10 Minimalism Trends That Will Impact You in 2024
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- Is this the END of minimalism? Here's what's going on with the minimalism trend as we look forward to the New Year and beyond. In this video, we'll touch on topics such as extreme minimalism, warm minimalism, decluttering tips, financial minimalism (aka saving money), and much, much more! If decluttering your home and KEEPING it clutter-free is one of your 2024 goals, sign up for the waitlist for my decluttering course down below -- can't wait to see you there!
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I see minimalism as a way of life and that's why I've never gone the extreme minimalism route. I want it to be a sustainable life shift that allows my family and I to live simply but still cozy and comfortable. ❤🌿
Exactly, extreme minimalism can be just as bad as too much clutter. Too much restriction can lead to dissatisfaction and burnout - it’s all about finding the right ⚖️ for you! 🙌
@@AtoZenLife Yes I agree. I think the extreme minimalism concept turned a lot of people off the idea of minimalism entirely - which is so sad because minimalism and removing all the excess as well as healing my relationship with consumerism - has brought so many benefits to my life. I just made minimalism my own - which includes comfort and colour 😍
I agree with both 😊 that's what I'm working towards too now.
@@shannenchin9825 😊❤️
@AtoZenLife there is no good or bad, just skilful and unskilful 🙏🏼🌠
Love my cozy, minimalist life. Decluttering now fear, guilt, shame, and people pleasing. Filling the “gaps” with confidence, trying new things, and embracing my qualities ❤
Love all of this 🫶
Love this❤😊
I love that. Thank you
I love minimalism in the sense of having a calm and cozy environment around me and my children! Mess and clutter is overwhelming and makes me feel burned out all the time! Minimalism is just the tool to bring more peace into my life!
I downsized to a senior apartment 7 years ago and have been on the minimalist journey ever since. My home and my life in general is so much better. I love the ease of maintenance and the sense of energy it gives. On this journey, I’ve noticed I have no interest in shopping or adding to my home. I have the satisfying feeling of enough.
I'm downsizing even more here in 2 months going into a park model in a senior community I am already pretty minimal and am going even more into the less is more thought process. I have never liked "stuff" and think I might not be a minimalist but perhaps an essentialist. I love how you are satisfied with enough...that is true gratitude : )
My biggest non-physical de-cluttering exercise is to live by the saying, "Something done is better than nothing done perfectly." That gives me so much freedom to de-clutter at my own pace. I was trapped in the thought that I might as well not even start because I won't be able to get it exactly the way I envision it (I don't have enough time, enough energy, enough money to buy the "right" stuff to store it in.) I've gotten so much better at just do 15 minutes or just de-clutter this one drawer. Thank you for all your support!!
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I’ve been striving for minimalism for 6 years now. I’ve come a long way but still have a long way to go.
But my biggest victory is that I got my mom to start her decluttering journey too. We did her kitchen together, it was so fun, and she have texted me so many times on how happy she is about the result.
8:03 I think a huge non-physical area that people neglect are digital devices - PCs, laptops, phones, tablets can have a lot of documents, photos, screenshots, etc. that need to be decluttered and organised. A "messy" phone is just as mentally draining as a messy desk for me.
Digital spaces are a huge and often forgotten clutter category 👏
Yes! This is overlooked. Too many photos taken and stored.
When I look around my home, it isn't minimalist but everything has a home & purpose or it's something I love. I do love decluttering!
You took the words out of my mouth!😀This week I'll be taking another box of assorted stuff to a local charity thrift shop. I find that far more satisfying than shopping.
I am a gradual minimalist. Throughout a month I look at things that I have not used in several months or even years. I send a box to the second-hand store about once per month. Of course, I am careful with what I buy so that I truly am minimalist.
I'm 74 I live in a small one-bedroom apartment. I like to use small appliances like an instant pot, a blender a combination air fryer, stand mixer Etc. I finally concluded it's better to have all of them out on my counter instead of having a nice clear clean counter because it's hard for me to lift them in and out of the cabinet.
