I love that someone is talking about essentialism which is the true heart of minimalism. Too often people are led to believe that minimalism is just decluttering and they miss the whole amazing point.
As someone who moved to the 'cabin in the woods' (not quite but the idea) recently, life is still life. I love it here, and life has gotten an improvement, but it's not magic. I'm still me, I brought my bad habits with me. I'm still on my phone too much. I get tired and just put a pizza in the oven instead of washing cutting and cooking veggies from the garden, and they grow bad. Work is stressful, I fight over chores with my partner. Etc etc. We all need this, we all need healing. Being able to take a walk in the woods to help with that is such a blessing.
For all those who long for the cabin life, I have been living in a cabin in the woods of Sweden for several years now and still face the same challenges. It really is about priorities and focus...
I appreciate that you addressed the recent rise in "cottagecore" content. It's so easy to forget that the content people create, images, stories, vlogs, snapshots, are heavily curated through editing to show only the rosy and glossy and highly aesthetic. I want everyone to have access to their natural areas and feel connected to nature, but I often worry that the simplistic ideas shown via social media let's us forget why "cottagecore" is actually so appealing. The effort to live in nature sustainably, with a strong balance of giving to the earth along with taking is what you don't see in the "cottagecore" content. Anyway, I agree, essentialism is the way forward. I like to pair it with environmentalism so my priorities, plans, and goals align with a healthy and thriving planet
Yes to this and caring about the Earth! Do not go out and cut down trees! I also notice, the presenters don't mention a location (at least in general). I bring this up because I'm not going to pollute the Earth driving, trying to "find it". I take the notion, like with this lovely video, and thing where can I walk or bike for what I can Nature Time....
"Embrace minimalist habits and prioritize your financial well-being by investing in yourself. Simplify your daily routine, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and direct that energy towards building wealth. Every small step counts, from automating your savings to educating yourself on smart investing. Start today and reap the rewards of a secure financial future."
I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or bitcoin and stocks.
I invested 10k in Robin hood and 401k about a year ago and it steadily went down, now my portfolio is down to $800. I don't know what to do and i am in between jobs
@@face2lune Understanding your financial needs and making effective decisions is very essential. If I could advise you, you should seek the help of a financial advisor. For the record, working with one has been the best for my finances.
I’m Glad i stumbled on this. Please, if its not too much of a hassle for you, can you drop the details of the expertise that assisted you and how to get in touch….
- summery - when you create a "mental breathing space", learn to say no, and eliminate the nonessentials. then we are on track to live a simpler life. 1. Essentialism: - find what's really matters and strip away all the rest - make time for the vital few rather than the trivial many 2. Endowment effect : - ask yourself if it's essential or not - act as if you already don't own it, would I put an effort to get it again? 3. saying no - If it isn't a "hell yes" then it's a No - we saying No to the nonessential to free up time and space to the essential few. 4. space - create the mental breathing space in your own place
Plan on reading the book! This bares witness to my soul, have started minimizing and love the uncluttered life. Essentialism is the next step, thanks for sharing❤
Getting rid of most clothes in my closet, most apps in my phone, most effects in my editor, when you build around only what’s crucial to your life and strip away as much unneeded noise as possible…game changer for enjoying life imo. Consumerism is such a drag and holds you back from so many things, including just the ability to think more clearly/focused on what you love and are passionate about…keep it simple;)
My friend.. You're absolutely right.. Seems you have deep thoughts. Honestly, what makes me bring down is having a rich sister who has spent a great deal of money on whatever she wants.. if I had stopped thinking about what she has and what I don't have, I would have been more satisfied with my life now
I just want to add, that not every person can feel the "hell yes". If you are a fearful person for example, you might just feel "no" all the time. That doesn't mean you should say no all the time. Thanks for your channel ❤️ I love these kind of videos even more than the cooking ones ❤️ but I love both.
as a person who knows how "hell yes" feels like, i didnt even realize that other people can have this experience. 100% valid statement. if anyone feels like that, try to work first through the illusions of anxiety, fear and shame, so you get to know the sound of your true self's voice.
Similar to my thoughts when watching this video. It's good advice for someone who's already doing too much, but as an introvert that has to really push myself to maintain the social connections that I value, the idea of having my standard being "only the social activities I would go out and actively work to make happen on my own" would end up with me in solitude for potentially months at a time, lol. But I feel like I'm at a good balance right now, of pushing myself to do more but still listening for when my battery is running low and being willing to say no at strategic points so that the more socially inclined don't end up draining me too much. And I like the advice about whether I would go out of my way to get the items have, I'm working on decluttering right now and I think this will be a very helpful question to ask.
yes this is what I was wondering about because I think I would just about always say no and I don't always know if it's for the right reasons. Maybe I am just staying in my introvert comfort zone and I'm eventually going to end up alienating everyone I know because majority of the time I find being social nonessential.
"Living below your means" adjust your lifestyle, be frugal, budget, save and invest. This helped me as a 6 figure earner. I've grown over a million in retirement savings with this method
@Charlotte-dx4go Don't panic, start out easy, don't buy things you don't need, budget every money, always save a portion of your pay atleast 5%, invest from your paycheck; it grows and helps you accumulate wealth easily.
