Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/
People need to truly understand minimalism before they make a decision if it’s the right choice for them..... before I buy something new I ask if I want to dust, move, pack, unpack and keep the item for years. It changed my perspective totally.
That is a great question to ask about every item we own or are considering purchasing. What type of burden or help will it be to our lives. I do not want to have things that require constant maintenance without really serving a purpose in my life. As I age, dusting and packing or unpacking becomes an irritant. I do not want that in my life, I only want positive influences.
I remember when I made the change. Twenty years ago. Back then it was called the Voluntary Simplicity Movement. Not many were into it because we didn’t have the internet in it’s current capacity. I devoured every book on Voluntary Simplicity back then. It’s interesting to see the next wave of Voluntary Simplicity take off in this day and age with the minimalism movement. It’s nothing new, but so many are now able to learn and understand the life changing benefits of living a more simple and minimal life.
@@kchannel4299 Personally I would say live with the idea for a few days/weeks. If you definitely itrly aren't going to wear them, then donate. Some people like to live within a framework.of 30/40/50 pieces of clothing. I have reduced my clothes, but for me it would be wasteful to get rid of something because a large wardrobe means that some things only rarely get worn. Stop buying unless essential and your wardrobe will naturally reduce, or that is my theory. Its important to do minimalism in a way that suits you. Good luck🙂
@@kchannel4299 If you think you have clothes to donate you probably do. But when that time comes don't move to the garage. That's only relocating the issue. Just get rid of it and let someone else use what you obviously are not. Otherwise you'll eventually find yourself with a garage to clean out too, if you don't already. Good luck!
One person can have many desires in life, so I personally believe that your statement is a bit generalized. It’s important to evaluate which desires you can actually fulfill and take practical actions towards. Once you figure out and accomplish the small ones (like decluttering your home or seeking help with other personal issues), you can then try to accomplish the big ones.
Wanting to have a clean house without having to constantly clean was my doorway into minimalism. But the more I minimalized, the more all these other points started coming to light.
What a great topic 👏. I am always so happy when you say it’s not the same for everyone. You are so wise and you care about us ❤️ to let us know it’s not a cookie cutter experience and it is different for each individual. When I was discussing minimalism with our Daughter she said “ Mom, you love your stuff, you’d have to get rid of everything you love”. I gave her a big hug and explained it’s not really like that, it means something different for everyone and I showed her your channel. Thank you for sharing 👍👍
10 Questions to ask: (if you are in a rush or need reference) 1) Do you spend too much time cleaning? 1:43 2) Are you trying to get out of debt? 2:00 3) Is there too much stress in your life? 2:14 4) Would you like more time in your day? 2:32 5) Are you environmentally conscious? 2:51 6) Are you frugal? 3:06 7) Do you like financially supporting other causes? 3:25 8) Are there things you value more than material possessions? 3:47 9) Are you not afraid of change? 4:13 10) Is your life too valuable to live like everyone else? 4:32 Hope this helps :)
So my question is I live on my own.... but I have mum and dad and sister so that is 4 people and if friends come over that could be 6. So keeping 6 plates and bowls and glasses.... doesn't sound minimal?! But not having them i cant entertain xx
@@charlottewood1382 I guess you have have 6-10 chairs, hooks on a coat rack, house big enough for these guests... wonder what Fumio Sasaki does with family & guest??? Just don't be one... we elect to be minimslist, not coerced
Joshua Becker himself stated in another video that he and his wife also kept what they needed to be hospitable because it is important to them. Don’t let anyone else judge you for this; and ignore any snarky comments you may get about it; whether here or in person. The need to make such comments speaks entirely to who they are, not to what you are doing.
Enjoy your videos. I just started the Project 333, currently only wearing 33 items. It's been a week and I love not having to worry about what to wear everyday.
"For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food & clothing, with these we shall be content." 1 Timothy 6.
I love to put stuff out free. Sometimes I get really frustrated when someone in my house halts it because we could make money on the item. Then we post and wait for months...I just want to give it away. So freeing. Often things come to us free anyway. My family can be annoying to live with.
I like your statement that each persons minimalism will look different. As a creative person I value minimal yet aesthetically pleasing things (from a design point of view). Also, having a clutter free clean home without too much fuss is really freeing. Time is valuable and I cherish it. I would rather spend my time in a meaningful conversation or doing a creative activity then sweeping and mopping a floor.
