I Tried Minimalism For A Week
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Minimalist pro tip: Keep as much clothing as you need! Keep as much makeup as you want! Basically just get rid of things you don't appreciate :)
Didnt even watch the video yet and im pretty sure they did it wrong
The Minimalists actually _said_ to keep the things you appreciate. She clearly loves clothing and makeup, so she should have stripped down her wardrobe a bit less and kept at least a full set of everyday makeup. Think of it in the same way as the journals. She put away most of them but kept the one she wanted to use. If she's not comfortable not wearing makeup then don't do it. Minimalist doesn't make you go commando either!
Sarah Carter She was obviously wearing mascara though, so she didn't put away all her make up lol.
I though the same thing, she's wearing mascara. Mascara...a girls best friend!
I was just about to comment that.
**has two friends** minimalism
hoo hoo *has no friends*
i think i win
Sometimes two genuinely good friends is all you need.
hahahah saaaameee
This killed me lol
Poppy Petit Orenji please don't bring wholesomeness to my depressing and relatable comment agshsh
This is unfair to minimalist!
Minimalism is about living a clean clutter free lifestyle not being a slob and wearing dirty clothes.
It's not about living a poor lifestyle either It's about only having the nice things you actually use.
It's buzzfeed, what do you expect
I think the video started better than I expected but got a bit worse towards the middle with the dirty clothes and no makeup. As you said; it's about getting rid of the things that aren't important to you and if nice clothes and makeup is and makes the person happy, one should probably keep that.
Agreed. I wear makeup but only have one of everything I use basically plus 3 eyeshadow options. These people.... It's not self depriving. Oh, I also have 6 bottles of nail polish lol someone call the minimalist police!!!
They didn't say that, the girl wanted to see with how much stuff she could live without. She said that that makeup wasn't necessary and wanted to wear only a specific amount of clothes for a challenge and then she realized that she would need more. So her minimal was more than what she expected, thats how it is sometimes when you do rash changes
This is like being againts minimalism
Minimalism isn't about not wearing make-up, It's about not having an excess amount of anything.
Me and my teenagers life are minimized forever always brooooke
Alex Stansbury I agree! Just own 1 foundation, 1 concealer, 1 mascara, a few lipsticks for different occasions (or 1 natural color), 1 blush...you get the idea
I don't really get your point. She was advised to keep only what was essential to her and so she decided not to use makeup, because there were other items she found more essential. Also, as the minimalists said this is something that is constantly changing, so maybe, had she continued to follow a minimalist lifestyle, then she would have felt the need to start using some essential makeup products.
Mr Music key phrase: essential to HER
Exactly. What is essential cannot possibly be an objective measure. Care to elaborate what you mean?
you got this all wrong. minnimalism is not about owning the least amount of stuff (although it does usally end up that way) but keeping what you need. yes you obviously need a laptop and a stove and pair of shoes. but that doesnt mean you cant keep stuff you enjoy. if you want to be a minnimalist and own 20 purses that it totally okay as long as you put them to good use and value them. minnimalism is not keeping that dress you havent worn in a year or keeping old wrapping papper in the off chance youll need to wrap something that size. minnimalism is keeping ONLY what you need to live a healthy happy life. and if 20 purses makes you happy go for it
Moira Donnelly I love your comment! they really needed to do their research
but it's Buzzfeed... To me proper research and Buzzfeed is almost an oxymoron. They are basically just doing enough to scratch the surface of a topic... So naturally they are, more often then not, going to get things wrong. I wonder though, if they do that on purpose to get us talking about the subject and their mistakes, or if they just have deadlines that prevent them from getting more information.
perosn dhdjd I agree
perosn dhdjd agreeed!
perosn dhdjd yo
Sees a man in a van. Gets in and goes on a ride with him 🤦🏾♀️😂
maria exactly
yeaaaaaaaa totally believable
bet they banged after tho..
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Anurag Negi shut up she is not like you
maria he was fine af😂
Minimalism only has two rules. 1. Does it serve a purpose. 2. Does it bring you joy (Do you love it)?
You don't have to throw away all of your makeup. Keep the necessities and what you love.
Setting strict guidelines for yourself is setting yourself up for failure before you even begin.
lol, "just met this guy down the street"
*Proceeds to go in his van*
I would go in his van too, if you know what i mean hehe
the point of minimalism isn't to get rid of everything... just things that you don't use or appreciate. You can keep your clothes or your make up you just should donate the unnecessary things and also think carefully before you buy something. The girl on the video struggled because she decided to get rid of things that she obviously needed. Minimalism is a great tool to live by, if you use it well!
Kat Cina agree 100%
ya! minimalism is just using the enough things to get you throughout your day. Keeping things simple and nice.
I think she wanted to try to live without things such as clothes and makeup to see what she missed and what really mattered to her and she found that her version of minimalism by doing that. Sometimes you have to live without something to truly understand its value
I totally agree with you Kat Cina.
Kat Cina me thinks someome missed the point.......
The biggest mistake was putting away all the makeup "because it's not essential" How is it not if you're USING IT daily? You're not supposed to get rid of everything, just the stuff you don't actually use, like with the journals. There was no reason to get rid of the makeup.
Essential and Necessary are very strong words.
Human essentials are ordered in the "rule of 3's" Lacking any of these things in the listed length of time and you die.
