1. Determine your need 2. Sell what you don't need 3. Make a meal plan 4. Enjoy simplicity 5. Repair and take care 6. Research 7. Shop second hand 8. Remove temptations 🧡🧡🧡
I love meal prepping and being a minimalist. Being a minimalist doesn’t mean you are cheap but you prioritize those that are bringing you the most value!
One big way I save money is that I bought a Brita filter water bottle. I can fill it from anywhere, instant filtered water. When I thinned out my clothes, I rid myself of 75% of my clothes while helping in the community. Separating out clothes that still looked good from the ones that needed to be put in the rubbish bin or made into rags or rugs. I went to a laundromat, put the clothes through a wash, dry, then folded. I put them on a table inside with a sign that said "free". I saw posts online from people who live in my small town saying that they were so grateful to whoever gave away such nice clothes. Made me feel that I had done some good!
When you said " what we deserve is life free of debt " im so touching. Well, i have house, car and other things, but im stress everyday thinking how to pay my monthly bill. Will take baby step to minimalize my life.. thank you for inspiring video
Love that she mentioned that we should seek other alternatives instead of going straight to buying something new that might be overpriced and ineffective. Great advice overall and a good chance to support local small businesses.
The last couple Of days I’ve literally watched about 10 Of your videos. I’m struggling with anxiety and just listening to you talk makes me feel so calm. I’m also beginning a minimalist journey. Last year I spent an embarrassing amount of money on things I didn’t need. I’m learning so much from you
Watching this while planning to shift careers and go back home to Philippines. I've been working as an overseas Filipino worker for 6 years now and I'm just tired of chasing money all this time. I would like to live simplier and a more grateful life. Thank God I found your channel it has been very helpful and I found myself binge watching all of it. Thank you very much.
Hi @thefamishedpainter, nice to meet you! I chanced upon your profile banner and was wondering if you created those yourself? I love them and would love to buy a copy if possible. No worries if not :) Great artworks po!
Same! Been abroad for almost 4yrs and I don't wanna keep counting years here. Planning to shift career also that will sustain our needs while I'm with my family in the Philippines. So help me God. 🙏
I have a problem with impulse buying. I can totally relate with what you said about the things we buy to fill our space are the first things we get rid of. I’m inspired to clean out and sell some things. I feel that while it’s decluttering my space, symbolically it’ll declutter my life as well.
True decluttering, recycling, not buying things not necessary, and appreciate things you already have seems simple and helps us save money. Before i used to always go shopping after every pay check but since my mom died i was responsible for all the things in the house and there i learned to save, to budget and planned all. Organize the monthly bills and pick things with quality and practicality not just the cute looking stuff. And yes i also learned to talk to older people in the market and repair shops and you'll learn what our house really need and didn't need. I salute the mums out there their work is not easy, it's challenging and really hard at first.
That is amazing that you adjusted your lifestyle and learned all the responsibilities. I can only imagine how difficult it was. The older I get, I appreciate my parents so much more. Thank you for sharing
Yay!!! makes me so happy to hear that. I always watch other RUclips creators to stay motivated on my goals and not purchase anything I might regret later :) Thank you for your comment
something that honestly helps me is i have a journal and i keep track of everything i buy. Epecially when you work a low income job and you need to save for college, it really helps with keeping yourself in control
For me putting things I want in my cart and keeping it there for a few days make me realize how much things I really want at times yet after some time I actually realize they don't really matter and I actually don't want them anymore.
Saving money is very vital. Minimalism is very much required in present time. Ur way of suggesting things are very innovative. God has given u good vocal and an expressive eye. It's not vital to be a paragona beauty, one should have intellect and be specific what he or she wants from life. Eating home cooked food, only picking up stuff which is required. Extravagancy, show off will lead us to zero. Over all nice video.
I also think that minimalism is very important in our modern world. It teaches us to reconsider what is truly valuable in our lives. Thank you so much for your kind words.
I’m slowly incorporating minimalist living. Something about not having a lot is so peaceful. My first step of action is getting rid of of all ads on my emails
Nowadays whenever i watch minimal life,i remember about my grand parents minimal life.they always said things consume energy so we should surrounded with less objects so we take more positive energy and things contain less energy
From this day I will not spend hours and hours of my life working. I will try to live with less than 1K a month. Less to work and more to live. Just turned 30 last year. Life is wasted at work. Like someone commented, you are not shopping for it, you are working for it with hours from your life. No one is going to return your time... it's gone. I also banned traveling, too much money.
I know exactly what you mean. I used to want a full time job so badly so I could afford a abundant lifestyle, but I noticed that all of my hours were taken away. There is a balance to this, and that is what I'm seeking. Thanks for watching!
Yeah I love traveling and I used to fly or take the train or bus but to cut down I started road trips they are super fun much much cheaper and I get to see a lot more things which makes it worth it
Made a substantial amount of money for the first time in my life recently and now I understand what my dad used to tell me about "simple living and an easier existence" 🙃😅 I will be coming back to this video again and again it seems 😆
You are on the right track. What does each of us really need to live. It is simple when you think about. I would rather spend time on great food and great experiences.
Fantastic advice Sophie. I have been buying most things pre owned and it has saved me thousands. Way better prices than any Black Friday deal could ever hope to reach. Your channel is very high quality, keep up the great work you’re doing.