We are a homeschooling family with 5 kids and I’ve come to minimalism as a necessity! I just finished two of your books and am so thankful for your inside! I love how I can apply these principles to our large family!
I remember years ago that a small group eagerly promoted a life with less - less work and stress, but also less money. I liked the idea, but it never really gathered traction, and I think it was because it wasn't a complete and actionable system, not the way minimalism/essentialism is. Not necessarily downsizing jobs, and thus income, just downsizing in general - getting rid of unwanted and unused items, only surrounding oneself with what you love and need, and using that mindset to help tame the desire to aquire new stuff, that's an approach anybody can utilize.
Wow! This video of Mr. Josh is really informative when it comes to start a minimalism life. I've watched a lot of videos in regards of the topic but this? Made me to think more that I should continue pursuing the life as an aspired minimalist. Thanks Sir!
I just loved what you spoke..really pray & hope I can imbibe all those beautiful values which makes so much sense..I'm drowned in so much clutter & get immense peace from the Bible & your inspirational videos Joshua..thanks a lot for those words of wisdom..I need to change..pls pray for me.
That 10th question is honestly something that I never would have thought of in previous years, but as I’ve gotten older, the more I realize just how important that question could be in the way we decide to live our lives. For me personally, this means moving forward into a different career and not settling for a mediocre job in the service industry.
Question? Do minimalists like yourself, have a recycling area in your house. I have recently stopped recycling because we started to remodel the room I was keeping the piles of recycling in. I had bags hanging from chairs for each type of paper (white, slick and news). I had boxes for cardboard and bags for cans, plastics and glass. I loved (in a compulsive way) saving the environment from trash. Instead I had it sitting in my house in piles. I took it to the center already sorted every other if not every week. We do not remodel quickly, but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel now and in the mean time am hooked on becoming a minimalist, myself. So how or do I start recycling again. What should this look like?
At this moment i am 16. And most of this applies to me. I love being conscious to myself. I prioritize self development and happiness, being environmental friendly. i find minimalism to be the key to focus my time on myself family and career.
Oh yes, same here. The money I wasted would have bought me a small flat. I don't have the years left to save enough for my own property. I am now in the mercy of a nasty Landlady. 😫
I am into Minimalism as well. I am learning more of it through you. I am also about to upload videos about #Minimalism soon... About my journey and how I become one. 😊
I am a few months into my pursuit of minimalism. I wouldn’t say I was a maximalist or had a problem with shopping but I was definitely tired of trying to figure out how to be productive and manage my cleaning as a stay at home mom. Minimalism has allowed me to begin taking naps without feeling guilty because I have stuff to clean and move! It’s also allowed me to plan to begin homeschooling in the fall. I always felt like I couldn’t homeschool with all the things I have to do but now I have less things to do and want to spend it pouring into my kids.
I look at "minimalism as owning less" and living a SIMPLE life where I DO NOT have any distractions in my life!!! Keep it simple and only answer to yourself and not to SOCIETY!!!
Have learned if not start tossing or get rid of now, then gotta do later and feel rushed cause have so much to sort. so i try be more selective as to what i collect so easier to sort later.
Adoro a voz ! Calma! Faz gosto ter iniciado o minimalismo. Ainda estou muito no início, mas ao ouvir este senhor, só dá vontade de continuar 🙂 obrigada pelos vídeos🙏
I've always been curious about antiques or inheritance. How does that play into minimalism? For me, honouring my forebearers is very important. So I have a lot of stuff that is handed down. For instance, heirlooms that have no practical or efficient use yet are a part of my family. When I take them out to look at them, I automatically hug them to my chest because the people are no longer here. My grandmother died when I was two and I didn't get to meet any of the older folks in my family, all I have are the things they treasured. If we are only looking at minimalism as denying commercialism and capitalism then, yeah, I'm a minimalist. But if we are looking at minimalism as a movement that removes items, objects, possessions, that distract us from some pursuit (like a hobby or sport or even profession) then I would have to say heirlooms are the albatross. Because everyone will have their own opinion on how much weight to put onto things handed down by those no longer with us. I am not referring to useful items like furniture or clothes, here, but artworks, stories, nick-nacks, basically clutter. But even if it is a 'useless item' because it does not perform a function, I still can't part with my grandmother's paintings or stories or the baby-quilt she made for me. Any thoughts on this issue? How do you think this kind of 'thing' can be incorporated into a minimalist lifestyle?