3 minutes without air.
3 hours without shelter.
3 days without water.
3 weeks without food.
Everything else is fluff and luxury.
I think that flaw in the original plan came up because the two minimalists she initially spoke to were guys, who might see makeup as 'totally frivolous and non-essential', something which they imparted to her during the interview, but she realized when talking to the lady at the end that it wasn't the case. Just because we use something every day doesn't necessarily make it 'essential' to our lives, but the way the woman at the end phrased it, about only having things she appreciated/loved, seems to make a lot more sense for female minimalists than the way the two male minimalists probably phrased things to her when she started
Victoria H I agree. Ryan talks about in his blog and documentary how it is different from person to person. A book collection or makeup collection can bring you joy daily and if it does then keep it.
That was just her own idea of what was and wasn't essential. The things people genuinely value vary from person to person.
Sam Lynch But she did value the makeup, since she grumbled about missing/ needing it
Failed to get the point. Minimalism isn't about deprivation.
The point of minimalism is ridding yourself of societies numerous over-complications that distract you from living and being happy. More things/obligations doesn't equal more happiness, quite the opposite really. It's about learning to live more with less
YES YES YES! SPOT ON
TRUE!!
@Jessica Jessie I don't know about that.
I moved out for my new job and live in a rented apartment. All I have is my desktop computer, and 5 times the same jeans, shirt, ... And an electronic reader.
I've always lived like that without giving it much of a thought, I just get an all purpose shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste for cleaning up but I've never thought about it as being minimalist, more like I was just that lazy.
I enjoy being able to be lazy, I enjoy the relaxation it lets me experience, and therefore it is the reason I've always prefered to optimalize my life that way. I honestly don't think every people can live like that.
Exactly!
To anyone interested in minimalism: you DO NOT have to wear dirty, basic slob clothes. The item count is whatever you want it to be. It's mostly about having just the right amount of stuff to fit your life.
If a person grows up poor, they tend to keep things longer because they grew up with not being able to buy new stuff.
I know that I have had a hard time letting go of things because of that.
truest thing ever... especially clothing for me... anyone who grew up poor knows what its like to have like 5, tops, outfits... now i hoard my clothing, and shoes so i have tonnes of items/outfits (unfortunately more than i can fit in my dressers...)- though i do get rid of things if i haven't wore them in a couple years, or if they're in really bad condition...
Yes. Minimalism is a privilege thing. People who are poor can't just get rid of things because they think they won't use them in the next three months and haven't used them for the previous three months. Minimalism is another way for people to delineate between classes. When poor people had nothing, opulence and excess were in fashion. Now that poor people have access to a lot of material items, being able to live with very little is what wealthy people do.
I disagree, i grew up poor and am still fairly poor (being a student) but I find the minimalist mentality very helpful to my life. I have never had a hard time letting go of things I think that is more of a personal issue, minimalism can work very well for those who struggle financially as it encourages focusing on neccesity and things that impact your life. Plus the great thing about the internet is that things you don't need can be sold which can be very helpful if you're struggling financially.
You don't have to be "privileged" to get rid of some stuff....
Anyone can try to be a minimalist.
You don't have to throw away everything. If you have more clothes than you wear, which a lot of people do, You can sell the items. You're not supposed to get rid of things you use all the time. Just "extra" stuff you don't love.
Rich people hoard stuff too. If you're poor & sell items you don't need anymore, then you will end up with more money. Some stuff people own for no reason. If it's in your home you should really *love* it, Or need it because its functional.
I grew up with a hoarder mother and so I hate hoarding, but my husband grew up very, very poor. Because of this he has trouble letting go of things. At least he is aware of it and we are actively working on it.
People might disagree but I do feel like it is very hard to be a minimalist if you are poor. There are things that I don't use for years, and then one day find a use for them. If I apply minimalism, and I earn a decent salary, I do not need to store items for in case I might use them one day, but can instead buy them as needed.
A good example of this is cloth/material. I enjoy making clothes and hoarded heaps of extra cloth for years, only getting rid of most of it now that I am an adult and earn enough money to buy material as I need it. Someone who won't be able to afford that, will regret giving it away when they have a need for it after a year or two (which happens all the time, especially with making clothes.)
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You, sir, win. This is it chief.
Weird interpretation of minimalism. Like the first guy said, it's not deprivation.
"organised hoarding" total truth right there.
"trying to market something" What exactly? Empty space??
I wish he said "organized clutter" because hoarding is an actual mental illness :/
Consuming less. Anti-materialism, etc...
Adam B. Is that bad?
Not at all, I think it's a great thing to promote and market. I am a devout minimalist and have been for many years. It helped treat a serious problem with OCD I've struggled with for 2 decades.
the white couch is too small to fit 3 people lmao
Mei Abdullah minimalistic
Mei Abdullah get rid of some people then
or the dude in the middle could just take up less space :)
Minimalism doesn't mean you have to own a small amount of clothes like this girl who has 2 pieces of underwear and 1 jumper that you don't wash. Bro buy some more underwear hahaha like if you do yoga and need 1 pair a day and 1 for work buy 14 pieces of underwear and do a load of washing everyweek it's not about owning the least amount of stuff it's about what works for you in your life and what you need to have to live comfortably and feel content. Don't limit yourself to 2 pairs of underwear and 1 jumper because your a "minimalist" no that's not what this is about.
