Minimalist Habits That are Changing My Life
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2020
- I have been adapting to a minimalist lifestyle and these habits and mindset shifts are making a huge impact in my life. These habits have helped me become more mindful of my purchases, how I consume, and how I prioritize my time. I hope you can draw inspiration from them as well!
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1. Clean as you go.
2. Take care of your belongings
3. Learn to say NO
4. Quality over Quantity
5. Minimize to-do-list (draft and prioritize)
Thanks for summing it up
I live a high stress life and your videos help me to slow down, get centered and enjoy the present moment. I am so grateful to you
I am so happy my videos can bring a calm into your day Melissa! thanks for watching and supporting! really means a lot :)
@@MalamaLife I'm going to try that when i have my own place
same here girl, we will get there ;)
Intentionally taking care of things... so important yet so undermined in a "I can just buy a new one culture" xox
I often try to catch myself too when I think like that! I think it's become to easy to replace things and we get into this "everything is disposable" mindset. I love how you said intentionally taking care of things. We can all love and take care of things in our lives. You're amazing! thanks for your comments :)
So eye-opening!
pro tip: you can watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.
@Aron Marcel Yea, have been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :D
I recently sold my home. 30 years of "stuff"! Started aggressivly giving stuff away. Its true, it becomes a daily passion to take inventory and get rid of stuff. I now know exactly where everything is. I reduced that notorious cluttered kitchen drawer of 3 spatulas. 2 can openers, countless duplicates of everything. I got down to 5 essential items. I haver missed a single item
Thats incredible and inspiring for me personally. I am still working on downsizing my whole life. I also realized that I never miss the stuff I got rid of and it's so nice to have my space back! Thanks for sharing 😊
“Aggressively giving stuff away” made me laugh as I can relate 😁🤗
No more!! Keeping it simple nowadays
I ALWAYS....clean as I go.
It doesn't take much time to sanitize my house.
I LOVE the Piano music in the background.
Thank you for your channel!!! 😁😊😀
Thank you Rosie ❤️❤️
We think we want all these things and approval from others, but what we really yearn for is Peace and Happiness. Living a Simple Life turns off all the mental noise and we start feeling lighter, freer, peaceful and content! Happy New Year! 😉🤟
so true. You said it perfectly. I just want to enjoy a simple life with people I love surrounding me 🥰
Order brings peace...I cannot work in chaos or mess in my home, car or work space.
I am exactly the same! If I want to be productive, I have to clean first :)
Most of us have heard of reduce, reuse, recycle. But there is also the idea of "repair, not replace". In the past, people used to "make do and mend" much more so than they do now.
Sadly, a lot of products are now made in such a way that it's cheaper to replace them instead, which just adds to the waste and fuels consumerism. But with a little bit of effort, a lot of things can still be repaired - and you also feel a sense of accomplishment if you manage to do it yourself !
I love that mentality Adeeb. Sadly, I have also contributed to the throwaway culture and now doing my part to reduce waste. Also I love the DIY aspect of fixing and not replacing. You are right that there is a huge sense of accomplishment when we fix our stuff and use it for long term. Thank you so much 😊
This is extremely helpful! This does not come to me naturally, most of my life I was so lost in the countless thoughts and possessions which made me so anxious! I am leaning now how to keep it simple!
Minimalism is an extension of my mindfulness practice. I find I am much more grateful. And most of all not chasing after things.
Such a great way of thinking 🥰 it's true it's so liberating
@@MalamaLife New subscriber now. Thanks for sharing your small but big life.:)
🥰 aw appreciate that so much! Thank you for supporting!
@@MalamaLife 🥰
Your videos are the absolute therapy that I never knew I needed 🍃
So happy to hear that!
society needs to STOP glorifying BUSY as it being a good and healthy way of life...people LOVE to indicate THEY ARE SO BUSY, THEY DON'T HAVE TIME, blah blah blah...there are 24 hrs in the day and 7 days a week and 6-8 hrs every day should be sleeping and the rest is basic time management...looking at their time-wasting activities is where they will find the culprit of I DON'T HAVE TIME I'M TOO BUSY cliche....This is a great video, thank you for sharing... you are inspiring many people.
