The problem of letting go of items that have memories or emotions attached - I know that so well. It was so hard for me to overcome this and let them go. And you know the worst thing? There were some items that had negative memories attached to them! I used to own a sweater which I wore only once. And that one time wearing it I was fat-shamed. Never wore it again. But every time I saw it in the closet the mean comments would echo in my ears. Donating this sweater was the most healing thing for my confidence! The clothes with good memories were cut into pieces and are now a patchwork blanket on my bed.
I was in the habit of shopping with my daughter every Saturday morning. now that I have been in house for the last 8 weeks, all I miss is my daughter. apparently we shop for entertainment. when we get out again, we will have to replace that with walking in parks, gardens, and walking paths through our town. shopping leads to buying leads to accumulating stuff.
I really like sitting on the balcony with my mum and sister, sipping coffee and enjoying a slice of cake. And going on walk to forest or cycling there :)
minimalism always makes me think of that scene in labyrinth, where she cant remember why she's there and the little goblin lady is piling all the "shiny" things on her 😂 til she screams "it's all junk! i have to save Toby!' and it reveals she's actually in a junkyard 😂 i dunno, seems like a poignant metaphor for humanity haha btw that was such a beautiful genuine video, related to all of it, thanks! ☺️
While I don't consider myself a minimalist, I only choose to buy things that reeeeally add a lot of simple joys and pleasures to my life. They have to add something beneficial to my life experience. And I've noticed that not everything is essential and vital to my well-being, and in turn, I have way less stuff! and I'm more grateful! :)
A very realistic approach to minimalism , and it is very similar to mine! I found time to exercise more, keep my house clean and tidy for longer and I stopped being jealous as well, I’m happy with my possessions and I want to simplify my life even more! 🌹🌹🌹❤️
Through minimalism, I feel like I have more room to work out what sort of things I really love. Having a dresser full of clothing I didn't wear created a huge barrier for finding my personal style: I just couldn't justify buying more clothes. I still own a lot of clothing, but I'm a lot more intentional about what I buy. Instead of impulse buying things, I plan purchases for months before making them, and enjoy things a lot more. Also, planning to make a purchase beforehand makes me feel a lot better about spending a bit more to get items I really value.
3:48 I agree with you completely! I love the amount of stuff I have and am so happy with my capsule wardrobe. Some closet tours and declutters I've watched my mouth would just hang open in shock by the sheer volume of clothes. It actually makes me quite sad that people feel stressed and overwhelmed by their things, and I can't help but think of how much money has been spent that could really help people if it was put to different use.
I just found your channel last night, and there is so much about you that I resonate with. I love listening to your perspective. I have been on a minimalism journey for the past two years now, and I have enjoyed much the same benefits. It is such a relief to not be weighed down by things. Then you truly discover what is meaningful for your life.
Becoming more minimalist and conscious of my purchases has helped me in so many ways! I think the biggest one is being able to save more money! ❤️ Just $27 of mindless spending every single day works out to be $10,000 a year! When I realized this I made some big changes and I will never go back 😊
I relate to this type of minimalism. I don't think of my self as a minimalist but I do like to keep only what is useful/ valuable to me. I come from a family of "hoarders" and it has taught me what I want to get out of my things/space. Great video!
I feel like minimalism starts with acceptance first. To be a minimalist you must accept that you're going to be lacking some things and that's fine, you must accept to let go of things, desires or situations and welcome them only when they present themselves to you. I often feel like I am a petty child that has a neverending longing for "stuff", when in reality most of the things I spend money on are either food (I have a different diet from my family), clothes (which make me very very happy even though I should be more careful about what I choose to spend my money on) and fabric or stuff that I need for my crafts, like sewing, drawing or gardening. There are still so many things I would get if I could, but I'm thankful that I've learned how to be more grounded and less demanding. I don't define myself as a minimalist, but I naturally adopted some aspects of minimalism. And it's partially thanks to you, Jenny Mustard and Sarah Hawkinson.
I appreciate you talking about reducing feelings of jealousy ! I know sometimes i definitely have similar reactions to some things on social media and haha been trying to work on it. 🖤
I love this video and very much relate to the feelings of wanting to not have so much stuff. We have been getting rid of so many of our things the past year, and it Feels Good! I wish we could continue to donate during Covid 19 2020, but understand why we cannot. We still have too much stuff, and I can hardly wait to continue getting rid of things. Thank you for your video! Love hearing your thoughts on minimalism and lifestyle choices.
I think minimalism helped to calm me quite a bit. I would feel stressed out when opening the closet, because I would feel guilty for not wearing 60% of my clothes. I would lose my mind when trying to find this one particular thing I needed. I was also really influenced by beauty youtubers - constantly buying more make up while only using 2 or 3 items. What I own, should make ME happy, but like you I would feel guilty when I received something I didn't like, or I know I wouldn't use at all. So now, when someone asks me what I would like to get as a present - I just tell them :)
I grew up in a minimalistic environment and we always bought used things and sold or gave away things. I think it’s helped me a lot as an adult and I have always been grateful to have grown up that way because I think it’s such an easier way to live.