This makes so much sense for your life! A great example of making your home work for you instead of the other way around. 👏
Yes, you have to do what works best for you and your household. Some RUclipsrs seem to discredit the reality that some of these appliances are just too heavy or cumbersome to pull out of a cabinet all the time. I sometimes struggle with feeling criticized by online minimalist channels because I have 12 kitchen towels instead of 4, I have more than one set of silverware, and my kitchen aid mixer (so heavy) and toaster are out on the counter. Things like that. I do try to glean lessons and methods from their lives and experiences (and have decluttered a LOT because of their encouragement), but in the end, I am the one my home needs to work for.
Love this. I am a minimalist. It's not about how many items you own, it's about what you like and what's your vibe😍
as a recovering hoarder and shopaholic, on my 3 year journey with my husband the cozy minimalist life is our new lifestyle. after making the huge move cross country i simplified my life by cutting out people that where not my true friends, limiting my social media usage, being mindful of spending, we are still downsizing while we are looking for a simple home to start our family.
It took a lot of time, but I got through sorting and deleting thousands of emails in my inbox. I have unsubscribed a ton and I am able to get to zero emails every day. It is so freeing and I feel such relief knowing I am not missing anything important since there is much less to sort every day.
That's amazing, enjoy your. newfound freedom! 🙏
I’ve been a minimalist for over 10 years. Started for anxiety reduction/financial reasons and continued because of peace. I’m glad it’s trending!
Minimalism is straightforward for me. I only keep what I love and use.
I believe minimalism has given way to what they are calling "Essentialism." I am an 'Essentialist.' I live on a farm, and what is essential to me is different from what would be essential to you in the city. Example: My wardrobe is probably four times what you have as I have winter, summer, rain, and mud wear for outdoor farm chores, nicer clothes for everyday, good clothes for church and the rare (very rare) evening out, etc. I probably have more tools, farm implements, animal welfare things, etc. But I've pared it down to what is essential. Not minimal. Things break, equipment and tools break. Got to have a backup. Essentialism. Only have what is essential to YOUR life. Love your videos!
My main minimalism style is just not buying new stuff whenever possible. Also, with the current greedflation, high prices, poor quality, cost of living prices and climate crisis living minimalistic nowadays is more a necessity than a choice… my family just already made the transition a couple of years ago. We are using our stuff as long as it breaks, we repair whenever possible, we buy mostly used, share tools, go to the library and try to focus on - rather cheap - experiences (since even events are absurdly expensive nowadays).
I love seeing that more people embrace daily, small decluttering tasks, instead of doing extreme, hour long ones. When our son was younger and still napped a lot, I would tackle some big projects during his nap time, but now I don’t have this luxury of time (and energy) any more, so I try to do a 15mins decluttering project a day (and sometimes only every other day). It’s more sustainable and realistic for our household and I can also get our kid involved since it won’t take too long.
Great insight and getting your kids involved is a great idea - it’s an essential life skill!
I like the container idea. Your house/apartment is a container. What can it comfortably hold? I live in an old one bedroom apartment. I found cutting down on just clothes and shoes alone was so great. So less stress. I have gotten rid of kitchen items. Need to do more of that, but I will do it bit by bit. Less truly takes a load off mentally.
I love minimalism and always choose cozy. I remember when our family was in the thick of overwhelm prepping for a hospital visit and I watched The Documentary with The Minimalist, then read the book All that Remains which was a gamechanger. We are still going strong, and it was really become sustainable.
My non physical decluttering challenges are letting go of the past, grief & loss of things that never were or people that have passed and lack of confidence and self belief & doing my best to embrace the present moment & accept myself & all that I am as enough.
Clutter and Knick knacks give me anxiety so minimalism really is good for me
Keeping things organized and clean is a way that helps me clear my mental clutter. Getting dishes done before bed and laying things out for the morning is a time-saver and helps my mental health. New to your channel and content and I am really enjoying it! ❤
Oooo the non physical clutter. You just nailed it. I’ve got my house decently decluttered and am still feeling so stuck and as soon as you said that it was a huge lightbulb moment for me ❤
Good luck with clearing the rest of your clutter! 🙏
@@AtoZenLife thank you! Just found your channel :)
2024 is going to be my capsule wardrobe.
I have declutter over a year and now I’m ready to do the 333
Thank you, Marissa! I love minimalism, but some of the people promoting it were sort of "anorexic " in beliefs. I, too, like cozy. I was raised on thrifting and 2nd hand! ❤😊 keep up the good work you do!
