15 TINY Ways To Simplify Your Life | Minimalist Tips to Simple Living
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- 15 TINY Ways To Simplify Your Life | Minimalist Tips to Simple Living | Mindful Simple Living
As I try to live mindfully, I simplify life wherever I can. I'm sharing 15 minimalist tips how I simplified my life, to simple living and slowing down. Simplifying life allows me to live a slow life on my terms. Minimalism lifestyle helps me incorporate simplicity and slow living into my daily life. These easy ways to simplify your life are tiny minimalist life hacks to help you live simply. Mindful living tips that are easy to incorporate into your mindful life, and simplify.
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I try to simplify my life in all of the areas in my life. I have found that it is the TINY things I simplify impact my life the most.
Hello
How are you doing?
@@martensonpoul1250 has has some
Currently ignoring all the political garbage cluttering up every one and everything around me by listening to this. THANK YOU!!! 😊 I walk 3-5 miles each morning with this type of content in my ear buds and it’s a wonderful escape and great way to start the day off in the right gear.
I plan 5-6 meals for a week (using up leftovers the other night) and post a list of meals on the fridge. My husband and I then pick what we are in the mood for that night from the list of available meals. It gives us some structure and some flexibility. Works for us.
Thanks for sharing! Great tips!
Great idea. I'm going to do this too 🙂
I like that idea
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@@jessjenkins5474 me too .I was doing it but I stop.I will do it again.thanks SUZN KNIGHT
I am much older than you and I have learned to do everything you mention.
It has been a life changer!! Everyone needs to apply it to their lives.
I would add one thing: set a timer for bedtime and wake up time. We have to have sleep!!!
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Fantastic tip for better sleep! Thanks for sharing
I am not replacing items as they break or wear out. When our microwave broke a few years ago, we learned to live without it and don't miss it at all. The same with my large slow cooker. I review what I already own that can be used in place of the item and, if there is something in the house, I simply live without it. I am now using my beautiful Le Crueset dutch ovens in place of the slow cooker. I do this with clothing items too. It simplifies my life and slows me down.
I love this so much. I'm at the point where I only buying items if I need to replace them, but you have given me a new perspective to think about. Thank you for the examples. You are right I don't need my Le Crueset and a slow cooker.
@@lauracrowley6948 instead of a slow cooker, what do you use?
Hi Jill, I love your tips! Thanks for sharing.
@@kimberlybardin6949 Jill the original poster mentioned she uses her Le Crueset in place of her slow cooker. I thought that might be a good idea if my slow cooker ever quits working. I'm new to this life style and trying to get some good tips.
@@lauracrowley6948 oh. Using an oven uses way more resources than the tiny amount to purchase a new or used crockpot.
I can tell u n ur husband are a team.❤️ I’m working hard on downsizing and stay as minimalist as I could, especially now that I’m retired. Before it was hard for me to give away things I don’t use anymore but now it’s so easy. I now feel at peace and more so blessed.
That's great! Keep it up.
Connie, thank you for all your wonderful tips and lovely, peaceful, calming videos. When I was 18 or so, I had a very simple life, then got cluttered over the years, and am trying to simplify again, not just physically, but in terms of my schedule and how I spend my time. Watching your videos reminds me of how I felt back then, and how much I would like to simplify again.
I, too, try to spread out my cleaning during the week, to minimize back pain, and to not feel overwhelmed.
One of my favorite books is "Speed Cleaning." Incredibly time-saving, using motion-efficiency techniques.
Per that book, I have a cleaning caddy in the kitchen and bath. Each is stocked with cleanser, a sturdy spray bottle with water and a little white vinegar in it, folded cleaning cloths lined up neatly along one side of the caddy, a scrub sponge, toothbrush, and a large plastic cup (a reused 1-quart yogurt container) for rinsing the shower.
Instead of wetting things down with a wet sponge, and going back and forth to the sink, Speed Cleaning has people clean the sink first, with only a tiny bit of cleanser, to rinse it quickly, then spritz and wipe the faucet, and then never return to the sink. This is a great time-saver, by preventing trips back and forth to the sink. The rest of the kitchen, bath, or elsewhere, is just lightly spritzed or wiped, working from left to right. The less spritzing or product used, the less time it takes to wipe the area. This also saves lots of time by avoiding all trips back and forth to the sink, by just using one side of the folded cleaning cloth at a time.
