Hope you liked this video by Melissa! *What other big topics like minimalism would you like to see us break down? It can become a future video!* Also, expect to see more from the three of us in the future (bc _apparently_ doing 2 big research challenges every month alongside video production isn't healthy but we crave that curiosity). - Sabrina
I think if Melissa wanted to expand her point of Minimalism leading to clutter/trash created for other people that would be interesting. A somewhat related point could be how when people try being more low waste, they buy these new functional things like how Melissa said environmental minimalism treats things BUT they rarely do what Melissa did and *use what they already have* instead o buying something new and getting rid of their current stuff.
I think people have a lot more "dead time" than they realize but they tend to use that dead time to be on Instagram or social media instead of using it to recharge.
Great vid. But it is a bit confusing that basic normal activities that our mums taught us (don't be wasteful, don't be messy, don't buy unnecessary things, stop looking at your phone and talk to your family...) have been rebranded as minimalism. A bit like how meditation got rebranded as mindfulness... EMPTY :)
My mum also taught me to hoard things and keep hold of things. She's like "are you sure you want to get rid of this?" and I don't think that's very useful either. Naturally you're going to evolve and buy new things for the evolving person you are and the old things don't serve you anymore. Also if you buy less things, for the few new things you do buy, you can perhaps afford more expensive things and EXPERIENCES without breaking the bank. In this very materialistic modern world, I think it is important to reign it back in and to remind people of the simpler ways of life
The problem with doing what your mother told you means you keep the old blanket your great grandmother knitted, you have a second set of plates that only ever get used for guests 5 times a year, you have a ton of old plastic ice cream tubs with too few lids, you have old gray socks that were part of your school uniform which you never wear, you have a TV and a computer monitor both that are both streaming the exact same Netflix account, you buy milk in giant containers that always go sour before its used up and you have your grandmother's sisters husbands son from the first marriage on Facebook, but haven't seen them since 2007. Just get rid of it all. Then buy yourself actually super comfortable expensive shoes you can wear every day for the next 7 years and throw out the ones with the loose sole.
(I have tl;dr version at bottom of desired.) For one thing, not every mother teaches their child those things. I am living with my parents for the time being and my mother gets mad at me for turning a light off that I don't need when she will be in that room later and will want the light on. I try to conserve energy where I can, so I turn off lights in favor of using sunlight, but she and my dad will leave the living room and kitchen lights on all day because they'll use those lights later. Even worse, my boyfriend's entire family just leaves lights on everywhere even if they only use the light once during the day. He was never taught to conserve energy (not be wasteful), so he wastes it all the time. I only do it because I was taught that in school, but not my mother. Another thing is that not everything taught by one's mother sticks. Another anecdote of mine is that my mother used to always get into me for not eating food she bought, especially when I asked her to do so. It wasn't until I got a job and I had to start buying my own groceries that I realized just how wasteful that really was. Plus, as a child, my room was always messy. In attempts to teach me to be cleaner, my mother acted like a drill sergeant when it came to the cleanliness of my room. Now I have a core belief that cleaning is bad because I was grounded until my room was clean, and every single scrap of yarn, grass, and what have you had to be picked up before I was no longer grounded. My brain thinks cleaning = grounded and grounded = no fun whatsoever, so, by some math law I don't remember, cleaning = no fun whatsoever. It took personal experience and new perspectives for me to realize that it's actually really bad to have a messy environment. What me mother taught me, though, actually made me messier. Tl;dr version, I guess: A mother's teachings aren't always well-received, and sometimes a mother won't teach the things in the video or other basics. As such, sometimes a person has to learn something on their own for it to stick or for them to know it in the first place.
It's funny, but my mom is the one at the table who looks at her phone. It's easy to cherry-pick some parts of your experience and say "oh this other thing is nothing new"---I don't need to lecture Medlife Crisis of all people on cognitive biases ;) But also minimalism is an extremely vague word that can encompass everything from reducing social media use to "zero-waste" lifestyles (scare quotes only because I haven't looked into it).
That beep at 7:54 was terrifying. I'd just put something in the oven and thought my fire alarm was going off. For a brief second I imagined the embarassment of 300 people seeing me talk to the fire department, knowing I was the reason they all had to evacuate.
my favorite type of minimalism are rich people with super minimalist homes and then they open up their wardrobe and its completely packed with stuff lmao
Or those minimalist room tours then they say "this is my dorm, all my stuff is back home" or "not including the stuff in my storage room" like I clicked to see everything they own not just a tiny part of their space that is clutter free 💀
Part of my maximalism is recognizing that physical things are important to me, and they make me happy. However, if I keep things to enjoy them, I need to keep the things I enjoy and find ways of making them practical to enjoy. For example, I have special sentimental items from my relatives. If I keep them because they are meaningful to me and bring me joy, I need to make them accessible for that purpose. So, I made shadow box displays of them. My husband had kept his favorite magazine cover art pieces, so we framed them and put them up. We organized the things that make us happy. 🤩
I remember the days when you were just some person sabrina coerced into doing her dirty work for videos. Now you're making your own videos. Very cool. Nicely done
I love the idea of minimalism - all the types - but I think there's definitely a time and a place for each one. Just like Melissa was saying about how if you declutter then it could just move the clutter somewhere else instead of dealing with it, if someone just chases minimalism for the aesthetic they're probably not gonna have a good time (EG replacing all their t shirts with one type of t shirt even though all their t shirts are in decent shape..... which is exactly what I tried once, it was dumb because I'm stoooopid). Great vid as always!!!
I think you really hit the nail with being more intentional with our time. Minimalism isn’t about removing everything, it’s about intentionally buying things you need and not things you want because “ooo shiny”. It’s about making making the right decisions in the long term. We won’t see it’s immediate benefits, but we see it over time. It’s like meditation. The benefits of clearing your mind and being able to only focus on the present dont show through until making it a habit.
To be honest, I really do not have the mental energy to be intentional about everything that I do. That sounds exhausting, I'd just overthink everything even more than I already do. However, I can kinda see how if I physically decluttered my space, that could remove some of the background noise sitting in the back my mind (like "when am I gonna clean my room" or "I'm running out of space on my phone").
@@Orynae Oh definitely, meticulously controlling every second of life is emotionally and mentally exhausting. That sounds like hell. I see being intentional more as acknowledging a flaw, starting small, and working up to a lifestyle that makes you feel more fulfilled. It’s not an all-or-nothing approach to life. It’s about the small decisions you make over time that adds up. Cgp Grey has a video about New Years resolutions/building better habits that talks about this. (The title is ‘your theme’) If you have time, I think it’s very much worth watching :)
@@Orynae The funny thing about minimalism is that it's not supposed to be a huge, constant, daily grind. It's supposed to be easy, unconscious habit. Just get a box, in the garage, anything that annoys you, is inconvenient, in your way, ugly, uncomfortable or irritating in your normal day-to-day gets thrown in the box - out of sight, out of mind. Then in a few months, if you haven't needed to take something out of the box in all that time, just get rid of it permanently. Just compulsively throw everything away, as you go. If you need something again then you can deliberately remove it from the bin. No need to get decision fatigue, one size fits all - throw away. Everything left in the bin after a while is automatically junk in your life, no need to sort, deliberate and weigh options. It's automatic. Make a folder on your desktop, if some app or file gets in your way, drag and drop it in there. The recycling bin works. Then you can delete it in a few months without even opening it to sort it - you didn't need it for how long? You probably never will. Delete. For photos it works the opposite way - if you open it, look at it, etc, often - put it in a special folder. In six months you select all - delete everything that's not in that special folder, no sorting neccessary.