Reeves Keanu are you the actor and switched your name around???
Reeves Keanu Dressing dirty with stains is not minimalistic.....that’s just dirty with minimal hygiene. 2 pairs of draws is dirty and you washing more so your using water and electricity more. My draws come at least 1 weeks worth out the packet from Walmart along with a weeks worth of socks. I only need 3 pairs of shoes low top mid top high top 1 solar powered g shock my phone is my wallet/tv/communication device 1 laptop for school/work/movies 1 bag to carry my laptop & documents. Bluetooth Earphones for my phone & laptop
Yeah that's true
This is self-deprivation, not minimalism. Interesting experiment, though.
being a minimalist doesn't mean you cannot wear makeup
EXACTLY. Keep the makeup products you usually use and not the ones that are outdated or you don't use anymore.
It's kinda funny how the people at buzzfeed who do the one week challenges always end up having a date during the week
Adrianaaa Trejo makes me sad that I don't get any dates
Sean J. There's nothing wrong with it
Adrianaaa Trejo I'm thinking the date was w the minimalist van guy...
Lol yeah I can't relate to people who are in relationships
Have you tried Tribadism for a week? I hear it's great :p
I really, really hope to start living this lifestyle. Growing up, I watched my parents collect tons of "stuff" that just sat on shelves or in closets or in the basement. Unused and totally pointless. When I got my own place, I kept it very simple and minimal; just some furniture, my clothes, a few personal touches like books or posters. I really want to get back to that. I hate being in a cluttered space, I crave bright, open, airy rooms! I would much rather *do* things than *have* things.
The blonde at 07:05 needs to "minimize" making EVERY sentence end with a QUESTION???
That couch was uncomfortably small
Minimalism.
Lauren Hoeve lmao i dont know why ur comment made me laugh so much oh my god
Lauren Hannah so funny lol
i would also enter a van owned by a complete stranger if he was as hot as Jim
Lorn Cobee that's how ted bundy liked it. (He was considered "handsome" )
Lorn Cobee Morrison
Simone D. True true true.....
God damn why do psychopaths have be charming
Lorn Cobee she had a film team with her.
I've been watching BuzzFeed all day and now I'm a minimulist feminist who is trying to live trash free and stylish
Natalee Denlinger yassss
😂
see a therapist while you can
Wow, thats like everything that sucks. Minimalism (unnecessary), Feminism (poison), stylish (subjective) and trash free (next to impossible)
Anthony Kist minimalism is unnecessary??? get some help omg
True my mom always said if your house is a mess your life is a mess. Meaning their is too much clutter in your mind that it’s a reflection of the inside of your room or car etc. I like how the lady said at the end you turn it into your own I think. Their is no one rule fits all. Great video I look forward to doing this !
For me, minimalism is just about what you really need, and what brings you pure joy. If your makeup brings you joy, keep it!
I don't get it. Her room was so huge and clean. I should do this. My room is overflowing in clothes I don't wear.
Don't, you'll regret it.
faureamour I recently got rid of over 3/4 of my entire wardrobe (almost four large trash bags full) and, to be honest, sometimes I do regret it. But at the same time, it's nice only having the clothes I know I wear frequently rather than a dress I've only worn once. I'd say do it, but really make sure you are getting ride of things you know you don't wear
faureamour I sort out my wardrobe, bags, drawers, make up etc every 3 months and it really keeps my space clean organized. I donate everything that's in good shape and the rest is trash.
I'm moving in a month and I've gotten together about 60% of my wardrobe to donate. It feels great not having so much to go through. My son on the other hand has a ton of clothes but he's a toddler and he's messy as heck, kids are the exception.
Yeah, I should probably sort out my wardrobe as well, since I don't even remember all the clothes I own. Yesterday I found a shirt I haven't worn in six months...
shes doesn't need so many throw pillows
My thoughts exactly. How are you gonna get rid of all your clothes, not have floss, but keep multiple freaking useless pillows
I don't understand the point of throw pillows lol, i have two actual pillows on my bed and that's it
It literally took me 18 months of "doing" minimalism to understand how it creates intentional living. In the first 18 months, all I was doing was decluttering.
Minimalism seems like such a rich people thing. Like just getting rid of things I haven't used in 90 days? As a poor person I can't imagine that.
spacehobo you may be poor due to buying unnecessary things... if you haven't used it in 90 days, you clearly don't need it. Wasting hard earned money on something you don't use
lmao you're clearly not making minimum wage bubby
you can sell things you don't need :) Maybe deciding after 90 days is harsh - I would suggest 1 year because many things are seasonal stuff (like clothing, decoration or travel stuff)
That makes no sense. You may not use a swimsuit for 90 days. A power drill, a sewing machine, a plunger, a pair of heels, an evening gown, a luggage, a flashlight etc. But when you need them, you need them. And you're gonna have to spend the money and buy them again.
yeah, seasonal stuff or tools. Should I go and buy a wrench every time I need to use it (which is not very often)
minimalists can keep makeup, just less (like not the makeup you don't use)
Chloe Grace yeah. I thought the same. so it was nice when the lady she interviewed said the same.
