I am a 76-year-old guy that is looking into minimalism. Currently, I am just the opposite of a minimalist. In just a week of watching your stuff, I have been able to do amazing things toward my goal. Thanks for your help!
Enjoy the journey. It can be so rewarding. My 81 year old Mom started the journey about three years ago. Her home is at a comfortable place that if her place had to be emptied quickly it would not be a burden.
I am 77 and learning that I have wasted so much money that I feel like a failure. Starting to wake up and looking forward to seeing a big improvement in my life.
I love that you mentioned that money is personal and we all do it differently. Also loved the point about how it's not really a deal if you still spent 70% on something you didn't need in the first place.
I am the victim of books. I have passed on upgrading phones, TVs, etc. But I can't seem to hold still on books - but I do try and buy used as often as possible.
Connie...I downsized my life since the 2008 RECESSION!.......I LIVE my life simple but nice, DEBT free , healthy, spirtual but NOT religious!...I still drive my 2011 Kia RIO ...just hit 66,100 miles, well maintained and I brought it from ENTERPRISE April 2012, with 30,000 miles on it!...I decluttered and replenished certain things during the pandemic, SO I do not need a single thing FOR THE next 10 years!....It's ONLY me and my Pomeranian dog!.....I am purchasing a new bed, 3 side chairs...after 11 years they're not as comfortable or support my spine, I'm waiting for the sales next year!...I eat a flexible vegetaranian way of eating and moderate exercise and lots of water, NO Red meat or Pork and NO sugary foods and drinks, fast food, ...I do Not want or own a microwave!...I cook ALL meals at home, eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, NO deli meats or breakfast meats!...LIVING my life DEBT free, simple, spirtual, healthy, .etc....I HAVE better sleep, peace, health, very little stress, happier, more independent, and able to adjust to this pre depression status were living in or headed for!!...I DONT NEED IT BIGGER OR BETTER!....I'M VERY THANKFUL TO GOD FOR ALL MY BLESSINGS AND HARD WORK!
It is not about enjoying vs not enjoying life, it is about avoiding waste and avoiding unnecessary clutter which brings stress. If one buys lots of stuff that are useful and bring joy to them, then that is great. But most of us buy unnecessary things that we dont need which fill up our homes and become clutter and having to manage all that becomes stressful.
Agree, mum and dad scrimped and saved all their lives and died in an old, run down house with hundreds of thousands in the bank. The flip side being that we guess they were happy, at least they appeared to be. It's still sad though, they saved for that rainy day that never came.
I live off about $1200 a month and save the rest for retirement. In the meantime I have an amazing life people admire. I travel, I have hobbies, I explore the world, entertain, learn, share…
I adopted minimalism about 5 years ago but STILL find myself tempted at times. Just got a notice that my favorite clothing company has a trench coat on offer. My friends think I am completely nuts having a closet with "just" the right amount of clothing and nothing more. That said, I almost allowed myself to buy that trench-coat--which I do not need. Living in a consumer society this is an uphill battle all the way. I am completely debt free and feel so much lighter these days but there are still times where the urge to spend frivolously tries to catch up with me. Thanks for your programs.
My old phone was 4 years old. I cat watched my neighbors cats and my husband insisted I buy a new phone… I found out he secretly wanted to upgrade to my old phone 😂 I do want “new furniture”. I’m looking for a reupholster in my area. Because the bones are good but the fabric is very stained and needs an updated. We live in a throw away society, and I want to reuse as much as possible.
I bought a beautiful medium small, leather purse from the person who made it. I’ll have it the rest of my life. It won’t wear out. I always appreciate it.
The best gift is kindness. If people value you by what you give them, they shouldn't be in your life. I never buy holiday gifts and haven't lost a single friend or family member.
I just made a friend a book. I bought a small blank book, then painted inside and wrote her poems. She loves it! And I bought a few books online, so got a discount.
I like it, very wise Connie. It's so easy getting sucked in to buying the latest and greatest, especially tech. When what we already have is more than adequate for our needs. My car is 9 years old and nothing fancy but I love it, gets me from A to B just fine.
I agree with what you say but I have to say I bought a bread maker recently and I use it a lot. It does very good breads in 3 hours. I select different dough and it smells great. With the inflation in the price of food including bread the machine will be paid for within a year.
Speaking of cars. This is one my proudest endeavors of my life. Although it didn’t start out that way. In 1998, my husband and I were trading in my Toyota Camry that he bought me when we got married. It was a lease and it the 3 year trade/keep point. We upgraded to a brand new loaded Toyota 4-Runner. The minute we pulled off the lot I had a sinking feeling in my gut that we had made a mistake. Payments were $435 in 1998. Insurance was high and so were property taxes. But we stuck it out. A few years later we refinanced our home and paid off the 4 Runner. I’m proud to say I’m still driving it to this day. 243,000 miles. Insurance is cheap, and property taxes are $68/year and dropping. We maintain it by repairing ANYTHING that goes wrong which is waaaay cheaper than buying a new car. At this point it’s almost like an appendage. I would be so lost without it.