I love your honesty on this topic, it really shows a way of minimalism that a lot of people don't consider might work amazingly for them. I actually used to feel guilty/jealous about not going to university, when almost all my classmates and friends did. But after a while (mostly after a lot of them finished) I realised that I actually like my job, don't have any ambition to have more responsibilities there and make more money. Plus I was really secure in my life already while all the others where still searching for a job or working one that was far beneath their level of education. Since that time I begann being really content with what I have and do and been also thinking about owning less stuff, because that is what actually stresses me out and makes me waste time, when I could be doing more enjoyable things :D
I love that you shared this with us 🤗 I made this type of changes in my life and it had the same effect. I find myself so much in everything you said here, love it. ❤
I have had a similar journey from "quantity over quality" to wanting things to be simple, uncluttered and to last as long as possible. The next stage of this journey is having a baby and maintaining the minimalist/uncluttered lifestyle we both want to some degree, which will involve some boundaries with friends and family (e.g. we've asked for no plastic toys) - fingers crossed!!! We'll see how the next chapter goes :) thanks Lucy, love your videos xxx
Well said!! I found that the more items I owned the more time I spent cleaning, maintaining, and storing them; sometimes not even using them but possessing them because I had an emotional attachment to them. Even donating items was based on who I thought would take the best care of them. I have made similar changes as you and am less jealous! What a nice feeling of relief to have less clutter and mental peace in our lives. Thanks for sharing!
I love the way you included time into minimalism; that it is better to spend it in a more meaningful way. Excellent advice. Really enjoy your videos and your aesthetic. You remind me of my daughters who are far away at the moment. Thanks!! *****Those tulips in the background are gorgeous.*****
This video has been really helpful to me. I am going through this process, and have come back to this video several times to encourage myself to continue. Thank you. ❤
This was really interesting to hear!! Made me think about some things I want to adjust. Plus, just gotta say how lovely you are and how nice it is to listen to you chat with us, it's sorta like a podcast but better!❤
Minimalism is what you make of it. It's allowed me to focus on meaningful experiences like language learning. I've even started to upload videos in Japanese and even made some about minimalism. Less = More!!! (Cheesy I know)
I'm having coffee with cream this morning with you. Minimalism is wonderful. So much more time and being able to spend money on fun things (like tickets to see the orchestra when things open back up). Thanks for the video!
I kind of understand this (quantity over quality) and like you I'be become a fan of having better things rather than more things. However I struggle a bit with minimalism as I enjoy collecting things, I collect art prints and I love writing and receiving letters and postcards, I feel like especially those add more o clutter than anything else, but they do bring me joy haha (I also have a ton of books, excluding art books, I am trying to transition into digital books). But your channel has had a 'minimalism impact' on me, I've started paying much more attention to my clothes and separating from the ones I don't use or that I felt guilty on parting with even if they were nothing but a memory. Age also has helped me with these concepts, I think I rather spend my money on a well spent afternoon at a cafe with a friend and if I do spend it on a item I try to get something that will be more long lasting and of good quality. Also beautiful Jumper, whoever made it has very talented hands ;)
Enjoying chai with almond milk! I really appreciate your transparency of feelings that come along with having/wanting stuff! I like that you can address feelings that you had without making yourself (or anyone else) feel bad for recognizing those emotions. You seem to extend grace to your past self and how you’ve grown! It is not an overnight transition but the unexpected feelings that come along with materialism are not apparent until the minimalist approach is adopted! Makes me want to go through my closets!
I read Marie Kondo's book and I threw away 60% of my posessions. It feels amazing to know from a single look where everything you own is. Life is more efficient and organized now that I don't have to search for things 💖. I also think twice before buying random objects in shopping sprees. Most things are actually unnecessary 😁
I started turning into "my version of a minimalist" back in January.😊😊😊 Im pretty similar to you. And it does feel very good. I know i want to do even btr, but even now i feel good. Ive also been going more organic. And im doing really good with that too!😊
I feel like I became a forced minimalist. We move every few years, so I look at our possessions with a different scope now. We don’t have a lot of decor and don’t cry when something breaks. It all breaks eventually.
I totally agree Nikki!! I have also become a forced minimalist. I moved to France 2 years ago and every few years my husband and I have to move to a different region of the countryside, so it's really forced us to not be attached to things. And totally - it all breaks eventually lol
I swear I owe the knowledge of my possessions to moving. First out of my family house which got sold so we really had to go through all the stuff, second - my moving abroad.
I am very similar to u in how I am “minimal”. And I totally agree with everything you were saying about how you felt towards belongings before and after minimizing things. I used to be envious of things, and now it just stresses me to think about having a lot of stuff. I also really get what you mean about receiving gifts and keeping gifts that you may not need/want. In past years when it’s come to Christmas and bday, I always tell family that what I’d really love is to do something together; give me something I can use up like tea, or something I need but only get every once in a while like a journal.
I can relate to this a lot. To me is not having few things (this concept can vary anyway, how much is few? How much a lot?) but to have an amount of things I can feel comfortable with and I'm happy to be surrounded by. And I agree, keep only things you love, doesn't matter if they are gifts from love ones. Loved ones are in our hearts, it's beautiful to have a physical object but if we feel a connection with it :)
It was so nice to hear your thoughts - I'm sort of in the middle and want to get to the sort of mindset and place that you're in where you know exactly what you have and you know you love all your possessions!