I know people who are maximalists for the same reason. They can't throw away any gift they're given or any damaged clothes because it would be wasteful and if they needed to replace it later it would cost too much
I think aesthetic minimalism isn’t about removing or throwing out stuff but more about reducing the amount of stuff you buy or add, so less in = less out
The trick is to do one pig purge, assign everything left a specific spot, and forever more stick to the one item into a spot, one item removed rule, which amounts to replace (and upgrade) instead of add. If you are like me, and you create a budget and shopping list and also buy basically everything on the debit card, then you have three overlapping lists of basically everything coming in already compiled for you (itemised transaction bank statements on your banking app) - for everything non-perishable/consumable/comestible on the list, one thing should go to Craigslist, charity or the bin. If you arent comfortable getting rid of something immediately, put all your "maybe get rid of, unsure" stuff in a plastic container in the garage next to the bin, with the date on, and if you don't find a legitimate reason to remove the item from the container for six weeks - three months, you probably won't need it again in six months to a year, and if you do need it again in six months, it's financially worth it to borrow or rent the item for the one or two days instead of keeping it unused for another year. The second rule is ignore, beg, borrow, rent, recycle and replace first, then add. Maybe make a list of things you use most frequently and how often you are physically in contact with that item and prioritise upgrading that as high as your budget allows, first: Statistically you are in contact with your face, hair, teeth, hands and body, bed's mattress, cushions, bed, cover, your underwear, socks, shoes, couch, chair, car-chair, computer mouse, keyboard, cellphone, glasses, piercings, wallet, keys, eating utensils, bathroom fittings, other clothes most often, so any upgrade there will probably have the largest quality of life improvements on a minor annoyance you have to deal with per hour basis. Similarly, your cellphone and pc desktop, email inbox, browser homepage, the top of your feed on your social media account of choice get seen most often, so any tweak which removes junk from here saves you probably at least 200 clicks/taps a day. And for every ten pieces of disposable junk you don't buy, you have to empty your bin one time less. But remember, it's only an upgrade if all of a similar item you own/use is of the same highest quality of any of them, so get rid of the old spares you are only going to use in - honestly - never.
lmao well she did say she was just gonna try it, not do and finish it successfully in a day lol. ironic, but, im not sure you already get the idea, in the end decluttering your digital files, not just deleting the unimportant ones, would help reduce your screentime by helping you access your files efficiently, and directly help you avoid getting distracted by other things while you were searching for it.
I absolutely love mellisa's energy and how more comfortable she's in camera now This was a great video, as always Sabrina just kills it with the animations
I'm not a huge fan of aesthetic minimalism. Removing everything from your space that doesn't serve a practical purpose ignores the fact that filling your space with beautiful art that reflects who you are can bring you joy. Yeah, a cluttered space can be bad for your mental health, but it's not shallow to want to have pretty things, just like it's not shallow to want to listen to beautiful music.
Well then your in luck. Minimalism doesn't have an end all be all, some may like a clear space but if you don't then your minimalism can be sleek and artsy. The key to minimalism is that it is minimal enough for the individual.
Here's the thing, "[having] beautiful art that reflects who you are can bring you joy" is a practical purpose, it's a form of mental self care. The key within that is not having so much that it no longer fulfills that purpose.
For me the idea of minimalism doesn't mean taking everything away, it means taking away things that are unnecessary or distracting. In this case it would mean that an art piece that really resonates or is important to you will have the space to, I guess spread its wings. I think it's easier to take in the impact of something if it's surrounded by less, otherwise it gets lost in the noise of everything else and doesn't have space to breathe. So in essence it's less about removing things from a space, and more about being deliberate about what you add.
Minimalism is stopping meaningless consumption and becoming mindful about purchases that aren't basic necessities, so having beautiful art around you is minimalism if you like the art and it doesn't overwhelm you 👍
In one sense yes. In another, it is actually highly productive, as it declutters your most important space - the one between your ears. As a result of having a "cleaner headspace", you'll be more efficient and less distracted for the rest of the day.
Here's an idea: Don't throw it away, throw it in a box, if you need to reuse it, take it from the box again. Write a date on the box three/six months in the future. Throw away everything left in the box at that date. If you reused it - great. If you didn't in that time period, actually throwing it away is probably no loss, as you aren't going to reuse it.
Wanna know what I did? (Trick question. I'll tell you anyway.) I put all my photos on an external hard drive and said I'll sort them later. Later didn't happen so far. So that's my sixth way of minimalism: Procrastinalism.
@@lonestarr1490 for me, it's "dump all my photos and files into a folder on my desktop -- preferably something super ambiguously named like 'stuff' -- every time I get the urge to clean, until I'm up to 'stuff 12', 'stuff 13', etc., then dump all stuff folders into another folder called something like 'stuffs'..." Speaking of which, I probably need a new stuffses folder soon. 😅
what makes you happy & functional is what it's all about. minimalism is one way to go for those of us (me) who are visually overwhelmed by clutter. but I'm also "out of sight, out of mind," so important things need to be where i can see them. and I'm lazy. consequently my room is a horror show. i would love to be surrounded by art, if i have to be surrounded by anything.
@@karlijnlike4lane I do try to practice some minimalism but in general I do better with a lot of stimuli, maybe its because I'm adhd idk but this is just me I hope everyone is able to find balance that works for them because moderation in all areas of life is key, but this scale differs for everyone :) and I should be clear my art studio is a hot mess lol
That room cleaning montage was soo satisfying. Speaking of which, I should probably get get to cleaning mine. I've been procrastinating that for several months....
I never really considered myself a minimalist since I love chaotic colors and having knick-knacks, but I realized that I do actually partake in many of these forms. Like I started being more intentional with my purchases for environmental reasons and I've been trying to build more experiences. Funny how I never saw the connections before.
Imagine if cleaning your room or clearing out your phone storage was your Work Task for the day, instead of a thing that keeps bugging you but you can never get around to because you're too busy working or collapsing from how tiring work is
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Done the T-shirt thing thinking "oh, I'll just sew the bottom part and take the sleeves and neckline off, so I can have a free shopping bag" without even thinking about the environmental cost (except for my wanting to not bringing more plastic home). Glad I did that.
It’s interesting to learn that there different types of minimalism bc I don’t find the aesthetics of minimalism all that attractive can it’s just so EMPTY, but I try to be a environmental minimalist with what I do have.
Emptiness is good though. Like not to the point where you aren't using the space at all, that's just a little wasteful... But having lots of empty space is nice. Easier to clean too.
I think the key is not to do it for one day and to combine them. To be aware of what you buy before you buy it is a mix of environmental minimalism and then that leads to aesthetic minimalism. The money you save because you’re not buying left and right gives you the funds to buy experiences and not having as much in your house to clean or maintain gives you the time and space for mindfulness. It’s not a fad, it’s a full lifestyle change and takes time to adjust.
Honestly after Sabrina's video about planners I kept at it! I made three monthly planners that I use daily. I love the satisfaction I get when crossing out tasks, and I even started writing little journal entries at the bottom of every page! And I love the crafting of the journal itself too. When you just buy a journal you aren't really that emotionally attached to it, but when you sow all the pages together, and write each date yourself, it makes you excited to keep using it
I really liked this video. It gave me several ideas to declutter my own life in many ways. I had never considered aspects of minimalism beyond aesthetic.
Aesthetic minimalism would NEVER work for an adhd-riddled brain like mine. Like. If it's not out, it does not exist. Minimalism is beautiful but it's not my jam. Really interesting seeing you try so many new things! Thank you for showing us!!
Never been a fan of the term minimalist because it implies the person with the least stuff "wins" at minimalism. I think intentional-ism might be a better term: clearing clutter in all aspects of life so you can focus on what's important to you. And sometimes "important to you" really is your big collection of board games or cooking utensils because those are things that bring your life meaning.
This is so fascinating to me. I moved back with my parents for covid because they're sick and they're hoarders. Right now I'm trying desperately to carve out a space for myself and I've done this exact thing without knowing it.
