or what had emotion value to me.
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Damn, at first I thought you said "bacon recipes" and I screamed "Yes! Now my quest for minimalism finally has a clear and valid purpose!" 🥓
Then I realized what you really said.🍪🥧
Ahahahaha! I mean... I'm not going to stop you...
😂
Okay, I'm actually falling in love with you
I love your editing.
Why, thank you! I'm slowly improving... Having a killer song to edit to definitely helps. 🎶
Hey Leafie! Great video. I know I am late to the party, but, can you or anyone link the other youtubers shown in this video? I don't know some of them and I can't find them. Thank you! I love your channel!
If you haven't read the book "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown, you should! He emphasizes the importance of Essentialism and that it has far deeper roots than just physical space. I love that Essentialism centers around true fulfillment and getting in touch with your deepest self rather than putting other people first, whether you have 2 shirts or 200.
Lol all that I want went out the window when I had four kids 😂 what I want...???? Why I do these things, I ask myself that everyday😂. Subscribed
Too many kitchen cupboards. I have the same issue in my flat.
So glad I found you. You and Shelbizzle are such great grounded minimalists. I can't wait to see more!
does anyone know youtubers like Lefie, who tried extreme minimalist for a week or some time, by putting away most of their stuff in a storage locker or etc?
Lol I play drums..its a sign!
Amen. I like minimalism and try to apply it. But I do think it can shift into an obsession or 'lifestyle' really quickly. You described it beautifully with the road analogy. It should help you clear up your stuff and then focus on what matters, but that focus shouldn't be on minimalism itself.
i thought that only happened to me. I've become increasingly anxious as i tried focusing on minimizing my life. not that i wasn't already anxious before, but now i feel as though if i don't focus on having a minimalistic environment, that nothing in my mind is minimal and, thus, orderly. it's nice to know I'm not alone and to have some advice to try and counter that.
You are my new favourite youtuber.
This is a good reminder. Part of the process is purging, and the flip side of that is to get out what you kept and use and enjoy.
Can I offer a suggestion? Your video skills are awesome, but if the music were just a bit softer it would be easier to hear you.
YOU READ MY MIND! 🎶I really need to work on audio stuff - I'm a super visual person, so I often treat the music and voiceover as secondary, which isn't good... So thank you for the suggestion, Tracy! I'm going to do some trials and hopefully I'll have it all figured out by next Sunday.
No.... you can't improve perfection....
I am not a minimalist but, need to minimize as my dreams didn’t come true and it’s getting too late to recover. But, although I have too much for my space, I’m glad I’m not a minimalist as, I rather like laying my eyes on things that I’ve chosen to accompany my journey in life, that have designed my space. I’m not about to live my life where there are more personal belongings in my work cubicle, than at home. Home should be warm, inviting and peaceful. Not antiseptic, cold and impersonal. In the end though, everyone needs to strike a personal balance for their tastes and lifestyles and I definitely know people who have no taste for things. They’ll even buy a house and not hang a single picture on a wall. Some will hang a picture with a piece of clear tape or a thumb tack, instead of framing it. Whole thing looks weird, vacant and boring to me. Some would find my space stressful and overwhelming. I rather like having all I might ever need (and have certainly worked to have) mis en plas.
Also, while I don’t feel it’s anyone’s job to support a system of working just to acquire, I sometimes feel that, for some, like what is portrayed in this video, that extreme minimalism is almost like a type of anorexia. That, in striving to be different than our parents, in striving to be more ecologically and world conscious, there’s an oath of deprivation in minimalism. That there’s a strangulation of self that is almost suicidal. No, you’re not going to die by getting rid of things. But personally, if I had to rise up to the type of living stylized in this video, head to a cubicle, and return to this, I can imagine my life shortened by it.
I also feel that “some” minimalism is simply poverty. I nice way of waving a white flag, saying I give in. That I’ll never have what my parents had/have so, I will comply and embrace the fact that I’m going to be working harder for much less. That I’ve made my piece with it by turning lemons into lemonade and won’t be burdened by all that my parents have. That’s not all bad. But a person has to determine whether they’re getting more out of minimalism or less.