@Charlotte-dx4goread books, gain the knowledge, set a plan or target goal to reach, get a pro financial expert lead you; follow consistently. You can also build a passive income channel from your investment
I love living in my coastal city! Right outside my door is: corner store, Chase bank and a hair-stylist, a donut shop and a coffe shop, book store, 3 Asian restaurants ( Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese) a real estate office, two more banks, an old school bar and also oil change place for cars. All within one block of where I live. Cannot imagine living in a cottage in the middle of a forest with no one around but I must admit it is relaxing watching the cottage videos.
i live in a gated community in florida that has all of that plus close to beaches, laundry service, golf carts, landscaping, green woods, a banks, hospital, pharmacy, emergency doctors, day care, spa, 10 sports facilities, sauna and masseuse in the country club and a coffee shop. i dont need a bakery since i bake as a hobby or immediate restaurants cause i eat healthy and cook myself. if i need these i can drive 30 minutes somewhere. oh and i live in 'burbs farrrrr away from miami or tampa or any big city. i also have a sense of community and about ten activity groups of people of varied backgrounds and education and skills. so no, the future forward is self sufficient mini communities more attuned to nature, healthcare and hobby building as AI takes over. jobs for you and your kids will be redundant in cities in a decade or three and the rents will be unimaginable. building a modern gated community with greens, parks, private security and emergency care will attract most humans. whether in the western world or developing world. hence, your lifetstyle is fleeting and will be un affordable soon enough. youre (basically the salaried or wage classes) one health emergency away from moving back with parents if you dont already own your "city" home or inherited it. those are the only kind can thrive in cities. the land owning "gentry" class, not the "salaried" class.
@@dellson8274 Well, we can agree to disagree...we have one of best healthcare hospitals here which is 10 minutes by public transit. But besides that...for me living in a gated community doesn't sound like my cup of tea at all but I'm sure it's yours so enjoy your part of the coast in Florida and I'll enjoy my part of the coast in CA.😉
@@melaniej.roberts206 that is practical thinking and planning for the future. only the salaried classes who think health problems wont happen or inherited houses in cities classes live in lala lands and city centres. not a single person with an eye to the future and the state of crime and rental increases is planning to "live in cities forever." everyone is making plans for good suburban exits and wholesome community centered lifestyles.
@@dellson8274"in a decade or three," future generations will most likely be dealing with the environmental mess our and previous generations bequeathed them. I think there will be greater priorities than activity buildings and spas in 2054. Hobbies may become foraging, being a solar energy afficionado, etc. Just stay humble behind your closed gates.
Thank you for this. My mother had a heart attack two weeks ago, she has recovered completely but it was a really tough experience for my family. My dog got sick, and I failed a class at school. My head was not were it was supposed to be, and almost triggered a depressive episode. Then this video showed up. Thank you Saida ❤️
Such a healthy message. I do live a simple life in the mountains, and noticed I was sharing too much info of my daily views, and news. The result was too many opinions, and noise. I got off social media, canceled subscriptions for materialism, decluttering even more, and am now concentrating on self care.
This is such a cool coincidence! I was re-watching Mad Men and was so touched by Don's monologue in S4 E8: "We're ruined because we get these things we wished for we had". We want things, without ever asking ourselves why-and then have to battle the emptiness we are left with when we finally get them. Definitely a topic worth reflecting on.
Thank you SO MUCH. I needed this video more than ever today. I recently lost my mom and grandpa and moved from the US to England. Today I received the items from my old life in the US that I had shipped over here to England. I grieved all the stuff I had to leave behind but I'm looking to live a more simple, minimalist life.
I wish I could reach through the screen and give you a big hug, Sui. I'm so, so incredibly sorry for your loss. I hope you're surrounded by people who are offering their support and comfort, and I hope there are some beautiful memories living inside the items that made their way over to you from back home. Sending you all my love 🌻
@@PickUpLimes That's so funny you called the writer "Sui"!😅 "Sui generis" is, in and of itself, a Latin phrase now used in English. Take care, dear writer. I also had an aunt pass away this week, and Sadia's wise voice comes along to keep life feeling kind nonetheless🤗
"Unfortunately, most of us can't just get up and leave to live in a cabin in the woods" THANK YOU for addressing this. I've been watching those cottage videos for a long time now and dreamt of having such a life. The fact that essentialism and making time for the important things AND NOT A LIFE IN A COTTAGE is what brings us a happier and simpler life is what I really needed to hear right now. Thank you Sadia, I appreciate your youtube channel so freaking much.
Hi people around the 🌍 that watched this video! Hi Sadia! I'm happy because of this video; don't get me wrong I💛 the general pick up limes content but I have to say that this kind of videos fill me in a good and positive way. WE NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS IN THIS CHANEL. I miss those where you were with a cup of tea! Sending love to all of you!
It's true. In this time now more then ever I want people in my life who help me to rebalance myself and she is a youtuber who embodies what I want in terms of psychologically: to be more grounded, calm, kind in ways and words, curious, playful in nature. Altho you see it come out in all her videos, getting to sit with her and witness these features front and centre. It makes me feel less lonely. Nice people are in short supply these days.
Living in a bustling city like Seoul, it can be really hard to find those quiet moments because even if you become more mindful, there are still lights, ads, and people creating content ALL around! Try to find a peaceful moment at river, but everyone is just posing and taking pictures. You start to feel weird and out of place for just enjoying something with your eyes. And, in my case... I get quite annoyed in my quest for a peaceful moment. I think with the explosion of social media apps, we've become so backwards. Nature is no longer a thing to appreciate, but instead a thing to enhance our own appreciation. I think I heard it from the minimalists, "we have all of these people taking all of these photos to places they never even experienced." Take the picture so you can remember the moment and the beauty of the scene, but also remember to be in the moment. Pictures of beautiful places also help later when you maybe don't have time to go out. you can look through your camera roll and revisit the things you found beautiful and relaxing that day. I'm not sure if any of that makes sense, but I hope you can understand my meaning.