I grew up going through my belongings every season to declutter and donate what wasn't used. As I've gotten older, it's become more present in my life - especially since I have a kid. All of my clothes, from socks to cardigans and not including my seasonal jackets, fit into a two drawer and one bar armoire. I have eight pairs of footwear. And it makes me happy. Because there's no stress of what I should wear. My books and art supplies are a little different They bring me joy so I tend to hold on. But after a years if I haven't used certain supplies, I give them to one of my cousins or my niece. much simpler and I'm happy they'll be used and loved by those talented kids
I am drinking Irish breakfast Tea ☕ I also have been working through my own minimalist journey to make my daily life better, though I am not doing it to the extreme either way just working towards a balance. Great tea time video loved it!🌸
I'm drinking Korean barley tea right now with you! Thank you for your insights, I pretty much agree on everything! I really enjoy that somehow I have been more curious about minimalism the same time as you have started your mindset shift, I can still remember greatly enjoying your hauls back then and now getting to enjoy your calming minimalist content. Love from Germany 😊
I don't want to say that I'm a minimalist because most minimalists don't seem to understand that I like keeping stuff that has fond memories and/or could have a use in the next year. I also like collecting things for the future. I kept my stuffed animals for seven years and now my niephlings are playing with them. (I mean I could use my fabric stash all in the next year, but I probably won't.)
I would describe myself as a minimalist and I think sentimental things are some of the most important to keep! In my opinion, minimalism is about keeping the things that matter most to you and enrich your life, so sentimental items would be high on that list.
❤️❤️❤️ I love your videos thank you for sharing, you've helped me look at things differently in a good way, and I was literally searching podcasts with this title the other day and didn't find much on it.. so I was very curious to hear your take on it!😊
I couldn’t agree more with your first point. People just don’t talk about how minimalism can help with jealousy and self confidence issues. I feel the same with clothing hauls, I used to covet those clothes and now I don’t.
I had to really evaluate my life and possessions a few years ago when I moved out of a 2 bedroom house into a tiny apartment. I was shocked at how much I had actually accumulated over the years, and since I couldn't afford storage I had to start selling and giving stuff away just to get rid of it. Less clutter means less to clean and stress about though!
About 'emotional objects' and objects with a story: I usually use them for decoration around my house, because that makes me feel like I'm inside my own story. Then if there's an object that isn't particularly aesthetic but it helps me remind me of a good time in my life, I have a box where I keep all those objects - little papers, letters, souvenirs, a stick from a park... you name it. And then every now and then, I open the box and look at it and smile at the memories. They're organized, I know they're there and I didn't have to throw them away. And I can always discard, donate or sell something if I feel it longer brings up good memories. I really like this method and works wonderfully for me.
Ahhhh....the paradigm shift. It can only happen when you’re ready for it. I love it! Good for you! Love your channel. Edited to say: blackcuarrant burst black tea by ahmad is my beverage of choice right now.
You look absolutely stunning in this video! Would love to know what your lip colour is. Also, your description of your minimalist philosophy really reminds me of what's at the essence of Marie Kondo's philosophy. I think a lot of it got lost in translation and the Hollywood-ification, but keeping things of value and feeling free to let go of things that don't have a place in your life is more what it's about.
You say your hair is getting thinner again but i think it looks great! Very healthy and full of volume 😁 In regards to the topic mentioned in the video, i wouldnt really call myself a minimalist but i have been reflecting on how little i actually need in order to live comfortably and in a "truer" way, if that makes any sense. I dont agree with the most extreme forms of minimalism (i think there is a very high chance of slipping into nihilism...) but the mildest forms offer a new, more genuine perspective in life!!
Thank you! My hair had been getting thinner over the past years, but now I have a bunch of re-growth that has almost caught up to the full length so it's actually a lot fuller now! 😄
Yes! We were hoping to buy a house sometime this year in fact, but have decided to wait until the pandemic is over completely. I'd love to move someplace more spacious and green, and personally don't care for city life too much. Plus, we likely won't be able to buy an actual house in one of the big cities here with the way the market is right now anyway, and I'd rather not buy a condo.
i absolutely cannot imagine to live a minimalist lifestyle, but i also dont experience jelousy, i never really never have. also i dont spend a lot of money because i don t have a lot and will never have, i suppose. i cherish and value my belongings especially those with a non-monetary value, which are most of my belongings. i have always been very clear about what i want and what makes me happy (not only when it comes to buying) and minimalism is for sure not one of them, though it's quite amusing to hear how different most ppl seem to feel about it. like i said, i have always felt like that but losing the most important person in my life a couple of years ago made me even more sure of the fact that i will never ever abstain of anything again if i can have it as long as i can afford it. i still save a lot, but i am no longer abstain from so much like before. minimalism would be my absolute hell, but everyone like he wishes.
Youre so good blogger i appreciate the way you blog same here trying to be simple in life just like what says in the bible thats is very practical to live in a simple way good job loepsie good impluence
I knew I had hoarding tendencies, but when my bf came to see me last, (He lives in The Netherlands, and I live in the US.) he was shocked at how much stuff I had acquired since his last visit. I honestly didn't even realize! But he offered to help me organize my whole 1 bedroom apartment and we ended up throwing away 68 garbage bags of stuff!! I honestly don't miss a thing! (I've been legitimately diagnosed with OCD so, I wonder if that has something to do with it.)