I wish a minimalist could allow me to see all their rooms and I could see what it looks like to be a minimalist. Is there an episode you have done to show this?
The only reason I absolutely HATE change is because I'm autistic... I need my routines, and if something comes up unexpectedly or disrupts my schedule at the last minute I freak the f*** out :(
I can recommend a video by Dawn aka the minimal mom on meal planning, regarding your question. ruclips.net/video/31ZfV3IzqJs/видео.html Since Josh and Dawn have already made a video together, I am guessing that he probably won't mind me posting this... We (family of four with 2 teenage kids) have come up with a different system than Dawn and are happy with it. We have a certain kind of meal every weekday. Salads on Monday; Sometimes a "Salad Bar", where we offer all kinda of veggies and salats cut up in separate bowls so everyone can make up their own special plate, and sometimes a fixed recipe. TexMexTuesday: We're a German family but all of us are very much into burritos, enchiladas, chilies etc. So it's one of these Tuesdays. Wednesday it's soups and stews day: We have a few recipes that all of us like for every season. Thursday is Pasta Day: As Thursdays are usually busy with extracurricular activities for the kids and extra work for my wife and me, we need something quick. So it's either pasta with a sauce from the can (mostly vegan and organic) or a quick recipe like carbonara or emigliana. Fast food Friday: What's on the cover. Pizza or fishfingers and fries are the go to choices, sometimes take out as a treat for family movie night. Saturdays are "D.A.D." dead animal days. As we try to make different areas of life more sustainable, we try to eat as little meat as possible during the week. In most recipes we reduce the amount of meat and most of the other days we eat vegetarian or even vegan. But this one day a week we have a good (good rearing, organic...) Piece of meat from varying animals and seasonal side dishes. And finally, on Sweet Sunday we have pancakes, ricepudding, semolina pudding... We also cook from scratch at least 6 days a week, mostly seasonal, local and organic (~80%). No seasoning mixes (only dried or fresh spices) and flavor enhancers. The recipes we cook only need between 15-40 minutes to prepare. Having the themed days makes it easier to pick a recipe and having a bunch of family favourites makes it simple to cook something for everyone. Minimalist enough for us.
you don't touch on the problem of spouses having different ideas of what things and in what amounts should be in the home ,or outside. my husband is a slob and wants every new tool or gadget ,however he never uses them because my honey do list could choke a horse!! the only thing I can do to reduce his stuff is laundry, I get rid of everything of his that is in ill repair , he complains it doesn't fit well,ect. I don't see this pace ever letting me see a well ordered home. all I do is clean and fix. oh yeah and throw out my stuff as often as possible! this is not the retirement we planned. he's happy gardening ect oblivious.
I am 66 years old and I want to reduce all the extra things I have accumulated over my life. I am having a problem because my husband wants to keep everything.
Although I don't disagree with your statement, I don't think that's the case for all of us. In my case we always bought frugally and considered it wasteful to throw things out, often taking things in others were getting rid of. We accrued things at a low cost and were always ready when something broke. Eventually we had a houseful of crap we never used, and to some extent we couldn't use parts of the house as efficiently either. Greed wasn't our motivation. We thought we were being smart. But the end result was definitely the same. We're not there yet, but the simplification process is happening and it feels good!
@@egormojo I see what you mean. There is a decluttering element that has nothing to do with frugality and more to do with being mindful of what you need at this stage in your life.
Greed may be a strong word to use, but I can see where you’re coming from. It is quite easy these days to get wrapped up in what’s new or trending at the moment, or to always want the next best thing after a certain item has been used for a few months at a time. It’s addicting just like any other habit that has a negative impact on our lives (either physically or emotionally), but change is possible. 🙂
@@amyli092 I think it is important to call greed what it is. Yes, addiction is also a good word. We all experience it and it does have a negative impact on our lives.
Unfortunately, this did not work for me. I moved from a 4,000 sq ft home to one less than half the size because I thought it would be mentally freeing. It was not. I have nothing but stress due to the smaller home not being energy efficient, having a leaking roof, etc. None of this was found in the inspection. I have to put 100k into this small downsize. This is not fun. Be careful of what you downsize into!!!! My life was much easier before even with more possessions.
Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/
People need to truly understand minimalism before they make a decision if it’s the right choice for them..... before I buy something new I ask if I want to dust, move, pack, unpack and keep the item for years. It changed my perspective totally.
That's an excellent way to think about shopping.
@@JoshuaBecker it's been a challenge but in a good way ... My house is very clean and neat
Same here with 4 kids
Agreed. I'm going to read about two books before I commit 100% to minimalism. Although I have declutter a lot.
That is a great question to ask about every item we own or are considering purchasing. What type of burden or help will it be to our lives. I do not want to have things that require constant maintenance without really serving a purpose in my life. As I age, dusting and packing or unpacking becomes an irritant. I do not want that in my life, I only want positive influences.
I remember when I made the change. Twenty years ago. Back then it was called the Voluntary Simplicity Movement. Not many were into it because we didn’t have the internet in it’s current capacity. I devoured every book on Voluntary Simplicity back then. It’s interesting to see the next wave of Voluntary Simplicity take off in this day and age with the minimalism movement. It’s nothing new, but so many are now able to learn and understand the life changing benefits of living a more simple and minimal life.
Interesting comment!
I remember the voluntary simplicity movement and being a part of it!
No one can ever fulfill all of their desires that come into their mind. Reducing possessions has been the most beautiful change in my lifestyle.
Any tips? Should I go thru clothes and donate? Put away in the garage?
@@kchannel4299 Personally I would say live with the idea for a few days/weeks. If you definitely itrly aren't going to wear them, then donate. Some people like to live within a framework.of 30/40/50 pieces of clothing. I have reduced my clothes, but for me it would be wasteful to get rid of something because a large wardrobe means that some things only rarely get worn. Stop buying unless essential and your wardrobe will naturally reduce, or that is my theory. Its important to do minimalism in a way that suits you. Good luck🙂
@@kchannel4299 If you think you have clothes to donate you probably do. But when that time comes don't move to the garage. That's only relocating the issue. Just get rid of it and let someone else use what you obviously are not. Otherwise you'll eventually find yourself with a garage to clean out too, if you don't already. Good luck!
Hilary Gibson awesome advice thank you!!! I have so many clothes I dislike so I’ll be giving a bunch to my mom and friend to use for now
One person can have many desires in life, so I personally believe that your statement is a bit generalized. It’s important to evaluate which desires you can actually fulfill and take practical actions towards. Once you figure out and accomplish the small ones (like decluttering your home or seeking help with other personal issues), you can then try to accomplish the big ones.
Wanting to have a clean house without having to constantly clean was my doorway into minimalism. But the more I minimalized, the more all these other points started coming to light.
What a great topic 👏. I am always so happy when you say it’s not the same for everyone. You are so wise and you care about us ❤️ to let us know it’s not a cookie cutter experience and it is different for each individual. When I was discussing minimalism with our Daughter she said “ Mom, you love your stuff, you’d have to get rid of everything you love”. I gave her a big hug and explained it’s not really like that, it means something different for everyone and I showed her your channel. Thank you for sharing 👍👍
Your wonderful videos are constant reminder of looking for healthy BALANCE in our homes, relationships... THANK YOU SO MUCH 😀
Absolutely, thank you for the nice words.
10 Questions to ask: (if you are in a rush or need reference)
1) Do you spend too much time cleaning? 1:43
2) Are you trying to get out of debt? 2:00
3) Is there too much stress in your life? 2:14
4) Would you like more time in your day? 2:32
5) Are you environmentally conscious? 2:51
6) Are you frugal? 3:06
7) Do you like financially supporting other causes? 3:25
8) Are there things you value more than material possessions? 3:47
9) Are you not afraid of change? 4:13
10) Is your life too valuable to live like everyone else? 4:32
Hope this helps :)
Thanks
Thank you!
Thankyou Charlize N😊
😊 thanks
Very good points. And thanks for creating this point form list. God bless 🙏
Your videos on this topic are so motivating. I always feel renewed, like I can conquer the world.
Always a well rounded pitch for this lifestyle... I've been a minimalist since 1980... it works, my friends
I like this man, because he talks about good sense.
