What a great video! I’m always stunned that young adults are grasping the minimalism concepts and are grounding their lives with material intention. Scarcity mindset was huge for me as a gen xer. Frugality and income loss were big concerns. Several moves and changing jobs meant revamping each apt in my twenties. Being a teacher meant collecting things that I could use in my classroom and take with me if I left that school. Can you say book collection?! Then illness, divorce, and early retirement meant a radical shift. The things I held on to were irrelevant. So began minimalism for me and true freedom, peace, and joy, in spite of radical change. It’s a journey we all must travel to really embrace what we love, who we love, WHY, and what we will not tolerate. Then we curate our lives accordingly. Not only are my possessions perfectly suited, but my relationships are safe and joyful, my mental health is more balanced than ever, and my finances are well within my means (even on disability!) You are in such a great life space realizing this now 😊 God bless! 💖
I'd really like to hear more content on managing our lives as chronically ill individuals who also live with chronic pain. How can we live a more sustainable lifestyle and enjoy our homes? Thank you Elin❤.
I'm 68 y.o. and find your channel to be so realistic and common sense. You bring up all the little things we think about and dismantle it to make us ask, why are we keeping this?
A great video! Thank you so much for reinforcing and encouraging more mindful spending and less reactive or compulsive shopping. Decluttering works every time for me .
I've been on a "no buy" since late Sept 2023. Only exceptions are groceries, my pup's food/medical care. This is my 4th time doing so since 2022. When I've been tempted to spend; I write all that I'm grateful for. Journaling,asking myself the "why " of wanting to purchase brings me back to reality. Gratitude is truly helpful and allows me to be more present. Thank you for all your wise content 💜
Great video! Your content is often unique and always well thought out and exceptionally well presented. I am 72 years old but have really learned a lot from you . Keep up the good work and am so thrilled for you with your wonderful news!!!
Thank you for another excellent video Elin! I enjoy your channel so much. In my min. journey I have found a way to appreciate beautiful things in the store, (or online) without having to buy it; without feeling like I have to OWN it. I can say 'Oh wow is that ever pretty,' smile, and keep keep moving! ~
Elin, thank you for being so real with us. I too am so prone to constantly looking for the perfect pair of skinny jeans or maxi dress or..... If I don't buy it right now, it will be unavailable tomorrow. It is just exhausting. My closet is packed with clothes, so I am going to start wearing what I have and enjoy it. Thank you so much for for sharing these concepts. Absolutely on point!! Have a wonderful week.🌻
Thank you for this one! I repeated this cycle over and over! I have known it for years and have been working on it, but apparently, I need to listen to this every day to make the change last!
I struggle with this so much and this makes so much sense! I've been working on this with myself for the last couple years. Covid seems like it has ramped up my scarcity mindset. Because I am the one in our home that went out to the shops, I physically witness emptied shelves. It didn't help that it took a year or so after 2020 for supplies to catch up and to have fully stocked shelves. I also hate to admit it, but I do struggle more with the first one. When someone compliments my outfit, it does reinforce this weird want to buy a new accessory or clothing item. And really, while I do like getting new things, I also hate that it drains my bank account. Thank you, as always, for providing practical tips and videos on this subject. Hope you are well 😊
@lailahjannell2686. Your point about the empty shelves during the covid experience really resonated with me. I went out for a "normal shop" during this period, but when I saw the empty shelves, I felt fearful and panicky; and that if I did not provide for my family then I was a hopeless mother and would be letting everyone down. Worse, we would starve. So I went and bought more than was on my list. I think those experiences fuelled the 'scarcity mimdet' for a lot of people. It was a horrible experience.
This may be a silly question but here goes. I love your clothing style. Where do you typically shop? I love your sweaters and the colors../ thanks. Love your videos.
Thanks for the compliment! It’s a hard question to answer! Lots of different places. First of all I love shopping secondhand or vintage and use Poshmark a lot for brands I like. But I’ll shop at a range-at places even like Target, but I’ll also shop at Everlane, madewell, Sézane, Anthropologie, Jenni Kayne, Quince, Reformation, among others! My sweater spots are Jenni Kayne (pricey) and Quince (a little more affordable). Hope that helps
'Just because we have a thought, doesn't mean it is true or right.' Great reminder.
"Don't believe everything you think."
What a great video! I’m always stunned that young adults are grasping the minimalism concepts and are grounding their lives with material intention. Scarcity mindset was huge for me as a gen xer. Frugality and income loss were big concerns. Several moves and changing jobs meant revamping each apt in my twenties. Being a teacher meant collecting things that I could use in my classroom and take with me if I left that school. Can you say book collection?! Then illness, divorce, and early retirement meant a radical shift. The things I held on to were irrelevant. So began minimalism for me and true freedom, peace, and joy, in spite of radical change. It’s a journey we all must travel to really embrace what we love, who we love, WHY, and what we will not tolerate. Then we curate our lives accordingly. Not only are my possessions perfectly suited, but my relationships are safe and joyful, my mental health is more balanced than ever, and my finances are well within my means (even on disability!) You are in such a great life space realizing this now 😊 God bless! 💖
Such a great comment. I have gone through (mostly) the same process as you and now my life is Curated. SO MUCH FREEDOM!