My cleaning schedule is 10 min/day of:
Mon: spritz and wipe Kitchen
Tues: spritz and wipe Bath
Weds: dry and wet mop Kitchen and Bath
Thurs: dust Living Room
Fri: dust Bedroom
Sat: dry and wet mop Living Room and Bedroom
Sun: patio; empty and wipe out Car
I try to keep it to 10 min/day, so I'm focusing on the main tasks, and keep up with the cleaning daily. Each week, I can focus a little more on one area in each room, such as thoroughly wiping down the toaster. If I keep up with the daily brief cleaning, I find it keeps things tidy and clean.
Thank you again.
Hey there! Oh my gosh, your cleaning schedule is perfect!!! I'm going to adopt many of your tips. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I'm thrilled you are part of our mindful living community.
@@ConnieRiet Thank you so much, Connie! I'm glad some may be useful. Thank you for welcoming me into the mindful living community. Given a channel like yours, it is a lovely place to be.
Multi-tasking is horrible for anyone even if they think they are good at it and our culture is to blame. It is something that has been praised when in reality a quality job on each task should be more important. I find that people that think they can multitask actually get less done and are very easily distracted myself included. It is definitely something I have been working on weeding out of my life.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!
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Excuse me. Something made me jump : throw away left overs ? Why not do something with them like puree, casserole, gratin, etc. ? For me, throwing leftovers is like throwing money.
I agree. Never throw food .Never.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
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Hi Anne Marie, Thanks for your input. Allow me to clarify. We eat our leftovers. I prepare a couple of two-in-one meals to extend our groceries. I only through out the items that have gone bad. Waste not want not, I think is the quote.
Thanks a again for being part our our mindful living community!
Sending you happiness and peace
Keeping up with cleaning has been life changing. I fly the Diane in Denmark version for the Fly Lady system and my life and house has been transformed. Just carve out what you will do this week (you carve your house into zones and do one a weekl) and once it’s done, you’re done for the week. My house is always clean and ready for visitors (or with a 10 min final swipe.). I also do many of the things you list but never thought of how that is simplifying.
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your cleaning tips!
I just discovered your channel and find the content useful in my journey to a more organized, simple, peaceful life. I like the way you dress. It’s what I’d call a casual classy style, one I’m always striving for. As opposed to the casual, sloppy style that’s so common these days.
Thank you so much Mare! I recently made a video on my wardrobe. Just in case you missed it, here is the link.
ruclips.net/video/6Kvr7rCHk1Y/видео.html
@@ConnieRiet Thank You 😊
Hi Connie! I am so grateful that I found your channel. I started my minimalist journey since 2010 but along the way I fell back and forth to simple living and consumerism. This time I am sticking to it and your channel open up again my eyes to wonderful advantages of living mindfully and minimally. Thanks again . Namaste!
You are so welcome! I'm thrilled you are part of our mindful living family! Namaste Friend!
I love your channel! I've found that by buying enough food for two weeks rather than one is a much better method than having a weekly shop. I get mostly frozen veg and meat that I can freeze, I freeze bread slices and milk. If I had enough freezer space for a month I'd do that instead!
Fantastic tip!!! I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, a good idea, I have been doing this too, it saves so much time. Recently with lockdowns here ( Australia), I have groceries home- delivered. Safer and saves even more time. Only downside of this is that I cannot pick my own fresh fruits/ vegetables, and sometimes the ones delivered are not so nice.
I never thought about freezing my milk. I will definitely try this. Thanks for the tip!
Your talks and ideas for simplifying life really help me to think of things I can do to simplify my life, too. Thanks so much for your help.
Such great tips, thank you! I cannot wait to start this beautiful lifestyle. I have learned that i crave and need discipline and healthy routines for my exercise and nutrition. Like meal prep and getting enough sleep and eating as fuel rather than using it to anesthetize difficult emotions. I love yiur content and your channel thank you again.
Connie, your list is wonderful, because it is easy to follow. May I add two more points: First find a hairstyle that suits you and which can be tended by your significant other. Saves a lot of money, some time and a few miles not driven. Second: Opt for an electric car. To drive it is less stressfull, charge it at home saves a few $$ per month, some time and a few miles driving to a gas station. Plus you will see your car dealership only once a year.