So my question is I live on my own.... but I have mum and dad and sister so that is 4 people and if friends come over that could be 6.
So keeping 6 plates and bowls and glasses.... doesn't sound minimal?! But not having them i cant entertain xx
@@charlottewood1382
I guess you have have 6-10 chairs, hooks on a coat rack, house big enough for these guests... wonder what Fumio Sasaki does with family & guest???
Just don't be one... we elect to be minimslist, not coerced
Joshua Becker himself stated in another video that he and his wife also kept what they needed to be hospitable because it is important to them. Don’t let anyone else judge you for this; and ignore any snarky comments you may get about it; whether here or in person.
The need to make such comments speaks entirely to who they are, not to what you are doing.
"Our life is not identical to anybody else. It is OUR life. Nobody else's. Minimalism for us would have to be unique." Love this!
Enjoy your videos. I just started the Project 333, currently only wearing 33 items. It's been a week and I love not having to worry about what to wear everyday.
"For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food & clothing, with these we shall be content." 1 Timothy 6.
I love to put stuff out free. Sometimes I get really frustrated when someone in my house halts it because we could make money on the item. Then we post and wait for months...I just want to give it away. So freeing. Often things come to us free anyway. My family can be annoying to live with.
I like your statement that each persons minimalism will look different. As a creative person I value minimal yet aesthetically pleasing things (from a design point of view). Also, having a clutter free clean home without too much fuss is really freeing. Time is valuable and I cherish it. I would rather spend my time in a meaningful conversation or doing a creative activity then sweeping and mopping a floor.
We are a homeschooling family with 5 kids and I’ve come to minimalism as a necessity! I just finished two of your books and am so thankful for your inside! I love how I can apply these principles to our large family!
I love these kind of minimalist videos. It inspires and motivates me everytime 😊👍🏻
I remember years ago that a small group eagerly promoted a life with less - less work and stress, but also less money. I liked the idea, but it never really gathered traction, and I think it was because it wasn't a complete and actionable system, not the way minimalism/essentialism is. Not necessarily downsizing jobs, and thus income, just downsizing in general - getting rid of unwanted and unused items, only surrounding oneself with what you love and need, and using that mindset to help tame the desire to aquire new stuff, that's an approach anybody can utilize.
Wow! This video of Mr. Josh is really informative when it comes to start a minimalism life. I've watched a lot of videos in regards of the topic but this? Made me to think more that I should continue pursuing the life as an aspired minimalist. Thanks Sir!
I just loved what you spoke..really pray & hope I can imbibe all those beautiful values which makes so much sense..I'm drowned in so much clutter & get immense peace from the Bible & your inspirational videos Joshua..thanks a lot for those words of wisdom..I need to change..pls pray for me.
That 10th question is honestly something that I never would have thought of in previous years, but as I’ve gotten older, the more I realize just how important that question could be in the way we decide to live our lives. For me personally, this means moving forward into a different career and not settling for a mediocre job in the service industry.
Your too good and practical, where we can truly be motivated to minimize. How I wish I found your videos before but never the late.Thanks a million.
I really appreciate your thought provoking videos. You are always a pleasure to watch and listen to. Thank you for being so inspirational :)
Question? Do minimalists like yourself, have a recycling area in your house. I have recently stopped recycling because we started to remodel the room I was keeping the piles of recycling in. I had bags hanging from chairs for each type of paper (white, slick and news). I had boxes for cardboard and bags for cans, plastics and glass. I loved (in a compulsive way) saving the environment from trash. Instead I had it sitting in my house in piles. I took it to the center already sorted every other if not every week. We do not remodel quickly, but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel now and in the mean time am hooked on becoming a minimalist, myself. So how or do I start recycling again. What should this look like?
I always get motivated watching your videos. Thank you😊
Your point about change is excellent. Also makes me think - what about my life isn't working and what would a change like minimalism do to that.
So appreciate you and this information! Thanks so much!!
At this moment i am 16. And most of this applies to me. I love being conscious to myself. I prioritize self development and happiness, being environmental friendly. i find minimalism to be the key to focus my time on myself family and career.
I wish I had "found" it before. How much money, time and energy wasted with things that I don't miss.
Truth
Better late than never 😊.