Thank you so much Edward. I really appreciate your words. You are completely right! If I sit down to calculate all of my savings from second hand purchases, it would be better than any deal out there
This is so calming and soothing, I'm learning to be more minimalistic. My focus this year is to declutter and focus on buying quality items and not just buy something because it was on sale
The concept of 'Simple Living High Thinking ' is something that everyone should adopt! My Mom used to always talk about this during our school and college years! Thank you, Sophie, for being a trailblazer! Aloha!
I used to buy new clothes. Now I thrift my clothes and it makes me feel better, I always seek to thrift to not overconsume and it has helped me along the way ❤
Thanks for sharing! Love your voice and your motivation. I used to be a shopaholic, wasting a lot of money to buy unnecessary items that made me overwhelming in my house. But now, I choose a simple life with habits as you mentioned above, I know what I need to do and enjoy every moment of life without spending more money. I believe that happiness comes from simple things... I love minimalist life
I love that your doggy was mimicking you on the bed. Plus what I notice is when we fix our own stuff and we make our own things it takes up that time that we were saying we were lonely and bored and gives us something to do and not only that we’re proud of it because I’m like I did this. Also I don’t know where you live but I can tell you I wanted a beach cruiser and got one and then I ended up selling it because it’s a lot of work I ended up getting a road bike and a mountain bike way better so don’t worry about that. On second hand if you have yard sales in your area there also so much fun one it’s cheaper to your helping someone else and don’t have to pay shipping and it’s also really nice because you get to talk to friendly people and you might even large something about the area or when you tell them that you’re free gold and they’ll tell you they’re frugal and then they’ll have ideas and then it’s so much fun because you get the exchange ideas
Nice video. Thank you. Yes, "repair and take care"! Minimalism + taking care of what we have and repairing = having a great, meaningful life that is good for the planet, our wallet/pocketbook and our lifestyles.
Minimalism has helped me with my finances as well. I am working on paying off 100k of student loans (and sharing my journey on my channel) and minimalism has helped me so much with being intentional with my spending and finances. Great advice and tips, I follow all of these during my journey as well.
That's amazing! My husband recently paid off hid student loans before he turned 30 and we couldn't have done it if we weren't intentional about our spending. So cool that you are taking charge of your debt and that you are documenting it to share with others :)
Living a simple and minimalistic lifestyle, means living a stress free life, will create more personal time for meaningful things you really enjoy doing and you will learn to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life overall❤
You will feel so much better! I spent maybe 4 years getting into a lot of debt buying things I didn’t need and now the last 3 years trying to get rid of that stuff
I just realized watching your videos, I got 5 pairs of indoor clothes and I always get to wash them after 4 / 5 days. I just don't need extra clothes at all! Amazing! I just get a little worry for the everyday clothing I get to wear for my job but I believe I'm into less things... :) Less is hassle free and good to the eyes :)
I was going to buy a makeup that my favorite youtuber recommend because its 75% sale. Then as I was checking out my order, I remember that I do have a lot of makeup and I actually don’t need it. Then I saw your vid :) appreciate this videos! ❤️
I love that you took a moment to think about your purchase! I try to sleep on it and make my decision in the morning and it helps a lot too. Thanks so much for watching Hanha!
I just found your channel and after the first video I subscribed. I love the calm and growing vibes I get. I'm a minimalist myself and I'm getting better every week. I'm glad I came upon this.
My female colleagues at work spend 70-80% of their salary on makeup,clothes etc every month because their parents or siblings are paying their rent.whereas I am a minimalist and spend very less on clothes,makeup and I have my own house.But for them spending money means to show your richness.
Hi feels so good to see ur video just puts me at ease. Getting rid of things not only creates space in the house but most importantly in the mind. I enjoy simplicity in life too. So thank you for sharing !
Thanks, Sophie! I appreciate the content, especially because my husband & I are getting rid of many items we enjoyed (our plants!) & use (such as my husband's large desk, our dual recliner, our grill, patio furniture, smaller kitchen appliances) at our current home prior to moving, waiting to replace items to see how they fit in our new (rental!) home, 😊❤ post-move!
Absolutely love this, thank you so much! These days I am so overwhelmed and anxious about so many things, I feel like adapting a simpler lifestyle will definitely help me with these negative feelings! Lots of love from Germany 💕
Frozen food is dead food says Ayurveda. But it is better than food from catering. Diner should be very light like a soup. It really don't take effort to make soup after work or school. It is your mindset. Lunch must be your biggest meal. Diner something small. Or you can simply skip diner. Eat a bigger lunch and breakfast. Only eat between sunrise and sunset. You will discover you are less hungry in the evening. No snacking in between. Much love. xx
I love your advice! thank you for sharing. I usually don't crave a lot during dinner time anyways because I eat a huge lunch :) not buying snacks is the best way to not snack haha
Minimalist here 🖐 When I have something important to buy I always check if there is a good second hand/used deals to lessen new paper prints, plastic coverings from new packagings.
I definitely support secondhand shopping! It's surprising the amount of nice things you can get secondhand. Most of the things I own are secondhand. Can be found at local thrift shops, garage/yard sales, estate sales, and apps like thredUp, Poshmark, and dePOP.