Minimalism is a process that takes time to make it a lifestyle. It won’t help to just declutter your closet or makeup collection in one day, throwing the things away and then realising that maybe it was a mistake or that you are now missing some stuff and buying replacement. What helps me in the process is the quality over quantity, and will I really use it enough. For example in my makeup collection, I only own mascara, concealer, powder, blush, one eyeshadow pallete and one lipgloss. One of each, not a gazillion mascaras, blushes, etc. But that was easy compared to the closet. Because in order to having it minimal in the end, I have to start the journey of buying thoughtfully. Things that are good quality and will last, and that fit me very well and I really like them. And also they must be versatile in order to go with most of the other things I own, so I don’t get that “I have nothing to wear” thought while looking into my full wardrobe. I love having a clear overview of my stuff and having the place clear and clutter free, so having less leads to having less stuff to store/put away, it’s easier to keep the place tidy and somehow it also helps having a clear mind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Loepsie, great video ☺️
My husband's mindset concerning gifts is: "you're not supposed EVER to get rid of it because it was a gift; how can you even think about giving it away, don't you have a heart?" As a result of this, I have a small pile of clothing gifted to me by his mother (who's language of love is totally gifts) which either doesn't fit me or is horrible quality or I just look stupid in it. Fortunately, seeing this pile grow up, hubby started changing his mind a little... because he's also a minimalist and is bothered to have unused things lying around XD (On the other hand, my mother-in-law managed also to give me a few items I totally love and use as much as I can ;) The proportion is not favourable though...)
They don't have to be thrown away! You can give them to someone who has use for them or who would enjoy them! They don't have to go in a landfill! And I once knew a minimalist who had a lot of memories attached to things too. What she did was take a picture of that thing, print it on a piece of paper and then she wrote down the memory attached to that thing in as much detail as she could remember on the back of the page and sometimes the memory took up five pages! And then she put the picture and the memory in a big binder she had. So that way she had the pictures and the memories without all the clutter! It was basically a memory book :) maybe something like that would help
@@WhitneyDahlin If I had someone to give them to I'd obviously do that😂 I don't have friends that would want a vase or a frame or a clock that I only keep for several years bc they were gifts..
@@mariakalle9881 You could give them to second hand shops. That way other people who do like them can buy them. You also won't feel as awful getting rid of them this way because you know they will make someone else happy.
I'm not a minimalist and not good at getting rid of unnecessary stuff. I totally agree how my life routine can be better if I could throw away those things:)
So im a little hardcore for you but thats perfect for me ialmost own nothing just the feeling from the moment and spiritual awakening. The spirit is very important.
Hi loepsie, this video reminded me the video you made when you were trying to use your phone less. Just wanted to know how is that going still? Have you found yourself reaching for it often again. With the world hiw it is right now, I have found myself on my phone more often than before
That went out the window as the pandemic hit, haha 🙈 I don't think my screen time has ever been as high as those first few weeks. I feel much better now though and have gone back to some rules I set for myself in regards to screen time, so we're moving in the right direction 😁
@@Loepsie Ha! completely relatable! Organizing things aroudn the house does help! And also helps with the utilizing of space! Thanks for this video. Really helps to think about all of this while spending all my time at home now.
My mom frequently gifts me incredibly uncomfortable and childish PJs. I can’t donate them because of guilt, so I repurpose the fabric for things I will use. Even whole quilts because I can’t minimize on blankets.
My mother, I swear she is a hoarder. We have stuff to put in yard sales but most of it clothing. People hardly buy clothing they want actual items like furniture toys movies etc. Yard sales happen like less than 3x a year so most of it is sitting there collecting dust. She hangs on to the hope that it will sell but come on on! A couple of bucks isnt worth having them around for years. If it's old, toss/donate. You can always buy new. That is my mindset. Clothing and decorating items have existed since forever, they're not going anywhere. I rather buy things that I know I will enjoy no matter the price, there is also no shame in returning!
The problem of letting go of items that have memories or emotions attached - I know that so well. It was so hard for me to overcome this and let them go. And you know the worst thing? There were some items that had negative memories attached to them! I used to own a sweater which I wore only once. And that one time wearing it I was fat-shamed. Never wore it again. But every time I saw it in the closet the mean comments would echo in my ears. Donating this sweater was the most healing thing for my confidence!
The clothes with good memories were cut into pieces and are now a patchwork blanket on my bed.
I was in the habit of shopping with my daughter every Saturday morning. now that I have been in house for the last 8 weeks, all I miss is my daughter. apparently we shop for entertainment. when we get out again, we will have to replace that with walking in parks, gardens, and walking paths through our town. shopping leads to buying leads to accumulating stuff.
You could go hunting for pictoresque places or looking at plants in your area! Me and my mum love doing that and it's a good distraction.
I really like sitting on the balcony with my mum and sister, sipping coffee and enjoying a slice of cake. And going on walk to forest or cycling there :)
minimalism always makes me think of that scene in labyrinth, where she cant remember why she's there and the little goblin lady is piling all the "shiny" things on her 😂 til she screams "it's all junk! i have to save Toby!' and it reveals she's actually in a junkyard 😂 i dunno, seems like a poignant metaphor for humanity haha
btw that was such a beautiful genuine video, related to all of it, thanks! ☺️
While I don't consider myself a minimalist, I only choose to buy things that reeeeally add a lot of simple joys and pleasures to my life. They have to add something beneficial to my life experience. And I've noticed that not everything is essential and vital to my well-being, and in turn, I have way less stuff! and I'm more grateful! :)
A very realistic approach to minimalism , and it is very similar to mine! I found time to exercise more, keep my house clean and tidy for longer and I stopped being jealous as well, I’m happy with my possessions and I want to simplify my life even more! 🌹🌹🌹❤️
Are those flowers behind you real? They are so lovely!