I am not vegan, vegetarian or anything like that. I have thought about it, for health benefits, and I watch your videos religiously. I find peace and calm in your way and your voice, and would love to see more like this 💕
The idea that if something is not a 'Hell yes!', then it's a 'No', is genius, and it has immediately helped me give an answer to something that was upseting and worrying me for days - thank you for that! Your content is always amazing, by the way.
Dear Sadia, I have been watching your videos for years now and I find myself always coming back whenever I need a sense of peace and grounding. I love the effort you put into your videos, simplicity, calmness of your voice and down to earth nature of your thoughts. You always leave me feeling inspired, thank you. 🫶
you are amazing, your voice is so confident and clear, sometimes I feel like listening to your videos just because I wanna hear you. you are doing a great job
Life has become full of distractions and inauthenticity. A cabin-in-the-woods escape is just what what many of us are craving; a connection to nature where we can just BE!! 💜
For many years I have been focused on minimalizing and being happy with less stuff. Over the years I did notice that some things were added and some things were reduced. I learned I wasn’t fully a minimalist but rather an essentialist because there were so many things I had I didn’t need and valued to those that I did value. It also affected other areas of my life to taking care of my health and having good friends which create an abundance by having a better quality of life. Thanks for sharing this video, this is something I’m continuing to work on and helps to refer to videos like this ❤
Dear Sadia, you May not see this! But I am a huge fan. Got lost for a bit after having my baby, but I am so grateful to be back and am here watching your channel 🥲 you have no idea how much light you bring to me. Sending you a really warm hug ))(( and love as always ❤
I think the constant input is why we have so much trouble sleeping. Our minds haven't had any time to just process our thoughts of the day. I'm really trying to break the online habit. I'm trying to remember how I spent my days 8, 10 years ago and it was so much more enriching than hearts on an app. Gotta get back to me.
watching this video alone gave me so much peace, and removed anxiety i didnt even notice was there. thank you. also really love the concept of the endowment effect - definitely going to try this.
Thank you I didn't watch this video when it was released but I watched it today when I really need something to simplify my life, because I often complicate my life and worry over small things, this habit cause me lots of unnecessary stress. Thank you so much!
Really loved the messages in this video. If I’m having a hard time saying no to social stuff I ask myself if this event was cancelled would I feel relief or disappointment. If it’s relief then maybe it shouldn’t be a priority. Doesn’t work every time but is definitely something I find helpful.
I just moved into (another) studio apartment after over 30 years in my previous one and my main objective was to get rid of all the junk I accumulated over the years and start all over. If I haven't used or seen something with in the past year or so, it was either pitched, donated, or recycled.
I’m not usually a comment writer but it has to be said… You. Are. Frikken. Amazing! I’m so grateful for you and your channel. This is the first time touching my phone in a couple days after a 2 day migraine. I was getting back into “doing things” again but stumbled across your vid and I’m so glad I gave myself the time to watch! You have such a calming and nurturing voice, energy and smile ✨I’m very thankful for you sharing your life tips and tricks, they are probably my favourite videos tbh (although I love them all)! Thank you for being you beautiful! Much love from 🇦🇺
The cinematic experience in your vedios brings peace in my heart. Listening to your voice makes the heart feel so relaxed. Absolutely loved this content. Thks RUclips for recommending this vedio to me.
Really big fan of your channel and content. Why is your videos so good that I could literally watch every single video you ever made if I had all the time in the world just to do that.
Just what I needed. You hit the nail on the head with essentialism. Didn't know that that is a thing. But this is what I've been searching for. Thank you for putting my feelings into words.
Sadia! How do you make these videos so soothing 💕 I love these minimalistic videos so much and I’m so happy you make them occasionally. Got really excited to see the notification. Thanks for making my day!
To add to the "mental breathing space" idea, don't be afraid to sit with boredom. Sure, it would feel like you're wasting time, but without that you're constantly overwhelming yourself with stimuli (particularly non-essential stimuli).
When I am at my Off-Grid cabin in the mountains… My life feels simple. Very little seems important other than appreciation for the experience. I eat better, sleep better, and feel better. I spend as much time here as possible. It works for me and I wish everyone could feel this simplicity. I was inspired to explore this life by Richard Proenneke. If you are not familiar, he is worth a bit of research imho.
With the saying no to non essential friend meet ups, I would say that it completely depends on the person as I am not social at all and so every outdoor outing if I have food in the house is non essential. I have lost many friends from saying no due to the mind set of 'i can spend more time at home if I don't go'
Love this. I went through this several years ago and it’s been tough since I lost touch with friends that only invited to social events but declined personal connection experience invites (ie, I’d decline going to a bar or drinking party, but invite to coffee or lunch and be declined). But I have found deeper connections with friends, as well.