Thanks for the tips!
You are so Beautiful and calming to watch. ❤️
Over the last one year, I’ve been practicing my night routine where keeping my sink clean and my kitchen counters clean, just helps me give a closure to my day. It’s just so satisfying 🙏
I love that tip! Thanks for sharing!
Emptied my bedroom closet and turned it into a keyboard studio, clothes now fit in drawers; sold all my jewelry and watches; changed from belts to 2 pair of suspenders, in the process of selling my book collection, sold my cds and vinyl records, cut my hair short and do it myself with electric clippers from Amazon ($30, paid for itself in one cutting). Have been working on this for 5 years but still have a long way to go. I try to clean up one shelf a day. The attic is still to be done someday….
Amazing!!! Thanks for sharing your minimalism journey.
love this !!! beautiful video. thank you so much for sharing!
Your life is so regulated, where is the spontaneity and the surprise ?
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I do the same with cleaning. I do a little cleaning up every day so that it does. It become an overwhelming chore to clean the house. Also with clothes. Like you, I have simplified my outfits so that I can wear the same thing whether grocery shopping, gardening or lounging around the house. As a gardener, I have learned how to pace myself. I set up to do a certain project or amount of work, and I stop as soon as that is accomplished. On to-do lists, I have started modifying my approach. I sent up on the Notes app in my phone a 10 day block eg. Sept 1 to 10. On the top, I will list some items I want to accomplish in that 10 day period. Then I put down the apponintments et up for that week, specific items that have to be done etc. Then, I keep reviewing that top list every few days. That way, I don’t try to squeeze everything into one day or one week. Some ideas.form me. Simplifying is an ongoing process, but a very satisfying one.
I love your tips! Thanks so much for sharing!
Just found you and really enjoyed this. I try and do a lot of what you recommend but have slipped back , as we do , into bad habits from time to time. I love your style and calm vibe. Please would you consider doing a wardrobe video as I adore your clothes and this is an area of my life I struggle to feel at ease with. I would very much appreciate knowing where you buy your items from and how you put your beautiful uncluttered style together . Many thanks 😊
Hi Jane! Thanks for the complement on my clothes! I keep it pretty simple with natural fabrics (cotton, linen, wool)and colors that can be mixed and matched. T's from Banana Republic Outlet, and Nordstrom Rack. Wide-leg pants and skirts from Target, JCrew, Amazon.
Great idea for a future video.
Happiness and Peace
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Best life ever! Simplicity leads to appreciation & joy
Your lifestyle is really inspirational. Stuck in the hustle and bustle of urban life, I am also making my way to a more mindful and slow paced lifestyle. Thank you!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy it and found inspiration in the message.
Wow, I just finished doing my exercise and somehow you pop up on the screen in RUclips. I’m glad I decided to watch it is pleasant surprise and I’m so glad I found you because it’s so nice to listen to you and I learned so much just for the few shows I watched.. as far as your voice, I really love it it’s calming. you can be a good yoga teacher, your voice is very soothing. also, love your gray hair.
I loved this video. It made perfect sense. And your voice is so soothing! Thank you for sharing!
I like listening to your voice, its so comforting. Your content had really caught my attention. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks!
I fell asleep while watching videos with autoplay enabled, and well RUclips eventually brought itself to this video, and I couldn't be HAPPIER that it did. Fantastic, wholesome, and informative video that actually helped me. I'm loving the whole "simplify" approach, it's the first time I've heard it used in this regard and it fits in a very natural manner. Thank you so much for taking the time to create not only this list, but the video that came along with it, you did a great job!
Oh wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos.
Thank you so much for your videos I get so much out of them and it's helping me to simplify my life and declutter and since we're planning on selling our house and downsizing I really need these tips right now! As I said before I really enjoy listening to your videos and I've just started your meditations your voice is very soothing!
Hi Nancy! Downsizing... how fun! It sounds like you have some big life changes coming up. That's so exciting. Thank you for you lovely compliments. I thrilled that you are enjoy the videos and meditations. Happiness and Peace
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Yes I learnt so many ideas to simplify my daily routine. Thanks the best I liked is simplify finances and auto payments.
I totally agree with reducing accessories.
So glad I found your beautifully calming channel.