Thanks so much and cheers to a cozy year ahead 😄
I can't imagine throwing perfectly good items in the trash. I don't think that's the answer.
I've always done eco-friendly decluttering. And maybe it took a while longer for me to get through everything - but it seemed like the right thing to do.
I think taking your time and forcing yourself to declutter in a responsible way is part of the process and allows you to rethink your consumerism.
I donate directly as much as possible and support organizations that prioritize direct donations. Also - be careful with e-waste. There are often recycling centres for e-waste and hazardous household items. 🌿
I've always strived to find the ideal destination for our items (bedding to a shelter; craft items to a daycare). And I also see that some people are in a different situation than I am (I have a vehicle and a husband who's working with me, and no real deadline). I see folks who live in rural areas without donation centres nearby, doing it all on their own, who suddenly have a deadline (moving for a new job, etc.) who don't have the luxury of time and the resource of another worker, and for them, unfortunately, throwing things in the garbage is their only option. Of course, they are on a journey, and the process hopefully helps them learn so they won't be there again and can make more eco friendly choices the next time.
@@MyFocusVariesYou're right - I think there are definitely situations where there isn't a choice. There are some RUclipsrs who encourage people to just throw everything in a trash bag. I think that method as the norm isn't good for the environment or that person's journey.
I am happy to see sustainable decluttering on the list. I have always had problems to simply throw things out, but of course it slows you down if you try to find ways for someone else to keep using your declutter. Big decluttering sessions as seen in Marie Kondos Netflix show always left me feeling like I did not accomplish enough
I set up all my bills to be paid at the end of each month. Great time saver! Less mental load!
Yes, such an underrated step for easier budgeting 👏
I started decluttering in 2022 and it is still ongoing but I don't have that much stuff left by now that I don't want. I still feel like I'd like to be more minimal, or I'd say more essential. I don't have a lot of items without any purpose or use around. The main 'rules' I like to follow: 1. Don't put it down, put it away 2. Container method 3. One in one out 4. Shop second hand items if I need something.
This is exactly the message i'm spreading in my small youtube channel,here from Sicily,Italy.I call it "my gentle minimalism"and i had no idea it was a more international trend"stop extreme minimalism".Thanx,i was a little bit unsure,i felt a little bit like i was betraying the whole minimalist movement,now i know i'm right too that i still can be called a minimalist
Minimalism is a spectrum, and extreme minimalism is just one of the many minimalist lifestyles out there. That might fall under “minimalish” if you’re interested in comparing to channels here - good luck with your channel ✌️
You Always hit the nail on the head ! Im so Grateful for Your Wonderful Influence these past few years in my life ! I thank You Eternally ! 😊
I've learned so much this year about minimalism and really enjoyed watching your videos❤
That’s amazing! Congratulations on your new course 😍🙌
Commenting on social media, I was happy to let it go. Also added a timer for Facebook and IG for an hour a day.
Always insightful!
I agree with less is more, but to suit my lifestyle!
I'm so glad the counting of things are out. I have nothing of some things that other people have lots of, but I have a lot of things that others don't have. Eg minimal clothes and kitchen items, but love my hobby items.
I started minimalism two years ago, despite a tough and difficult journey I went through but seeing videos like yours really gives me hope❤️ because while I was growing up, my family always wanting to have their homes looking very decorative (a lot of stuff) but as time went on when you have to move to one place to another, I’ve never realized how much stuff we had, and now that I’m 22 and looking back over my life, I say wow we really did have a lot of stuff so I started getting rid of a lot of stuff overtime starting with my room, as the economy and inflation kick everyone’s butt I started saving more and spending less and now I feel content with my life for now, but I knew my journey isn’t over just yet.
Keep up with the good work luv the vids❤️
Thanks so much and good luck on your minimalism journey! 🙌
Thank you. Just decluttered clothes from my closet clothes that don’t fir
Thank you Marisa for the book recommendation. The silent 'to do' list is real! 😅 My biggest non-physical item declutter, has been changing my attitude to shopping & decluttering it as a habbit when bored or stressed, then fostering healthier habbits. I'm not perfect, but I'm slowly getting better at it 😊
Perfect example! Habits like overspending and impulse buying are so common, and kicking them is so much better for you, your wallet, the environment, etc 👏
Goodbye Things is THE best minimalism book!!