Chloe Grace dan howell
TwentyOnePanic!BlueNeighbourhood i'm just gonna take the safe road and call him daddy 😩
TwentyOnePanic!BlueNeighbourhood i'm just gonna take the safe road and call him daddy 😩
Hassia Souleymane what a babe am i right
I sleep on my floor, the only things in my room are my desk, pc, a few textbooks, pens and paper, and my phone. I guess i'm a minimalist and didn't even know it.
KevinCS or just poor...
@@queenofdahouse1591 Phone and pc. Not too poor.
@@alexiv250 I guess we all have different definitions of being poor or comfortable... blessings to you!
@@queenofdahouse1591 wow really immature
@@alexiv250 nope I'm not... but thanx for the kind words... apparently mine got passed over...
A lot of people criticize minimalism because they think it means they have to get rid of all their make up or all of their artwork or games, which is not necessarily the case. If it brings you joy, it is arguably serving a purpose and is essential *to you*. The point is to get rid of the things that are not essential *to you* like that stack of dvds you may not have touched in ten years or that gift someone got you that just sits on a shelf in the closet, or all those clothes that you don't wear anymore. Extreme minimalism is getting rid of practically everything and it's very commendable but there are way less extreme methods that are still both practical and beneficial.
I COULD NEVER GET RID OF MY BOOKS
Faith Elizabeth SAME
I FEEL THIS, I LOVE MY BOOKS
Faith Elizabeth SAME.
In the documentary they say that of course you keep your books if you want to - some people like books, some people like clothing, some people like makeup, some people like sports, some people like cooking but just a few people like to live with 100 items or 100.000 items of which they only use a fraction.
I donated a lot of my books. I realised I don't read them, I always read ebooks. It was painful, spent years building a collection and then getting rid of it. On the other hand, they've been collecting dust all this time. I hope someone else enjoys them.
she said she couldn't wear makeup but her eyelashes were coated in mascara 6:00
And lipstick now i notice
5uki I saw that too. It kind of looked like she was wearing concealer as well lol
5uki yeah I noticed that too
I noticed that too!!!
Yeah she is wearing makeup
the minimalist doesn't mean you do not wear makeup where did you get that from
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So you just met some dude and got into his van?
#bangbros
Ofcourse not
Omg thank you that’s what I was thinking daaaaafuck
@@heyitsthatoneguy91 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm literally crying from this comment
Day 2: Meets Jim. Day 4: "So, I'm kind of going on a date tonight."
Just saying.
Mattias Abulu ikr 😂😂😂
'I'm starting to get a pimple right here' hahahaaaaa....ONE pimple O_o
Well she didn't have to get rid of all her facial hygiene products. :\
She had to limit it to just one. Because minimalism.
No she had to limit them to the minimum amount she needed...
Radicaldanny, my reply was to the original comment. :)
well after seeing your video I decided to do some de-cluttering of my own and got rid of a lot of my stuff that I didn't use and donated a lot of books and clothes, I realized that some stuff I have been hanging on to I can live without and really freed up space in my home. I wont take up minimalism but really I changed my mind about what to keep and what not to... So thank you for this video
This was a great video. I learned so much. I'm in the decluttering phase of my life and I love what the minimalist guy said at the end about things being a manifestation of what's going on internally...spot on dude! And you are beautiful with and without makeup!
"If you haven't used something for 90 days and not planning to using it in the next 90 days... probably get rid of it."
So she got rid of her makeup and pants which she uses every day, not sure if she was listening.
i suppose she tried the 1000 % version to get as intense of an experience as she could , but obviously i think she didn't do exactly right ; what i mean is at the end she knows what clthes she now wants and misses and the ones she doesn't even care about , like go extreme and then go a few step backs idk
+pumpkin Charlie I agree with the OP, but that's a good point.
The point is if it’s not a complete necessity (makeup is more of a luxury), you don’t have to keep it. She was practicing a very extreme type of minimalism that only keeps items that serve as a necessity in her life. The 90 rule I feel is more relevant when you want to declutter but don’t know what to get rid of, and obviously you don’t have to follow that one rule in order to declutter.
I mean I have a lot of old makeup I don’t need and never use anymore
You don’t NEED makeup
she is so misunderstanding minimalism.
Maria Grazia Ceccato i think that that was part of the point of this video. I know that i had a similar overview of minimalism before watching as the girl did. It wasnt just living how she thought it was but learning what of that original point of view was right or wrong, and how she can personalize her minimalism
I think a more Marie Kondo way would be way more efficient
So...due to the 90/90 rule are you getting rid of all your winter clothes every year?
And no holiday decorations!
Fred Finger thats waste of money anyway...
just have a disposable christmas, buy everything and then throw it in the trash the day after.
N A winter here ends in march, so 90 days later it’s june.. and im not planning to use them before November. Thats more than 90 days. So I have to throw it out.
Olivia Gilliam I hope you know I was joking.
Minimalism is great until you need to tighten a loose screw and you don't even own a goddamn screwdriver.
Shawn Elliott Who told you to not have screwdrivers?
@@JK-vc7ie: Nobody told me that, but I'm thinking about _other_ people who might get sucked into the "minimalist movement". The 90-day rule would cause a lot of people to ditch their crappy dollar-store tools, which are still better than not having any tools at all.
Shawn Elliott That 90 day “rule” is just something someone said. The essence of minimalism is to get rid of the stuff that you don’t need. Trashing your basic tools would not fit with that ideal. The essence of minimalism is common sense. For example, a woman doesn’t need 25 pairs of fashion boots.