I love your practicality. Being intentional with money is the key, not only to saving but for a happy and rewarding life. Thank you for the timely reminders.
. i am constantly minimalizing and don't even have a microwave or electric mixer any more . but i am living well as a senior . spending more time going for coffee . and meeting with my lady friends . i do not need stuff .
I definitely don’t agree on the car. I have to have a car that is reliable. It doesn’t have to be a fancy car, only one that will get me from point A to B
Excellent video - I do buy new cars but keep them 12-15 years and they are not luxury cars. I remember I bought a bike "on sale" with my paper route money and still recall my dad saying you earned it but always remember........."nothing is a good deal if you can't afford it".
Those boots look great. Everything that you refurbish have a new look and your love have gone into it and appreciation and gratitude I will watch your Channel all the time but this is my first time responding peace and love and abundance and prosperity be with you and your loved ones
Im a minimalist and saver by nature. But more recently, I’ve been reducing my groceries as well. From once a week shopping at Costco I go just once per month. I’m a ovo-vegetarian and instead of 6 free tange eggs I just eat 3, with rice and beans, which is a complete meal. I love my simple life. Actually, we all should be ready to die at any moment as it is enough to be alive to die. We will not take anything with us and the less is left behind the better.
This video is so well done! One of my favs! Please go over your natural, minimal makeup - Ive gotta simplify this part of my 51 year old self, I'm almost all the way there in every other category.
I have 2 categories: need, want. So, I plan for things that are needed, then splurge on fun things I want/gives me Joy (after needs are met). I find that balance works for me/my family. So for example: I love lots of kitchen equipment (food processor, instant pot, bread maker, crock pots, etc). It brings me joy to cook for myself and others as well as being healthy, and saves money (don't eat out much). Balance is the key. Enjoyed your video;).
I’ve been riding UBER and/or Lyft for more than 5 years and going. Pros - no need for car repair and maintenance issues/bills, no car insurance needed, no need for fog test, no need for car registration. I plan my trips very well; hardly ever go out. Works for me.
You look FABULOUS in your natural hair color! I’ve never colored my hair and went gray in my early 40s. My friends all color their hair and tell me never to do it! LOL - they hate it but they are unable to break free from it!
Connie, you inspire and calm me. I think many of us would enjoy a video from you on how you handle the holiday frenzy, especially with the pressure and expense of gifts. I am a new subscriber and fan!❤
I found your video just now and enjoyed it. I have been working from home since March 2020 due to the pandemic. I was never a big spender. So far, I have donated 75-80% of my work wardrobe. Being home all day I realized I didn't need so much furniture, so I sold a few items. Here is the best part. For over 25 years I have had a holiday account at my bank. I have a certain amount of money deposited into the account each month. This past year I saved $7000! I look forward to your future videos. I am in bed sick with the "virus" so now I will enjoy watching your past videos resting in bed. Happy holidays. 🎄🎉
I have started to become a minimalist four days ago...excited ..I started in my garden and already I can feel how happy it feels ...thank you Connie for increasing my joy to be more mindful of myself ...😊❤🎉
Agree..,and I feel weird using a phone someone else had and inputting my personal information in it. I know the data is supposed to be cleared when it is sold to you, but I just don’t trust it.
The thing with the phone is so me. After a year of problems with mine I finally switched. The rest I want to work on, and also that I buy to much of what I like in periods. Don't want to have a really minimal home, but airy with some empty spaces. It's a progress and we came a long way by going through the things twice the last couple of years. So I really like our home now. But I really struggle with photos. Have a lot and don't want to dive in it again. I never sorted them all through before. I don't want to leave it like it is, so I guess I must. Every round we sorted more things out. I have very severe fatigue because of MS, pain and burn out. That makes it so hard these days to just take some desicions. We keep a donate bag in the hallway and put things in it when we come across somethig we don't want or use. Things I love, but don't actually use, are the hardest except from photos. I still have to much of those clothes and stuff. I wish I could do it faster this round but it's not possible. A more airy house makes everything more easy. But a real minimalist is not me. I would say my son is. He travels abroad many times in a years and does not like things at all. I doubt he even buy clothes. He just wears what I give him for birthdays and Christmas. Thank you for a nice channel. I have problems watching tv because of my brain tiredness, but Youtbe has short videos and I can lower the speed of it if the person speaks to fast. I am much inspired by your channel. Really nice and I love the calm and slow tempo in your videos. Thanks a lot! ❤️ / Stina
Thank you, Connie. There are better ways to spend money than keep buying modern things which stop being such after just a couple of years... What's more, it's a waist of our time and potential that could be used with far greater benefit. If only we spent what we have with greater wisdom we would have less financial problems.
Glad I stumbled on your channel. Have been slowly moving towards minimalist life style this year. Realizing stuff creates extra work and just want to simplify my life.