The way I see it, the argument for aesthetic minimalism is to not get cluttered in the first place. If you don't buy junk, you don't have junk to figure out what to do with
in the old days, everyone had a 'rag bag' for all worn out things, which you delved into to get new cleaning cloths, patches for mending or whatever else you needed. The bag itself was usually a worn out pillowcase, but it's a good excuse to buy a nice fairtrade bag or keep a cushion cover you've no use for. I have a second bag for sewing projects, but it really needs a deadline attached to its contents.... Coolirpa youtuber's thrifted series where she remakes finds is brilliant inspiration
It’s actually pretty cool how Sabrina has been able to take a back seat and support other people to create. You can still tell she does the graphics and maybe editing, but it’s a very humble way of including the people she likes in what she does, and now we’re getting more of their creative voice as well which is refreshing.
clearing out my digital space is always such a daunting task that I dread doing because I'm far too indecisive, I love photographs and find it hard to determine whether I will need certain documents in future or not. Unlike aesthetic minimalism where you may be able to buy something similar in future, once you delete something digital and personal its pretty much gone forever (if you clear out your recycling bin to save space too)
digital minimalism is just such a relief. I often take screenshots of stuff on my phone as reminders to do stuff, so I go through a couple times a week and delete the ones that I have already dealt with. I love having fewer apps on the screen of my phone - with the black and white background and fewer apps, I feel like it doesn't stress out my eyes when I look at my phone.
Aesthetic minimalism is supposed to be less about getting rid of all your worldly possessions and more about not owning unnecessary crap in the first place
It would be lovely to see a video in which all of you show us how you organize this channel, how you divide tasks, how you handle the financial aspects, and your future plan to grow.
"watcha hiding there in the closet for? we gotta clean my room, let's go!" I THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF THERE ALREADY BUT NAH, YOU'RE NEVER TRULY OUT OR WHAT
I'm down to see more Melissa and Taha. I mean, you're called "Sabrina & Friends" so we expect to see both you & friends. ...unless you wanna go back to NerdyandQuirky with those "2011 Sabrina vibes" talking about sci fi shows and such. I'm cool with that, too!
@@answerinprogress a wise ghost lion once said "remember who you are". You can take Sabrina out of tumblr but you can't take tumblr out of Sabrina. I remember how you defended your ships and made that one short film on another channel when you were a teen before abandoning the channel. What a time!
totally agree about ... well, the physical aspect of minimalism, the part they don't tell you - that you really need to plan how to dis-pose (etymologically, relocate, or in the legal sense, "the action of distributing or transferring property or money to someone") of the stuff you're clearing out. I can't just "close my eyes and take everything to the curb," as my elderly dad did when overwhelmed by the prospect of reducing 30 years in a three-bedroom house with a basement, garage, and two attics to a two-bedroom condo, and it makes me crazy thinking of the cool stuff he must have filled trash bags with. taking a cue from the hoarding reality shows, i go for reduce-reuse-repurpose-recycle, but then what kind of recycling? so much stuff is perfectly nice, and has value, that it's tempting to put it into a yard sale, but doing a yard sale well is a whole big thing of its own ... although there's always freecycle or craigslist. tl;dr, it just takes a lot of research, planning, and work to environmentally minimize, and that's where i get stuck.
I'm really trying to get more mindful of the things I have in my room. Not cluttering it with unnecessary plastic figures, posters, postcards that ultimately don't mean anything to me, I just had them lying around. But I've always kept so much stuff that now, I just don't know how to get rid of it and where to put it at. Right now it's all in a big moving box, dusting as I'm being too unfocused to get them out OR give unnecessary stuff away. This sucks. And this video showed me that it would take way more willpower to actually do something about the problem. So maybe I should start with an attitude training instead xD
"What happens with all of the waste? What do you do with the trash that you create?" Everything you own will become trash no matter what you do, if you give it enough time. The intent of decluttering is to fully face the mountain of stuff you already have, rid yourself of whatever is excessive (ethically, if possible), and come away from that experience a wiser, more careful consumer. There's not much to be done about the things you have already consumed, but practicing minimalism can teach you how to avoid buying and creating that level of trash in the future.
Can we take a moment to appreciate how good Melissa is in this video? I went in wanting to know about minimalism but now I want to subscribe to her vlog.
I really enjoy to see minimalist videos because i see how different the cultures are. Im Brazilian, and that's no such thing as environmental minimalism for us, that's just the way we live our lives, my mother always use old pieces of clothes in cleaning, we have the habit of exchange clothes with each other, almost half of my wardrobe is my godmother old clothes.
So I clicked on this video expecting it to be Sabrina and honestly, I almost exited the video when I realized it WASN'T Sabrina but I was pleasantly surprised by Melissa. Her voice is very nice to listen to in this age of loud RUclipsrs, and she had some interesting thoughts on minimalism. I personally have adapted SOME aspects of minimalism but I could never fully do it, especially not aesthetic minimalism. I enjoy the decor I have up, even if it looks cluttered. Everything means something to me, or is something I use daily.
I've always been interested in minimalism because while it's about minimalizing a certain thing; it's also about making you feel less empty inside. It was interesting to take a look at a variety of minimalism (some that I didn't even know before!)
Its crazy how much work you put into editing your videos. This is straight pro editing and I can't believe how much time this actually took you to JUST EDIT
If anyone is curious about how you can remember if it'd "fewer" or "less", try to count it. If you can say x [something], it's fewer. So "five pillows". Fewer pillows. Five water? No, so less water. Easy peazy lemon squeezy =D
A way that I like to remember it by is that "less" is used with singular words and "fewer" is used with plural words. It aligns with the countable/uncountable rule and also fits in edge cases of countable items that people tend to use "less" with, like "that's one less thing to worry about"
I think one thing people miss about aesthetic minimalism (and its connection to environmental minimalism and anti-consumerism!) Is that ideally it happens over time? You don't have to declutter all at once and just make all of that junk someone else's problem, you can allow things to wear out and just not replace them. I feel like it's overall about acquiring fewer items long term rather than immediately dumping the items you own.
The problem I always found with people telling me to "get off the internet" and "take some time away from the screens" is that it always failed to account for people who's online time was essential for their jobs and their mental health. Some people like working online and at home and some people are more social online. Maybe they have digital therapy events that they check into or maybe they have friends that they care about that they can only see online, or even love interests. I am speaking from experience because my mom used to take away all my technology due to low grades and I'd get so sad because I wouldn't get to see my friends anymore. The point is. Sometimes screen time is benefficial and essential to mental health, and sometimes having a good sleep cycle actually hurts your mental health more than losing sleep over somebody
So sorry to hear about that! Since a decent portion of your life revolves around screens, there are still ways to declutter your life and be more mindful about the time you spend on the web.
really enjoyed seeing the minimalism movement deciphered. I wanted to be a minimalist for a long time, I even got to the point where my whole wardrobe was completely black (so everything goes together. Also monochrome wardrobes are cool and valid but not for me. I want to dress all black one day and completely colouful the next), but I never could part with my books, even the ones I wasn't sure I'd ever read, because those things give me joy. I wouldn't let go of my diaries that I started when I was, uff, eleven years old? because, well, memories. I also used to have a penpal and jeez the letters take up a lot of space. But I can't part with them. Also, when you have a creative hobby like, anything art related, chances are you'll have lots of supplied. I got into sewing and watercolour during lockdown and you need space for the stuff. Blank walls and black and white rooms aren't my aesthetic either. I want to see one single minimalist video in which the space the person lives in is completely earth toned. Or colourful as hell. Sorry for the rant, I usethe core priciples of minimalism every day, but my place will never look like a hardcore bauhaus flat because that would absolutely not make me happy...
LOVE what you said about making it someone else's problem! There are so many people that just throw everything away every few months and patt themselves on the back for being minimalist. The point of minimalism is to get to a place where you can properly care for yourself and your belongings so you won't need to buy more stuff. The goal is to slow the steady stream of stuff into a trickle.if you are not buying a lot you will get rid of less and if you get rid of less you have more time to do things like think about the proper way to deal with what you're getting rid of.
As someone who's been decluttering her life for a few years now, great job! I don't think I'm a minimalist, but my former mother in law would disagree. To answer your question on what to do with the stuff you get rid of: Sell it or donate it if it's still in good condition. If it's not in good shape anymore, you partially solved the issue by turning your t-shirts in to bees wax wrappers. Find a way to re-use it. When you *want* to purchase new items, ask yourself: Do I NEED it or want it? Ask yourself how many items of clothing you need. Do you need the latest cellphone? Do you need the latest purse? Honestly, I've found pants with pockets in the front, combined with a phone case that holds my credit card, so I no longer need a purse. Holy smokes, the relief of being rid of a big bag that only contained my phone and wallet.