I was blessed with an near death accident that in addition to causing life long physical challenges, I also suffered a near death accident that took away my memory. I had a brain like a new born baby which required me to relearn everything. The blessing was that all the stuff in my life meant nothing to me. I didn't recognize it as mine, or that I had made it so releasing it to charity was so easy. Since I can no longer drive, or walk without the occasional assistance from my dear husband, getting out is no longer an option so I have found deep enjoyment in being at home in a quiet and now uncomplicated life. T.V. was never a source of entertainment because I grew up in a log house on a glacier lake in the wilderness of Canada where my surrounding was filled with things to explore and the sound of nature. Yes, we can all create a life filled with harmony by asking ourselves "do I need it, or do I just want it?" Since my accident our Heavenly Father has been with me every step of my amazing journey and He has given me strength on the days that challenge the most. God Bless you for all that you share and keep shining out your radiant light. 🙏
There is just so much hype around the idea to leave everything behind and seek joy as if everyone is priviliged enough to sustain themselves this way. You've nailed this concept👌🏼
Always waiting for your video! And sometimes I binge watch your videos for some feel good vibe, even though I know the content. I have a request. Could you please make a video on how to be a Vegan outside food aspect as well? If you can do a vlog, even better. for example, what kinda clothes and cosmetics do you shop that are cruelty free? what material (for clothes) do you buy? footwear? etc. Would love to know. please do a video on that! Thanks :)
Sadia, I am 50yrs old and diabetic from India. I enjoy your videos as it reminds me that how beautiful life can be. Can you help me in making diet changes as what to eat and how much always confuses me.
Hi Anandita, I actually happen to have a great source for you. You should really look up Dr. Pradip Jamnadas on RUclips. He is a cardiologist who explains where diabetes (2) comes from and how to treat it naturally. It is mindblowing and eye opening to listen to his lectures!! There is even a lecture specifically for people from India because vegetable seed oils seem to be such a big factor there
I live in open land it’s a blessing🙏🏻. I do have to go outside to hectic office environment but my home is my escape to peace and harmony. I enjoy a simple thing like the change of leaves 🍁 that give me a peace of mind.
I really enjoy this video and discussion. Just yesterday my husband and I were discussing whether or not putting up a tree each year is MY JOY and how I want to spend my time and energy. Long story short- it’s not. Just another obligation/expectation of myself to relinquish and be okay that that is my norm.
Essentialism is the view that any objects, including people, have a set of attributes that are necessary to their identity. It's a philosophical concept and definition which has existed since the times of Plato.
Mental space is so important! The problem is we are so driven to do and accomplish. Sitting and just being is often mistaken for laziness. If you have a TV on, or are on your phone or computer, even if it is idly scrolling social media posts, you are doing something. I love to sit for a while and just be, but there is that voice in the back of my brain that doesn’t accept this idleness. Often, I will crochet or knit, as it is meditative and satisfies that need to not be idle and the guilt that comes with it. However, I am cultivating just being in the moment. It is wonderful and essential. And the more I make it a practice, the easier it is to still that voice that wants me to be guilty.
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I love that someone is talking about essentialism which is the true heart of minimalism. Too often people are led to believe that minimalism is just decluttering and they miss the whole amazing point.
This goes along with me being a minimalist. I’m not 100% vegan but this also seems to go well with essentialism.
Yes!!
CANNOT AGREE MORE !! :)
I always say that minimalism is not about living with less, is about living with intention.
It's an amazing audiobook, I might have to re listen
As someone who moved to the 'cabin in the woods' (not quite but the idea) recently, life is still life. I love it here, and life has gotten an improvement, but it's not magic. I'm still me, I brought my bad habits with me. I'm still on my phone too much. I get tired and just put a pizza in the oven instead of washing cutting and cooking veggies from the garden, and they grow bad. Work is stressful, I fight over chores with my partner. Etc etc. We all need this, we all need healing. Being able to take a walk in the woods to help with that is such a blessing.
Thank you for sharing. 💙 xo
Thank you a lot for letting us know ❤
Ahh honesty ❤
Very honest! Wow!
For all those who long for the cabin life, I have been living in a cabin in the woods of Sweden for several years now and still face the same challenges.
It really is about priorities and focus...
Thank you for sharing this
Life is simple, but people tend to complicate it, chasing things they don’t need and forget to live life!❤
Sungguhhhh 👍👍👍
I appreciate that you addressed the recent rise in "cottagecore" content. It's so easy to forget that the content people create, images, stories, vlogs, snapshots, are heavily curated through editing to show only the rosy and glossy and highly aesthetic. I want everyone to have access to their natural areas and feel connected to nature, but I often worry that the simplistic ideas shown via social media let's us forget why "cottagecore" is actually so appealing. The effort to live in nature sustainably, with a strong balance of giving to the earth along with taking is what you don't see in the "cottagecore" content.
Anyway, I agree, essentialism is the way forward. I like to pair it with environmentalism so my priorities, plans, and goals align with a healthy and thriving planet
Exactly.... in name of minimalism they themselves have created huge importance to background , sound quality load with asthetic editing...
Cottagecore also doesn't show when you got the insides of your boots wet and feel like you will never feel warm and cozy again.
Finally a simply great comment
Yes to this and caring about the Earth! Do not go out and cut down trees!
I also notice, the presenters don't mention a location (at least in general). I bring this up because I'm not going to pollute the Earth driving, trying to "find it".
I take the notion, like with this lovely video, and thing where can I walk or bike for what I can Nature Time....
"Embrace minimalist habits and prioritize your financial well-being by investing in yourself. Simplify your daily routine, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and direct that energy towards building wealth. Every small step counts, from automating your savings to educating yourself on smart investing. Start today and reap the rewards of a secure financial future."