Connie...I really enjoyed your quiet way of stating how you live your life without needing all the bright new things that come your way. I wish I had known this years ago and I would have saved so much money, as well as teaching my kids better money management. I have donated so much stuff in 2022. All things that at one time I thought I needed...obviously not. I was impressed how well you know yourself, and how you buy what works for you and can skip the non essentials. I am striving to live that life from now on. Thank you.
Nice to see you using a paring knife and paring the way my Grandma did and my 81 year old Mom. Mom can do it so fast and never cuts herself. Lost art possibly?
Thank you for your video…I completely agreed with you when it comes to expenses….for me …if something still working fine …I keep it 🙏👍 …God is faithful always 👍👋
This was a beautiful and inspiring video! Thank you so much. BTW, I love your boots. This is where quality matters. I buy only quality shoes in a quest to appease my cranky feet, and it works. You can own shoes and good pocketbooks forever if you care for them!
Retired and being a minimalist is a choice and a necessity for me. I love retirement. I had to adjust as my monthly income was cut in half. But-- I now have "time" [a precious commodity] for DIY cooking DIY supplies and DIY projects . .
We're on the same page. I'm still driving my 2009 Mazda 3 and it gets me to where I want to go. Money I've saved being car payment free since 2012 has enabled me to put a down payment and buy a 2nd condo-appartment which is rented out right now and will become my new home when I retire and move into it en 2023.
Thank you for a great video. I've been practicing what you're talking about here and I had a small professional organizing business for awhile. My vehicle is almost 19 years old and works fine so it doesn't need replacing and I bought it used as well. The only specialty appliance I have is my bread maker but that's because I stopped buying store bread years ago and I find with the ingredients bought in bulk, one loaf of bread costs about .60 cents. So I use the bread maker a lot. I have one purse that's about 5 years old and about 3 pairs of shoes as well as my winter boots, all well over 4 years old. I make my own beanies and scarves that match my two winter coats and I sew my own clothes. I recently bought a new phone after the old one died after 7 years. I love saving money and having a savings account. On my downsizing page I try to get people to NOT buy like crazy for any holiday, but to start making their gifts for the following holidays at the beginning of the year. With having RUclips, a person can learn to knit, crochet, sewing etc. There are so many ways to save money. I cringe when I see what some people buy.
I thought I've always been a minimalist but now that I'm getting my (small) house ready for sale prior to retirement, I see how much crap I have. I think home ownership lures us into buying stuff, especially stuff used to maintain the property. My minimalist instincts will be better served in apartments.
Dang i just bought a new fur coat and a new bass boat, which i had watched this before i did that. But i have learned something for sure, I'm cutting back on my casino night to just two nights a week.!!!
Really liked this video. Good ideas. I am the exact same on cars and phones as you are. I have always been that way on those things. And I don't do kitchen gadgets either. I figure if my Grandma fed 12 kids without any of them, I can manage to get my cooking down that way also.
I’m a 67 year old fit man who gets around on a bike, even in winter here in Montreal, would never own a car. Never had a cel and never will. Your lifestyle looks extravagant to me.
You use a capsule wardrobe which I appreciate. How do you select your jewelry? It is all tasteful and beautiful. Do you buy new or used? Do you buy it at thrift stores? How do you decide when you have what you need? How do you select it’s quality? This would make an interesting video.
Great video. Your voice is very soothing and helps tell your story. The music is perfect and also very calming. ❤️ Shoes do wear out over time and the support is gone. Something to think about. Your SUV looks great. Regular maintenance helps. Thanks for all the tips. God bless you.
Another wonderful & informative video Connie. Thank you 🙏 I was just about to leave work when I saw this video. I sat down and enjoyed every minute of it....and it calmed me down from my day 😊 Connie...do you use an alternative for paper toweling? If you do, what do you use? Thanks so much!
@Ernest Radner In situations like this,I always recommend to people on getting guidance at least from someone that understands price action and all that while you strive on improving yourself by watching videos and learning fundamental analysis.
Such an informative comment!Hope it is okay with you and that you don't mind sharing tips on how to invest. I have watched a lot of videos on YT but still can't understand nor set my mind at one thing.
@@debraburrells4780 I totally understand , I was able to grasp enough knowledge and got profits through successful investing with Daniel Christopher Downes . I would recommend him to anyone who is confused or has zero knowledge on what and how to invest.
Lately I’ve been thinking of buying cryptocurrency for retirement, I’ve set asides $350k to invest but along the line,I usually get cold feet, maybe because I have no idea what I’m doing,
@@lorenzoclemente2831 Daniel Christopher Downes can be found online through his name as he’s a financial analyst and trading expert who has shelled out theories and idea for years.