I do feel also that minimalism, sometimes, like the streamed lines of modern design, in clothing, furniture and environmental design, has its use in the fact that we can ill afford the complexities of life, while maintaining the decorative intricacies of the Victorian Era. It’d all be too much for most.
You are right; perfection is not the point. Minimalism is not about following a trend for a while and falling into ”maximalism” after that as an act of revenge or becoming so obsessed that we minimalise our lives themselves and lose some happiness. Minimalism is about everything else but minimalism; it’s a tool to find purpose and achievements. Great video, thank you! 🙂
Gaelle Sage Great insights. Thank you!
? ... what do you like to do with your spare time? Just curious. Also, I like that your vids are under 5 mins.
Oh man, where do I begin?! I like to make things (videos, drawings, writing, music, food), hang out with friends and family, go on road trips or day trips, visit museums, do some volunteering, go to the farmers market, lift weights, shoot hoops, go for walks, read a lot, surf the web, see movies, go to shows, attend local events (usually art-related), etc... Usually weekdays are simple (gym, work, then socialize or read) but weekends are more varying.
I guess summed up and generalized, it would be: make things, socialize, exercise, and consume media.
Thanks for the question, I enjoyed answering that! 😊
Lefie that’s great! bcuz your life is so simplified, you are able to do so many things you enjoy for yourself ... thanks for answering - 😊
I appreciate that your video editing is also minimalist. No large sections of video repeating the same thing or speaking off topic.
Wow. I love this. Short but so effective! Inspiring. :) thank you.
Great video, thank you.
Love this. Thanks for reminding us what minimalism should be about!
Thank you for making me smile. I love your bits of humor in the video. This video was short and to the point and I love that. Great advice. I will think more about my "why."
Great video. Subscribed.
Ausome vid great info thanx.
SUCH AN AWESOME VIDEO AND TIPS! SALUDOS DESDE CALIFORNIA =)
great video. awesome editing and aesthetics! keep it up! :)
I click
I hear radiohead
I like
had to pause 4 seconds in... nice opening song, i love radiohead !! instant like
After all, modern minimalists especially on yt seem to strife for a monastic lifestyle - however, living in a zendo 24/7 and growing personaly and spiritually requires going against your habits, particularly if it means to let go of the notion of minimalism.
This popped up in my side bar and I am so glad that it did. I have not heard that song in a long, long time. I loved your points. I am decluttering because I want to spend less time cleaning things. I will still have a lot around, but not having to be responsible for stuff that no one is using or enjoying should help.
Love the radiohead. Great video
You are a very good actress. I love all of your facial expressions and stances. PERFECT!! I also love your message. Very good. Wish more people were in tune with the whys and wherefores than just the fad
Why, thank you, Kimberlee!
ok, yeah, i see, i see
Live this channel
Radioheaaadddddd
I‘ve started decluttering other peoples homes. I should het paid for it 😂
So much yes to this video, all of yours. I'm binge watching now, then I must get to work. My journey has made me realize why I am so particular about certain things. Much like how you enjoy your "hipster coffee" it just works the best for me. The mental clarity, simplicity and feeling of space radiates. Its amazing.
That's great... I think when you have kids to take care of it's hard to be ocd about minimalist. Well maybe with toys. Because I hate screaming at them to pick it up..and end up picking it up myself.
Good video!
I think this my first comment on RUclips :) please continue doing videos! The are very nice to watch! I like a lot your style!
Radiohead 🎶🎸❤️
You know I have watched alot alot alot!!!! of videos about motivation and all that mumbo jumbo so I can find some meaning in what to do with myself. But stumbling upon this video for just entertainment purposes was really suprising and motivational. Thank you for making me happy. I know what I want to do now.
Song choice 👌😂
True.
2:53 I am triggered
NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!