I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or bitcoin and stocks.
I invested 10k in Robin hood and 401k about a year ago and it steadily went down, now my portfolio is down to $800. I don't know what to do and i am in between jobs
@@face2lune Understanding your financial needs and making effective decisions is very essential. If I could advise you, you should seek the help of a financial advisor. For the record, working with one has been the best for my finances.
I’m Glad i stumbled on this. Please, if its not too much of a hassle for you, can you drop the details of the expertise that assisted you and how to get in touch….
@@face2lune I get guidance from *Susan Tori Davis* Most likely, the internet should have her basic info..
- summery
- when you create a "mental breathing space", learn to say no, and eliminate the nonessentials. then we are on track to live a simpler life.
1. Essentialism:
- find what's really matters and strip away all the rest
- make time for the vital few rather than the trivial many
2. Endowment effect :
- ask yourself if it's essential or not
- act as if you already don't own it, would I put an effort to get it again?
3. saying no
- If it isn't a "hell yes" then it's a No
- we saying No to the nonessential to free up time and space to the essential few.
4. space
- create the mental breathing space in your own place
Cool....thank for the summary.
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Plan on reading the book! This bares witness to my soul, have started minimizing and love the uncluttered life. Essentialism is the next step, thanks for sharing❤
Learning how to say “no” did wonder for my mental health. 😊
Getting rid of most clothes in my closet, most apps in my phone, most effects in my editor, when you build around only what’s crucial to your life and strip away as much unneeded noise as possible…game changer for enjoying life imo. Consumerism is such a drag and holds you back from so many things, including just the ability to think more clearly/focused on what you love and are passionate about…keep it simple;)
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My friend.. You're absolutely right..
Seems you have deep thoughts.
Honestly, what makes me bring down is having a rich sister who has spent a great deal of money on whatever she wants.. if I had stopped thinking about what she has and what I don't have, I would have been more satisfied with my life now
I just want to add, that not every person can feel the "hell yes". If you are a fearful person for example, you might just feel "no" all the time. That doesn't mean you should say no all the time.
Thanks for your channel ❤️ I love these kind of videos even more than the cooking ones ❤️ but I love both.
as a person who knows how "hell yes" feels like, i didnt even realize that other people can have this experience. 100% valid statement. if anyone feels like that, try to work first through the illusions of anxiety, fear and shame, so you get to know the sound of your true self's voice.
Similar to my thoughts when watching this video. It's good advice for someone who's already doing too much, but as an introvert that has to really push myself to maintain the social connections that I value, the idea of having my standard being "only the social activities I would go out and actively work to make happen on my own" would end up with me in solitude for potentially months at a time, lol.
But I feel like I'm at a good balance right now, of pushing myself to do more but still listening for when my battery is running low and being willing to say no at strategic points so that the more socially inclined don't end up draining me too much.
And I like the advice about whether I would go out of my way to get the items have, I'm working on decluttering right now and I think this will be a very helpful question to ask.
yes this is what I was wondering about because I think I would just about always say no and I don't always know if it's for the right reasons. Maybe I am just staying in my introvert comfort zone and I'm eventually going to end up alienating everyone I know because majority of the time I find being social nonessential.
Such an important point! Thank you for this addition!
These exactly were my thoughts too...
I feel depressed of late & don't feel like 'hell yes' for anything..everything seems like a. big 'NO'.
"Living below your means" adjust your lifestyle, be frugal, budget, save and invest. This helped me as a 6 figure earner. I've grown over a million in retirement savings with this method
@Charlotte-dx4go Don't panic, start out easy, don't buy things you don't need, budget every money, always save a portion of your pay atleast 5%, invest from your paycheck; it grows and helps you accumulate wealth easily.
@Charlotte-dx4goread books, gain the knowledge, set a plan or target goal to reach, get a pro financial expert lead you; follow consistently. You can also build a passive income channel from your investment
Investing is a good one! I felt the heavens the first time I got my investment dividends 😁....been on it ever since
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Rachel Blanc has a great online presence and physically located in New York.
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I love living in my coastal city! Right outside my door is: corner store, Chase bank and a hair-stylist, a donut shop and a coffe shop, book store, 3 Asian restaurants ( Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese) a real estate office, two more banks, an old school bar and also oil change place for cars. All within one block of where I live. Cannot imagine living in a cottage in the middle of a forest with no one around but I must admit it is relaxing watching the cottage videos.
i live in a gated community in florida that has all of that plus close to beaches, laundry service, golf carts, landscaping, green woods, a banks, hospital, pharmacy, emergency doctors, day care, spa, 10 sports facilities, sauna and masseuse in the country club and a coffee shop. i dont need a bakery since i bake as a hobby or immediate restaurants cause i eat healthy and cook myself. if i need these i can drive 30 minutes somewhere. oh and i live in 'burbs farrrrr away from miami or tampa or any big city. i also have a sense of community and about ten activity groups of people of varied backgrounds and education and skills. so no, the future forward is self sufficient mini communities more attuned to nature, healthcare and hobby building as AI takes over. jobs for you and your kids will be redundant in cities in a decade or three and the rents will be unimaginable. building a modern gated community with greens, parks, private security and emergency care will attract most humans. whether in the western world or developing world. hence, your lifetstyle is fleeting and will be un affordable soon enough. youre (basically the salaried or wage classes) one health emergency away from moving back with parents if you dont already own your "city" home or inherited it. those are the only kind can thrive in cities. the land owning "gentry" class, not the "salaried" class.