Thanks again for a wonderful video! I too go without kitchen gadgets but might break down and buy a food processor. I know I'll get loads of use from it. Btw. Will you please share your apple tart recipe from this video and your bread recipe as well!? Thank you! Peace and Blessings
Hi Connie! I'm so happy I ran into your videos! I wanted to see a woman show this way of living and I found you! Thank you for showing me how to start living on little 💕 ❤️
I echo Delia. Just came across your channel, looking forward to viewing more of your videos. Your content is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Connie, you are such an inspiration!♡ Your calm demeanor, your very useful simple & mindful living tips, I look forward to your videos- thank you! Ps: would love if you shared your apple recipes, you mentioned stewed(?) apples in recent video & your apple tart recipe for this video. Would also love a updated hair (your natural hair looks so pretty!) & skin care video & those homemade recipes. Have a wonderful weekend!
I love and appreciate your channel and videos. I enjoy listening and watching them during my daily workouts and feel so much calmer. My husband and I are loving our journey of minimalism. I do struggle with purses as I have always enjoyed purses. If you could do a video about accessories or what’s in your bag as a minimalist that would be awesome!
I have two Louis Vuittons for feeling bougie/for travel, two Brahmins for work, and a fanny pack for hiking/festivals. One of my Louis Vuittons is 15 years old. My only recommendation is to buy real leather, quality, and tough material that will endure for decades.
i love love love her main character enerrgy in her nostalgic 90s movie looking clips. love everything. her voice. instant subscribbe. great tips, and to the point1000%
Great video - learning fast from you and regretting my mistakes. Lately I have stopped watching beauty/skin care videos and fashion influencers, I was spending loads on useless stuff. Also stuff like silk pillowcases, etc. All these add up. Now I dd intermittent fasting to lose weight with great success. I wasted money on slimming clubs, joined an rejoined over the years. Thank you I have subscribed
The one thing I noticed missing and it might be elsewhere, gifting. My roommate and I don't celebrate holidays which required gifting so that's a plus. But I'm sure a lot of people do. I watch another minimalist simply because I like her, I can relate to her, and also she's from Russia. Yes she did leave. She and her husband bought a house for cash for $10,000. They are fixing it. Anyway, when she was going through the things that she spent money on two categories came up: gifts and charity.
I love your videos, thanks for making them...... and I've just spotted our national Kerrygold Butter on your kitchen counter top, you have good taste ..... couldn't use any other butter!!
New subscriber here ! I am not at all a minimalist when it comes to clothes and shoes. I am in other aspects. I want to tell you I enjoyed your non judgemental attitude very much . Not preachy just helpful :)
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When I hear a commercial saying You can save 30% on what ever. I usually talk back and say I can save 100% if I don't buy it at all.😁
Ditto
I’m going to try that!
Truth!
LOL!!! 😂 that’s what my husband used to say…”just because it’s on sale do you need it?” .. I save a lot of money now.
Thats so True!
I am a 76-year-old guy that is looking into minimalism. Currently, I am just the opposite of a minimalist. In just a week of watching your stuff, I have been able to do amazing things toward my goal. Thanks for your help!
Enjoy the journey. It can be so rewarding. My 81 year old Mom started the journey about three years ago. Her home is at a comfortable place that if her place had to be emptied quickly it would not be a burden.
Good for you Mac. Just goes to show you can teach an old dog new tricks:) i am inspired by you!
I am 77 and learning that I have wasted so much money that I feel like a failure.
Starting to wake up and looking forward to seeing a big improvement in my life.
@@lorrainestanhope8859 That is an understandable feeling. Keep moving forward and with each step you will feel better and more free about it.
@@Meemee-mo5it 👌your mum is a champ !
Eating a plant based diet and growing many of the things that I want to eat helped me save a lot of money!
The older I become, the fewer things I desire.
Pam I do agree but some times I go wild ...and indulge ..I wish to kerb these moments now ...
I love that you mentioned that money is personal and we all do it differently. Also loved the point about how it's not really a deal if you still spent 70% on something you didn't need in the first place.
Your health is your wealth .Be blessed!
I am the victim of books. I have passed on upgrading phones, TVs, etc. But I can't seem to hold still on books - but I do try and buy used as often as possible.
Me too John. Not interested in updating tech but can't resist books!
I can resist as anything but temptation...and a book.
Library. We rarely reread books.
I love books too❤
@@doricetimko332 Books are life.
Connie...I downsized my life since the 2008 RECESSION!.......I LIVE my life simple but nice, DEBT free , healthy, spirtual but NOT religious!...I still drive my 2011 Kia RIO ...just hit 66,100 miles, well maintained and I brought it from ENTERPRISE April 2012, with 30,000 miles on it!...I decluttered and replenished certain things during the pandemic, SO I do not need a single thing FOR THE next 10 years!....It's ONLY me and my Pomeranian dog!.....I am purchasing a new bed, 3 side chairs...after 11 years they're not as comfortable or support my spine, I'm waiting for the sales next year!...I eat a flexible vegetaranian way of eating and moderate exercise and lots of water, NO Red meat or Pork and NO sugary foods and drinks, fast food, ...I do Not want or own a microwave!...I cook ALL meals at home, eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, NO deli meats or breakfast meats!...LIVING my life DEBT free, simple, spirtual, healthy, .etc....I HAVE better sleep, peace, health, very little stress, happier, more independent, and able to adjust to this pre depression status were living in or headed for!!...I DONT NEED IT BIGGER OR BETTER!....I'M VERY THANKFUL TO GOD FOR ALL MY BLESSINGS AND HARD WORK!