Oh yes, same here. The money I wasted would have bought me a small flat. I don't have the years left to save enough for my own property. I am now in the mercy of a nasty Landlady. 😫
True
💙 your videos!! #sohelpful #thankyou
I am into Minimalism as well. I am learning more of it through you. I am also about to upload videos about #Minimalism soon... About my journey and how I become one. 😊
This was really helpful, thank you 🌹
Excellent video and advice thank you!
Great video loved it. I think I can explain better to people I know about Minimalism and its benefits.
Great video!
Great vid and love this guy. Best ever😀
10 yes's...guess it's right for me. Great video.
I enjoy so much your videos!
I am a few months into my pursuit of minimalism. I wouldn’t say I was a maximalist or had a problem with shopping but I was definitely tired of trying to figure out how to be productive and manage my cleaning as a stay at home mom. Minimalism has allowed me to begin taking naps without feeling guilty because I have stuff to clean and move! It’s also allowed me to plan to begin homeschooling in the fall. I always felt like I couldn’t homeschool with all the things I have to do but now I have less things to do and want to spend it pouring into my kids.
I look at "minimalism as owning less" and living a SIMPLE life where I DO NOT have any distractions in my life!!! Keep it simple and only answer to yourself and not to SOCIETY!!!
Was just thinking: joshua hasn't posted a video....
Thank you
Have learned if not start tossing or get rid of now, then gotta do later and feel rushed cause have so much to sort. so i try be more selective as to what i collect so easier to sort later.
tyrone b that is a great way to think of it!!
Practical list, thank you for the video!
Cleaning is not my thing and having less things helps me a lot to clean my place. Having less things on the floor is the key.
Adoro a voz ! Calma! Faz gosto ter iniciado o minimalismo. Ainda estou muito no início, mas ao ouvir este senhor, só dá vontade de continuar 🙂 obrigada pelos vídeos🙏
You are just amazing😍
Enoughmalism!!! ❤️
😃💜thank you I am on the right way.
OMG minimalist is for me!
I've always been curious about antiques or inheritance. How does that play into minimalism? For me, honouring my forebearers is very important. So I have a lot of stuff that is handed down. For instance, heirlooms that have no practical or efficient use yet are a part of my family. When I take them out to look at them, I automatically hug them to my chest because the people are no longer here. My grandmother died when I was two and I didn't get to meet any of the older folks in my family, all I have are the things they treasured. If we are only looking at minimalism as denying commercialism and capitalism then, yeah, I'm a minimalist. But if we are looking at minimalism as a movement that removes items, objects, possessions, that distract us from some pursuit (like a hobby or sport or even profession) then I would have to say heirlooms are the albatross. Because everyone will have their own opinion on how much weight to put onto things handed down by those no longer with us. I am not referring to useful items like furniture or clothes, here, but artworks, stories, nick-nacks, basically clutter. But even if it is a 'useless item' because it does not perform a function, I still can't part with my grandmother's paintings or stories or the baby-quilt she made for me. Any thoughts on this issue? How do you think this kind of 'thing' can be incorporated into a minimalist lifestyle?
Minimalism isn't just about removing everything. Keep the things that bring joy to you and are extremely important to you.
One thing I did get rid of was The TV and guess what....... I don't miss it at all
my attitude is right for minimalism because im a giver
I'm poor. I'm naturally a minimalist.
I wish a minimalist could allow me to see all their rooms and I could see what it looks like to be a minimalist. Is there an episode you have done to show this?
We are in Gila Bend!
Well, I’m in
what is left?
The only reason I absolutely HATE change is because I'm autistic... I need my routines, and if something comes up unexpectedly or disrupts my schedule at the last minute I freak the f*** out :(
How do minimalist eat? Is there a minimalist way of eating?
I would love to know!! Good question
I can recommend a video by Dawn aka the minimal mom on meal planning, regarding your question. ruclips.net/video/31ZfV3IzqJs/видео.html
Since Josh and Dawn have already made a video together, I am guessing that he probably won't mind me posting this...
We (family of four with 2 teenage kids) have come up with a different system than Dawn and are happy with it.
We have a certain kind of meal every weekday.
Salads on Monday; Sometimes a "Salad Bar", where we offer all kinda of veggies and salats cut up in separate bowls so everyone can make up their own special plate, and sometimes a fixed recipe.