@@dellson8274 Well, we can agree to disagree...we have one of best healthcare hospitals here which is 10 minutes by public transit. But besides that...for me living in a gated community doesn't sound like my cup of tea at all but I'm sure it's yours so enjoy your part of the coast in Florida and I'll enjoy my part of the coast in CA.😉
@@dellson8274 Wow that is extremely negative thinking.
@@melaniej.roberts206 that is practical thinking and planning for the future. only the salaried classes who think health problems wont happen or inherited houses in cities classes live in lala lands and city centres. not a single person with an eye to the future and the state of crime and rental increases is planning to "live in cities forever." everyone is making plans for good suburban exits and wholesome community centered lifestyles.
@@dellson8274"in a decade or three," future generations will most likely be dealing with the environmental mess our and previous generations bequeathed them. I think there will be greater priorities than activity buildings and spas in 2054. Hobbies may become foraging, being a solar energy afficionado, etc. Just stay humble behind your closed gates.
Thank you for this. My mother had a heart attack two weeks ago, she has recovered completely but it was a really tough experience for my family. My dog got sick, and I failed a class at school. My head was not were it was supposed to be, and almost triggered a depressive episode. Then this video showed up. Thank you Saida ❤️
I wish sadiya has her audio book.. So we could hear her soothing voice routinely 🤩
Such a healthy message. I do live a simple life in the mountains, and noticed I was sharing too much info of my daily views, and news. The result was too many opinions, and noise. I got off social media, canceled subscriptions for materialism, decluttering even more, and am now concentrating on self care.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
This is such a cool coincidence! I was re-watching Mad Men and was so touched by Don's monologue in S4 E8: "We're ruined because we get these things we wished for we had". We want things, without ever asking ourselves why-and then have to battle the emptiness we are left with when we finally get them. Definitely a topic worth reflecting on.
Thank you SO MUCH. I needed this video more than ever today. I recently lost my mom and grandpa and moved from the US to England. Today I received the items from my old life in the US that I had shipped over here to England. I grieved all the stuff I had to leave behind but I'm looking to live a more simple, minimalist life.
I wish I could reach through the screen and give you a big hug, Sui. I'm so, so incredibly sorry for your loss. I hope you're surrounded by people who are offering their support and comfort, and I hope there are some beautiful memories living inside the items that made their way over to you from back home. Sending you all my love 🌻
@@PickUpLimes That's so funny you called the writer "Sui"!😅 "Sui generis" is, in and of itself, a Latin phrase now used in English.
Take care, dear writer. I also had an aunt pass away this week, and Sadia's wise voice comes along to keep life feeling kind nonetheless🤗
"Unfortunately, most of us can't just get up and leave to live in a cabin in the woods" THANK YOU for addressing this. I've been watching those cottage videos for a long time now and dreamt of having such a life. The fact that essentialism and making time for the important things AND NOT A LIFE IN A COTTAGE is what brings us a happier and simpler life is what I really needed to hear right now. Thank you Sadia, I appreciate your youtube channel so freaking much.
Hi people around the 🌍 that watched this video! Hi Sadia! I'm happy because of this video; don't get me wrong I💛 the general pick up limes content but I have to say that this kind of videos fill me in a good and positive way. WE NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS IN THIS CHANEL. I miss those where you were with a cup of tea! Sending love to all of you!
It's true. In this time now more then ever I want people in my life who help me to rebalance myself and she is a youtuber who embodies what I want in terms of psychologically: to be more grounded, calm, kind in ways and words, curious, playful in nature. Altho you see it come out in all her videos, getting to sit with her and witness these features front and centre. It makes me feel less lonely. Nice people are in short supply these days.
Living in a bustling city like Seoul, it can be really hard to find those quiet moments because even if you become more mindful, there are still lights, ads, and people creating content ALL around! Try to find a peaceful moment at river, but everyone is just posing and taking pictures. You start to feel weird and out of place for just enjoying something with your eyes. And, in my case... I get quite annoyed in my quest for a peaceful moment.
I think with the explosion of social media apps, we've become so backwards. Nature is no longer a thing to appreciate, but instead a thing to enhance our own appreciation. I think I heard it from the minimalists, "we have all of these people taking all of these photos to places they never even experienced."
Take the picture so you can remember the moment and the beauty of the scene, but also remember to be in the moment. Pictures of beautiful places also help later when you maybe don't have time to go out. you can look through your camera roll and revisit the things you found beautiful and relaxing that day.
I'm not sure if any of that makes sense, but I hope you can understand my meaning.
I've been missing your minimalism videos for the longest time Sadie!! Looking forward for more 🤍💗
Me tooo
yes, we need an updated version but with practical examples, please
You talk so smoothly that I can hear u for whole day... Also Listening to u is like reading a good book thanks ❤️
I am not vegan, vegetarian or anything like that. I have thought about it, for health benefits, and I watch your videos religiously. I find peace and calm in your way and your voice, and would love to see more like this 💕
The idea that if something is not a 'Hell yes!', then it's a 'No', is genius, and it has immediately helped me give an answer to something that was upseting and worrying me for days - thank you for that! Your content is always amazing, by the way.
Dear Sadia,
I have been watching your videos for years now and I find myself always coming back whenever I need a sense of peace and grounding.