So true. I'm mind blown seeing some of the brand new items on Poshmark. Some of these things are high quality brands that I would have spent the full price on had I not discovered Poshmark!
There are so many people who are in more need than I am so I now, think if I really need or want a certain thing. If I have too much, I give it away or sell it. It feels so much better to help people. Smiles😊
Great tips! Thift shopping is my favorite! My husband and I love to research what we buy! Also meal planning has been game changing for us too! And my husband is so great at fixing everything!! We much rather have me home then put our two young kids in daycare all day everyday so we use these ways to make it doable with one income
I think that's so great Alexa. My mom stayed home with us instead of putting us in daycare and it was the best gift she could've given us :) Thrift shopping is so much fun. I feel like I always talk about this on my channel, but I really wish more people took this route to shop second hand. Thanks for your lovely comment!
Living a more minimalist lifestyle has definitely helped me declutter my mind. Not filling my days with shopping for a great deal has saved me money but more importantly allowed me to spend on my values
Thank you so much for your tips! I found out about minimalism a few years ago (over RUclips) & I find it so satisfying to just have what's necessary for you. Then I told my best friend about minimalism & she was like "you'll never be a minimalist".. I must say I'm not close to being a minimalist but waaay closer than I was a few years ago & I've gotten rid of sooooo much stuff the past years. I take baby steps but I believe some day I'll get to my goals. No matter what other people say, listen to your heart and your gut feeling. We can do this! (& your videos are very helpful to get and stay motivated ☺)
Loveee your channel! My family makes fun of the way i live bc i have very to no stress and live such a low key , laid back life and i love it! I also cut down my budget and simplified it and it made such a difference!
I think it's admirable to live your life on your own terms, no matter what anyone says! I just love simplifying everything so I can concentrate on the important things :) thanks for your comment
You are my fav RUclipsr now..... whenever I feel bad or disturbed i just watch your videos.....they help a lot in calming down and aspire for a better n simple living.... Thank you so much.... Lots of love to you ♥️🌺
I loved this video, I already do most of these things but it is nice to hear it from other people from time to time as a reminder to stay on track - what I see around me is rather the opposite of minimalism... but I really enjoy this lifestyle of intentionality when it comes to spending my money and time
I love watching other videos on this topic as well to see what others are doing. Love sharing ideas and information. Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos
I just listened to your podcast about Everything I own as a minimalist a minute ago then accidently found your YT channel here. I'm so glaaaad! 🤗😊 Love it! ❤
I felt so guilty throwing away so much paper. Every once in a while, clothing brands will send me some promotional stuff, but opting out helped alot :) glad I could share
The library in our town has boxes of gear you can check out to craft cheese, ferment things, bake cupcakes & things of that nature. You still have to purchase the supplies but it’s like borrowing a crock, or pan from a neighbor for a month guilt free.
What a wonderful philosophy & lifestyle. I wish I would've found this before this sooner. It is so easy to get caught up in consumerism but your advice is really resonating with me.
Great video and also too many people buy everything on credit and don't feel the pain at the time of purchase. I have listened to Dave Ramsey for many years. Time is something that you can't buy more of. I try and fix everything myself. Also people need to stop comparing their lives to others and worrying about what others think.
I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but putting money aside for a better investment is a terrific way to achieve financial independence. You're also saving a day at work.
The best advice of the year so far-you've covered so much ground. The best step toward financial freedom is saving a day off of work. I am really eager to begin investing.
I was spending a lot of money in nothing deserves I discovered this a few months and I'm so angry from my self. But now I try o spend my money in things that I need and I will used .thank you
I love the way you present the minimalist concepts and ideas. Thank you so much. I am going to be making a conscious effort to be mindful of the purchases that I make in 2021.
wow. I do all of that. Just realized I'm a minimalist. Ever since I read Marie Kondo's book I became that way. I'm always on the lookout at my house of something I'm not using that I can sell. Also I play a lot of video games but I always buy second hand and resell at the same price or even sometimes higher when I got a good deal when I bought. Or if I buy new, that's only during black Friday deals that I know I'll be able to resell a good price.
OH MAN! Thank you so much for the shout out! You are too kind :). I can see why you've been thinking about frugality and cheapness recently. I will say that using the spare parts of fruit and stuff like that for plants and vases is an awesome idea. I eat a lot of fruit, and have been saving the stickers they put on each piece of fruit of vegetable and slapping them on a slab of cardboard and basically calling it art :D. Big fan of OXO glass seal containers, so good for meal preparation. I've definitely gotten my moneys worth out of them. Such a great list of tips for saving money...minimalist or not :). Like-40
Thanks Alex! I would love to see that cardboard with fruit stickers on them haha that sounds too cool. My oxo glass containers were such a good investment for sure. it makes meal prepping so easy. Thanks for the comment as always :)
@@MalamaLife I can send you a picture of the stick board (for lack of a better name) via email, or feature it in my next video. Your choice :). I'm always happy to support when I can
You are so dear. Thank you for the lovely, heartfelt videos. Your wise, humble approach is refreshing. I appreciate the inspiration as I embark on yet another journey towards minimalism. With Gratitude, Nicole
First, YOU’RE GORGEOUS. Second, thank you for posting this. I’m still trying to figure this out as I am trying to transition to this lifestyle for the purpose of saving money.. I’m in college and married with bills. it’s difficult but I won’t give up!