I like warm minimalism. And I agree with a comment I saw down below: greedflation.
Knowing where everything is and it's in a place that makes sense. Haven't used the snow shovel since 2016, I live in a region with mild winters and so don't use it that often. When i need it i have it. Been giving away things through the local Buy Nothing group which has evolved into a community mutual aid group. I also want to declutter my digital life. I have friends who see having 29,000+ unread emails as a source of pride. I can't do that.
Thanks for having a channel that realizes families come in different forms.
I always find it mind boggling that 20-40% of people can’t fit their car into the garage. The winters are too cold where I live to even consider wanting to park outside when I have a garage, but I know people who do have the cluttered garage they don’t park in.
They are cold here too - so helpful to put the cars in the garage!
Thank you. This was excellent.
Every bill in my life is on auto pay, including my property taxes I divided my property taxes by 12 and every month my bank sends in a check by the time it is February my last payment is made and the process starts all over again for the next year going to my mailbox and knowing there will never be a bill inside is amazing
Great video Marissa, Minimalism will never die! no-Physical? I got rid of the spiraling thoughts that led me to think that every little inconvenient was going to turn into the most terrible outcome. I got rid (or I'm the process of) getting rid of thinking that, when people is upset, is because of something I did, and now give them the empathy they probably need. So little by little, getting rid of my anxiety triggers :)
Would love a video on how the move adjustment is going. Do the kids like their school? Does you husband enjoy his new job and how are you getting use to the USA lifestyle again? Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas.
Non-physical clutter that has become a focus for me is what many might refer to as toxic relationships. I refer to this type of clutter as no longer meaningful relationships. It often describes friends and acquaintances who, at one time, held an important place in my life and, now, we find ourselves going in different directions. It takes a lot of energy, with little return, to maintain those relationships. Now, I let go and practice acceptance that my life is meant to follow a different path, as is theirs. We are not toxic to each other; we are no longer the best support to each other.
Yes! The pull out everything then decide thing didn’t work for me at all! I once heard other blogger said just do it like collecting air miles points, little by little lol I’m more efficient this way ! Thanks for another video ❤
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insights with us, cheers! ❤️
I was happy to leave all social media but RUclips, albeit being careful not to overspend time here as well.
Digital clutter and paperwork are my current struggles at the moment, not in terms of systems but the execution part. Looking forward to progress and success! 🎉💪
Congratulations on your new course!🎉
Thanks so much Sue!
My personal goal is to only have things we use and anything stored is either back up supplies, such as food, toiletries or irreplaceable things such as photo books etc.
That’s a nice, clear goal! 👍
I love my minimalistic life and home. I just let go bye bye and i don´t miss it
I live in an apartment with my husband and two kiddos, we have 3 bedrooms, one of the bedrooms was previously my studio, however, we made a decision to move my most needed things into our bedroom to offer the kiddos either separate rooms or a play room, as their shared bedroom is tiny, they choose a playroom. During this time, I had to declutter a lot, which was very hard for me, as I cycle through hobbies and hold on to practical items so I don't need to repurchase them.
My biggest decluttering moment came from something I have literally held onto for 21 years because of guilt: it was a bag. When I was in middle school, I really wanted to a messenger bag and it's what I asked for for either birthday or Christmas, and it was the only thing I wanted for that occasion. My parents bought me an expensive bag, it was not a messenger bag. I used it, but it wasn't what I wanted, but I knew it was expensive and they had gotten it for me. It's been used sporadically throughout the years, but I realized even seeing it, knowing it was there made be feel guilty for not being more grateful. I have finally let it go and the weight off my chest is insane.
Everything in my wardrobe is clothes I enjoy and wear often. That is the one success in my life.