Yes! Beautiful tulips 😍
I am having a "sweet prince tea"( hamlet inspired): its strawberry tea with a little rose syrup and strawberry popping bubbles
That sounds epic, how do you get Rose syrup?! Floral tea is my favorite
Through minimalism, I feel like I have more room to work out what sort of things I really love. Having a dresser full of clothing I didn't wear created a huge barrier for finding my personal style: I just couldn't justify buying more clothes. I still own a lot of clothing, but I'm a lot more intentional about what I buy. Instead of impulse buying things, I plan purchases for months before making them, and enjoy things a lot more. Also, planning to make a purchase beforehand makes me feel a lot better about spending a bit more to get items I really value.
3:48 I agree with you completely! I love the amount of stuff I have and am so happy with my capsule wardrobe. Some closet tours and declutters I've watched my mouth would just hang open in shock by the sheer volume of clothes. It actually makes me quite sad that people feel stressed and overwhelmed by their things, and I can't help but think of how much money has been spent that could really help people if it was put to different use.
I just found your channel last night, and there is so much about you that I resonate with. I love listening to your perspective.
I have been on a minimalism journey for the past two years now, and I have enjoyed much the same benefits. It is such a relief to not be weighed down by things. Then you truly discover what is meaningful for your life.
Becoming more minimalist and conscious of my purchases has helped me in so many ways! I think the biggest one is being able to save more money! ❤️ Just $27 of mindless spending every single day works out to be $10,000 a year! When I realized this I made some big changes and I will never go back 😊
I relate to this type of minimalism. I don't think of my self as a minimalist but I do like to keep only what is useful/ valuable to me. I come from a family of "hoarders" and it has taught me what I want to get out of my things/space. Great video!
I feel like minimalism starts with acceptance first. To be a minimalist you must accept that you're going to be lacking some things and that's fine, you must accept to let go of things, desires or situations and welcome them only when they present themselves to you. I often feel like I am a petty child that has a neverending longing for "stuff", when in reality most of the things I spend money on are either food (I have a different diet from my family), clothes (which make me very very happy even though I should be more careful about what I choose to spend my money on) and fabric or stuff that I need for my crafts, like sewing, drawing or gardening. There are still so many things I would get if I could, but I'm thankful that I've learned how to be more grounded and less demanding. I don't define myself as a minimalist, but I naturally adopted some aspects of minimalism. And it's partially thanks to you, Jenny Mustard and Sarah Hawkinson.
I appreciate you talking about reducing feelings of jealousy ! I know sometimes i definitely have similar reactions to some things on social media and haha been trying to work on it. 🖤
I love this video and very much relate to the feelings of wanting to not have so much stuff. We have been getting rid of so many of our things the past year, and it Feels Good! I wish we could continue to donate during Covid 19 2020, but understand why we cannot. We still have too much stuff, and I can hardly wait to continue getting rid of things. Thank you for your video! Love hearing your thoughts on minimalism and lifestyle choices.
I think minimalism helped to calm me quite a bit. I would feel stressed out when opening the closet, because I would feel guilty for not wearing 60% of my clothes. I would lose my mind when trying to find this one particular thing I needed. I was also really influenced by beauty youtubers - constantly buying more make up while only using 2 or 3 items. What I own, should make ME happy, but like you I would feel guilty when I received something I didn't like, or I know I wouldn't use at all. So now, when someone asks me what I would like to get as a present - I just tell them :)
I agree! A cleaner, calmer environment has an impact on the mind
I grew up in a minimalistic environment and we always bought used things and sold or gave away things. I think it’s helped me a lot as an adult and I have always been grateful to have grown up that way because I think it’s such an easier way to live.
I love your honesty on this topic, it really shows a way of minimalism that a lot of people don't consider might work amazingly for them.
I actually used to feel guilty/jealous about not going to university, when almost all my classmates and friends did. But after a while (mostly after a lot of them finished) I realised that I actually like my job, don't have any ambition to have more responsibilities there and make more money. Plus I was really secure in my life already while all the others where still searching for a job or working one that was far beneath their level of education.
Since that time I begann being really content with what I have and do and been also thinking about owning less stuff, because that is what actually stresses me out and makes me waste time, when I could be doing more enjoyable things :D
I have completely gone through this mindset change as well and it’s amazing!
I just adore you! You are a breath of fresh air; a wise soul. So glad I found your channel.
I love that you shared this with us 🤗 I made this type of changes in my life and it had the same effect. I find myself so much in everything you said here, love it. ❤
I have had a similar journey from "quantity over quality" to wanting things to be simple, uncluttered and to last as long as possible. The next stage of this journey is having a baby and maintaining the minimalist/uncluttered lifestyle we both want to some degree, which will involve some boundaries with friends and family (e.g. we've asked for no plastic toys) - fingers crossed!!! We'll see how the next chapter goes :) thanks Lucy, love your videos xxx
Well said!! I found that the more items I owned the more time I spent cleaning, maintaining, and storing them; sometimes not even using them but possessing them because I had an emotional attachment to them. Even donating items was based on who I thought would take the best care of them. I have made similar changes as you and am less jealous! What a nice feeling of relief to have less clutter and mental peace in our lives. Thanks for sharing!