@@JK-vc7ie PREACH!
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She just found a man on the street and hopped in his car?!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Graci Eborn finally! Someone else who finds that somewhat concerning
Graci Eborn but he was so damn fine
she saw the Canadian license plate and was like.."oh I got nothing to worry about"
Cathie no Canadians say that. Well most of us don't. I'm Canadian
He had puppies AND candy.
Already a minimalist cuz broke lol
same
Yes!! Same.. I don't have to buy lots of crap because I cant..
Minimalism is a Western Middle Class privilege movement. (I am British and live in London).
+Ashwini Raj Pandey Indians are experts at minimalism. People wear t-shirts and underwear and jeans, they wear just one cloth, it's insane, your entire outfit is one item of clothing, can't get any more minimalist than that :)
+erzan yes it's rich people playing at being poor :)
"I was walking down the street and saw this man living in a van, so i stopped to talk with him".. what a coincidence that he is a minimalist, that just let you drive in his car, and that you brought your camera with you
I have a 2 year “wash out” it’s where I empty everything in my house and throw out stuff I’ve been hoarding and never used. I dismiss the whole “I’ll use this later” idea completely. Now supplies that would REpLACE broken times however I keep in my SUPPLY closet. If it’s not in my supply closet neatly stacked then it doesn’t belong in my house at all. This way I feel less stressed and overwhelmed but don’t screw myself over in the end since I’m a parent and objects breaking is bound to happen.
I can live with ads
I can live with buffer
But when ads buffer, I suffer
Dinosaur this is beautiful
Dinosaur haha tru
Dinosaur I don't mind the ads
I don't mind the buffer
but when everything is giant
I suffer
lol so original! xD
Potato it's not I saw someone comment that months ago
i'm a minimalist for 30 years
cause im poor
iwantsquareballoons Minimalism has nothing to do with 'rich' vor 'poor'.
Lawd!
Oh.... My
*highfive*
iwantsquareballoons same
Thank you for this and being so real. Helpful video!
6:03 “I can’t wear any makeup” is literally wearing so much mascara
When she said she didn't have makeup on I was lowkey surprised cause she looked really pretty no joke.
she had mascara and her eyebrows filled in
No one important does permanent mascara exist? 😂
I've had eyelash extensions they don't like that especially on blondes she's got some makeup on but very minimal which is great! It's just annoying people say not makeup yet clearly have some on.
same
I hate when people say no makeup but are clearly wearing mascara lol
no no and brows...
Maybe she got her eyelashes and eyebrows done. That's what my moms friend does since her skin is very sensitive so she can't wear makeup.
I would definitely say that she probably has tinted eyebrows if they are not naturally that way and or permed her eyelashes. If not permed then she he naturally blessed with thick curly lashes.
leeza her eyelashes were so different after the shower um no thats mascara
I don't like wearing mascara so instead, I apply Vaseline on my lashes so that it looks like I'm wearing mascara. So I think maybe she is doing the same cuz she did say she kept some beauty/hygiene products.
Wow! So well done. As a journalist, I just want to say kudos! This was a great piece. Inspired me to go through my own stuff. Great job!
Jim in FIIIIINNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE
I work in storage, and it's probably the worst investment anybody can ever make. Most people pay to move stuff in and by the time they actually vacate the unit, they paid more in rent than what the stuff in the unit is worth. Definately time and money saving to just minimize the amount of stuff you have.
so sensible! I know people who store collections of thrift-store items in units that they never look at or use, and just keep buying more of the same.
I did have a storage that when I was moving and traveling. As soon as they said they were going to raise the rent, I was out in 4 hrs 😂 I ended up donating a truckload of items and keeping less than I intended. A freeing experience.
So good that you say this!
Bumble Beezie, I dont know about that.. I store my ex girlfriends there and so far it's worth every pennies! I dump them in and never have to deal with them again
You're ABSDOLUTELY RIGHT! You should write a blog of ur experience.
The fastfood chain vs storage unit comparison seems weird. There are probably more ants than humans in the world. Does that mean ants will take over the world? Probably not.
Rebekka I don't think that's the message they were trying to portray
Lily Potter pretty sure ant domination was the message but whatever
Rebekka it is just a way for everyone to understand how many storage units there are. where i am at fast food is very big so it helped me understand that there is so much storage rooms just to hold stuff
Rebekka Yeah the point completely went over your head
Rebekka not the point but good for you
I tried minimalism for a month and was able to save $714. I would consider myself a shopaholic and just by asking myself “do I really need this, does this bring me joy” I was able to stop my spending addiction. 💪🏼
You look beautiful without makeup and it seems your hair did itself.
I've been a minimalist for about 8 years now. My family moved a lot, so I can had to pack and unpack every time. Kept seeing things I packed that were so unimportant I didn't bother to unlock them.
We originally left our home state to go to NC, leaving everything but what could fit in a car in a storage in VA. I had two suitcases, that's it, nothing else.
7 months later someone delivered what we left in VA. Stuff I didn't need for the last 7 months.
4 years later my family moved back to VA and left most of what we had in NC in a storage shed.
1 year and 6 months later we brought all of our stuff from NC and moved in to a new place in VA.