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I have been on a declutter journey for 5-6 years. I was just tired of stuff everywhere and yet I could not find things when I needed to find them. I did a large declutter project that took 2-3 months and I got rid of 40% of my belongings. I moved in 2020 and got rid of 15% more. Lately I’ve looked at my limited storage in my new home (that was crammed with stuff) and realized that if I loved something, why do I have it in storage??? Or why is it taking up valuable space in my closet but I’m not wearing it? Other than seasonal or holiday items, nothing should be in storage. To have a mind-shift of not keeping stuff when I am not using it, I am not only freeing up valuable space, but it is giving me a peace of mind I never had before.
I was happy to let go the past and knowing I cannot change mine or other peoples actions. An example is if I had an awkward encounter with someone. Also thoughts knowing I am human and everyone has these encounters or knowing someone may feel the exact same thing as me, makes me feel more connected to humanity ❤
Oh my goodness this is huge (and so difficult 😅)
Love the concept of „cozy minimalism“! Especially in the x‘mas season with kids ;o))
Thank you dear Melissa, love your content so much ❤️
Thanks for watching and happy to have you here ☺️
Love your video, they help me declutter even if I know I'm not reaching for minimalism. I'm glad the counting trend is off. No everybody needs the same things, for their jobs, passions, etc... And it actually was frighteningly ableist. (30 objects ? once you threw in all the medical appliances you might need, you might not have room left for a toothbrush !)
A lot of those people have to borrow from others when they need things, which is unrealistic for people with mobility issues, living in rural areas, etc. Adapting to suit your needs is key 🔑
I'd like to enrol to the course in December, Marissa. I watch your RUclips videos every weekend (I'm out of work) I've already joined the waitlist !🎉
Fantastic, can’t wait to share more updates soon 🙌
I have skillfully edited certain bossy people out of my life story. No need to have folks telling me how I should be enjoying my days, nights, meals, other friends, etc.
It’s tough but so liberating ❤️
I have also noticed the "de-influencing trend" or "don't buy this, buy this" gradually taking over some decluttering channels...after initially advising us not to buy organizers.
Oooh, interesting! I tend not to watch other channels so I can focus on my own content - wonder who that might be 🤔
I’m so glad we have a fixed APR rate on our mortgage. Btw, it’s a VA home loan. The only thing that causes our payments to go up is Escrow. Which covers our home insurance, flood, and property taxes. Those things change just about every freaking year here in South Louisiana.
I am going minimal-ish. Mostly by decluttering collections I've built over the years, duplicates and appliances I rarely use. And the China - mine cannot go in the microwave so it's out.
That’s great! People need to understand that minimalism is a spectrum, it’s not all or nothing. Good luck finding the right balance for YOU! 🙌
Yay first comment and top 2 likes. Love this channel. Best to you and your family. Happy holidays!!!!!
Thanks so much and happy holidays to you as well! 🙏
I’ve been minimalist for lots of years but the few decor items I have are warm.
I use natural elements… warm woods etc. I’ve never liked the white stark look.
Everyone has their own sweet spot. :)
I loooove warm wood! The furnished rental we are in now is very grey and cold and I miss the warm + cozy feel of our old home. 😅
My non-physical decluttering is fighting against perfectionism. It literally stops me from even starting to do something sometimes because I can't see a "perfect" outcome. I'm trying to measure by "progress" instead of "perfection".
A non-physical thing I've been working on decluttering is goals and aspirations that are based on impressing other people or living up to internalized expectations for myself instead of based on my true values and desires. I've been decluttering my physical things for years now and have gotten pretty good at it. Having less stuff has freed up mental space to work on my mental clutter, and decluttering the physical has been good practice in letting go and making proactive decisions about my life.
So many of your points today hit home with me. I was shooting for minimalism when I started decluttering 3 years ago, and my goal was to be able to pack my apartment in one day if I were to move, but along the way realized I wanted to have a bit more stuff than that to keep my place feeling warm and cozy and not stark and bare. I cut what i had in my kitchen at least in half, but I did keep enough dishes and drinkware to have people around and not have to use disposable items. I completely agree with the mish mashing of different styles of decluttering. Marie Kondo helped me declutter in categories instead of by rooms and that made a huge difference, but I also did it in layers. I've gone over categories repeatedly and scaled them back to a point where I feel my quantities are reasonable. I had decluttered my mementos down to one shoe box sized container, but realized there were some more things I wanted to hang on to so I now have one full size plastic bin holding special items. I adjusted my goal to packing up everything in one day to one weekend. I think it's still a good goal to have met, and leaves me with the things I love and a home that feels comfortable for me.