Great tips Connie.Thanks for the share🌟
Thanks for sharing this video Connie. I learnt a lot and will definately implement some of them to improve the pace of my life.😊
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So good .Wish I could do as you do.
My life is so hectic with really not doing much of value , and feeling it's a wasted day, as it's just a case of doing the daily mundane house chores , instead of which I really want to accomplish, being peace and quality and rest.
Iam 67 years old but each day compelled to get up at 4 am to attend to my adult daughters needs to make her Life easy.
So glad I stumbled upon your channel. Very great tips, thanks. I am trying to live better, by simplifying & stay more mindful.
Ahh! There were so many gems here and I would love to feel more hours in my day. I loved all the outdoor footage or footage of you and your husband. That was so sweet! I’ve downsized my shoes. It really helps getting ready.
Oh! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
We become the peacemakers when we choose to live a simple life & we become a tune to nature we open a new world to ourselves peace makers are the caretakers of earth we get to enjoy nature & home life becomes peaceful simple it’s okay to work as long as you spend time in nature often slow down you slow down aging no worries rid stress debt free living keep life simple less bills staying on budget & still have more than enough downsizing helps simple simple simple yes it will bring a new life & everyday can be new & joyful
Thank you!
Thanks Connie
Great tips that really can help us all lead more peaceful lives.❤️
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You're welcome
Thanks for your video.
I will try to simplify my life in all area as much as possible. I think the more simple in life, the peaceful in mind.
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful. Thank you 🙏
while some of this is of course wonderful and good. I live a simple life and love it. The ways you have simplified though also speaks mostly to people with time and privilege. People working two jobs, single parents, apartment living, urban living, laborers, people with multiple kids at multiple schools. three walks a day? 50 minute work sessions? These are simply not realistic for real people.
Hi Mary, Thank you for sharing your input. These ways work for me at this time in my life. I'm almost an empty nester and work from home. When I was a single mom and my kids were little, and I worked outside the home, life was much busier. There is value in taking small moments to pause and enjoy life for a brief second. However, you can find time, even the smallest moment will bring you peace.
Sending you happiness & peace
Respectfully, I would say busy people need this the most. Being organized and eliminating time-stealing decisions and unnecessary cleaning is key. Fewer wardrobe items: less laundry. Meal planning: less wasted money. 3 kids: definitely need a budget of both time and money. Maybe you can only implement some of these tips, but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.
Great calming video.
Lovely video Connie...very helpfulxxx thank youxxx
Loved your video , great tips for a simple life.
New subscriber and I like love this kind of living o started in 2020 and it’s just going deep and deep to understand simple living
I always cook so much food that it is enough for three meals / person. That way I only cook 100 days a year. (20 days a year I eat out).
Spreading out the cleaning has worked for me also... Wonderful content 💕
these are really great tips I will use them all. Thanks
Thank you so much , you give me peace and joy 🤩
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Love listening to you. Don't need the music. It is more relaxing to listen to you, without adding more sound.
I do believe all of your ideas are a way to destress. The big difference is working outside the home, as an educator I can't just take a 10 minute break a couple of time a day.
Hi! I'm lucky to have the flexibility to break up my day. Thanks for all of your hard work educating young minds.
Another educator here. I was thinking the same thing. I start work at 7:30 am and my first break is at 1:15. Oh well!
Спасибо большое! Очень познавательно!
Hi Connie, you are really helpful me simplify my life , love your tips
Great advise! Just subscribed. Looking forward to you sharing your wisdom. ❤️
Thanks for your lovely story!
Hi Connie, Bravo! Just watching you and listening to your words, is calming....Our society is so over the top busy and it is the norm, so very hard to see and feel that our lives are out of control with busyness. And actually, I think it is a lot of what is dysfunctional with humans and the problems we have, we don't know how to truly relax and shut off. I have my own business, so that can add to your "perceived" responsibility and commitment that you must be working all the time, but I have been able to be more conscious in taking little increments of time off throughout my season (I design gardens and have a small, landscaping team to help), or an extra day or two off, here and there, per week. That does help and it can be done throughout a packed season. I do get the whole winter off, from December through mid-April, so I am very lucky and it's essential for me to relax and unwind from a very busy season of clients, employees, and taking care of many gardens and plants. This kind of conscious living, slowing down and trying to be calm in any situation, has truly enhanced my life, and shown me what is important, AND! it's a constance practice from week to week. Thanks for giving me other ideas in helping me to live more in the present moment.