I'd really like to hear more content on managing our lives as chronically ill individuals who also live with chronic pain. How can we live a more sustainable lifestyle and enjoy our homes?
Thank you Elin❤.
Eilin, you are wise beyond your years. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. You always make so much sense!
I'm 68 y.o. and find your channel to be so realistic and common sense. You bring up all the little things we think about and dismantle it to make us ask, why are we keeping this?
A great video! Thank you so much for reinforcing and encouraging more mindful spending and less reactive or compulsive shopping. Decluttering works every time for me .
I've been on a "no buy" since late Sept 2023. Only exceptions are groceries, my pup's food/medical care. This is my 4th time doing so since 2022. When I've been tempted to spend; I write all that I'm grateful for. Journaling,asking myself the "why " of wanting to purchase brings me back to reality. Gratitude is truly helpful and allows me to be more present. Thank you for all your wise content 💜
What a great video I really enjoyed!
Awesome advice!! Being thankful for a sunrise or our stuff is never wrong 🎉
Great video! Your content is often unique and always well thought out and exceptionally well presented. I am 72 years old but have really learned a lot from you . Keep up the good work and am so thrilled for you with your wonderful news!!!
You express perfectly what floats around in the back of my mind but I don’t bring it to the front burner. Thank you for doing that glowing Elin. 😊❤
Thank you for another excellent video Elin! I enjoy your channel so much. In my min. journey I have found a way to appreciate beautiful things in the store, (or online) without having to buy it; without feeling like I have to OWN it. I can say 'Oh wow is that ever pretty,' smile, and keep keep moving! ~
Elin, thank you for being so real with us. I too am so prone to constantly looking for the perfect pair of skinny jeans or maxi dress or..... If I don't buy it right now, it will be unavailable tomorrow. It is just exhausting. My closet is packed with clothes, so I am going to start wearing what I have and enjoy it. Thank you so much for for sharing these concepts. Absolutely on point!! Have a wonderful week.🌻
Thank you for this one! I repeated this cycle over and over! I have known it for years and have been working on it, but apparently, I need to listen to this every day to make the change last!
I struggle with this so much and this makes so much sense! I've been working on this with myself for the last couple years. Covid seems like it has ramped up my scarcity mindset. Because I am the one in our home that went out to the shops, I physically witness emptied shelves. It didn't help that it took a year or so after 2020 for supplies to catch up and to have fully stocked shelves. I also hate to admit it, but I do struggle more with the first one. When someone compliments my outfit, it does reinforce this weird want to buy a new accessory or clothing item. And really, while I do like getting new things, I also hate that it drains my bank account. Thank you, as always, for providing practical tips and videos on this subject. Hope you are well 😊
@lailahjannell2686. Your point about the empty shelves during the covid experience really resonated with me. I went out for a "normal shop" during this period, but when I saw the empty shelves, I felt fearful and panicky; and that if I did not provide for my family then I was a hopeless mother and would be letting everyone down. Worse, we would starve. So I went and bought more than was on my list. I think those experiences fuelled the 'scarcity mimdet' for a lot of people. It was a horrible experience.
So many great thoughts in this video. Thank you.
This was a great reminder. Thank you, Elin 🤍
I like your videos and what you have to say. It has made me think about how my decluttering is going. ❤
I strongly agree with you, Elin ❤
This may be a silly question but here goes. I love your clothing style. Where do you typically shop? I love your sweaters and the colors../ thanks. Love your videos.
Thanks for the compliment! It’s a hard question to answer! Lots of different places. First of all I love shopping secondhand or vintage and use Poshmark a lot for brands I like. But I’ll shop at a range-at places even like Target, but I’ll also shop at Everlane, madewell, Sézane, Anthropologie, Jenni Kayne, Quince, Reformation, among others! My sweater spots are Jenni Kayne (pricey) and Quince (a little more affordable). Hope that helps
Thank you so much. I find lots of inspiration in your videos. I will check out some of the stores!
Wonderful insights and thank you!❤ Both of these trip me up!
This was amazing as always. Thank you
All thoughts are not always on track. Bring yourself to awareness is pivotal to keep balance.
Your coffe mug is so beautyful. Where dit you by it? (I am from Denmark)
Great video!!
Great advice!
Nice
every. word.
The human heart will never be satisfied on this earth.
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