I'm 50/ 50 on this... my father died and did not enjoy his life saving. In contrary, his brother inherited and spoiled his money. Enjoy moderately.
It is not about enjoying vs not enjoying life, it is about avoiding waste and avoiding unnecessary clutter which brings stress. If one buys lots of stuff that are useful and bring joy to them, then that is great. But most of us buy unnecessary things that we dont need which fill up our homes and become clutter and having to manage all that becomes stressful.
@@yolanderuto3347 nice
@@yolanderuto3347 I understand but that old car won't make me happy. Lol
Agree, mum and dad scrimped and saved all their lives and died in an old, run down house with hundreds of thousands in the bank. The flip side being that we guess they were happy, at least they appeared to be. It's still sad though, they saved for that rainy day that never came.
I will pass on yourlunch
You are like the Calm instead of the Storm. 🙂
Thank you for this reminder, most things that bring joy and contentment cannot be bought.
I live off about $1200 a month and save the rest for retirement. In the meantime I have an amazing life people admire. I travel, I have hobbies, I explore the world, entertain, learn, share…
I adopted minimalism about 5 years ago but STILL find myself tempted at times. Just got a notice that my favorite clothing company has a trench coat on offer. My friends think I am completely nuts having a closet with "just" the right amount of clothing and nothing more. That said, I almost allowed myself to buy that trench-coat--which I do not need. Living in a consumer society this is an uphill battle all the way. I am completely debt free and feel so much lighter these days but there are still times where the urge to spend frivolously tries to catch up with me. Thanks for your programs.
My old phone was 4 years old. I cat watched my neighbors cats and my husband insisted I buy a new phone… I found out he secretly wanted to upgrade to my old phone 😂
I do want “new furniture”. I’m looking for a reupholster in my
area. Because the bones are good but the fabric is very stained and needs an updated.
We live in a throw away society, and I want to reuse as much as possible.
I bought a beautiful medium small, leather purse from the person who made it. I’ll have it the rest of my life. It won’t wear out. I always appreciate it.
Hi Connie! Can you do a Christmas video on how you decorate your home for the holidays and how to save money on gift buying?
The best gift is kindness. If people value you by what you give them, they shouldn't be in your life. I never buy holiday gifts and haven't lost a single friend or family member.
I just made a friend a book. I bought a small blank book, then painted inside and wrote her poems. She loves it! And I bought a few books online, so got a discount.
I like it, very wise Connie. It's so easy getting sucked in to buying the latest and greatest, especially tech. When what we already have is more than adequate for our needs. My car is 9 years old and nothing fancy but I love it, gets me from A to B just fine.
My truck is approaching 300k miles and I no plans on whatsoever to get rid of it. Drive it until it's impossible to drive.
I agree with what you say but I have to say I bought a bread maker recently and I use it a lot. It does very good breads in 3 hours. I select different dough and it smells great. With the inflation in the price of food including bread the machine will be paid for within a year.
Speaking of cars. This is one my proudest endeavors of my life. Although it didn’t start out that way. In 1998, my husband and I were trading in my Toyota Camry that he bought me when we got married. It was a lease and it the 3 year trade/keep point. We upgraded to a brand new loaded Toyota 4-Runner. The minute we pulled off the lot I had a sinking feeling in my gut that we had made a mistake. Payments were $435 in 1998. Insurance was high and so were property taxes. But we stuck it out.
A few years later we refinanced our home and paid off the 4 Runner. I’m proud to say I’m still driving it to this day. 243,000 miles. Insurance is cheap, and property taxes are $68/year and dropping. We maintain it by repairing ANYTHING that goes wrong which is waaaay cheaper than buying a new car.
At this point it’s almost like an appendage. I would be so lost without it.
You thinking pattern is what everyone should have, to lead a happy life. 😊
I agree. eat less walk more and love the simple things in life.
I'm a 67 year old man and I have very many of the same ideas to save money that you have. Very smart woman.
Thanks Bill!
I love your practicality. Being intentional with money is the key, not only to saving but for a happy and rewarding life. Thank you for the timely reminders.
. i am constantly minimalizing and don't even have a microwave or electric mixer any more . but i am living well as a senior . spending more time going for coffee . and meeting with my lady friends . i do not need stuff .
I definitely don’t agree on the car. I have to have a car that is reliable. It doesn’t have to be a fancy car, only one that will get me from point A to B
Excellent video - I do buy new cars but keep them 12-15 years and they are not luxury cars. I remember I bought a bike "on sale" with my paper route money and still recall my dad saying you earned it but always remember........."nothing is a good deal if you can't afford it".