Thank you so much ❤ really appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. I hope you reach your financial goals and hopefully this lifestyle change can motivate you ❤😊
The tips you give and the simplicity of life you guy’s are leaving is something I’m looking for to doing some day, I’m tired of always trying to have more to keep up with the family or friends and having no time to actually enjoy things and enjoy life a little more. Thank you for your advice and tips 💚 stay safe and thank you 🙏🏼 for your wonderful video’s
Thanks for great tips. I am totally agree with you and so glad to find you channel now. I also live in the small fishing town in south coast of South Korea. I leave from Seoul , the capital city and settle down here with my kids and I am enjoying the slow living and relaxing moments with family here. The best thing is I can save money because the cost of living is much cheaper!
I am so happy you are enjoying your life with your family in a coastal city. Seoul is so modern and innovative, but I'm sure it is very expensive to live there. I think I would rather enjoy the lifestyle that you chose :) Thank you so much for watching!
Really good tips in this video Sophie! I totally agree that preventing impulse buying through research and weighing the cost/value can be so beneficial!
I have learned so much from my past money mistakes :) and now I try my best to research and just take my time when I need to purchase something. Thank you Patricia!
Thanks so much Daniel! I really appreciate your kind comment. I found that I was causing most of the worries and stress in my life by being careless with my finances! thank you for supporting the channel.
Thanks so much for sharing! Over the years I've made some progress budgeting, investing, limiting impulse shopping. But I can definitely do better and will take these steps into consideration for implementing immediately. Thanks again and stay safe 🙏🏽💯
Your voice is so calming and it somehow relaxes me. I relate to this because I'm a huge spender and this has been an eye opener. Thank you so much for this. I subscribed. ❤️
Being born in another country, I’ve been doing all these even after living in the US for many years. I embrace what my culture taught me. My mom bought an expensive Italian boots 20 years ago. Boots are in excellent condition and I wear it now! My mom maintained the shoe well! So investing and taking care of your investment pays you well. Never succumb to trend and consumerism 🙂
Here in the third world people don't know about minimalism because we can't afford a lot of things haha. I use the minimalism philosophy to get rid of very old useless things we gather because of the fear of not knowing if we could buy that thing again
I just came across your video and all the tips which you mentioned will be so useful for me right from my next purchase. Would just like to thank you for making this video and my life, simpler.
Im in this in between stage right now where im still craving impulse purchases for that quick high despite now being self aware how quickly that high fades with your new purchase so then you want to buy more. I know the longer i go being more intentional and making less impulse buys, eventually the cravings will go away but its just the in between stage that sucks
Oh man, I think I was at that stage for a long time without even realizing it. What truly helped me to stop shopping, was decluttering my entire home. I felt so overwhelmed and exhausted afterwards, I promised myself not to fall into that consumerist trap again haha
When you buy something, you are not paying it with money. You are paying with the hours of life you had to spend earning that money."
Yes!! Love this quote so much. I felt every words of this. Thanks for sharing 😊
@@MalamaLife thank you 😊 I have no subscriber, that is exciting, who will be the first :😍
Love this!
@@awildandsimplelife well come , have a nice and lovely weekend.
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1. Determine your need
2. Sell what you don't need
3. Make a meal plan
4. Enjoy simplicity
5. Repair and take care
6. Research
7. Shop second hand
8. Remove temptations
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Thank you so much for this :)
I like shopping 2nd hand. Someone junk is somebody else's treasure
Content creators make money from ads and spend a lot of time making these videos and people might not watch them if you summarise in the comments.
Rebecca Naylor actually it makes people like me want to watch it even more because I become more interested in what is coming in the video
Shop second hand ❤
I love meal prepping and being a minimalist. Being a minimalist doesn’t mean you are cheap but you prioritize those that are bringing you the most value!
Yes 🙌 completely agree with you Joy! It's being smart and savvy with our hard earned money and i love it
“What we truly deserve is a life free of dept and financial worries” that is so true Malama♥️
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One big way I save money is that I bought a Brita filter water bottle. I can fill it from anywhere, instant filtered water. When I thinned out my clothes, I rid myself of 75% of my clothes while helping in the community. Separating out clothes that still looked good from the ones that needed to be put in the rubbish bin or made into rags or rugs. I went to a laundromat, put the clothes through a wash, dry, then folded. I put them on a table inside with a sign that said "free". I saw posts online from people who live in my small town saying that they were so grateful to whoever gave away such nice clothes. Made me feel that I had done some good!
When you said " what we deserve is life free of debt " im so touching. Well, i have house, car and other things, but im stress everyday thinking how to pay my monthly bill. Will take baby step to minimalize my life.. thank you for inspiring video
I felt this exact same way! Minimizing my life, I don't have to work to just pay my bills :) thank you so much for watching the video
Love that she mentioned that we should seek other alternatives instead of going straight to buying something new that might be overpriced and ineffective. Great advice overall and a good chance to support local small businesses.
Thank you so much for watching ❤🥰 there are so many resources out there to look for alternatives to save money and our environment!