I love the way you included time into minimalism; that it is better to spend it in a more meaningful way. Excellent advice.
Really enjoy your videos and your aesthetic. You remind me of my daughters who are far away at the moment. Thanks!!
*****Those tulips in the background are gorgeous.*****
This video has been really helpful to me. I am going through this process, and have come back to this video several times to encourage myself to continue. Thank you. ❤
This was really interesting to hear!! Made me think about some things I want to adjust. Plus, just gotta say how lovely you are and how nice it is to listen to you chat with us, it's sorta like a podcast but better!❤
Minimalism is what you make of it. It's allowed me to focus on meaningful experiences like language learning. I've even started to upload videos in Japanese and even made some about minimalism.
Less = More!!! (Cheesy I know)
I'm having coffee with cream this morning with you. Minimalism is wonderful. So much more time and being able to spend money on fun things (like tickets to see the orchestra when things open back up). Thanks for the video!
I kind of understand this (quantity over quality) and like you I'be become a fan of having better things rather than more things. However I struggle a bit with minimalism as I enjoy collecting things, I collect art prints and I love writing and receiving letters and postcards, I feel like especially those add more o clutter than anything else, but they do bring me joy haha (I also have a ton of books, excluding art books, I am trying to transition into digital books).
But your channel has had a 'minimalism impact' on me, I've started paying much more attention to my clothes and separating from the ones I don't use or that I felt guilty on parting with even if they were nothing but a memory.
Age also has helped me with these concepts, I think I rather spend my money on a well spent afternoon at a cafe with a friend and if I do spend it on a item I try to get something that will be more long lasting and of good quality.
Also beautiful Jumper, whoever made it has very talented hands ;)
Enjoying chai with almond milk! I really appreciate your transparency of feelings that come along with having/wanting stuff! I like that you can address feelings that you had without making yourself (or anyone else) feel bad for recognizing those emotions. You seem to extend grace to your past self and how you’ve grown! It is not an overnight transition but the unexpected feelings that come along with materialism are not apparent until the minimalist approach is adopted! Makes me want to go through my closets!
I read Marie Kondo's book and I threw away 60% of my posessions. It feels amazing to know from a single look where everything you own is. Life is more efficient and organized now that I don't have to search for things 💖. I also think twice before buying random objects in shopping sprees. Most things are actually unnecessary 😁
I started turning into "my version of a minimalist" back in January.😊😊😊
Im pretty similar to you.
And it does feel very good. I know i want to do even btr, but even now i feel good.
Ive also been going more organic. And im doing really good with that too!😊
I feel like I became a forced minimalist. We move every few years, so I look at our possessions with a different scope now. We don’t have a lot of decor and don’t cry when something breaks. It all breaks eventually.
I totally agree Nikki!! I have also become a forced minimalist. I moved to France 2 years ago and every few years my husband and I have to move to a different region of the countryside, so it's really forced us to not be attached to things. And totally - it all breaks eventually lol
I swear I owe the knowledge of my possessions to moving. First out of my family house which got sold so we really had to go through all the stuff, second - my moving abroad.
I am very similar to u in how I am “minimal”. And I totally agree with everything you were saying about how you felt towards belongings before and after minimizing things. I used to be envious of things, and now it just stresses me to think about having a lot of stuff. I also really get what you mean about receiving gifts and keeping gifts that you may not need/want. In past years when it’s come to Christmas and bday, I always tell family that what I’d really love is to do something together; give me something I can use up like tea, or something I need but only get every once in a while like a journal.
I can relate to this a lot. To me is not having few things (this concept can vary anyway, how much is few? How much a lot?) but to have an amount of things I can feel comfortable with and I'm happy to be surrounded by. And I agree, keep only things you love, doesn't matter if they are gifts from love ones. Loved ones are in our hearts, it's beautiful to have a physical object but if we feel a connection with it :)
It was so nice to hear your thoughts - I'm sort of in the middle and want to get to the sort of mindset and place that you're in where you know exactly what you have and you know you love all your possessions!
Gorgeous styling! Love the makeup, especially paired with the shirt.
I recognise so much of what you're saying:) It's like hearing myself talk!
I grew up going through my belongings every season to declutter and donate what wasn't used. As I've gotten older, it's become more present in my life - especially since I have a kid. All of my clothes, from socks to cardigans and not including my seasonal jackets, fit into a two drawer and one bar armoire. I have eight pairs of footwear. And it makes me happy. Because there's no stress of what I should wear.
My books and art supplies are a little different
They bring me joy so I tend to hold on. But after a years if I haven't used certain supplies, I give them to one of my cousins or my niece. much simpler and I'm happy they'll be used and loved by those talented kids
I am drinking Irish breakfast Tea ☕ I also have been working through my own minimalist journey to make my daily life better, though I am not doing it to the extreme either way just working towards a balance. Great tea time video loved it!🌸
So much of this I also feel! Couldn’t have said it better myself 🌷
I'm drinking Korean barley tea right now with you! Thank you for your insights, I pretty much agree on everything! I really enjoy that somehow I have been more curious about minimalism the same time as you have started your mindset shift, I can still remember greatly enjoying your hauls back then and now getting to enjoy your calming minimalist content.