I went through my stuff, most of it I didn't want anymore or couldn't fit. The storage unit costed US WAY MORE than if we had just put that money to replacing it all.
Plus I didn't want to wear what I was wearing years ago, could have a new wardrobe.
Storage units are only good if you use it for a month or so. Otherwise, just let the stuff go.
minimalism you gotta tweak to your own liking, so if you like to wear clothes and makeup then you can should keep a variety of pieces that are important to you.
Agreed.
agreed. Minimalism isnt living with too few stuff, it's removing everything you dont need/use. like she had over 100 bottles of lotions and potions of various sorts, makeup, beauty products etc. she didnt let her skin breathe so she got a pimple. simple.
Jack Hemsworth That's a pretty common misconception, but it's just not that simple. It's not how much you put on your face, it's the composition and quality of what you put on your face. She might regularly get a pimple or two at certain points in her cycle, regardless of what products she does or doesn't use. And for some people, if they 'let their skin breathe' as you suggested, they'd be covered in really nasty cysts within 2 days. Also, she got the pimple after she cut all the skin care out, not before. So yeah, common idea but not really an accurate one.
I'm so happy I finally donated my old clothes, I haven't worn in 5+ years 💆🏻
same.
hellolala same!!!
I've been doing it almost every week 😁😁 I can't say that I have so many clothes to wear, but everytime I look into my closet, I find something else what I don't wear. I also like to switch clothes between my friends, because it's the easiest way how to get new clothes which you would wear and to get rid of those you won't 😊
There's something infuriating about, a misplaced comma.
hellolala I did that too like last year because I wasn't wearing a lot of clothes and a lot of them didn't fit and I realize that I only had like five T-shirts left and it felt so good to get rid of like 30 T-shirts
This video came out in July of 2017 and I am writing this comment in July of 2020. I am not writing this comment because I just now found this video, but because even after three years I still think about this video. I am the opposite of a minimalist and I will never be a minimalist. However, this video showed me the benefits of minimalism and gave me a new perspective on life. Sky Cowans helped me see that if something is not adding value to my life, I might not need it or even want it. I like how she shows that minimalism is different for everyone. I got to see someone who simplified their morning routine by getting rid of things that are not essential. Minimalism isn’t about wearing no make-up. However, by getting rid of all of it for one week, Sky showed that not having an excess amount of anything will help simplify your life. She also showed that having less stuff can be refreshing and I realized that having a lot of stuff can be overwhelming for me. After I watched her meet Jim, I had to ask myself if my possessions were getting in the way of experiencing life. Essentially, was I living life intentionally? If I am being honest, my stuff does get in the way, but I am happy to say that I have less stuff than I did three years ago. Plus, I think more about what I will regret more… not watching another movie or not spending time with my family? When she needed to do laundry earlier than she planned, it reminded me how minimalism is different for everyone because no two people have the same lifestyle. When she went on the date without makeup, it showed me that if something makes you feel better about yourself then it could be important to you, AND THAT’S OKAY! While some minimalists are extreme, you don’t have to be. You can have some minimalist habits without being completely minimalist. If you like picking out outfits to wear and that makes you happy, then those clothes are adding to your life. Melanie showed that as long as you are intentional about the items you own, you’re moving in the right direction. You have to make it your own! Sky is right when she says there is no “right” way to live a minimalist lifestyle. Thanks for this video and for helping to change my perspective!
I'm so here for it. In the moving process since April and I am keeping maybe 10% of my possessions and going forward I will continue to rotate and purge. I don't like waste. I create clutter but I'm working on that and minimalism conbats that. Mental, physical and spiritual c l a r i t y. 💚
I love how she just gets into a man's van without thinking about it😂
As long as he's hot, thats good enough for me.
monolith have you watched American Psycho ?
Let's talk about ted bundy
so if it was a woman's van it's ok?
Right??
Minimalism isn’t something you can “try for a week.” When you know it’s not permanent, the simplicity can’t impact you at all.
Karis Faith Music (KarisFaith316) agree
Everything can be tried for a week or less.. That how you learned if you liked a sport or not; the cloth you wear were worn about 2-3 minutes before you made a choice and this work for everything in life.
In fact, what you said sound like:
"You need to eat only cereals for at least 2 years to know how it feel like to eat only cereals"
"You need to live a few lifespan to know what is living"
"You need to have at least 100 penis inside your body for at least 10 hours to know what a penis feel's like"
"You need to live a life of materialist to know how it is"
All those statements are just as untrue as yours.
You can get out of the city and go for camping for 2-3 days and you will understand nature and minimalist...
This is how even you make all your choices.. You try something for a short delay and decide what you do with that situation.
Trance Kuja Though minimalism is a lifestyle, not an interest. Also like the guy said in the video that minimalism came to him naturally. It is a choice you make and commit to unlike her, who stored her stuff elsewhere and does it because of work. Not the same thing.
@@VirginMary1.0 I am getting your point that you can try everything.
But basically, you can not compare minimalism to eating only cereal for 2 weeks or so.
Minimalism in fact is more than a lifestyle or a habit: it's like a philosophy.
Getting to a point where you only own the things you feel are necessary for you takes a lot of time and effort. It is not just about decluttering once and giving everything away you want. It is about consciously going through your whole life and trying to get rid of everything that is overloading or stressing out for you.