Your voice is just soooo relaxing
Aww thank you so much Ruana :) so sweet of you
I was thinking the same thing… therapeutic … cheers from London
Right!
Nornally you can hear it from Western-born Asians
It really is.
The last couple
Of days I’ve literally watched about 10
Of your videos. I’m struggling with anxiety and just listening to you talk makes me feel so calm. I’m also beginning a minimalist journey. Last year I spent an embarrassing amount of money on things I didn’t need. I’m learning so much from you
Thank you so much for your sweet comment 🥰 that really means a lot to me!
Even I was struggling with anxiety...but after watching malama life videos...I feel so calm
Watching this while planning to shift careers and go back home to Philippines. I've been working as an overseas Filipino worker for 6 years now and I'm just tired of chasing money all this time. I would like to live simplier and a more grateful life. Thank God I found your channel it has been very helpful and I found myself binge watching all of it. Thank you very much.
Hi @thefamishedpainter, nice to meet you! I chanced upon your profile banner and was wondering if you created those yourself? I love them and would love to buy a copy if possible. No worries if not :) Great artworks po!
Same! Been abroad for almost 4yrs and I don't wanna keep counting years here. Planning to shift career also that will sustain our needs while I'm with my family in the Philippines. So help me God. 🙏
Kinda realized that during my college years. I would always look forward to work abroad. When in fact, I could just be here in PH and be contented.
This is what been doing all my life. Thanks God I sleep like a baby , no worries about money or anything else
I have a problem with impulse buying. I can totally relate with what you said about the things we buy to fill our space are the first things we get rid of. I’m inspired to clean out and sell some things. I feel that while it’s decluttering my space, symbolically it’ll declutter my life as well.
True decluttering, recycling, not buying things not necessary, and appreciate things you already have seems simple and helps us save money. Before i used to always go shopping after every pay check but since my mom died i was responsible for all the things in the house and there i learned to save, to budget and planned all. Organize the monthly bills and pick things with quality and practicality not just the cute looking stuff. And yes i also learned to talk to older people in the market and repair shops and you'll learn what our house really need and didn't need. I salute the mums out there their work is not easy, it's challenging and really hard at first.
That is amazing that you adjusted your lifestyle and learned all the responsibilities. I can only imagine how difficult it was. The older I get, I appreciate my parents so much more. Thank you for sharing
I just ordered a new bag online after watching this I cancelled my order. :) Because I already have a lot of bags nd I did not really need it.
Yay!!! makes me so happy to hear that. I always watch other RUclips creators to stay motivated on my goals and not purchase anything I might regret later :) Thank you for your comment
Well done 😊💪🏻
Good for you!
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We're proud of you!!
The more mature you become, the simpler the mind becomes
I love that. I believe it ❤
“ Channeling our hard earned money on the things we value “ I love that
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something that honestly helps me is i have a journal and i keep track of everything i buy. Epecially when you work a low income job and you need to save for college, it really helps with keeping yourself in control
I think that's great! So simple and effective. Thanks for sharing ❤
I started doing this just 3 days ago and I think it's really good for you to stay on track and know how you spend your money!
I'm doing this at my phone notes
For me putting things I want in my cart and keeping it there for a few days make me realize how much things I really want at times yet after some time I actually realize they don't really matter and I actually don't want them anymore.
I love that! I have done this couple of times too, which really shows how much I buy on impulse. Thank you for sharing 🥰
Saving money is very vital. Minimalism is very much required in present time. Ur way of suggesting things are very innovative. God has given u good vocal and an expressive eye. It's not vital to be a paragona beauty, one should have intellect and be specific what he or she wants from life. Eating home cooked food, only picking up stuff which is required. Extravagancy, show off will lead us to zero. Over all nice video.
I also think that minimalism is very important in our modern world. It teaches us to reconsider what is truly valuable in our lives. Thank you so much for your kind words.
I’m slowly incorporating minimalist living. Something about not having a lot is so peaceful. My first step of action is getting rid of of all ads on my emails
It will feel so good getting rid of all the ads on the emails!
This was so calming, infromative and honest. Like I felt like I was at a spa as you were talking. 😌😂
Haha aww I love that! 😁❤ thank you so much for watching. More content like this coming up
Same here 😊 such a calming video
Nowadays whenever i watch minimal life,i remember about my grand parents minimal life.they always said things consume energy so we should surrounded with less objects so we take more positive energy and things contain less energy
From this day I will not spend hours and hours of my life working. I will try to live with less than 1K a month. Less to work and more to live. Just turned 30 last year. Life is wasted at work. Like someone commented, you are not shopping for it, you are working for it with hours from your life. No one is going to return your time... it's gone. I also banned traveling, too much money.
I know exactly what you mean. I used to want a full time job so badly so I could afford a abundant lifestyle, but I noticed that all of my hours were taken away. There is a balance to this, and that is what I'm seeking. Thanks for watching!
Yeah I love traveling and I used to fly or take the train or bus but to cut down I started road trips they are super fun much much cheaper and I get to see a lot more things which makes it worth it
Made a substantial amount of money for the first time in my life recently and now I understand what my dad used to tell me about "simple living and an easier existence" 🙃😅
I will be coming back to this video again and again it seems 😆
You are on the right track.