TexMexTuesday: We're a German family but all of us are very much into burritos, enchiladas, chilies etc. So it's one of these Tuesdays.
Wednesday it's soups and stews day: We have a few recipes that all of us like for every season.
Thursday is Pasta Day: As Thursdays are usually busy with extracurricular activities for the kids and extra work for my wife and me, we need something quick. So it's either pasta with a sauce from the can (mostly vegan and organic) or a quick recipe like carbonara or emigliana.
Fast food Friday: What's on the cover. Pizza or fishfingers and fries are the go to choices, sometimes take out as a treat for family movie night.
Saturdays are "D.A.D." dead animal days. As we try to make different areas of life more sustainable, we try to eat as little meat as possible during the week. In most recipes we reduce the amount of meat and most of the other days we eat vegetarian or even vegan. But this one day a week we have a good (good rearing, organic...) Piece of meat from varying animals and seasonal side dishes.
And finally, on Sweet Sunday we have pancakes, ricepudding, semolina pudding...
We also cook from scratch at least 6 days a week, mostly seasonal, local and organic (~80%). No seasoning mixes (only dried or fresh spices) and flavor enhancers.
The recipes we cook only need between 15-40 minutes to prepare.
Having the themed days makes it easier to pick a recipe and having a bunch of family favourites makes it simple to cook something for everyone. Minimalist enough for us.
You can do intermittent fasting. My husband and I eat 1 meal a day. Been doing it for years and it's very good for your body
Merci
It's gonna be a bit different for everyone. You can't stress that enough.
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you don't touch on the problem of spouses having different ideas of what things and in what amounts should be in the home ,or outside. my husband is a slob and wants every new tool or gadget ,however he never uses them because my honey do list could choke a horse!! the only thing I can do to reduce his stuff is laundry, I get rid of everything of his that is in ill repair , he complains it doesn't fit well,ect. I don't see this pace ever letting me see a well ordered home. all I do is clean and fix. oh yeah and throw out my stuff as often as possible! this is not the retirement we planned. he's happy gardening ect oblivious.
I am 66 years old and I want to reduce all the extra things I have accumulated over my life. I am having a problem because my husband wants to keep everything.
Try to hide the things from him, and toss it when he doesn't remember it after a certain amount of time.
Crazy that leading a lifestyle that isn't consumed by greed is now being called "minimalism". Definitely count me in!
Although I don't disagree with your statement, I don't think that's the case for all of us. In my case we always bought frugally and considered it wasteful to throw things out, often taking things in others were getting rid of. We accrued things at a low cost and were always ready when something broke. Eventually we had a houseful of crap we never used, and to some extent we couldn't use parts of the house as efficiently either. Greed wasn't our motivation. We thought we were being smart. But the end result was definitely the same. We're not there yet, but the simplification process is happening and it feels good!
@@egormojo I see what you mean. There is a decluttering element that has nothing to do with frugality and more to do with being mindful of what you need at this stage in your life.
Greed may be a strong word to use, but I can see where you’re coming from. It is quite easy these days to get wrapped up in what’s new or trending at the moment, or to always want the next best thing after a certain item has been used for a few months at a time. It’s addicting just like any other habit that has a negative impact on our lives (either physically or emotionally), but change is possible. 🙂
@@amyli092 I think it is important to call greed what it is. Yes, addiction is also a good word. We all experience it and it does have a negative impact on our lives.
Hi Josh is any truth Protestant were the first minimalist removing the 7 books from the bible 😀😀just joking GB bro
YOU LIVE IN PHOENIX?!
Peoria.
Whoever sees this, please watch in 1.5x speed.
Have you ever smelled old antique furniture. Yuk. I don’t care if it use to belong to Jesus , I don’t want it or see any value in it.
u mean you cant own a GIJOE collection by being a minimilist? lol
Do not run dishes under running
water in your videos Joshua.
Minimalise water wastage like
this.
Unfortunately, this did not work for me. I moved from a 4,000 sq ft home to one less than half the size because I thought it would be mentally freeing. It was not. I have nothing but stress due to the smaller home not being energy efficient, having a leaking roof, etc. None of this was found in the inspection. I have to put 100k into this small downsize. This is not fun. Be careful of what you downsize into!!!! My life was much easier before even with more possessions.
I hate the whole idea I hate this and always will do
I hate this analy retentive shit