Like watching people go into minimalism. (also randomly found your stuff, easy sub from me)
I enjoy too many things and like too many things and have REALLY expensive hobbies that actually reducing in a particular fashion might actually be a detriment to me.
the only place I'm really in the realms this minimal styling is my clothing - I'm still trying to "perfect" it as I want to look both good but not think about it.
I use 4 footwear items 1 for gym, 2 trainers for every day use and waterproof boots.
bought the same t-shirts, long sleeves & jumpers in different colors just for variety sakes
use random underwear and non-matching socks because no one care and it looks quirky i guess aka i'm lazy!
worn the same 3 or 4 coats/jackets for the past 2-4 years
buy the same jeans black & Navy & Brown chinos for the past year (Needed something for the summer but cheap but I can also modify if I need shorts as I can't fit in normal shorts)
You can say I have selective minimalism.
Radiohead!! ♥️
Thank you for this video, I really needed it (and thank you to Hailey Evans for sharing it. I'd seen it in the sidebar a few times and overlooked it). A year ago, I would have been considered a hoarder. Not like stuff piled to the ceiling, but still. So much stuff. I started to declutter bit by bit around March time and in the May two of my friends came round at 9am and spent the day helping me box everything up and move it all in to the spare bedroom. Suddenly I had a functional living room. and a bedroom. and a kitchen. and to be honest all the space freaked me out and I didn't like it! ha. One of those friends gave me a chair and a coffee table and a rug so I actually had somewhere to sit but I was uncomfortable to even go in there never mind sit down!
For the past year i've been decluttering, and just before new year I came to a couple of realisations about why I was keeping stuff and it suddenly became SO much easier to let certain things go. The problem now is that i've really been enjoying the process, and, even though I still have a long way to go, lately i've been feeling quite anxious. What happens when i'm done, and there's nothing left to get rid of? What happens then? Maybe I need to start seriously trying to figure that out.
In a world where CONSUMERISM is a BIGGER and more damaging obsession.... I think it is OK to be "obsessed" with getting rid of all that STUFF from your life and clearing your mind for a bigger purpose. We've gone how many decades consumed by CONSUMERISM??? Our oceans and ecology are suffering!
I just obsessively binge watched all your videos, all 10 of them!
mmmm radio head
I simply don't think "things" are important, so i just have enough of them, sometimes less.
That ring is familiar, are you a muslim by any chance?
No, I'm not. A friend gave it to me.
Obsessing over your videos!!
OH NO! Minimize it, quick! Hahaha...
I’m 62 and semi retired. 4 grown kids and I’m now single. I’m getting rid of excess belongings, so if I kick the bucket, my kids are Not the ones left with that chore. And when I’m finally down to the nitty gritty of what I want to keep, it will be easier when I downsize again. And for now my goal is to enjoy my grandkids and my older dog and my puppy. All this excess stuff is a real burden. I think I am a bit obsessed with the minimizing but you almost have to get to that point to stick with it. It’s taken me 4 years since I left my ex. There’s a lot to get rid of after 38 years and 4 kids. I always had yardsale over the years but still.... I think it’s great that people are becoming more aware of excess consumerism. Wish this had happened when I was much younger. I’d have a lot more $$ for retirement.
So, I wonder. How do most minimalists get rid of their items? Do they mostly just bag it and take it to the trash? Do they donate it? Or do they try to sell it online or through a garage sale to recover all of those wasted work hours spent affording all of the items they’ve decided to part with?
I’m curious because, while one does spend wasted time finding things when they have too much, does no one care about all of the time and money spent on a job they might’ve hated being at, in order to afford those things? I find this to be a problem for me. If I am to have barely anything at the end of a ginormous purge, I am quite unhappy about the time I’ve lost.
Also, I might be pretty selfish, I’d say. When people say things like l, “Just pass it along.” I’m thinking that appreciating my time and hard work to acquire items to design my space and for a future that I couldn’t make materialize, with the way my life has gone, that others are pretty flippant as, they’re conveying, “That’s OK. Make your peace with what you’ve lost and make someone else happier for it (‘cause I’m cool with it).” Yeah, that doesn’t work for me.