What does each of us really need to live.
It is simple when you think about.
I would rather spend time on great food and great experiences.
I agree with you completely ❤️
I love the piano music in the background of your videos. So so soothing 🙏🏼
Thank you so much 😊 I am planning a Playlist on Spotify soon. Stay tuned
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Meal prepping isn't just productive, it can be fun too! Some really great tips here!
You're right 😁 I think it's super fun and now we look forward to Sundays! Thanks for the comment
@Malama Life Hey. This is little world.
you two, are you follow me, 😊😊
have great weekend friends
Fantastic advice Sophie. I have been buying most things pre owned and it has saved me thousands. Way better prices than any Black Friday deal could ever hope to reach. Your channel is very high quality, keep up the great work you’re doing.
Thank you so much Edward. I really appreciate your words. You are completely right! If I sit down to calculate all of my savings from second hand purchases, it would be better than any deal out there
This is so calming and soothing, I'm learning to be more minimalistic. My focus this year is to declutter and focus on buying quality items and not just buy something because it was on sale
Yes! Those sales are tempting but i always regret it. Thank you for watching 💕😊
The concept of 'Simple Living High Thinking ' is something that everyone should adopt! My Mom used to always talk about this during our school and college years! Thank you, Sophie, for being a trailblazer! Aloha!
Im a minimalist too. I dont spend my money on what I want, rather on what I need only. I can focus more on my priorities.
Yes!! completely agree with you Melanie :) there are so many benefits to minimalism.
I used to buy new clothes. Now I thrift my clothes and it makes me feel better, I always seek to thrift to not overconsume and it has helped me along the way ❤
Thanks for sharing! Love your voice and your motivation.
I used to be a shopaholic, wasting a lot of money to buy unnecessary items that made me overwhelming in my house. But now, I choose a simple life with habits as you mentioned above, I know what I need to do and enjoy every moment of life without spending more money.
I believe that happiness comes from simple things... I love minimalist life
Yes me too 🥰 It makes me appreciate the simple things
I love that your doggy was mimicking you on the bed.
Plus what I notice is when we fix our own stuff and we make our own things it takes up that time that we were saying we were lonely and bored and gives us something to do and not only that we’re proud of it because I’m like I did this. Also I don’t know where you live but I can tell you I wanted a beach cruiser and got one and then I ended up selling it because it’s a lot of work I ended up getting a road bike and a mountain bike way better so don’t worry about that. On second hand if you have yard sales in your area there also so much fun one it’s cheaper to your helping someone else and don’t have to pay shipping and it’s also really nice because you get to talk to friendly people and you might even large something about the area or when you tell them that you’re free gold and they’ll tell you they’re frugal and then they’ll have ideas and then it’s so much fun because you get the exchange ideas
Nice video. Thank you. Yes, "repair and take care"! Minimalism + taking care of what we have and repairing = having a great, meaningful life that is good for the planet, our wallet/pocketbook and our lifestyles.
Yes exactly! Glad you agree 😁 thaks Daniel
Minimalism has helped me with my finances as well. I am working on paying off 100k of student loans (and sharing my journey on my channel) and minimalism has helped me so much with being intentional with my spending and finances. Great advice and tips, I follow all of these during my journey as well.
That's amazing! My husband recently paid off hid student loans before he turned 30 and we couldn't have done it if we weren't intentional about our spending. So cool that you are taking charge of your debt and that you are documenting it to share with others :)
Living a simple and minimalistic lifestyle, means living a stress free life, will create more personal time for meaningful things you really enjoy doing and you will learn to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life overall❤
Thank you for this video, I am a hoarder and am starting to see that I don't need all the stuff in the house. Going to start decluttering tomorrow
I am so glad to hear that! it's pretty amazing to come to a realization that we don't need all this stuff. Best of luck on your decluttering!
You will feel so much better! I spent maybe 4 years getting into a lot of debt buying things I didn’t need and now the last 3 years trying to get rid of that stuff
I just realized watching your videos, I got 5 pairs of indoor clothes and I always get to wash them after 4 / 5 days. I just don't need extra clothes at all! Amazing! I just get a little worry for the everyday clothing I get to wear for my job but I believe I'm into less things... :) Less is hassle free and good to the eyes :)
I agree with you. Life has been less stressful with less to manage 🥰
I was going to buy a makeup that my favorite youtuber recommend because its 75% sale. Then as I was checking out my order, I remember that I do have a lot of makeup and I actually don’t need it. Then I saw your vid :) appreciate this videos! ❤️
I love that you took a moment to think about your purchase! I try to sleep on it and make my decision in the morning and it helps a lot too. Thanks so much for watching Hanha!
I just found your channel and after the first video I subscribed. I love the calm and growing vibes I get. I'm a minimalist myself and I'm getting better every week. I'm glad I came upon this.
Thank you so much Sarah 🥰 Really appreciate your support!
My female colleagues at work spend 70-80% of their salary on makeup,clothes etc every month because their parents or siblings are paying their rent.whereas I am a minimalist and spend very less on clothes,makeup and I have my own house.But for them spending money means to show your richness.
everyone has their own definition of what it means to be rich, but I agree with your definition
Hi feels so good to see ur video just puts me at ease. Getting rid of things not only creates space in the house but most importantly in the mind. I enjoy simplicity in life too. So thank you for sharing !
this lady answers to every question and reply to every comment now that's golden ...