Love from Germany 😊
I don't want to say that I'm a minimalist because most minimalists don't seem to understand that I like keeping stuff that has fond memories and/or could have a use in the next year. I also like collecting things for the future. I kept my stuffed animals for seven years and now my niephlings are playing with them. (I mean I could use my fabric stash all in the next year, but I probably won't.)
I would describe myself as a minimalist and I think sentimental things are some of the most important to keep! In my opinion, minimalism is about keeping the things that matter most to you and enrich your life, so sentimental items would be high on that list.
❤️❤️❤️ I love your videos thank you for sharing, you've helped me look at things differently in a good way, and I was literally searching podcasts with this title the other day and didn't find much on it.. so I was very curious to hear your take on it!😊
I couldn’t agree more with your first point. People just don’t talk about how minimalism can help with jealousy and self confidence issues. I feel the same with clothing hauls, I used to covet those clothes and now I don’t.
I had to really evaluate my life and possessions a few years ago when I moved out of a 2 bedroom house into a tiny apartment. I was shocked at how much I had actually accumulated over the years, and since I couldn't afford storage I had to start selling and giving stuff away just to get rid of it. Less clutter means less to clean and stress about though!
I am having chamomile twist tea from a small tea and spice shop in New Orleans! This was very helpful to me as I am trying to become more minimalist.
Same!!! Exactly know what you mean😍
Having chamomile tea while watching this video 😍
About 'emotional objects' and objects with a story: I usually use them for decoration around my house, because that makes me feel like I'm inside my own story. Then if there's an object that isn't particularly aesthetic but it helps me remind me of a good time in my life, I have a box where I keep all those objects - little papers, letters, souvenirs, a stick from a park... you name it. And then every now and then, I open the box and look at it and smile at the memories. They're organized, I know they're there and I didn't have to throw them away. And I can always discard, donate or sell something if I feel it longer brings up good memories. I really like this method and works wonderfully for me.
You are so cute - you're quite possibly my favourite RUclipsr! I love your tea time videos too xx
I also don't own things that don't have value to me...but I am also a pack rat with Aspergers...which means that ~EVERYTHING~ has value to me. XD
Ahhhh....the paradigm shift. It can only happen when you’re ready for it. I love it! Good for you! Love your channel. Edited to say: blackcuarrant burst black tea by ahmad is my beverage of choice right now.
You look absolutely stunning in this video! Would love to know what your lip colour is. Also, your description of your minimalist philosophy really reminds me of what's at the essence of Marie Kondo's philosophy. I think a lot of it got lost in translation and the Hollywood-ification, but keeping things of value and feeling free to let go of things that don't have a place in your life is more what it's about.
This was a helpful video. Thanks for sharing!
You say your hair is getting thinner again but i think it looks great! Very healthy and full of volume 😁
In regards to the topic mentioned in the video, i wouldnt really call myself a minimalist but i have been reflecting on how little i actually need in order to live comfortably and in a "truer" way, if that makes any sense. I dont agree with the most extreme forms of minimalism (i think there is a very high chance of slipping into nihilism...) but the mildest forms offer a new, more genuine perspective in life!!
Thank you! My hair had been getting thinner over the past years, but now I have a bunch of re-growth that has almost caught up to the full length so it's actually a lot fuller now! 😄
This was helpfull thank you :) Can you please make an update of your Everyday make up routine? Thank you so Much 😚
I love your content. thanks
You've inspired me! I'm drinking matcha green tea latte.
Hi Lucy! Do you ever see yourself owning a home? if you could pick would you live in the city? or do you see yourself wanting space and/or land?
Yes! We were hoping to buy a house sometime this year in fact, but have decided to wait until the pandemic is over completely. I'd love to move someplace more spacious and green, and personally don't care for city life too much. Plus, we likely won't be able to buy an actual house in one of the big cities here with the way the market is right now anyway, and I'd rather not buy a condo.
Off topic: your hair looks AMAZING 😍
i absolutely cannot imagine to live a minimalist lifestyle, but i also dont experience jelousy, i never really never have. also i dont spend a lot of money because i don t have a lot and will never have, i suppose. i cherish and value my belongings especially those with a non-monetary value, which are most of my belongings. i have always been very clear about what i want and what makes me happy (not only when it comes to buying) and minimalism is for sure not one of them, though it's quite amusing to hear how different most ppl seem to feel about it.
like i said, i have always felt like that but losing the most important person in my life a couple of years ago made me even more sure of the fact that i will never ever abstain of anything again if i can have it as long as i can afford it. i still save a lot, but i am no longer abstain from so much like before. minimalism would be my absolute hell, but everyone like he wishes.
Oooh, I love rooibos! I'm having just a black cup of coffee my husband made for me. Currently slowly weaning myself off caffeine though(;
Yay loepsie hii I love ur videos are so original!!! ^^ 🧡👏🏻🦊🌈
This is a helpful video thankyou for sharing
Youre so good blogger i appreciate the way you blog same here trying to be simple in life just like what says in the bible thats is very practical to live in a simple way good job loepsie good impluence
I knew I had hoarding tendencies, but when my bf came to see me last, (He lives in The Netherlands, and I live in the US.) he was shocked at how much stuff I had acquired since his last visit. I honestly didn't even realize! But he offered to help me organize my whole 1 bedroom apartment and we ended up throwing away 68 garbage bags of stuff!! I honestly don't miss a thing! (I've been legitimately diagnosed with OCD so, I wonder if that has something to do with it.)