I appreciate your comment so much! You summed up how I feel about constantly being busy. After tracking my time and really examining how I was spending it, it opened my eyes! I noticed that my busyness came from not managing my time wisely! thanks for watching 😍
So many good ideas. Especially love this part 6:24 quality over quantitiy is not only great for ourselves but also for the environment!
Just learning more about the impacts of our consumerist habits to us and our planet. It's almost impossible NOT to pay attention to it at this point. Thanks Patricia !!
I hope someday you make an audio book. I usually only ‘listen’ to your videos as I’m cleaning, but I find them so comforting and inspiring. The music, your voice, the content. Wonderful!!
You're so sweet ❤ thank you so much
Thank you 🙏🏾 Malama for sharing these helpful “ perspectives “ ,, it is always helpful to see how people handle , these times of “ reflection “
I was so down these days, then I found your videos. Thank you for motivating me to move forward ❤
Thank you raysha 🥰❤
OMG! Your To Do List is so me....I remember the black composition notebook from 2017 to 2018 that catapulted me to where I am at now with my credit history and accomplishing the little task I would of never did. TODAY I still to a To Do List and try hard everyday to say NO to certain things and energy that come into my life....
Yes!!! I am so glad you can relate. I noticed that I was filling my time with little meaningless tasks that was wasting my time. Todo lists should help us and I think I'm learning how to use it effectively. Thanks for the sweet comment 😁❤
Finding you is such a blessing!
Your videos are so calming and informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your light with us 🙏
Such a kind comment ❤ thank you so much! Appreciate you watching and supporting
Hi Sophie! Just wanted to let you know I discovered your channel today and I'm sooo into it! Your content is amazing and your videos and voice are so calming and beautiful. I wish you all the best for your journey 💚
I appreciate your comment so much Judith 😍 thank you for supporting the channel and taking the time to write something so thoughtful!
Thank you 🙏 Sophie!
Thank you for watching Scott!
so good sophie! love learning how to apply these tips into my own busy life. keep going hun!
Thanks Hena! awww thanks for supporting. you are the besssst :D I am applying these tips too and only good things have come from it. More content to come very soon!
First time seeing your channel, I felt so tranquil and ready for the continuous minimal lifestyle. Thank you 😊 💓
Thank you so much! I am so glad that you found the channel. Hopefully my video inspired you in some way :)
I’m on a journey into a simpler and more minimalistic lifestyle. My family isn’t on board and don’t understand the peace I know it will give me.
I’m looking for all the inspiration and motivation I can get and I really enjoyed this video. I’m a new subbie.😊❤️🙏
Hi Debbie! I really appreciate your support and comment :) I hear you. It must be difficult not to have the full support of your family. It takes even more courage from you to continue your journey to a simpler and more minimalist lifestyle and I admire you for that. I hope that they can eventually come around and see how happy it's making you.
Malama Life thank you so much for positivity.😊💖
@@Debbiesdilemmas That's the great things about internet right? we can find like minded people :) no problem.
Love everything you said! Good vibes only.
Thank you so much 😍❤
I prefer the clean as you go. I agree with you. I found freedom this way.
cleaning is so much easier this way :)
I’ve always had a “clean as you go” mentality. My partner does not hahhaha
Oh yes! My partner too haha. But he is slowly getting better
I am so grateful because I found your channel! Thank you so much 🇧🇷
Aww thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel and for your kind words :) It makes me so happy to hear that!
Your video was recommended on my home page and I am grateful to find your channel. You're amazing and so calming to my soul listening to all your works. Thank you!
I really appreciate your support 🥰
Never found so peace watching any vedio ever except malama life in u tube.Always be happy and healthy with ur loved ones.we love u a lot....
Aww thank you 🥰 that means a lot to me.