Minimalism is a process. It takes one years and years to downsize their belongings and in the end be happy with the few things they own.
Wouldn't that be a minimal try, quite keeping with the theme?
I lived on a boat for a few years so I can relate. It was such a weird thing to walk into a mall and not need anything... You have nooo room so you prioritize your favourite and most necessary stuff. Like living in the van.
You don’t have to give up make up haha; ladies can keep make up. If it’s essential for you it’s essential for you, no worries
Oh, thank goodness the minimalism police approves that.
"Look at this beautiful van"
*man
Rania Selim LOL!!
Love this video except you have minimalism wrong. It's not necessarily about not having things but owning only what you love. You can still have collects of things such as makeup if it making you happy and bring value to your life
just like the Minimalists said at the beginning of the video.
Modified Miss I don't think she paid any attention to The Minimalists. If she would feel better with makeup on she should wear makeup. Just not own hundreds of pieces of makeup that she doesn't use or care for. Minimalism is about owning items that add value.
I decluttered my wardrobe last year and since then I feel like I understand my personal style more. I still have a long way to go before reducing what I have to the necessary though 😁
About a year ago, I became a minimalist and you wouldn't believe how much hate I get. I get called cheap, hippy, constantly made fun of, etc. Friends and family, for some reason, are extremely bothered by the fact that I have a flip phone with a $30 month phone plan. I wear the same pair of sneakers everyday, no makeup (my skin became flawless btw), and if I really need to dress up, I go to Goodwill. This makes everyone nauseous for some reason. Why?
I am curious if she went on a date with Jim the man living in his van. I think she knew him before... who does that. "Yeah, so I saw a guy living out of his van and he offered to take me for a ride around the block"..... girl. Nope.
Hey... he's Canadian, so he's automatically safe.
Yeah it was so scripted I can't believe they tried to pawn that of as some crazy random accident, she had a full camera setup with her in the next shot too.
Abraham Jacobson she said it as if she met him a while ago living out his van and then when this was filmed, she met up with him again to talk about minimalism. She wouldn't just go in his van
+Hannah D if you met a guy like that, would you think he was safe?
S Missions what are you on about?
Me: I'm gonna try it!
*looking around*
Me: Wait... All these stuff are soooo important!!! I can't live WITHOUT them!
Stuff: * still lying covered in dust *
Princess this is why you need minimalism
Same! I love all of my 20+ stuffed animals! I never know when I might need ~10 scraps of cloth or 40 pens and pencils! I keep all my art pieces and all old family photographs! And no way could I junk my old computers, because they only have a couple problems, and chargers, because sometimes scrap wires are needed in their needed moment! And no one's taking my 10 books that I hardly read!
Alex Baron Heh, exacly! I have 200+ books :) and even more clothes... Minimalism is not for us...
I feel like this is a great way to start minimalism. Downsizing to the absolute essentials, putting everything in storage. and then slowly adding back things that bring you joy. I think if you go looking for something, that's a sign you'll actually use it.
I think downsizing is really an evolution vs. a 'jump in both feet' journey. I have gone from a 1400 sq ft home by myself to a 650 sq ft apartment. I got rid of more than half of my stuff. What was a service for 8 is now a service for 4. Two of every pot/pan and kitchen gadget is now one of each thing I use. Mr. Coffee that is 25 yrs old and still works. One travel mug. 4 coffee mugs for me and company. Bristro table vs dining table with 4 leafs and 8 chairs. It's really more about being realistic about your life vs what you think life should be. I host one big event each year at my place. It's fun and it's crowded, but we do it and it's about the experience. Set a realistic expectation and you'll be amazed at how much stuff just falls away.
Two things:
(1) I don't think minimalism is something you can do "wrong". She tried one more strict approach, but realized and stated at the end that that's not necessarily the ONLY and RIGHT way.
(2) One thing we that are experimenting with minimalism need to discuss is the waste we produce by donating so many clothing items. I did the "purge" too in the beginning only to find out that all that donated clothing rarely makes it into the hands of someone in need. So while we are "decluttering" our own spaces we could be cluttering and polluting someone else's. Worth a thought.
Donations usually go to those who need those items so if they don't get it from someone else, they might get it brand new. It's still a win in my opinion.
I was thinking more of the waste of donating something that you didn't realize you'd need a year later. It's hard to let go when the future is unsure
Or you could find a reputable thrift store that sells its unsaleable clothing by the pound to fabric shredders. (Your car's seats may be full of someone's old t-shirts lmfao)
yes! it took a while, but I began getting REALLY strict with buying clothes.
I was just about to reply this - my local domestic violence shelter runs a thrift store and does just that - anything that isn't in good condition is sold by the pound - they actually encourage people to donate junk clothing because they still make money off the fabric.
They also use a lot of the donated items to help people getting back on their feet after a bad situation (a lot of people in the shelter end up having to start from scratch so a crummy [but clean] table that no-one would buy still helps them have something when they get their own place.
There is no way she just saw him
this is why i hate these people but still love these videos the lies lol
flour yeah you shouldn’t just film a guy and get into a strangers car
EXCATLYYY!! He was soo attractive and chill tho lol
"So I just saw this guy on the street and got into his van..." Right?