Those boots look great. Everything that you refurbish have a new look and your love have gone into it and appreciation and gratitude I will watch your Channel all the time but this is my first time responding peace and love and abundance and prosperity be with you and your loved ones
Im a minimalist too.
Im free from tension others suffer . i like my life and i dont compair my life with others.
The secret is enjoy it.
Im a minimalist and saver by nature. But more recently, I’ve been reducing my groceries as well. From once a week shopping at Costco I go just once per month. I’m a ovo-vegetarian and instead of 6 free tange eggs I just eat 3, with rice and beans, which is a complete meal. I love my simple life.
Actually, we all should be ready to die at any moment as it is enough to be alive to die. We will not take anything with us and the less is left behind the better.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I love the idea of reducing groceries by being creative.
This video is so well done! One of my favs! Please go over your natural, minimal makeup - Ive gotta simplify this part of my 51 year old self, I'm almost all the way there in every other category.
I have 2 categories: need, want. So, I plan for things that are needed, then splurge on fun things I want/gives me Joy (after needs are met). I find that balance works for me/my family. So for example: I love lots of kitchen equipment (food processor, instant pot, bread maker, crock pots, etc). It brings me joy to cook for myself and others as well as being healthy, and saves money (don't eat out much). Balance is the key. Enjoyed your video;).
Very nice video here. Buying things can make life seem overcrowded
I really enjoyed this. I do enjoy all of your videos actually. Thank you for you sharing and educating
The specialty appliances! All I need is a good knife and a cutting board. I do not have a dishwasher, microwave nor a car!!! Life is so good!
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dont be on social media, its possible and is a form of minimalism
I like your outlook on life! I agree!
I’ve been riding UBER and/or Lyft for more than 5 years and going. Pros - no need for car repair and maintenance issues/bills, no car insurance needed, no need for fog test, no need for car registration. I plan my trips very well; hardly ever go out. Works for me.
You look FABULOUS in your natural hair color! I’ve never colored my hair and went gray in my early 40s. My friends all color their hair and tell me never to do it! LOL - they hate it but they are unable to break free from it!
Thanks Amy! Yes, my hair is natural. I went grey in my 20's, by my 40's I was tired of coloring it.
Connie, you inspire and calm me. I think many of us would enjoy a video from you on how you handle the holiday frenzy, especially with the pressure and expense of gifts. I am a new subscriber and fan!❤
I found your video just now and enjoyed it. I have been working from home since March 2020 due to the pandemic. I was never a big spender. So far, I have donated 75-80% of my work wardrobe. Being home all day I realized I didn't need so much furniture, so I sold a few items. Here is the best part. For over 25 years I have had a holiday account at my bank. I have a certain amount of money deposited into the account each month. This past year I saved $7000! I look forward to your future videos. I am in bed sick with the "virus" so now I will enjoy watching your past videos resting in bed. Happy holidays. 🎄🎉
I love your story!!! Thank you for sharing. Feel better soon!
Sending you health and happiness this New Year!
I have started to become a minimalist four days ago...excited ..I started in my garden and already I can feel how happy it feels ...thank you Connie for increasing my joy to be more mindful of myself ...😊❤🎉
I must say your video is very soothing , you don’t use jump cuts and its refreshing 🥰
Being a good steward of your money is an important job
Great advice. All my cloths, coats, shoes are from thrift shops. Just picked up two pair bluejeans for work for 8 bucks.
I agree with most of the tips except that I don't want to buy refurbished or 2nd hand electronics/ gadgets.
Often that’s not a good deal and more trouble than they’re worth, and they don’t have the support of warranties or tech support.
Agree..,and I feel weird using a phone someone else had and inputting my personal information in it. I know the data is supposed to be cleared when it is sold to you, but I just don’t trust it.
The thing with the phone is so me. After a year of problems with mine I finally switched.
The rest I want to work on, and also that I buy to much of what I like in periods. Don't want to have a really minimal home, but airy with some empty spaces. It's a progress and we came a long way by going through the things twice the last couple of years. So I really like our home now. But I really struggle with photos. Have a lot and don't want to dive in it again. I never sorted them all through before. I don't want to leave it like it is, so I guess I must. Every round we sorted more things out. I have very severe fatigue because of MS, pain and burn out. That makes it so hard these days to just take some desicions. We keep a donate bag in the hallway and put things in it when we come across somethig we don't want or use. Things I love, but don't actually use, are the hardest except from photos. I still have to much of those clothes and stuff. I wish I could do it faster this round but it's not possible. A more airy house makes everything more easy. But a real minimalist is not me. I would say my son is. He travels abroad many times in a years and does not like things at all. I doubt he even buy clothes. He just wears what I give him for birthdays and Christmas. Thank you for a nice channel. I have problems watching tv because of my brain tiredness, but Youtbe has short videos and I can lower the speed of it if the person speaks to fast. I am much inspired by your channel. Really nice and I love the calm and slow tempo in your videos. Thanks a lot! ❤️ / Stina
hello , great share and yes , so inspiring ........inspiring me , to live as minimally as i can . thank you , for sharing🥰🥰🥰🥰............