I love the 'clean as you go'... that's something I definitely need to work on! Thanks for sharing these tips :)
Yes! definitely try it. I hope it works well for you as it did for me. I learned this while working in the restaurant industry :) Thanks for the comment Natalie.
The "Structure of simplification" !! Luv IT
This is such an important message nowdays! Can't appreciate it more. Very inspiring video, i am a beginner and love your tips💓
Thank you so much 😊❤ so happy to hear that
Love this video, it's exactly how I feel. Keep up with the great content!
Thanks so much Darcy! I appreciate your kind words and I'm so happy that you liked it. I have so many more videos coming up :)
Thank you for the support.
Wonderful! Minimalism is my life now..I totally value time and happiness over material items...I hope to visit and live in Hawaii one day..just can't afford it.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I'm so happy that you decided to approach a more minimalist lifestyle. It has made such benefit changes to my life :) I hope you can visit and experience Hawaii someday.
Absolutely love all of this!! This makes me feel so calm and refreshed just watching this video!
Aw thanks so much Natasha! I really appreciate it 🥰❤
Do it! I feel 100% happier getting rid of STUFF. I had 4 cars! Who needs 4 cars. I sold 3 of them. Hard at first. Happier each day since I started this
Thanks for this calming video with great tips!
Thank you so much for watching :) I hope you found it helpful!
Your vlogs are now a part of my life....really thanku so much
What a beautiful video. You have a great beautiful and kind presence on the screen. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kind comment! that means a lot to me :) I hope I can feel more comfortable in front of the camera but it will just take time. Thanks Elle!
beautiful her smiling !
You inspire me so much.
Thank you so much! That is just so amazing to hear ❤
My dad always said say yes when you mean yes and no when you mean no.
Wonderful video! I especially relate to the to do list one. Thank you!
Thank you 🥰
You are talking directly to me and my soul 🙏🙏thank you for your wonderful video. It helps me to calm down and focus on what I want for my life . 😘
Wow I can so relate to this messy house messy mind. It drives me mad but I would leave as you state a trail behind a cup on the table etc etc . No matter how I tried I can't break this habits. I have a minimalist home but I can.make so much mess great tips X ✨
I'm glad you can relate! I was making the mess and also stressing out about it so much 😅 these little habits minimize unnecessary stress for sure ❤
I started adapting this 'clean as you go' thingy and it's very helpful and life-changing. I just hope that my husband and children will do the same thing because that's.....well, uh another story. Hehe. Keep it up, Sophie. 😊
haha I always have to remind my husband, but now it is second nature to him :) hopefully in time, your husband and kids will realize and start adapting!
i love everything abt this, subscribed ✨
Thank you so much Patricia ❤😁
I find your videos very informative and therapeutic 😊 Thank you 🙏
We really enjoyed this and are so excited for the next one! ♡ subscribed!
Thank you so much! I am so happy you liked it. Many more videos coming up :)
order = everything! even in chaos there is order! just like the rule of clean while you cook, if you wait until afterward everything piles up and is overwhelming vs the clean as you go method.
So glad I found you ❤️
that is so sweet! thank you so much for your supporting :) many more content to come.
Thank you..you made my day ❤️
Aw thank you so much for watching and for your comment!
Taking care of your items is a great way to save money, I'm still driving a 1997 civic I bought for 1000 dollars and fixed up. I made all my furniture from wood reclaimed or salvaged from discarded items. Also I try and buy products that have a minimal amount of packaging so I don't have to throw as much in the trash. I lived in Japan for many years and these habits are common sense to the people landlocked on an Island.
I admire your way of living! Like you said, I think living on an island, I think people become more aware and conscious of their waste and bad consuming habits. So cool that you are able to fix up that 1997 civic :) If it still runs, I don't see a reason to trade it in for a new car!
Awesome video, thanks for sharing your ideas.❤️
I'm happy to share🥰 thank you so much
Another fantastic video. Thanks 🙂👍❤
sure , I am
I've never heard of anyone who loved or thrived in a messy house. That's a new one to me. 🤔
Loved this video so much!
Thank you for watching!!