Interesting approach to digital minimalism. If I had 6000 photos on my phone, I wouldn't consider it a good use of time to spend an entire day deleting some. Search functions for photos are getting better, so if there's a picture I need, I'm usually able to search for it.
Malevich did the first minimalist paintings just after 1900, he was Russian. But it seems google doesn't know this, so it's fair that you don't. He's my hero.
A thing about minimalism too, that there's a seperation from it because like you said it reduces self expression. This I think is why mostly only incredibly wealthy people are able to "sustain" a minimalist lifestyle. Because a great majority of wealthy people are able to rotate through a catalogue of stuff they are more or less offered just for one or two showings, not always even keeping those items. Most celebrities are walking clothes racks, that's it, a presentation and they simply don't have that intensity of "what if I need this" that most other people have. There's been some interesting articles I've seen over the years on how the boom of industrialized markets made things more available for people to acquire things which them steemed into Maximallism. People regularly either put sentiment to the things they acquire or refuse to part with them because they recognize still whatever effort it took them to get the thing in the first place, even if it was just 20 bucks when they were very young and made significantly less money. There's attachments that form and with that it all gets tied into self expression to distinguish ourselves to not be another one within the dozen, so really minimalism can feel incredibly limiting. I find the movements interesting, but honestly don't see it very sustainable personally for a full and happy lifestyle. Not unless you completely detach your social bracket from being an influence on you.
I'm not wealthy and I'm a minimalist. For me minimalism is stopping meaningless consumption and becoming mindful about purchases that aren't basic necessities.
John Green mentioning you was a reminder that I hadn't watched this immediately when I got the notification. I'm gonna write first because I don't want to make excuses not to give room for my creativity.
While I like the idea of minimalism, there's something about spaces like Casey Neistat's studio which feel like they contain more character. Those spaces are sooo the opposite of minimalism, but are more conducive to productivity in my opinion. I try to imitate those spaces in my life, and live in a way that best expresses my character. A last year I covered my whole wall in pages of doodles that I had drawn during lectures for example. Lately, I've had a queue of post-it notes on my wall that have my todos in order of the days I plan to have them done by. Since they are post-its, I can easily move them around as priorities change and it acts as a good schedule. They are also very satisfying to rip off and throw out as I complete my goals.
i did aesthetic minalism and i donated most of the things that i could to charity. So clothes to people who need, art things for kids on orphanages, etc.. And it was one of the best experiences i ever had, cause i made a lot of people happy, i cleaned what i didn't need and nothing went to waste. Definetly recommend it.
For the Aesthetics you create joy in your space because it’s more open,less busy and of course aesthetically pleasing to you and you’re supposed to sell or donate what you can to people who hopefully need or really want what you have. It’s not necessarily a burden to them because they want the item. Different items spark joy in different people. It doesn’t always work that way but that’s the thought behind it to me. :)
Decluttering is not about getting rid of stuff just to get rid of things, it is about simplifying your space. One of the first things I decluttered on my personal journey were my bath and cosmetic products. I recycled everything out that was no longer safe to use as there was no utility for it. I looked at all the things I had that were unused and that I had no intention of using and gave them to a women's shelter. I then grouped everything and looked at what I had. I had 5 foundations. Do I need 5 foundations - no. So I used them up and figured out which was my favorite one. I now have 1 foundation in two shades and when I get ready I don't have to make a conscious choice anymore. I did the same with all my beauty products, got rid off probably 80% of the clutter without throwing out to many things. I then organized things so everything had a space and things I did not use all the time were stored away. My bathroom feels so much less cluttered now.
Experientialism is interesting for me because I can’t remember anything so I collect little objects from countless memories to remember them. I thought everyone did that?
Great video! I really like the message told at the end, it really resonated with me :) Sadly, being a first year in a STEM program, my time is already spent with purpose, just not one that I enjoy all of the time!
I hoard everything so I definitely couldn't throw things away. So what I do is just only buy stuff I need and make a birthday and Christmas list so I don't get gifts that I won't use and won't get rid of
I love the relaxing vibes in this video - it was a joy to watch! I feel like I learned a lot too, but without the pressure or urgency to instantly clear out my closet. Thank you for sharing! :)
Hope you liked this video by Melissa! *What other big topics like minimalism would you like to see us break down? It can become a future video!*
Also, expect to see more from the three of us in the future (bc _apparently_ doing 2 big research challenges every month alongside video production isn't healthy but we crave that curiosity).
- Sabrina
I really liked these videos made by Melissa. I think you should make a video on cryptocurrency
-from a fellow nerd
I think if Melissa wanted to expand her point of Minimalism leading to clutter/trash created for other people that would be interesting. A somewhat related point could be how when people try being more low waste, they buy these new functional things like how Melissa said environmental minimalism treats things BUT they rarely do what Melissa did and *use what they already have* instead o buying something new and getting rid of their current stuff.
@@JordanThatblondegirl this + an update on what she’s going to keep doing if she saw value in it!
Maximalism?
@@billnguyn Yes!! I understand almost nothing about cryptocurrency and I would very much like AIP to explain it!
So minimalist there aren't even any comments yet!
solid first comment. really, the best we could've hoped for.
- Sabrina
@@answerinprogress If I'd gotten under the fold, I'd have said the comment section was EMPTY. Thanks for making great stuff!
Can we take a moment to appreciate the chapter titles? They're the bees knees for real.
Omg yes, I always love looking at them
They're amazing thank you for opening my eyes
making sabrina my enemy 10/10
What's bees knees?
@@cake0214 it's another way to say "the best"
I think people have a lot more "dead time" than they realize but they tend to use that dead time to be on Instagram or social media instead of using it to recharge.
How do you recharge though?
@@cuckoobrain7999 I sit outside when the weather is nice and read with my pug.
@@cuckoobrain7999 Sometimes i just sit outside and breath, sometimes with a book, other times i just relax.
@@cuckoobrain7999 People have suggested reading, you could also do crafts, listen to podcasts and audiobooks, write, etc.
Glad I don’t use social media, (well besides RUclips 😅) but then again i use it mostly for entertainment. So yeah
2:35
"What'cha doin' in the closet come on"
Me, a closeted gay: *shakes head*
Mel: *starts violently pulling me out*
I swear that part felt like a personal attack
Can’t I can’t I CANTTT
too real
Yes
_M_ _E_ _L_
Great vid. But it is a bit confusing that basic normal activities that our mums taught us (don't be wasteful, don't be messy, don't buy unnecessary things, stop looking at your phone and talk to your family...) have been rebranded as minimalism. A bit like how meditation got rebranded as mindfulness...
EMPTY :)
Yeah, a lot of fads are pretty common sense stuff (eg journaling). But as they say, common sense is the least common of all senses!
My mum also taught me to hoard things and keep hold of things. She's like "are you sure you want to get rid of this?" and I don't think that's very useful either. Naturally you're going to evolve and buy new things for the evolving person you are and the old things don't serve you anymore. Also if you buy less things, for the few new things you do buy, you can perhaps afford more expensive things and EXPERIENCES without breaking the bank. In this very materialistic modern world, I think it is important to reign it back in and to remind people of the simpler ways of life
The problem with doing what your mother told you means you keep the old blanket your great grandmother knitted, you have a second set of plates that only ever get used for guests 5 times a year, you have a ton of old plastic ice cream tubs with too few lids, you have old gray socks that were part of your school uniform which you never wear, you have a TV and a computer monitor both that are both streaming the exact same Netflix account, you buy milk in giant containers that always go sour before its used up and you have your grandmother's sisters husbands son from the first marriage on Facebook, but haven't seen them since 2007. Just get rid of it all. Then buy yourself actually super comfortable expensive shoes you can wear every day for the next 7 years and throw out the ones with the loose sole.
(I have tl;dr version at bottom of desired.)