Great way to hold on to your sentimental things ❤
I think the key is to become more mindful about what we have, what we keep and what we bring in to our homes. This year I decorated for Christmas earlier than normal. When I was done, I looked at all of the things I didn't use, thought about the "why" behind why I didn't and then made a box of things to donate immediately. I will probably do the same thing next year as well. The majority of people have way too much stuff. For me it's all about having a happy medium. There are things I would never part with, but other things...it's just stuff.
I enjoyed some extreme minimalism and “counting your things” content, but it often seemed like people were just couch surfing and outsourcing most of their lives. I would have a lot less stuff if I didn’t cook and clean and have my own home that I maintain myself as much as I can. I enjoy having physical hobbies and being able to make and fix things, so it wasn’t very relatable. We can’t all travel all the time and some of us don’t want to live “untethered” as one video I watched recently described it. Eeek! I imagined myself floating off into space! Thank goodness there are no rules and we can all find our own way to tame the excess.
The clutter I'd like to get rid of is Facebook. It serves me as I use it to log in to other stuff and I have a couple of support grouos I like, but it also draws me into doom scrolling for hours. What is gives me is much less than what it takes. Everything else I quit ages ago.
I stopped getting on but once a month or so and now I get on even less. I still have messenger on my phone so I can talk to friends or fam on there but I barely use it otherwise! ❤❤❤
Stopped FB almost 3 years ago. I have so much less stress. It was just toxic to me. I wish you all the best!
I love your RUclips channel! 🤍🤍🤍
Thanks so much and happy to have you here ❤️🙏
We raised 3 kids in a small home. Now, 3 of us live in a 2BR condo. I've never had much stuff. Tina, Al's wife
Here in The Netherlands life gets more expensive by inflation and even more by taxes which will increase a lot in 2024. Especially the tax on energy for warming the house/electricity and fuel for cars. The shortage in houses makes buying or renting a house very expensive.
I am the cosy minimalist with old wooden furniture. I do not like shopping and without realising I did a not spend November.
To have a neat home, empty space gives me a lot of rest in my head. I am not finished in my home but I enjoy every room that is organised now.
The same in Italy! The majority of apartments has lost at least 10% of the original value (in France just 4%...), some everyday products are becoming incredibly expensive. I don't mention fuel just because I don't have a car, but the result is visible when you go to the supermarket. Bills are getting way expensive and salaries don't rise (they haven't changed in the last 30 years!). The Italian government keeps giving benefits as a sort of charity, in reality I see that criminality is increasing.
Digging the title!
What a great video!!
Thanks so much ☺️
To the last trend: I am actually on a level where I used my hairdryer to dry a sweater, because I was on a business trip on a long weekend and wanted the option to change my sweater every day (looong workling hours, stress...). I think my wardrobe has to grow a bit again. I have a sweater I really love (fair and eco) and I think I will purchase another of the brand in the seasonal sale.
I'm a happy minimalist in an apartment full of books and craft material and colour. That white naked room minimalism never appealed to me. Thanks, though, for the reminder to declutter my gym membership, which is just a nagging source of guilt and not doing me any good! For de-influencing, I recommend Cara Nicole, especially for the crowd younger than 30. She has quite a good head on her shoulders!
I've definitely noticed videos on RUclips that highlight 'decluttering and minimalism' but once you start watching, you soon realise they're just for more views.
I keep seeing people who say minimalism is out and maximalism is roaring in. I hope not. As someone who has always loved stuff, it starts to take over your life and then you waste time trying to sort through it all. It’s not worth it!! Don’t accumulate to begin with! We all change with time. Collections we curated in our 30s may not be important in our 50s. I donate most of my things. When I really need something, I like to check thrift stores first. Thus, I feel good about donating. I am also working towards a more capsule-like wardrobe. I enjoy having mix n match pieces. I get rid of things quickly that don’t fit well, feel comfortable, etc. Clothes are so easy to acquire so they’re easy to declutter.
IMHO, People love maximalism because it encourages people reading and following them to buy, buy, BUY. 😂 Stay the course, my friend ❤️
I think Courtney Carver is the Queen of Capsule Wardrobes (and the og). She’s the brain behind Project 333.