I like this woman . . . 🥰 Thanks for sharing your views on minimalism.
Thank you, Connie. There are better ways to spend money than keep buying modern things which stop being such after just a couple of years... What's more, it's a waist of our time and potential that could be used with far greater benefit. If only we spent what we have with greater wisdom we would have less financial problems.
Glad I stumbled on your channel. Have been slowly moving towards minimalist life style this year. Realizing stuff creates extra work and just want to simplify my life.
Thank you for your beautiful channel 😊I’m still driving my 2006 Honda CRV and it’s still going strong! I dread buying a newer car in the future
Connie...I really enjoyed your quiet way of stating how you live your life without needing all the bright new things that come your way. I wish I had known this years ago and I would have saved so much money, as well as teaching my kids better money management. I have donated so much stuff in 2022. All things that at one time I thought I needed...obviously not. I was impressed how well you know yourself, and how you buy what works for you and can skip the non essentials. I am striving to live that life from now on. Thank you.
👍 ups on everything you've shared here. Great video
Nice to see you using a paring knife and paring the way my Grandma did and my 81 year old Mom. Mom can do it so fast and never cuts herself. Lost art possibly?
Please come up with more tips like this, I love them!
You gave me a sense of calm.gentle.tenderness feeling! It is very useful tips for me! Thank you for sharing your love and ideas😄
Thank you for sharing your experience 🤗 i live the same way and love it. I follow my intuition and spend my money wise 😊
You inspire me Connie, I’m slowly minimising and it looks good , you are quite wise!!! xxxx
😍 I felt like I was watching myself! We even have the same dishes.😀
I agree with you 100% ! Less stress is best.
Beautiful and frugal, a great combination!
I love my older furniture 🎉clothes that are worn look great. I agree with you on all of your points.
Can't agree more with not buying a new car!
Great tips. Thank you
Thank you for your video…I completely agreed with you when it comes to expenses….for me …if something still working fine …I keep it 🙏👍 …God is faithful always 👍👋
This was a beautiful and inspiring video! Thank you so much. BTW, I love your boots. This is where quality matters. I buy only quality shoes in a quest to appease my cranky feet, and it works. You can own shoes and good pocketbooks forever if you care for them!
Retired and being a minimalist is a choice and a necessity for me.
I love retirement.
I had to adjust as my monthly income was cut in half.
But-- I now have "time" [a precious commodity] for DIY cooking DIY supplies and DIY projects .
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Connie, can you do a video on your winter minimalist wardrobe?
Brilliant! Thanks so much.
This was really thought-provoking to watch!! Thanks for pushing me to implement these into my life.
More power to you!💜💜💜
We're on the same page. I'm still driving my 2009 Mazda 3 and it gets me to where I want to go. Money I've saved being car payment free since 2012 has enabled me to put a down payment and buy a 2nd condo-appartment which is rented out right now and will become my new home when I retire and move into it en 2023.
Thank you for a great video. I've been practicing what you're talking about here and I had a small professional organizing business for awhile. My vehicle is almost 19 years old and works fine so it doesn't need replacing and I bought it used as well. The only specialty appliance I have is my bread maker but that's because I stopped buying store bread years ago and I find with the ingredients bought in bulk, one loaf of bread costs about .60 cents. So I use the bread maker a lot. I have one purse that's about 5 years old and about 3 pairs of shoes as well as my winter boots, all well over 4 years old. I make my own beanies and scarves that match my two winter coats and I sew my own clothes. I recently bought a new phone after the old one died after 7 years. I love saving money and having a savings account. On my downsizing page I try to get people to NOT buy like crazy for any holiday, but to start making their gifts for the following holidays at the beginning of the year. With having RUclips, a person can learn to knit, crochet, sewing etc. There are so many ways to save money. I cringe when I see what some people buy.
Can you do an updated video on your hygiene body skin hair routine and what you use? TIA !
I thought I've always been a minimalist but now that I'm getting my (small) house ready for sale prior to retirement, I see how much crap I have. I think home ownership lures us into buying stuff, especially stuff used to maintain the property. My minimalist instincts will be better served in apartments.
i am 53 years old i eat 1 time a day this is my minimalism in future i want to expand one day to week.. it is possible with some yoga practice
Dang i just bought a new fur coat and a new bass boat, which i had watched this before i did that. But i have learned something for sure, I'm cutting back on my casino night to just two nights a week.!!!
Absolutly Yes. Thank you.
Very relaxing video ❤ Do more of whatever makes you happy‼️🌈🦋
Really liked this video. Good ideas. I am the exact same on cars and phones as you are. I have always been that way on those things. And I don't do kitchen gadgets either. I figure if my Grandma fed 12 kids without any of them, I can manage to get my cooking down that way also.