I try my best 😁❤
how can I contact you?
i am so happy to find youtubers with these contents! all the love from 🇵🇭 your channel is a blessing!
welcome to the channel! thank you so much for supporting the channel :) really means a lot.
Thanks, Sophie! I appreciate the content, especially because my husband & I are getting rid of many items we enjoyed (our plants!) & use (such as my husband's large desk, our dual recliner, our grill, patio furniture, smaller kitchen appliances) at our current home prior to moving, waiting to replace items to see how they fit in our new (rental!) home, 😊❤ post-move!
Absolutely love this, thank you so much! These days I am so overwhelmed and anxious about so many things, I feel like adapting a simpler lifestyle will definitely help me with these negative feelings!
Lots of love from Germany 💕
lots of love from Maui! Thanks for watching
Frozen food is dead food says Ayurveda. But it is better than food from catering. Diner should be very light like a soup. It really don't take effort to make soup after work or school. It is your mindset. Lunch must be your biggest meal. Diner something small. Or you can simply skip diner. Eat a bigger lunch and breakfast. Only eat between sunrise and sunset. You will discover you are less hungry in the evening. No snacking in between. Much love. xx
I love your advice! thank you for sharing. I usually don't crave a lot during dinner time anyways because I eat a huge lunch :) not buying snacks is the best way to not snack haha
You really have to record ioga sessions for spleeping/relaxing. Such a warmth voice that delivers peace!
Haha aw thank you 😊 who knows? Maybe in the future
Minimalist here 🖐
When I have something important to buy I always check if there is a good second hand/used deals to lessen new paper prints, plastic coverings from new packagings.
I definitely support secondhand shopping! It's surprising the amount of nice things you can get secondhand. Most of the things I own are secondhand. Can be found at local thrift shops, garage/yard sales, estate sales, and apps like thredUp, Poshmark, and dePOP.
So true! I have found gems too, both online and offline. Thanks for sharing and watching :)
So true. I'm mind blown seeing some of the brand new items on Poshmark. Some of these things are high quality brands that I would have spent the full price on had I not discovered Poshmark!
There are so many people who are in more need than I am so I now, think if I really need or want a certain thing. If I have too much, I give it away or sell it. It feels so much better to help people. Smiles😊
Great tips! Thift shopping is my favorite! My husband and I love to research what we buy!
Also meal planning has been game changing for us too!
And my husband is so great at fixing everything!!
We much rather have me home then put our two young kids in daycare all day everyday so we use these ways to make it doable with one income
I think that's so great Alexa. My mom stayed home with us instead of putting us in daycare and it was the best gift she could've given us :) Thrift shopping is so much fun. I feel like I always talk about this on my channel, but I really wish more people took this route to shop second hand. Thanks for your lovely comment!
@@MalamaLife agreed! My parents owned a business so they both worked from home when I was growing up💛
Living a more minimalist lifestyle has definitely helped me declutter my mind. Not filling my days with shopping for a great deal has saved me money but more importantly allowed me to spend on my values
Hey I'm just building my own house and your videos are helping me to start this minimalist life. Thank you so much. Hugs from Brazil.
So happy to hear that ❤🥰 best of luck to you
Thank you so much for your tips!
I found out about minimalism a few years ago (over RUclips) & I find it so satisfying to just have what's necessary for you. Then I told my best friend about minimalism & she was like "you'll never be a minimalist".. I must say I'm not close to being a minimalist but waaay closer than I was a few years ago & I've gotten rid of sooooo much stuff the past years.
I take baby steps but I believe some day I'll get to my goals.
No matter what other people say, listen to your heart and your gut feeling. We can do this!
(& your videos are very helpful to get and stay motivated ☺)
Loveee your channel! My family makes fun of the way i live bc i have very to no stress and live such a low key , laid back life and i love it! I also cut down my budget and simplified it and it made such a difference!
I think it's admirable to live your life on your own terms, no matter what anyone says! I just love simplifying everything so I can concentrate on the important things :) thanks for your comment
@@MalamaLife Yesss me too! It makes all the difference to protect your peace and live how you see fit :)!
You are my fav RUclipsr now..... whenever I feel bad or disturbed i just watch your videos.....they help a lot in calming down and aspire for a better n simple living....
Thank you so much....
Lots of love to you ♥️🌺
I loved this video, I already do most of these things but it is nice to hear it from other people from time to time as a reminder to stay on track - what I see around me is rather the opposite of minimalism... but I really enjoy this lifestyle of intentionality when it comes to spending my money and time
I love watching other videos on this topic as well to see what others are doing. Love sharing ideas and information. Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos
I just listened to your podcast about Everything I own as a minimalist a minute ago then accidently found your YT channel here. I'm so glaaaad! 🤗😊 Love it! ❤
Thanks so much for the link to stop junk mail I hate getting it cause I immediately toss in trash. I live in an apt and don’t have recycling
I felt so guilty throwing away so much paper. Every once in a while, clothing brands will send me some promotional stuff, but opting out helped alot :) glad I could share
The library in our town has boxes of gear you can check out to craft cheese, ferment things, bake cupcakes & things of that nature. You still have to purchase the supplies but it’s like borrowing a crock, or pan from a neighbor for a month guilt free.