For one thing, not every mother teaches their child those things. I am living with my parents for the time being and my mother gets mad at me for turning a light off that I don't need when she will be in that room later and will want the light on. I try to conserve energy where I can, so I turn off lights in favor of using sunlight, but she and my dad will leave the living room and kitchen lights on all day because they'll use those lights later. Even worse, my boyfriend's entire family just leaves lights on everywhere even if they only use the light once during the day. He was never taught to conserve energy (not be wasteful), so he wastes it all the time. I only do it because I was taught that in school, but not my mother.
Another thing is that not everything taught by one's mother sticks. Another anecdote of mine is that my mother used to always get into me for not eating food she bought, especially when I asked her to do so. It wasn't until I got a job and I had to start buying my own groceries that I realized just how wasteful that really was. Plus, as a child, my room was always messy. In attempts to teach me to be cleaner, my mother acted like a drill sergeant when it came to the cleanliness of my room. Now I have a core belief that cleaning is bad because I was grounded until my room was clean, and every single scrap of yarn, grass, and what have you had to be picked up before I was no longer grounded. My brain thinks cleaning = grounded and grounded = no fun whatsoever, so, by some math law I don't remember, cleaning = no fun whatsoever. It took personal experience and new perspectives for me to realize that it's actually really bad to have a messy environment. What me mother taught me, though, actually made me messier.
Tl;dr version, I guess: A mother's teachings aren't always well-received, and sometimes a mother won't teach the things in the video or other basics. As such, sometimes a person has to learn something on their own for it to stick or for them to know it in the first place.
It's funny, but my mom is the one at the table who looks at her phone. It's easy to cherry-pick some parts of your experience and say "oh this other thing is nothing new"---I don't need to lecture Medlife Crisis of all people on cognitive biases ;) But also minimalism is an extremely vague word that can encompass everything from reducing social media use to "zero-waste" lifestyles (scare quotes only because I haven't looked into it).
That beep at 7:54 was terrifying. I'd just put something in the oven and thought my fire alarm was going off. For a brief second I imagined the embarassment of 300 people seeing me talk to the fire department, knowing I was the reason they all had to evacuate.
I read your comment, but when the beep came, the exact same thing still happened to me.. I feel really dumb now :p
That’s sounds a lot like ✨anxiety✨ to me
My dog jumped.
I thought my sister's pizza was done! There wasn't even a pizza in the oven 🤣
I somehow thought it was my kettle
my favorite type of minimalism are rich people with super minimalist homes and then they open up their wardrobe and its completely packed with stuff lmao
Or those minimalist room tours then they say "this is my dorm, all my stuff is back home" or "not including the stuff in my storage room" like I clicked to see everything they own not just a tiny part of their space that is clutter free 💀
Part of my maximalism is recognizing that physical things are important to me, and they make me happy. However, if I keep things to enjoy them, I need to keep the things I enjoy and find ways of making them practical to enjoy. For example, I have special sentimental items from my relatives. If I keep them because they are meaningful to me and bring me joy, I need to make them accessible for that purpose. So, I made shadow box displays of them. My husband had kept his favorite magazine cover art pieces, so we framed them and put them up. We organized the things that make us happy. 🤩
@@bladeofSteele That's a very nice share of experience.
I remember the days when you were just some person sabrina coerced into doing her dirty work for videos. Now you're making your own videos. Very cool. Nicely done
I love the idea of minimalism - all the types - but I think there's definitely a time and a place for each one. Just like Melissa was saying about how if you declutter then it could just move the clutter somewhere else instead of dealing with it, if someone just chases minimalism for the aesthetic they're probably not gonna have a good time (EG replacing all their t shirts with one type of t shirt even though all their t shirts are in decent shape..... which is exactly what I tried once, it was dumb because I'm stoooopid).
Great vid as always!!!
I think you really hit the nail with being more intentional with our time. Minimalism isn’t about removing everything, it’s about intentionally buying things you need and not things you want because “ooo shiny”. It’s about making making the right decisions in the long term. We won’t see it’s immediate benefits, but we see it over time. It’s like meditation. The benefits of clearing your mind and being able to only focus on the present dont show through until making it a habit.
Exactly, minimalism is halting our meaningless consumption and becoming mindful about purchases that aren't basic necessities.
To be honest, I really do not have the mental energy to be intentional about everything that I do. That sounds exhausting, I'd just overthink everything even more than I already do. However, I can kinda see how if I physically decluttered my space, that could remove some of the background noise sitting in the back my mind (like "when am I gonna clean my room" or "I'm running out of space on my phone").
@@Orynae Oh definitely, meticulously controlling every second of life is emotionally and mentally exhausting. That sounds like hell. I see being intentional more as acknowledging a flaw, starting small, and working up to a lifestyle that makes you feel more fulfilled. It’s not an all-or-nothing approach to life. It’s about the small decisions you make over time that adds up.
Cgp Grey has a video about New Years resolutions/building better habits that talks about this. (The title is ‘your theme’) If you have time, I think it’s very much worth watching :)
@@Orynae The funny thing about minimalism is that it's not supposed to be a huge, constant, daily grind. It's supposed to be easy, unconscious habit. Just get a box, in the garage, anything that annoys you, is inconvenient, in your way, ugly, uncomfortable or irritating in your normal day-to-day gets thrown in the box - out of sight, out of mind. Then in a few months, if you haven't needed to take something out of the box in all that time, just get rid of it permanently. Just compulsively throw everything away, as you go. If you need something again then you can deliberately remove it from the bin. No need to get decision fatigue, one size fits all - throw away. Everything left in the bin after a while is automatically junk in your life, no need to sort, deliberate and weigh options. It's automatic.
Make a folder on your desktop, if some app or file gets in your way, drag and drop it in there. The recycling bin works. Then you can delete it in a few months without even opening it to sort it - you didn't need it for how long? You probably never will. Delete. For photos it works the opposite way - if you open it, look at it, etc, often - put it in a special folder. In six months you select all - delete everything that's not in that special folder, no sorting neccessary.
@@Orynae It can be exhausting, but I'm OCD and sorta forced my way into it.
Yeah I’m a minimalist, I cal it “being poor”
I know people who are maximalists for the same reason. They can't throw away any gift they're given or any damaged clothes because it would be wasteful and if they needed to replace it later it would cost too much
Actually poor people will tend to keep spare items, in case something breaks they have a back up
But you’re funny, and that’s priceless.
@@jameslyons6655 if you're priceless, thats funny
Financial Minimalism
Alternative channel name: Basically book reports and reviews with Sabrina and Friends but we also learn life lessons along the way, I guess
And cook.
And sometimes commit fraud
@@francescobasile8933 ??
@@MNeathway i think that was a reference to the oil video?
@@francescobasile8933 ohhhhh thanks!
I think aesthetic minimalism isn’t about removing or throwing out stuff but more about reducing the amount of stuff you buy or add, so less in = less out
Yes, that's where the environmental minimalism kicks in. Consuming less which supports the aesthetic minimalism.
@@FizXify yes, i was trying to answer her confusion on the end she said she didn’t understand aesthetic minimalism
The trick is to do one pig purge, assign everything left a specific spot, and forever more stick to the one item into a spot, one item removed rule, which amounts to replace (and upgrade) instead of add. If you are like me, and you create a budget and shopping list and also buy basically everything on the debit card, then you have three overlapping lists of basically everything coming in already compiled for you (itemised transaction bank statements on your banking app) - for everything non-perishable/consumable/comestible on the list, one thing should go to Craigslist, charity or the bin. If you arent comfortable getting rid of something immediately, put all your "maybe get rid of, unsure" stuff in a plastic container in the garage next to the bin, with the date on, and if you don't find a legitimate reason to remove the item from the container for six weeks - three months, you probably won't need it again in six months to a year, and if you do need it again in six months, it's financially worth it to borrow or rent the item for the one or two days instead of keeping it unused for another year.
The second rule is ignore, beg, borrow, rent, recycle and replace first, then add.
Maybe make a list of things you use most frequently and how often you are physically in contact with that item and prioritise upgrading that as high as your budget allows, first:
Statistically you are in contact with your face, hair, teeth, hands and body, bed's mattress, cushions, bed, cover, your underwear, socks, shoes, couch, chair, car-chair, computer mouse, keyboard, cellphone, glasses, piercings, wallet, keys, eating utensils, bathroom fittings, other clothes most often, so any upgrade there will probably have the largest quality of life improvements on a minor annoyance you have to deal with per hour basis.