Remember kids don't get into a van even if they offer you a lollipop this is child friendly
When your room looks clean and then you decide to spend 10 minutes to declutter and all of a sudden your room looks like a bomb hit it and it takes over an hour to clean
I know how that feels.
I haven't petted my cat for 90 days, guess what I got rid of?... My life is much better now.
lol!
I love my cat.... But 😂😂😂
Whattttcat makes my life feel so oooooo much better
🤣
I think it's harder for women mostly because we are the most marketed to and we are made to feel ashamed for not having/wearing certain things, like, we consume SO much that we don't need!! I'm not a minimalist but I definitely don't shop a lot and if I do it's at thrift stores so I can reduce my carbon footprint and stuff.
While I agree that women are probably the most marketed to (along with children), I don't necessarily think it's harder for us, at least not for me, but maybe I'm in the minority. I personally know quite a few men that own way more clothing, shoes, and more "stuff" in general than I do, and they also shop way more frequently.
But I'd say most of the minimalism videos on RUclips are by women.
oh poor things, life is so harder for you (no)
I watch buzzfeed videos all the time and I never realized that
LOL
I'm a minimalist when I go on a 7 day vacation. lol
LOL
PaulMike19 same
Cringe.
PaulMike19 Same. "This shirt should last a week"
A person cannot remember everything, belongings can be a great way to remember great lost memories
I dont think they expect u to ditch sentimental items.
Vedraj r.m That’s what hoarders say.
Minimalism isn't about tossing stuff out. It's about living with just the you need and love/ the item bring joy.
Ive been wanting to go through everything and live a minimalist life style and travel everywhere but its overwhelming how much sruff i own i work full time and when i get home all i want to do is pass out but now im in the middle of packing cause im moving and everything got even more crazy and intese. Im determined to start fresh go though most of my sruff donate everything else and live life thank you for this video
Isn't she wearing mascara?
Pamela Rivero lash extensions most likely..
lash extensions do not look like that lmao
maybe a lash perm.
marissa littleton They do if you can't brush them when they a spoolie. I've had them. I know
I do live like a minimalist but that's probably cos I'm poor🤔
Syringa 198 same
Vanilla Unicorn Just because you're poor doesn't mean you don't have any electronics or expensive items, it just means that you don't have a lot of them. A lot of poor people save up to buy items like phones, laptops, and TVs.
Sincerely,
A poor person
The internet is very accessible these days. yeah if you're homeless or in some rural undeveloped area, you'll have trouble accessing it, but you can be poor and have a house and a free library card or find free public wifi to watch RUclips or a cheap data plan. There's different levels of poor.
Syringa 198 poor people can hoard too. You'd be surprised at what you've got that you done use.
rhea vania I know that some poor people can hoard too, and my comment wasn't even about that, I was referring to my ways of living. 🙂
Epiphany! My mental clutter is actually causing my home clutter. Omg I’m so on board with this now. Downsizing to an apt. as we speak. Can’t wait to move in, rest in garage and slowly but surely get rid of things. It’s hard bc I have pretty things but it needs to go.
This is one of my favorite viedos I watch it all the time, just to remind myself that how and why I'm trying to minimize my stuff
don't shock yourself into it. just start small and don't get 15 pairs of the same stuff.
wait, did she just jump into a stranger's green van?
senpai yup
Haha xD
Thats what I was thinking
at least it wasn't white
I know I would. Heck I’d probably steal it that van looked nice
The 90/90 rule is a bit strict I think. In the summer I won't wear any sweaters but when it's winter I need them. And I'm not going to buy new ones every year
Thank you for the video. Learning to live with less is tough but noticing the benefits already. Keep inspiring
I have just 5 drawers of clothing. That includes summer and winter wear; everything, coats and all. I wear quality items and wash often, rather than lots of low quality items that just add up.
Earthling1984 I always go for high quality clothes even tho its quite pricy but would rather have it for long term. I learn my lessons, I used to buy cheap clothes and I end up hate it, I think ive bought more unnecessary items more than things I actually need it 😂 I totally regret 😩 now Im very careful what I buy 👌
ryehaaan Yup, I stick to basically all Merino wool items. A simple tshirt can cost $70; but, I only have about 7 total tshirts.
If you were a real minimalist you'd get a haircut. You have too much mane
Khu NoPie Silly child. My hair is best long. Keeps me cool and shady in summer and warm in winter. No reason at all to cut.
I pretty much switch off between two outfits year round as well. I just add long sleeve shirts or long underwear for winters. But, basically just 2 outfits year round.
You can use makeup and be a minimalist! Just don't over clutter and and try to get the necessities
terri harvey That's what I can't understand other people they throw everything even if they need it.
Minimalist style is being poor
Looks good without it thooooo
terri harvey i
Yea just like one concealer, one foundation, one mascara and a lip product. I would say that is it.
I will be applying some of the minimalist principles but not all of them. Like i will declutter my room and donate the stuff I do not need or hardly use. I like the idea of only having things around me that i need and sincerely want. However, while i will be adapting a more ethical view too fashion, i will not be living off a handful of clothing. I will be making an inventory of my clothes and determining what pieces i can wear multiple times. Also, i will not be letting go of my acne products. I don't wear makeup because i don't have breakouts.
Minimalism isn't about not wearing makeup. It's about only getting what makes you happy and fewer quantity and better quality. You can have fewer things to makeup but only essencial, not tons of products you will never use.