You should make a video on how to achieve a minimalist but beautiful apartment like yours.
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Minimalism is a process that takes time to make it a lifestyle. It won’t help to just declutter your closet or makeup collection in one day, throwing the things away and then realising that maybe it was a mistake or that you are now missing some stuff and buying replacement.
What helps me in the process is the quality over quantity, and will I really use it enough.
For example in my makeup collection, I only own mascara, concealer, powder, blush, one eyeshadow pallete and one lipgloss. One of each, not a gazillion mascaras, blushes, etc. But that was easy compared to the closet. Because in order to having it minimal in the end, I have to start the journey of buying thoughtfully. Things that are good quality and will last, and that fit me very well and I really like them. And also they must be versatile in order to go with most of the other things I own, so I don’t get that “I have nothing to wear” thought while looking into my full wardrobe.
I love having a clear overview of my stuff and having the place clear and clutter free, so having less leads to having less stuff to store/put away, it’s easier to keep the place tidy and somehow it also helps having a clear mind.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Loepsie, great video ☺️
My husband's mindset concerning gifts is: "you're not supposed EVER to get rid of it because it was a gift; how can you even think about giving it away, don't you have a heart?" As a result of this, I have a small pile of clothing gifted to me by his mother (who's language of love is totally gifts) which either doesn't fit me or is horrible quality or I just look stupid in it. Fortunately, seeing this pile grow up, hubby started changing his mind a little... because he's also a minimalist and is bothered to have unused things lying around XD (On the other hand, my mother-in-law managed also to give me a few items I totally love and use as much as I can ;) The proportion is not favourable though...)
The most difficult part is gifts.. It's so sad to throw them away
They don't have to be thrown away! You can give them to someone who has use for them or who would enjoy them! They don't have to go in a landfill! And I once knew a minimalist who had a lot of memories attached to things too. What she did was take a picture of that thing, print it on a piece of paper and then she wrote down the memory attached to that thing in as much detail as she could remember on the back of the page and sometimes the memory took up five pages! And then she put the picture and the memory in a big binder she had. So that way she had the pictures and the memories without all the clutter! It was basically a memory book :) maybe something like that would help
@@WhitneyDahlin If I had someone to give them to I'd obviously do that😂 I don't have friends that would want a vase or a frame or a clock that I only keep for several years bc they were gifts..
@@mariakalle9881 You could give them to second hand shops. That way other people who do like them can buy them. You also won't feel as awful getting rid of them this way because you know they will make someone else happy.
@@alicel2981 I hadn't thought about it! Thank you, I'll check this out☺️
I'm not a minimalist and not good at getting rid of unnecessary stuff. I totally agree how my life routine can be better if I could throw away those things:)
Being less jealous sounds to me like the most appealing benefit of a minimalist mindset.
Really helpful xx
I love minimalism
Camomile tea. Your lipstick color is pretty , what kind is it?
So im a little hardcore for you but thats perfect for me ialmost own nothing just the feeling from the moment and spiritual awakening. The spirit is very important.
👏I Like tea with Milk🍵 and bergamot tea☕👍
Looking gorgeous
Drinking some hot milk tea 😬 Yum!
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Yes! Less is MORE 😍
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Tonight, I am having a cup of Lady Gray...my most favorite tea!
A clear space equals a clear mind
Hi loepsie, this video reminded me the video you made when you were trying to use your phone less. Just wanted to know how is that going still? Have you found yourself reaching for it often again. With the world hiw it is right now, I have found myself on my phone more often than before
That went out the window as the pandemic hit, haha 🙈 I don't think my screen time has ever been as high as those first few weeks. I feel much better now though and have gone back to some rules I set for myself in regards to screen time, so we're moving in the right direction 😁
@@Loepsie Ha! completely relatable! Organizing things aroudn the house does help! And also helps with the utilizing of space! Thanks for this video. Really helps to think about all of this while spending all my time at home now.
My mom frequently gifts me incredibly uncomfortable and childish PJs. I can’t donate them because of guilt, so I repurpose the fabric for things I will use. Even whole quilts because I can’t minimize on blankets.
Cinnamon and blackberry herbal tea. I like my stuff, but I also like getting rid of things that don't serve me.
Jasmine Green Tea, Less is More 🌱
My mother, I swear she is a hoarder. We have stuff to put in yard sales but most of it clothing. People hardly buy clothing they want actual items like furniture toys movies etc. Yard sales happen like less than 3x a year so most of it is sitting there collecting dust. She hangs on to the hope that it will sell but come on on! A couple of bucks isnt worth having them around for years.
If it's old, toss/donate. You can always buy new. That is my mindset. Clothing and decorating items have existed since forever, they're not going anywhere. I rather buy things that I know I will enjoy no matter the price, there is also no shame in returning!
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Oooh, I love rooibos! I'm having just a black cup of coffee my husband made for me. Currently slowly weaning myself off caffeine though(;
Oooh, I love rooibos! I'm having just a black cup of coffee my husband made for me. Currently slowly weaning myself off caffeine though(;