Hi Lynne, You must be my soul sister! I also owned a small landscaping company 15 years ago. You are truly blessed to work with nature. I love that you are tapping into your need for rest and making efforts to slow down. Enjoy the Fall clean-up 🍂
@@ConnieRiet My best to you Connie....💟
Super. Great insight into minimalism.
love simply way 💕and i like zen too
Relaxing & informative!
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It is very peaceful to watch your videos 🙏
Great advice Connie love your RUclips. Rose
A very honest, and practical way to enjoy a simple life that I can think about. Thanks for sharing 👍🌹🙏
Thanks Susan!
Thanks for your amazing sharing, tiny but really help 🙏🤩 wish you all the best 🌹 Connie, and looking forward to seeing your next video 👍
Thank you so much!
Reassuring.Thanks.
Great tips! I have been doing most of your tips in my attempt to simplify my life. Just not my fridge. I’ll just add that to my kids chores.That will definitely simplify things. 😂
I would love to work from home with a less stressful job where I could take breaks. All I do is multitask & it’s very overwhelming for me. I tend to get socially burnt out quickly & have to detach myself from everyone & everything at the end of the day. I LOVE me time, just wish that I had more of it…
This is awesome!
Superb insight into life, truly the right message for humanity
The easiest thing for me to simplify is my own wardrobe. Because I am not in control of the items that other people in my home own, my clothing is one area that I can downsize and feel good about. Have you ever considered doing a home tour? There’s a certain interest in seeing how other “minimalist” people live. Thanks
I've worn out my wardrobe because I would wash every time I wore something. I have now invested in some bibs so I don't slop all over my clothes when I eat. I am a messy eater. This saves on laundry and will make my clothes last longer.
The best for you .
Really enjoying your content. Thank you!
Very useful. Thank you.
Really great , thank you !
I love the purse tip! Will do
I don’t carry a purse anymore. It’s true the more room you have the more stuff will be in it. I carry my debit card, drivers license etc. in my pocket. Or a very small bag I carry when necessary.
Great video
Great easy life peace ✌️ living ..😊
Hi. From Florida.... Love your channel.
Love this video and the ideas, thank you! Can you please share more about the 80/20 concept. I feel like this one is huge and I really want to try it, but more explanation or advice on implementing this would be great. Many thanks! 🌺
Hi Marium, Thank so much! A video on the 80/20 concept is a great idea. Thanks
I like this kind of living
Good morning! I just discovered you today! Where do you live? I love the forest and I would love to live in that environment someday! You seem to be my age, so it’s nice to see a minimalist who doesn’t have small children. Have a great week! -K
Hi Kristin, Thanks for watching!, I'm glad you enjoy the videos! I live in North Carolina, it is lovely.
@@ConnieRiet I also live in North Carolina in the foothills. I thught I recognized the mountains in your video as some of "my mountains". I'm a mountain girl at heart.
Lots of great ideas-thanks for sharing!😊
Glad you like them!
I just discovered your channel. Your speaking voice is “Meditate” to my ear.
Thank you for all tips.
A new subscriber! 😊🥰
Hi! Welcome to our mindful living community. I'm glad you enjoy the video
Hermoso su canal me encanta. Por favor poner traducción en Español. Gracias✨
I use the automated bill payment and I love it 😀 😍. Love your videos.b
I really like your coffee table. Could you share where you bought it? Thank you?
What a beautiful video! I’m so happy to have found your channel, and I just subscribed! 😃 Thanks for the motivation and inspiration! ❤️
Thanks so much! 😊
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Glad I discovered your channel! Thank you for this. I have subscribed and look forward to watching some of your other videos : )
Thanks Peggy! I'm glad you are part of our mindful living community
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I'm so glad to have found your channel.🎉 I became an accidental minimalist myself in 2016 and its a journey. Thanks for these great tips 👏👏
Glad you are part of the minimalist family.
Really nice story..Love this
Lov the tip to have little breaks
I am so greatful find your channel
I thought u r not minimalist u r more organized near to minimalism but your jewellery collection is good & enough
I am your new subscriber. Beautiful video... Much love and regards from India!
I just found your channel!! So glad!! Your easy and simply encouraging!!
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Thank you so much!
Very helpful. Thank you.
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