Just found your channel. Very inspiring! Thanks for the good work👍🏻
Thank you so much ❤🥰 I appreciate it
Wonderful video. Such important facts
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)
Hi ☺️ your video really inspired me and also prepares me for this coming 2021.
I love hearing that :) thanks for watching!
This is brilliant!
Thank you so much 🥰
Hi, I’m a new subbbie. Your voice and videos are so relaxing. I’m trying to be more minimalistic and you inspire me ❤️ thank you
I am so happy to hear that Linda! Thank you so much :)
Super beautiful video ❤️ I really appreciate that you talk about the inner values ❤️❤️
Thank you Linda! I'm happy you liked the video. I think the inner values are just as important (if not, more important!) thank you for watching :)
@@MalamaLife Yes you are sooo right!!! I work as a hypnotherapist and the deeper I work with my own mind the more wonderful insights appear
@@fertilityalignment-withlin8789 Such a cool profession Linda. I admire what you do. I'm sure that you have even more of an insight into your own mind with your education/background/training :)
I feel your heart the way water gently touches your feet on the shores of beaches in Maui,
I feel your heart the way the sun warms your skin on a sunny day in Ka’anapali,
I feel your heart the way blankets wrap around me and hot chocolate makes warmth spread to my fingers and toes.
Thank you Sophie 💕 It’s a pleasure just to be in your presence 🌺
You are such a great artist. You lyrics are poems and I can literally visualize every words. Thank you so much for your kind words and your support. I really appreciate what you said!
Malama Life Thank you my friend. I appreciate your love and authenticity. Looking forward to getting to know you. Thank you and have a blessed day 💕
Love this❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much :) I appreciate it so much.
i love your video, thank you so much
I just know your channel but I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
thank you so much! I appreciate your support
Those messy habits- i know exactly how that feels 😂…. And, yes, it drives me nuts. You are my inspiration. Your videos are incredible ❤
Your videos help me to reduce my anxiety symptoms. I'm grateful for your videos. Greetings from Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷
I'm so happy to hear that! thank you for supporting ❤️
@@MalamaLife your so beautiful and beautiful ❤️
Thank you for sharing this cuz I’m at the situation that i think they forced me to do something that I don’t want it.. i realize when I’m watching this that isn’t my time is worth it to them? I think its not… thank you
Great ideas! I especially like the idea of buying as much quality as you can afford. That way you won’t be disappointed.
That’s great!! Do you look online at ratings and customer reviews?
I always do too!!! It definitely avoids getting a bad product or one one that isn’t a good fit for us. I’ve written quite a few for camera gear I’ve purchased to help others out.
You are the best!!! I benefit from those reviews 😄 always read camera reviews
Thank you!! I am glad you enjoy reading them!! 🥰🤗
Hi Sophie (I hope I got your name correctly). I've seen some of your videos and they are awesome. Thanks a lot and keep it up. A big hug from the Philippines! Bravo!
Thank you so much for watching the videos! I really appreciate your support :) sending a big hug back from Hawaii.
hey i like your videos, please keep doing this! sending hugs and love from indo! xx :)
Hi Stephanie! You are so sweet. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Yes! I will have more videos coming : )
You and your voice and everything so beautiful ...❤ love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰
Love from Maui! Thank you for watching 😊❤
I am also from sri lanka.. I love your peaceful simple lifestyle ...❤️❤️🇱🇰
hi, new subscriber is here. enjoying your video very much, i also learn and attempt to apply minimalism lifestyle, yet its not as easy as said, but watch your video makes me want to keeping it up :))
I have to constantly remind myself and practice these habits 😊 but I am happy to share and so happy to hear that it is motivating you
It's nice to keep things relatively simple and organized. Minimalism sounds so spartan though. Moderatalism seems more doable for most people. It's nice to have things but not too much. As a kid growing up in America with everything it felt too cluttered, which just weighs us down. So, I spent most of my life not chasing the dream. Now I enjoy quality things without the clutter and life is better. Nice vid, thanks. 💜
Yes! Knowing Balance is definitely key. 😁 thanks for watching
You're an inspiration. It's my pleasure. 🌺
I love your videos! You’re beautiful! Have you seen the channel, “Heal My Life”? Though the girl is into extreme minimalism, her content is quite good and I think you would enjoy it. When I first heard your lovely voice, it reminded me of her voice. You both speak so quietly and peaceful.