I’m a 67 year old fit man who gets around on a bike, even in winter here in Montreal, would never own a car. Never had a cel and never will. Your lifestyle looks extravagant to me.
Thank you for sharing your perspective and personal experience.
You use a capsule wardrobe which I appreciate. How do you select your jewelry? It is all tasteful and beautiful. Do you buy new or used? Do you buy it at thrift stores? How do you decide when you have what you need? How do you select it’s quality? This would make an interesting video.
Great video. Your voice is very soothing and helps tell your story. The music is perfect and also very calming. ❤️
Shoes do wear out over time and the support is gone. Something to think about.
Your SUV looks great. Regular maintenance helps.
Thanks for all the tips. God bless you.
Glad you enjoyed!
Another wonderful & informative video Connie. Thank you 🙏
I was just about to leave work when I saw this video. I sat down and enjoyed every minute of it....and it calmed me down from my day 😊
Connie...do you use an alternative for paper toweling? If you do, what do you use? Thanks so much!
@Ernest Radner In situations like this,I always recommend to people on getting guidance at least from someone that understands price action and all that while you strive on improving yourself by watching videos and learning fundamental analysis.
Such an informative comment!Hope it is okay with you and that you don't mind sharing tips on how to invest. I have watched a lot of videos on YT but still can't understand nor set my mind at one thing.
@@debraburrells4780 I totally understand , I was able to grasp enough knowledge and got profits through successful investing with Daniel Christopher Downes . I would recommend him to anyone who is confused or has zero knowledge on what and how to invest.
Lately I’ve been thinking of buying cryptocurrency for retirement, I’ve set asides $350k to invest but along the line,I usually get cold feet, maybe because I have no idea what I’m doing,
@@lorenzoclemente2831 Daniel Christopher Downes can be found online through his name as he’s a financial analyst and trading expert who has shelled out theories and idea for years.
Just listening to your narration, lowers my blood pressure.😊
I’m right there with you on this
Thanks again for a wonderful video! I too go without kitchen gadgets but might break down and buy a food processor. I know I'll get loads of use from it.
Btw. Will you please share your apple tart recipe from this video and your bread recipe as well!? Thank you!
Peace and Blessings
We are soul sisters. I live like so. Great video!
Hi Connie! I'm so happy I ran into your videos! I wanted to see a woman show this way of living and I found you! Thank you for showing me how to start living on little 💕 ❤️
I echo Delia. Just came across your channel, looking forward to viewing more of your videos. Your content is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Thank you so much!
Connie, you are such an inspiration!♡ Your calm demeanor, your very useful simple & mindful living tips, I look forward to your videos- thank you! Ps: would love if you shared your apple recipes, you mentioned stewed(?) apples in recent video & your apple tart recipe for this video. Would also love a updated hair (your natural hair looks so pretty!) & skin care video & those homemade recipes.
Have a wonderful weekend!
You are such an inspiration to strive to be content.
I love and appreciate your channel and videos. I enjoy listening and watching them during my daily workouts and feel so much calmer. My husband and I are loving our journey of minimalism. I do struggle with purses as I have always enjoyed purses. If you could do a video about accessories or what’s in your bag as a minimalist that would be awesome!
I have two Louis Vuittons for feeling bougie/for travel, two Brahmins for work, and a fanny pack for hiking/festivals. One of my Louis Vuittons is 15 years old. My only recommendation is to buy real leather, quality, and tough material that will endure for decades.
i love love love her main character enerrgy in her nostalgic 90s movie looking clips. love everything. her voice. instant subscribbe. great tips, and to the point1000%
Thanks for subbing!
Keep the videos coming! I love them and I am using your tips .
Great video - learning fast from you and regretting my mistakes. Lately I have stopped watching beauty/skin care videos and fashion influencers, I was spending loads on useless stuff. Also stuff like silk pillowcases, etc. All these add up. Now I dd intermittent fasting to lose weight with great success. I wasted money on slimming clubs, joined an rejoined over the years. Thank you I have subscribed
Welcome! I'm glad you are here
The one thing I noticed missing and it might be elsewhere, gifting. My roommate and I don't celebrate holidays which required gifting so that's a plus. But I'm sure a lot of people do. I watch another minimalist simply because I like her, I can relate to her, and also she's from Russia. Yes she did leave. She and her husband bought a house for cash for $10,000. They are fixing it. Anyway, when she was going through the things that she spent money on two categories came up: gifts and charity.
Your life is inspiring ,I send you love and peace from Algeria🙏💓
I love your videos, thanks for making them...... and I've just spotted our national Kerrygold Butter on your kitchen counter top, you have good taste ..... couldn't use any other butter!!
New subscriber here ! I am not at all a minimalist when it comes to clothes and shoes. I am in other aspects. I want to tell you I enjoyed your non judgemental attitude very much . Not preachy just helpful :)
I'm so glad you find it useful and not judgmental. We are all entitled to live the way we want. judgement free. 🙂
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