I love the effort you put into your videos, simplicity, calmness of your voice and down to earth nature of your thoughts. You always leave me feeling inspired, thank you. 🫶
you are amazing, your voice is so confident and clear, sometimes I feel like listening to your videos just because I wanna hear you. you are doing a great job
I really believe that all of this aligns with my faith (islam) which is why it's been easy for me to live this way.
Life has become full of distractions and inauthenticity. A cabin-in-the-woods escape is just what what many of us are craving; a connection to nature where we can just BE!! 💜
I see PUL notification, I pause everything non-essential, I click :)
"Essentialism" is my favourite book - it helped me a lot after a burnout.
For many years I have been focused on minimalizing and being happy with less stuff. Over the years I did notice that some things were added and some things were reduced. I learned I wasn’t fully a minimalist but rather an essentialist because there were so many things I had I didn’t need and valued to those that I did value. It also affected other areas of my life to taking care of my health and having good friends which create an abundance by having a better quality of life. Thanks for sharing this video, this is something I’m continuing to work on and helps to refer to videos like this ❤
Dear Sadia, you May not see this! But I am a huge fan. Got lost for a bit after having my baby, but I am so grateful to be back and am here watching your channel 🥲 you have no idea how much light you bring to me. Sending you a really warm hug ))(( and love as always ❤
Yes! We need more messages like this in the world! 💕
I am all about this. A simple life is truly what we crave. Thank you Sadia for this video. Such an important message.
I need this kind of videos more often. It just brings me into presence.
You explain it so clearly but "lightly" 👌😊
I long for the ⛱️ life 🌞 Learning that the word "no" is a complete sentence will change your life🩷
what a positivity! Hands down Sadia will be the most influential and top #1 calming podcast if she ever enters into that!!
I think the constant input is why we have so much trouble sleeping. Our minds haven't had any time to just process our thoughts of the day. I'm really trying to break the online habit. I'm trying to remember how I spent my days 8, 10 years ago and it was so much more enriching than hearts on an app. Gotta get back to me.
The photography in this video is just stunning. Loved every moment
I love minimalism, it makes Life so much lighter 😌
I am not happy with my life , and all of sudden your video pop out , and I watch it through~ quite interesting thanks ~
watching this video alone gave me so much peace, and removed anxiety i didnt even notice was there. thank you. also really love the concept of the endowment effect - definitely going to try this.
Thank you I didn't watch this video when it was released but I watched it today when I really need something to simplify my life, because I often complicate my life and worry over small things, this habit cause me lots of unnecessary stress. Thank you so much!
Minimalist PUL videos remind me of what’s truly important ❤
Really loved the messages in this video. If I’m having a hard time saying no to social stuff I ask myself if this event was cancelled would I feel relief or disappointment. If it’s relief then maybe it shouldn’t be a priority. Doesn’t work every time but is definitely something I find helpful.
I just moved into (another) studio apartment after over 30 years in my previous one and my main objective was to get rid of all the junk I accumulated over the years and start all over. If I haven't used or seen something with in the past year or so, it was either pitched, donated, or recycled.
I’m not usually a comment writer but it has to be said… You. Are. Frikken. Amazing!
I’m so grateful for you and your channel. This is the first time touching my phone in a couple days after a 2 day migraine. I was getting back into “doing things” again but stumbled across your vid and I’m so glad I gave myself the time to watch!
You have such a calming and nurturing voice, energy and smile ✨I’m very thankful for you sharing your life tips and tricks, they are probably my favourite videos tbh (although I love them all)!
Thank you for being you beautiful!
Much love from 🇦🇺
This is the only video which made sense to me lately!! It is one of the refreshing contents. Thank you and keep doing more of it.
The cinematic experience in your vedios brings peace in my heart. Listening to your voice makes the heart feel so relaxed. Absolutely loved this content. Thks RUclips for recommending this vedio to me.
Really big fan of your channel and content. Why is your videos so good that I could literally watch every single video you ever made if I had all the time in the world just to do that.
Just what I needed. You hit the nail on the head with essentialism. Didn't know that that is a thing. But this is what I've been searching for. Thank you for putting my feelings into words.
Sadia! How do you make these videos so soothing 💕
I love these minimalistic videos so much and I’m so happy you make them occasionally. Got really excited to see the notification. Thanks for making my day!
To add to the "mental breathing space" idea, don't be afraid to sit with boredom. Sure, it would feel like you're wasting time, but without that you're constantly overwhelming yourself with stimuli (particularly non-essential stimuli).
Awe our family is hitting 4M soon! 😍💙
Wild, eh! 🤯 🥰
When I am at my Off-Grid cabin in the mountains… My life feels simple. Very little seems important other than appreciation for the experience. I eat better, sleep better, and feel better. I spend as much time here as possible. It works for me and I wish everyone could feel this simplicity. I was inspired to explore this life by Richard Proenneke. If you are not familiar, he is worth a bit of research imho.
With the saying no to non essential friend meet ups, I would say that it completely depends on the person as I am not social at all and so every outdoor outing if I have food in the house is non essential. I have lost many friends from saying no due to the mind set of 'i can spend more time at home if I don't go'
Love this. I went through this several years ago and it’s been tough since I lost touch with friends that only invited to social events but declined personal connection experience invites (ie, I’d decline going to a bar or drinking party, but invite to coffee or lunch and be declined). But I have found deeper connections with friends, as well.