Yes I watch her too! Although my minimalism looks so different than hers, her life is inspiring :) Thanks for recommending and also for the huge compliment! I hope to bring so calm and peace into people's day with these videos, so your comment means a lot to me. Thank you so much Yvette.
You got a new subscriber here.. Good content.
Thank you so much for supporting ❤😊 happy holidays!
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😁 yay!! Thanks for the comment
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i love it,, this is my new chanel.. keep it up!!
Thank you so much for supporting me ❤
I am so grateful to have found your channel! You are truly an inspiration as I start my journey. Please, where did you get your brown/tan tank top? Thank you 🙏
You are so sweet! Thank you for your comments Brianna.. it really makes my day! I got this from Poshmark but the brand is called OZMA California. they are really great brand and their silk tops are quality
@@MalamaLife Thank you so much for this 🙏 I will check them out! 😄
I love you, malama
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You have gorgeous and luxurious hair! But I bet you knew that already! 🥰
Hi Sophie! Im new to ur channel! Found u just today and started watching every video, can't get enough! I checked and u do not have how I do my make up vid! I like ur style! ❤️ I hope to get a reply!
Thank you so much Macy! I might do a simple and minimal makeup routine in the future 😁 definitely look out for it ❤ thanks for watching
Awww I love Maui! Lived there 23 yrs!! My daughter still lives in Kihei. Maybe you know her? I’ve been trying to practice being minimal it’s. Great adventure.
Oh wow 23 years!! Did you also live in Kihei? I might have ran into her since it's a pretty small community. Thank you for your sweet comment. Much aloha ❤
I did live in Kihei, before we moved off island we lived in Wailuku. My kids miss Guri Guri and the beach!
@@synnacastroman3813 Awww I bet you miss it! I hope you can revisit soon. I'm happy I can share some of Maui Magic through the videos :D
I don’t know if visiting soon is possible with covid and I’m living in Argentina. I’ll keep watching your videos for sure!
@@synnacastroman3813 Oh my brother in law lives in Buenos Aires! He said the airport is currently closed? well I hope you take care and I appreciate your support so much.
Please share ur hair secrets. How do u get them long and healthy
Hi Devanshi! I try to trim the ends every 6 months and only use a little bit of coconut oil after shower. I don't use color or chemicals to my hair
1:43 Small clip of dog much obliged.
she ranning in a bed room also fallowing I ranning up to touch my bottle , she laugh and shorting extreme , when I catch her , we got good adventure and good feeling so much ,
That’s inspirational!! Do you have any book about minimalism to recommend?
Thank you Belle! I have them listed on my website www.malama-life.com 😊
hello So Phie ! I love this page
I wish to security for your journey
Btw u so pretty girl❤
I will soon be moving in with my best friend. She is a clutterbug who claims to hate clutter, but refuses to give it up. I grew up with a hoarder mom, and I am at the other end of the spectrum-I HATE clutter. I’m having a hard time knowing I’m moving into her house with stuff everywhere. Any tips to deal with it, and maybe how to encourage her to give up some of those completely unnecessary items?
Thanks for the comment Crystal. I'm not an expert by any means but if I can just give you a friendly advice, maybe you could introduce her to minimalism and the benefits of minimalism. Perhaps she might be inspired if she sees your simple approach to life without clutter and hear other people's inspiring stories as well. It's a difficult one because everyone's on their own path, but all you can do is introduce her to this different lifestyle and in the future she might find value in it too.
You shouldn’t move in with someone with the intention of changing them. If you can’t handle that, then don’t move in. With that being said, you do you and lead by example and don’t preach. If you can’t do that, then don’t move in with them.