On the non-physical.. For me it has became a burden to always feel that I'm behind at work and have too little energy left for family life. So I made a small inventory of my habits and decided that everyone else will have to wait except for my boss and like 3 other colleagues. And I will focus on my own most important tasks and dont get tempted to do other people's work just because I am "good at it". Streamlining how I spend my energy during the workday to be more satisfied, reach my goals and not involve myself in million of things. To hopefully have some energy to plan for holidays etc. Wish me luck! Hard to change habits..but the general load feels stronger every year.
Its funny to hear it called "minimalism" for those of us from the 70's and earlier. That's just the way it was for most people before the big consumerism bang. Any which way, its so nice to see the turn back in time to those days when it really was a whole lot less stressful, as so many minimalists are now pointing out, while reducing the overload of needless possessions and make room to breathe and enjoy a simpler life.
Instead of automatically purchasing xmas gifts for friends and family, we ask what people need or want--and choose our presents from their genuine need and wish lists. MUCH more satisfying to know for certain our gifts are appreciated and used. Also, when I occasionally feel an urge for "impulse shopping" I head to thrift stores for my "splurges" --and find LOTS of unique treasures for pennies on the dollar AND know I am not contributing to more manufacture of stuff, AND am actually recycling on a very high level AND my purchase dollars contribute to some very worthy causes out there. I can't remember the last time I went into a regular shopping mall or store. This from a professional woman who used to do a spring and fall "shop" for my business wardrobes--none of that for many years. Instead I have a wardrobe of "curated" lightly-used clothing, including some real treasures that cost me $10-15 and would have cost hundreds each new at stores. Highly recommend thrift stores as the first stop when you need anything.
90% of my clothes are second hand i always been this way i love to get many items for the price of one new item :)
Non-physical clutter I struggle with are thoughts of what may go wrong... :( It started when I left mentally abusive boyfriend and realised I am not so okay after that and it grew bigger when war in Ukraine started :( I am from Poland sooooo it was very scary here too. But I try to focus only on good stuff, I am in the best time of my life now, I know it! :) Trying to move to beautiful Spain with my bf :) probably leaving my job to work for clients... It looks super good so fingers crossed ;)
I'm thinking about starting a social media channel as I became a minimalist. My friend criticized me for wanting to capitalize on this trend. Don't hate the player.
Not a real friend!
I have a 16 month old and can’t believe how much of her stuff I keep decluttering. We haven’t even bought all this. It just ends up here through family and friends. I tell people all the time not to get her things so I don’t feel bad donating it.
Sounds like you need to set clearer boundaries with them! Of course, sometimes it just doesn’t work with certain people, but don’t feel bad letting it go 🙏
Hi Marissa, wow I have over 30k worth of pictures on my iphone , I sure miss the old camera and getting 30min tired to develop once a month ugh ..now I need to upload them to my laptop and loading up my computer now, ugh and then get a USB and then putting them on a photo frame lol suggestions ..pls don’t tell me to delete them all lol I know keep 30 of the best right for each month?! lol..thank you for all you do and all your info and knowledge KellyB
I struggle with digital photos, any idea how to deal with so much digital clutter?
How much is the course please I am in Australia...
I feel that I am not even CLOSE to being extreme in my minimalism, but my non-minimalist friends act like I’m living with 100 items…🤣
Right? People comment the same on my channel and I just don’t see it 🥹 You do you!
On can leave with debts but non without beauty and art
Marissa, great video, I think Marie Kondo has changed her mind a little, now that she has three children ❤
Exactly, and the press had a field day with that one. 😂
Cozy minimalism really appeals to me. I laugh because sasaki’s minimalism was extreme, one towel? Insane. Many of his other ideas like mental load were very sound though.
capsule wardrobes.....lmaoooooo. the store CASUAL CORNER was capsule wardrobes for the business woman. i worked there.
I liked that store back in the day. And petite sophisticate. ☺️
I don’t see the price for the course, I would need that information before joining the wait list.
I plan on doing a Q&A and I will share answer that question and more then!
@@AtoZenLife ok, I’ll leave for now then, thanks.