Similarly, your cellphone and pc desktop, email inbox, browser homepage, the top of your feed on your social media account of choice get seen most often, so any tweak which removes junk from here saves you probably at least 200 clicks/taps a day.
And for every ten pieces of disposable junk you don't buy, you have to empty your bin one time less.
But remember, it's only an upgrade if all of a similar item you own/use is of the same highest quality of any of them, so get rid of the old spares you are only going to use in - honestly - never.
Right. Separating wants and actual needs.
"ultimately the goal is to reduce unnecessary screentime"
* spends the whole day staring at the screen deleting photos *
💀
I'm trying to organize and downsize a folder with over 10,000 images of cars that I saved online, and it's taking forever.
lmao well she did say she was just gonna try it, not do and finish it successfully in a day lol.
ironic, but, im not sure you already get the idea, in the end decluttering your digital files, not just deleting the unimportant ones, would help reduce your screentime by helping you access your files efficiently, and directly help you avoid getting distracted by other things while you were searching for it.
Minimalism? I don’t have space in my life for it.
Eheheheheehhehehehehe
I absolutely love mellisa's energy and how more comfortable she's in camera now
This was a great video, as always Sabrina just kills it with the animations
She's the lofi person of the group it seems. Total chill.
Wait... that’s animation? Wow. I thought that was an advanced editing software!
"answer in progress" is such a good name
I need merch!
I'm not a huge fan of aesthetic minimalism. Removing everything from your space that doesn't serve a practical purpose ignores the fact that filling your space with beautiful art that reflects who you are can bring you joy. Yeah, a cluttered space can be bad for your mental health, but it's not shallow to want to have pretty things, just like it's not shallow to want to listen to beautiful music.
Well then your in luck. Minimalism doesn't have an end all be all, some may like a clear space but if you don't then your minimalism can be sleek and artsy. The key to minimalism is that it is minimal enough for the individual.
Here's the thing, "[having] beautiful art that reflects who you are can bring you joy" is a practical purpose, it's a form of mental self care. The key within that is not having so much that it no longer fulfills that purpose.
I've heard minimalism best described as only keeping things that are either useful or beautiful. There's definitely room for art in there 😊
For me the idea of minimalism doesn't mean taking everything away, it means taking away things that are unnecessary or distracting. In this case it would mean that an art piece that really resonates or is important to you will have the space to, I guess spread its wings. I think it's easier to take in the impact of something if it's surrounded by less, otherwise it gets lost in the noise of everything else and doesn't have space to breathe. So in essence it's less about removing things from a space, and more about being deliberate about what you add.
Minimalism is stopping meaningless consumption and becoming mindful about purchases that aren't basic necessities, so having beautiful art around you is minimalism if you like the art and it doesn't overwhelm you 👍
"that meditation was not very productive"
Hehehe that's like the whole point
In one sense yes.
In another, it is actually highly productive, as it declutters your most important space - the one between your ears.
As a result of having a "cleaner headspace", you'll be more efficient and less distracted for the rest of the day.
The "throwing things away" part of aesthetic minimalism bothers me a lot, especially because I find so many (re)uses for things.
Here's an idea: Don't throw it away, throw it in a box, if you need to reuse it, take it from the box again. Write a date on the box three/six months in the future. Throw away everything left in the box at that date. If you reused it - great. If you didn't in that time period, actually throwing it away is probably no loss, as you aren't going to reuse it.
@@blumoogle2901 give to op shop and patch it up
I try doing that too, but uh... I'm too dumb and lazy for that...
Shouldn't have gotten things in the first place!
The idea of going through all of my photos Absolutely Terrifies me, there's too many it would take Y e a r s
You could go back Year by Year? That's what I do with my backlog of digital photos.
Wanna know what I did? (Trick question. I'll tell you anyway.)
I put all my photos on an external hard drive and said I'll sort them later. Later didn't happen so far.
So that's my sixth way of minimalism: Procrastinalism.
@@lonestarr1490 archiving to a hard drive still clears out your phone though, so there is still a sizable and immediate benefit.
@@emilymartin5418 That was the idea ;)
@@lonestarr1490 for me, it's "dump all my photos and files into a folder on my desktop -- preferably something super ambiguously named like 'stuff' -- every time I get the urge to clean, until I'm up to 'stuff 12', 'stuff 13', etc., then dump all stuff folders into another folder called something like 'stuffs'..."
Speaking of which, I probably need a new stuffses folder soon. 😅
I've never thought about minimalism having different types/species but I love viewing it that way
Me neither!
meanwhile my art studio is maximalism and is wall to wall covered in art and aesthetics that make me happy
what makes you happy & functional is what it's all about. minimalism is one way to go for those of us (me) who are visually overwhelmed by clutter. but I'm also "out of sight, out of mind," so important things need to be where i can see them. and I'm lazy. consequently my room is a horror show. i would love to be surrounded by art, if i have to be surrounded by anything.
@@karlijnlike4lane I do try to practice some minimalism but in general I do better with a lot of stimuli, maybe its because I'm adhd idk but this is just me I hope everyone is able to find balance that works for them because moderation in all areas of life is key, but this scale differs for everyone :) and I should be clear my art studio is a hot mess lol
Maximalism for the win 💖
That room cleaning montage was soo satisfying.
Speaking of which, I should probably get get to cleaning mine.
I've been procrastinating that for several months....
I believe in you!
- Sabrina
I never really considered myself a minimalist since I love chaotic colors and having knick-knacks, but I realized that I do actually partake in many of these forms. Like I started being more intentional with my purchases for environmental reasons and I've been trying to build more experiences. Funny how I never saw the connections before.
Yes! Minimalism is becoming mindful about purchases that aren't basic necessities.
Imagine if cleaning your room or clearing out your phone storage was your Work Task for the day, instead of a thing that keeps bugging you but you can never get around to because you're too busy working or collapsing from how tiring work is
Done the T-shirt thing thinking "oh, I'll just sew the bottom part and take the sleeves and neckline off, so I can have a free shopping bag" without even thinking about the environmental cost (except for my wanting to not bringing more plastic home). Glad I did that.
I would interpret that astetic minimalism is mainly not about throwing stuff away, it's about not buying it in the first place
can i just say that the unfocus - focus animation was *chef's kiss*?? definitely worth the time
It’s interesting to learn that there different types of minimalism bc I don’t find the aesthetics of minimalism all that attractive can it’s just so EMPTY, but I try to be a environmental minimalist with what I do have.
Have you watched Shelbizleee on youtube? A channel all about how to be an eco minimalist!
Emptiness is good though. Like not to the point where you aren't using the space at all, that's just a little wasteful... But having lots of empty space is nice. Easier to clean too.
Looks like I'm already a minimalist in a sense that I rarely have enough energy to do anything at all so I have to be intentional in what I do
I think the key is not to do it for one day and to combine them. To be aware of what you buy before you buy it is a mix of environmental minimalism and then that leads to aesthetic minimalism. The money you save because you’re not buying left and right gives you the funds to buy experiences and not having as much in your house to clean or maintain gives you the time and space for mindfulness. It’s not a fad, it’s a full lifestyle change and takes time to adjust.
Honestly after Sabrina's video about planners I kept at it! I made three monthly planners that I use daily. I love the satisfaction I get when crossing out tasks, and I even started writing little journal entries at the bottom of every page! And I love the crafting of the journal itself too. When you just buy a journal you aren't really that emotionally attached to it, but when you sow all the pages together, and write each date yourself, it makes you excited to keep using it
Great video idea and implementation. Your animated graphics are on point! 👌
I really liked this video. It gave me several ideas to declutter my own life in many ways. I had never considered aspects of minimalism beyond aesthetic.
Aesthetic minimalism would NEVER work for an adhd-riddled brain like mine. Like. If it's not out, it does not exist. Minimalism is beautiful but it's not my jam. Really interesting seeing you try so many new things! Thank you for showing us!!