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Great Video! I need to buy a good quality running shoes so I'll stop throwing one every 1-2 yrs. Any suggestions?
I use brooks and it's really good quality. Also heard of hoka? Another good one
I really like Nike Pegasus
I live with my boyfriend in his grandmother's old house. Full ok junk and stuff everywhere which I can't even throw away. So after years and years of cleaning and dusting this crap,I discovered the minimalist way of living and oh boy,it's been a revelation. I already threw and gave away so much already (of my stuff only) and there's one problem really bothering me. My mother in law. She laughs and scoffs to my face when I talk about future improvements that I wanna do in my life,about the minimalist way of living. She thinks that anyone is a hoarder,like her. How should I behave with her?
Oh Simona, that is so discouraging. I'm so sorry to hear that. If this helps, I had a similar situation before I moved into my own house. I was living with people who liked to collect stuff. I was always respectful of their stuff and their way of life, never stopped trying to improve my life by decluttering and filtering out the negative things in my life. Do you have your own room? Maybe your room can be your sanctuary where you can practice your minimalist way of living. I hope that you will continue to improve your own life, regardless of what others say and maybe they will be inspired by you one. I hope this helps and good luck!
@@MalamaLife thank you for sharing your life experience with me,it does help some advice Yeah,we live independently,apart from my mother in law. But every time I wanted to bring an improvement in my life,she tried to discourage me.
2 years ago I told her that I want to stop using disposable pads and switch to washables. She laughed and said: "you will use them for the first two months,then you'll throw them away, you'll see." It's been 2 years and it's been the best decision of my life and I'm continuing to sew my own. She's done the same thing with my bio deodorant and all the small but significant things that I tried to improve in my life.
I’ve only been on earth for 12,814 days but I can tell you this. Sometimes the people closest to you, hurt you the most. The weird part is, they sometimes don’t consciously know they are doing it. When you see it and recognize it, as you have described, do your best to stay away from her. You won’t & can’t change another person.
@@justadudeintheworldman.120 since she's helping a lot with building our house (it's her son she's helping,not me),it's not fair to treat her wrong and the only way I found to stop her bullying is to avoid her. It's a bit hard since she lives next door and see her every day. She never misses a chance to bully me. She put me down for so long I for one,know I'm not at fault.
@Scott Ward Thank you!
Hi Malama, thx for sharing. Minimalism should be the result of feeling good. Don't want more than you need. Some people have more than 1 car and think that's great, when in my opinion it's sick. So: feeling good and therefore needing less .. Good luck. Thx again. I have subscribed. 👍💐
Thanks Ralph for joining my community. I have to agree with you. I don't see the need for owning excessive material possessions. It is not helping the environment and also our state of mind. I am much happier living with less :)
@@MalamaLife 👍
Hi everyone, I hope you enjoyed today's video. Do you have any Minimalist habits ? Please feel free to share.
yes!!! I love this idea. I noticed that this way of thinking helps with less wasted food as well.
Okay thx for the invitation. For some time now, the real God has been replacing the energies that controlled me. Because of those energies, I wanted more than it should be. I feel very good now, I am high, as it were, without drugs or alcohol etc. and I don't need anything more than necessary, as I have a higher state of consciousness. Minimalism is, as it were, a logical consequence of being happy. It shouldn't be a forced thing ..... and then it's great, all that clean space ......👍💐
Hi Sophie, I’ve been practicing minimalism now seriously for a few months. I started with my wardrobe then moved into my lounge room removed 2 side tables and shelves. I even got rid of 1 shelf in my mudroom as it was just a dumping ground for my husband and teenagers. I’ve been pushing now encouraging my teenagers to cull their wardrobes and bedrooms. My daughter has found this most effective. My husband mmm he needs a bit more encouragement. My next huge area to tackle is my kitchen - I have huge cupboards. I’m finding I’m delaying this but maybe I need to do 1 section at a time?!?! Thanks for the inspiration 🥰🇦🇺
If this isn't to personal what do you do for your skin and diet?
I plan on doing a Q & A in my next video, so please look out for that video :)