Were these people really friends to begin with? :)
This book has been very important to me for many years. I'm happy you recommended it to your audience.
I have not heard of essentialism before. I have realized that this is who I am at my core, more than simply minimalism. Thank you for this video!
Your voice calms me down.
I was blessed with an near death accident that in addition to causing life long physical challenges, I also suffered a near death accident that took away my memory. I had a brain like a new born baby which required me to relearn everything. The blessing was that all the stuff in my life meant nothing to me. I didn't recognize it as mine, or that I had made it so releasing it to charity was so easy.
Since I can no longer drive, or walk without the occasional assistance from my dear husband, getting out is no longer an option so I have found deep enjoyment in being at home in a quiet and now uncomplicated life. T.V. was never a source of entertainment because I grew up in a log house on a glacier lake in the wilderness of Canada where my surrounding was filled with things to explore and the sound of nature.
Yes, we can all create a life filled with harmony by asking ourselves "do I need it, or do I just want it?" Since my accident our Heavenly Father has been with me every step of my amazing journey and He has given me strength on the days that challenge the most. God Bless you for all that you share and keep shining out your radiant light. 🙏
There is just so much hype around the idea to leave everything behind and seek joy as if everyone is priviliged enough to sustain themselves this way. You've nailed this concept👌🏼
You are literally my favorite RUclipsr.
Always waiting for your video! And sometimes I binge watch your videos for some feel good vibe, even though I know the content. I have a request. Could you please make a video on how to be a Vegan outside food aspect as well? If you can do a vlog, even better. for example, what kinda clothes and cosmetics do you shop that are cruelty free? what material (for clothes) do you buy? footwear? etc. Would love to know. please do a video on that! Thanks :)
I found your videos not only very rich in contents, but also very cinematically beautiful. Who is the videographer? Must be an amazing guy.
I have heard many people saying the same idea. But at the end your words sinked in. ❤thank you
Your voice is so soothing I think you should start your own podcast 🥰🥰
How peaceful it is to watch this video! Loved it ❤️
Wow… really great video!
Also right in time before black Friday sales. Will help me save some money on non-essentials😁😁😁
Such a relaxing,cheerful face, talking sense, leading to an alternative most of us need urgently.
Read Greg’s book years ago. Changed my life!
Excellent video, I very much resonate with continually curating an essential, simple life.
You're so comfortable to watch and listen. I love you so much
Thank you so much again, for clearing our minds, filling our hearts with goodness. ❤❤
🙏 thank YOU!
Breath of fresh air. Gracias 😊
Hey Sadia...been missing these videos of yours !! Oh how I miss your teatime Tuesdays with these kinds of topics. More power to you 💕
Teatime Tuesday 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I’ve been a minimalist for the past 5 years. I’m excited to be an essentialist for the next 5
I had a relax just listening your voice 😌
Sadia, I am 50yrs old and diabetic from India. I enjoy your videos as it reminds me that how beautiful life can be. Can you help me in making diet changes as what to eat and how much always confuses me.
Hi Anandita, I actually happen to have a great source for you. You should really look up Dr. Pradip Jamnadas on RUclips. He is a cardiologist who explains where diabetes (2) comes from and how to treat it naturally. It is mindblowing and eye opening to listen to his lectures!! There is even a lecture specifically for people from India because vegetable seed oils seem to be such a big factor there
I live in open land it’s a blessing🙏🏻. I do have to go outside to hectic office environment but my home is my escape to peace and harmony. I enjoy a simple thing like the change of leaves 🍁 that give me a peace of mind.
Nature, inner peace, simplistic lifestyle is so wonderful ❤meditation helps me to stay balanced 🧘♀️
Listening your voice is like meditation. Is it original or tech driven voice🙂💛
And this video is the reason I started following Pick Up Limes!
Not everything is our competition, it's OK to eliminate ❤
OMG a heart 🙀🙈
Ohhhh...hurray! I missed this kind of videos. Minimalism videos 😍😍😍😍
Video save. Will listen to this everyday for a week to change my thinking a bit. Thank you.
How did it go? :)
Your videos about life have always been my comfort, Sadia. 🧡
My wife really get inspire by you.. And its good to have you in our life.. GOd bless you
I really enjoy this video and discussion. Just yesterday my husband and I were discussing whether or not putting up a tree each year is MY JOY and how I want to spend my time and energy. Long story short- it’s not. Just another obligation/expectation of myself to relinquish and be okay that that is my norm.
Essentialism is the view that any objects, including people, have a set of attributes that are necessary to their identity. It's a philosophical concept and definition which has existed since the times of Plato.
Simplify any thing lead to great result
Mental space is so important! The problem is we are so driven to do and accomplish. Sitting and just being is often mistaken for laziness. If you have a TV on, or are on your phone or computer, even if it is idly scrolling social media posts, you are doing something. I love to sit for a while and just be, but there is that voice in the back of my brain that doesn’t accept this idleness. Often, I will crochet or knit, as it is meditative and satisfies that need to not be idle and the guilt that comes with it. However, I am cultivating just being in the moment. It is wonderful and essential. And the more I make it a practice, the easier it is to still that voice that wants me to be guilty.
You are lovely Sadia.. also your videos were the reason I started using audible few years back.. and i am grateful for this step 😌
@Sadia: listening and watching you is so therapeutic ❤ thank you for creating such amazing content! 🙌
Thank you for sharing. I truly enjoyed this. I caught myself smiling, as it resonated with me so deeply.
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