Never been a fan of the term minimalist because it implies the person with the least stuff "wins" at minimalism. I think intentional-ism might be a better term: clearing clutter in all aspects of life so you can focus on what's important to you. And sometimes "important to you" really is your big collection of board games or cooking utensils because those are things that bring your life meaning.
This is so fascinating to me. I moved back with my parents for covid because they're sick and they're hoarders. Right now I'm trying desperately to carve out a space for myself and I've done this exact thing without knowing it.
The way I see it, the argument for aesthetic minimalism is to not get cluttered in the first place. If you don't buy junk, you don't have junk to figure out what to do with
Yes 👍
in the old days, everyone had a 'rag bag' for all worn out things, which you delved into to get new cleaning cloths, patches for mending or whatever else you needed. The bag itself was usually a worn out pillowcase, but it's a good excuse to buy a nice fairtrade bag or keep a cushion cover you've no use for. I have a second bag for sewing projects, but it really needs a deadline attached to its contents.... Coolirpa youtuber's thrifted series where she remakes finds is brilliant inspiration
It’s actually pretty cool how Sabrina has been able to take a back seat and support other people to create. You can still tell she does the graphics and maybe editing, but it’s a very humble way of including the people she likes in what she does, and now we’re getting more of their creative voice as well which is refreshing.
clearing out my digital space is always such a daunting task that I dread doing because I'm far too indecisive, I love photographs and find it hard to determine whether I will need certain documents in future or not. Unlike aesthetic minimalism where you may be able to buy something similar in future, once you delete something digital and personal its pretty much gone forever (if you clear out your recycling bin to save space too)
Almost thought it was a matt d'avella video lol, well done
i almost put a bagel in there, just to make the reference extremely obvious.
- Sabrina
@@answerinprogress We just needed an Asian wife and fancy coffee
@@ThePrimevalVoid, well, we’ve got a “brow” girl and properly chosen wine. :D
digital minimalism is just such a relief. I often take screenshots of stuff on my phone as reminders to do stuff, so I go through a couple times a week and delete the ones that I have already dealt with. I love having fewer apps on the screen of my phone - with the black and white background and fewer apps, I feel like it doesn't stress out my eyes when I look at my phone.
EMPTY schedules are terrifying to me, but it’s hard to fill them with stuff I actually want to do instead of letting habit take over.
Aesthetic minimalism is supposed to be less about getting rid of all your worldly possessions and more about not owning unnecessary crap in the first place
It would be lovely to see a video in which all of you show us how you organize this channel, how you divide tasks, how you handle the financial aspects, and your future plan to grow.
so you're the reason why i couldn't find any beeswax at the store o:
"watcha hiding there in the closet for? we gotta clean my room, let's go!"
I THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF THERE ALREADY BUT NAH, YOU'RE NEVER TRULY OUT OR WHAT
I'm down to see more Melissa and Taha. I mean, you're called "Sabrina & Friends" so we expect to see both you & friends.
...unless you wanna go back to NerdyandQuirky with those "2011 Sabrina vibes" talking about sci fi shows and such. I'm cool with that, too!
my superwholock days? i do not wish to remember 👁👄👁
- Sabrina
@@answerinprogress a wise ghost lion once said "remember who you are". You can take Sabrina out of tumblr but you can't take tumblr out of Sabrina.
I remember how you defended your ships and made that one short film on another channel when you were a teen before abandoning the channel. What a time!
@@answerinprogress you were into superwholock? I am not surprised but also, that's rad
@@AntonWongVideo you have a cruel memory
Cheers
totally agree about ... well, the physical aspect of minimalism, the part they don't tell you - that you really need to plan how to dis-pose (etymologically, relocate, or in the legal sense, "the action of distributing or transferring property or money to someone") of the stuff you're clearing out. I can't just "close my eyes and take everything to the curb," as my elderly dad did when overwhelmed by the prospect of reducing 30 years in a three-bedroom house with a basement, garage, and two attics to a two-bedroom condo, and it makes me crazy thinking of the cool stuff he must have filled trash bags with. taking a cue from the hoarding reality shows, i go for reduce-reuse-repurpose-recycle, but then what kind of recycling? so much stuff is perfectly nice, and has value, that it's tempting to put it into a yard sale, but doing a yard sale well is a whole big thing of its own ... although there's always freecycle or craigslist. tl;dr, it just takes a lot of research, planning, and work to environmentally minimize, and that's where i get stuck.
I'm really trying to get more mindful of the things I have in my room. Not cluttering it with unnecessary plastic figures, posters, postcards that ultimately don't mean anything to me, I just had them lying around. But I've always kept so much stuff that now, I just don't know how to get rid of it and where to put it at. Right now it's all in a big moving box, dusting as I'm being too unfocused to get them out OR give unnecessary stuff away. This sucks. And this video showed me that it would take way more willpower to actually do something about the problem. So maybe I should start with an attitude training instead xD
i have no idea who you are but im in for the ride
She's Melissa, part of the "& Friends" in "Sabrina & Friends". She's part of Answer in Progress along with Sabrina and Taha!
@@INNERLMNT these videos seem really interresting, i have no idea how I havent caught on this sooner lmao
I believe she is one of the "& Friends" of "Sabrina & Friends"....but I'm not sure if she's the "friends" or the "&"
@@joedavidson7893 I stumbled upon them about a week ago. Binged her whole channel since then. Didn't encounter a single boring video.
"What happens with all of the waste? What do you do with the trash that you create?" Everything you own will become trash no matter what you do, if you give it enough time. The intent of decluttering is to fully face the mountain of stuff you already have, rid yourself of whatever is excessive (ethically, if possible), and come away from that experience a wiser, more careful consumer. There's not much to be done about the things you have already consumed, but practicing minimalism can teach you how to avoid buying and creating that level of trash in the future.
Can we take a moment to appreciate how good Melissa is in this video? I went in wanting to know about minimalism but now I want to subscribe to her vlog.
I really enjoy to see minimalist videos because i see how different the cultures are. Im Brazilian, and that's no such thing as environmental minimalism for us, that's just the way we live our lives, my mother always use old pieces of clothes in cleaning, we have the habit of exchange clothes with each other, almost half of my wardrobe is my godmother old clothes.
An idea for too many pillows is get a second blanket preferably fluffly one acting as a malleable body pillow
So I clicked on this video expecting it to be Sabrina and honestly, I almost exited the video when I realized it WASN'T Sabrina but I was pleasantly surprised by Melissa. Her voice is very nice to listen to in this age of loud RUclipsrs, and she had some interesting thoughts on minimalism. I personally have adapted SOME aspects of minimalism but I could never fully do it, especially not aesthetic minimalism. I enjoy the decor I have up, even if it looks cluttered. Everything means something to me, or is something I use daily.
I've always been interested in minimalism because while it's about minimalizing a certain thing; it's also about making you feel less empty inside. It was interesting to take a look at a variety of minimalism (some that I didn't even know before!)
Its crazy how much work you put into editing your videos. This is straight pro editing and I can't believe how much time this actually took you to JUST EDIT
If anyone is curious about how you can remember if it'd "fewer" or "less", try to count it. If you can say x [something], it's fewer. So "five pillows". Fewer pillows. Five water? No, so less water. Easy peazy lemon squeezy =D
You could also make non-countable things into units like instead of water, "five cups of water"
A way that I like to remember it by is that "less" is used with singular words and "fewer" is used with plural words. It aligns with the countable/uncountable rule and also fits in edge cases of countable items that people tend to use "less" with, like "that's one less thing to worry about"
"Five water"...
@@dj-murlock Is something unclear?
Those beeswax wraps looked great! I've got some old shirts I want to make into a quilt, but that's such a great use for scraps/unused pieces.
I think one thing people miss about aesthetic minimalism (and its connection to environmental minimalism and anti-consumerism!) Is that ideally it happens over time? You don't have to declutter all at once and just make all of that junk someone else's problem, you can allow things to wear out and just not replace them. I feel like it's overall about acquiring fewer items long term rather than immediately dumping the items you own.
The problem I always found with people telling me to "get off the internet" and "take some time away from the screens" is that it always failed to account for people who's online time was essential for their jobs and their mental health. Some people like working online and at home and some people are more social online. Maybe they have digital therapy events that they check into or maybe they have friends that they care about that they can only see online, or even love interests. I am speaking from experience because my mom used to take away all my technology due to low grades and I'd get so sad because I wouldn't get to see my friends anymore. The point is. Sometimes screen time is benefficial and essential to mental health, and sometimes having a good sleep cycle actually hurts your mental health more than losing sleep over somebody
So sorry to hear about that! Since a decent portion of your life revolves around screens, there are still ways to declutter your life and be more mindful about the time you spend on the web.
really enjoyed seeing the minimalism movement deciphered.
I wanted to be a minimalist for a long time, I even got to the point where my whole wardrobe was completely black (so everything goes together. Also monochrome wardrobes are cool and valid but not for me. I want to dress all black one day and completely colouful the next), but I never could part with my books, even the ones I wasn't sure I'd ever read, because those things give me joy. I wouldn't let go of my diaries that I started when I was, uff, eleven years old? because, well, memories. I also used to have a penpal and jeez the letters take up a lot of space. But I can't part with them. Also, when you have a creative hobby like, anything art related, chances are you'll have lots of supplied. I got into sewing and watercolour during lockdown and you need space for the stuff. Blank walls and black and white rooms aren't my aesthetic either. I want to see one single minimalist video in which the space the person lives in is completely earth toned. Or colourful as hell. Sorry for the rant, I usethe core priciples of minimalism every day, but my place will never look like a hardcore bauhaus flat because that would absolutely not make me happy...
her voice is so calming- i love listening to her talk so much
The motion design and the insights from 5 types of minimalism sparked joy ✨
LOVE what you said about making it someone else's problem! There are so many people that just throw everything away every few months and patt themselves on the back for being minimalist. The point of minimalism is to get to a place where you can properly care for yourself and your belongings so you won't need to buy more stuff. The goal is to slow the steady stream of stuff into a trickle.if you are not buying a lot you will get rid of less and if you get rid of less you have more time to do things like think about the proper way to deal with what you're getting rid of.
I can’t believe I haven’t heard of this channel till right now- I’m such a nerd and I can’t stop watching! I’m totally subscribed
As someone who's been decluttering her life for a few years now, great job! I don't think I'm a minimalist, but my former mother in law would disagree. To answer your question on what to do with the stuff you get rid of: Sell it or donate it if it's still in good condition. If it's not in good shape anymore, you partially solved the issue by turning your t-shirts in to bees wax wrappers. Find a way to re-use it.
When you *want* to purchase new items, ask yourself: Do I NEED it or want it? Ask yourself how many items of clothing you need. Do you need the latest cellphone? Do you need the latest purse? Honestly, I've found pants with pockets in the front, combined with a phone case that holds my credit card, so I no longer need a purse. Holy smokes, the relief of being rid of a big bag that only contained my phone and wallet.
"Research montage tiiime!" XD
I find it ironic that there's more than 1 type of minimalism
Good to see more Melissa! I really like that this channel is shared between several lovely friends 💚✨
I agree with your thoughts of reflections about instead of getting rid of everything, being more intentional.
Wow just appreciating the production value
"A long journey ahead of me" shows an organised and tidy room with a little too much on the desk and one small pile of clothes in the corner
Interesting approach to digital minimalism. If I had 6000 photos on my phone, I wouldn't consider it a good use of time to spend an entire day deleting some. Search functions for photos are getting better, so if there's a picture I need, I'm usually able to search for it.
I just found your channel recently and I love it so much. Your videos make me want to learn again.
Malevich did the first minimalist paintings just after 1900, he was Russian. But it seems google doesn't know this, so it's fair that you don't. He's my hero.
I just found this channel and I’m in love with the content so much I’m watching videos back to back. Thanks for creating this channel!
I like Melissa. This was a great video!
You guys make awesome videos!! Everything’s so professional: the editing, footage, audio, research, etc.
A thing about minimalism too, that there's a seperation from it because like you said it reduces self expression.
This I think is why mostly only incredibly wealthy people are able to "sustain" a minimalist lifestyle. Because a great majority of wealthy people are able to rotate through a catalogue of stuff they are more or less offered just for one or two showings, not always even keeping those items. Most celebrities are walking clothes racks, that's it, a presentation and they simply don't have that intensity of "what if I need this" that most other people have.
There's been some interesting articles I've seen over the years on how the boom of industrialized markets made things more available for people to acquire things which them steemed into Maximallism. People regularly either put sentiment to the things they acquire or refuse to part with them because they recognize still whatever effort it took them to get the thing in the first place, even if it was just 20 bucks when they were very young and made significantly less money. There's attachments that form and with that it all gets tied into self expression to distinguish ourselves to not be another one within the dozen, so really minimalism can feel incredibly limiting.
I find the movements interesting, but honestly don't see it very sustainable personally for a full and happy lifestyle. Not unless you completely detach your social bracket from being an influence on you.
I'm not wealthy and I'm a minimalist. For me minimalism is stopping meaningless consumption and becoming mindful about purchases that aren't basic necessities.
John Green mentioning you was a reminder that I hadn't watched this immediately when I got the notification. I'm gonna write first because I don't want to make excuses not to give room for my creativity.
While I like the idea of minimalism, there's something about spaces like Casey Neistat's studio which feel like they contain more character. Those spaces are sooo the opposite of minimalism, but are more conducive to productivity in my opinion. I try to imitate those spaces in my life, and live in a way that best expresses my character. A last year I covered my whole wall in pages of doodles that I had drawn during lectures for example. Lately, I've had a queue of post-it notes on my wall that have my todos in order of the days I plan to have them done by. Since they are post-its, I can easily move them around as priorities change and it acts as a good schedule. They are also very satisfying to rip off and throw out as I complete my goals.
i did aesthetic minalism and i donated most of the things that i could to charity. So clothes to people who need, art things for kids on orphanages, etc.. And it was one of the best experiences i ever had, cause i made a lot of people happy, i cleaned what i didn't need and nothing went to waste. Definetly recommend it.
this is random, but i love the way you guys do your ads. they are informative and not too long. great video!!
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For the Aesthetics you create joy in your space because it’s more open,less busy and of course aesthetically pleasing to you and you’re supposed to sell or donate what you can to people who hopefully need or really want what you have. It’s not necessarily a burden to them because they want the item. Different items spark joy in different people. It doesn’t always work that way but that’s the thought behind it to me. :)
The motion graphics are always so good!
I love beeswax wraps! I didn’t make mine myself, but I do use them again and again.
Decluttering is not about getting rid of stuff just to get rid of things, it is about simplifying your space. One of the first things I decluttered on my personal journey were my bath and cosmetic products. I recycled everything out that was no longer safe to use as there was no utility for it. I looked at all the things I had that were unused and that I had no intention of using and gave them to a women's shelter. I then grouped everything and looked at what I had. I had 5 foundations. Do I need 5 foundations - no. So I used them up and figured out which was my favorite one. I now have 1 foundation in two shades and when I get ready I don't have to make a conscious choice anymore. I did the same with all my beauty products, got rid off probably 80% of the clutter without throwing out to many things. I then organized things so everything had a space and things I did not use all the time were stored away. My bathroom feels so much less cluttered now.
dang the title animations on this video are so good!
Melissa w the thinkpad!!!!!!
Experientialism is interesting for me because I can’t remember anything so I collect little objects from countless memories to remember them. I thought everyone did that?
Great video! I really like the message told at the end, it really resonated with me :) Sadly, being a first year in a STEM program, my time is already spent with purpose, just not one that I enjoy all of the time!
I hoard everything so I definitely couldn't throw things away. So what I do is just only buy stuff I need and make a birthday and Christmas list so I don't get gifts that I won't use and won't get rid of
I love the relaxing vibes in this video - it was a joy to watch! I feel like I learned a lot too, but without the pressure or urgency to instantly clear out my closet. Thank you for sharing! :)
i never thought there's more than one type of minimalism, i learn a lot from this, thank you!
I achieved minimalism on my desk by mounting 10 miles of shelves in my study.
You're using the washable baking sheets? I love that!