I love that idea. I wish more libraries would adopt this model
What a wonderful philosophy & lifestyle. I wish I would've found this before this sooner. It is so easy to get caught up in consumerism but your advice is really resonating with me.
I'm glad to hear that! it's never too late to change our direction in life :)
I certainly agree with your out look. Uncessary spending with long work ours won't bring the happiness we truly need.
Yes :) I really had to think about why I was working and what I was working toward! thanks for watching
Great video and also too many people buy everything on credit and don't feel the pain at the time of purchase. I have listened to Dave Ramsey for many years. Time is something that you can't buy more of. I try and fix everything myself. Also people need to stop comparing their lives to others and worrying about what others think.
I love making meal plans! It not only saves you money but it also prevents food waste and you eat healthier. ❤️
I love how you explain things in a very calm way and relaxing tone. I have learned so much from this, thank you so much
so happy to hear that. Thank you so much Ian
There is something about your voice that brings peace to my spirit.
❤ aw thank you
I like to watch your videos in the morning as I get ready for work. So relaxing and motivating, thanks 😊
Thank you so much! So cool to hear that :)
You and my husband have turned me a maximalist into a minimalist! Still learning on how to keep myself on track! These videos definitely help!
❤️ thank you!
I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but putting money aside for a better investment is a terrific way to achieve financial independence. You're also saving a day at work.
The best advice of the year so far-you've covered so much ground. The best step toward financial freedom is saving a day off of work. I am really eager to begin investing.
@@bashirauwal5825 Yes, it has helped my overall income; I earn roughly 2k each week from my investment portfolio
Wow that's awesome I'm really excited about this how do I get started
There's a lot of investing options real estate, cr ypto, ETFs, s tocks but my best advice get a professional lead you into profitable one
@@albertcharles4415 Ok how do I get one of these professionals to guide me through the process can you recommend one ?
I was spending a lot of money in nothing deserves I discovered this a few months and I'm so angry from my self. But now I try o spend my money in things that I need and I will used .thank you
I love the way you present the minimalist concepts and ideas. Thank you so much. I am going to be making a conscious effort to be mindful of the purchases that I make in 2021.
I love it! I will do the same 🥰 much love from Maui.
wow. I do all of that. Just realized I'm a minimalist. Ever since I read Marie Kondo's book I became that way. I'm always on the lookout at my house of something I'm not using that I can sell. Also I play a lot of video games but I always buy second hand and resell at the same price or even sometimes higher when I got a good deal when I bought. Or if I buy new, that's only during black Friday deals that I know I'll be able to resell a good price.
OH MAN! Thank you so much for the shout out! You are too kind :). I can see why you've been thinking about frugality and cheapness recently. I will say that using the spare parts of fruit and stuff like that for plants and vases is an awesome idea. I eat a lot of fruit, and have been saving the stickers they put on each piece of fruit of vegetable and slapping them on a slab of cardboard and basically calling it art :D. Big fan of OXO glass seal containers, so good for meal preparation. I've definitely gotten my moneys worth out of them. Such a great list of tips for saving money...minimalist or not :). Like-40
Thanks Alex! I would love to see that cardboard with fruit stickers on them haha that sounds too cool. My oxo glass containers were such a good investment for sure. it makes meal prepping so easy. Thanks for the comment as always :)
@@MalamaLife I can send you a picture of the stick board (for lack of a better name) via email, or feature it in my next video. Your choice :). I'm always happy to support when I can
@@alexperoff-investingessent8367 haha no I don't mean to be a bother! but hopefully you can show it in a future video because now I'm curious :D
@@MalamaLife Hmmmmm, I'll either add it to an existing video, or perhaps make an entirely new video about it.
You are so dear. Thank you for the lovely, heartfelt videos. Your wise, humble approach is refreshing. I appreciate the inspiration as I embark on yet another journey towards minimalism. With Gratitude, Nicole
First, YOU’RE GORGEOUS. Second, thank you for posting this. I’m still trying to figure this out as I am trying to transition to this lifestyle for the purpose of saving money.. I’m in college and married with bills. it’s difficult but I won’t give up!
Thank you so much ❤ really appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. I hope you reach your financial goals and hopefully this lifestyle change can motivate you ❤😊
Love your mindset!
The tips you give and the simplicity of life you guy’s are leaving is something I’m looking for to doing some day, I’m tired of always trying to have more to keep up with the family or friends and having no time to actually enjoy things and enjoy life a little more. Thank you for your advice and tips 💚 stay safe and thank you 🙏🏼 for your wonderful video’s
So calming voice, good tips, I will follow all of them!
Thank you so much Mary! Really appreciate you watching these videos. So happy you found value in the video :)
Your voice is so calming to me. Your videos are like a hug 💗😌
Haha aww ❤ thank you! Big hugs from Maui
Thanks for great tips. I am totally agree with you and so glad to find you channel now. I also live in the small fishing town in south coast of South Korea. I leave from Seoul , the capital city and settle down here with my kids and I am enjoying the slow living and relaxing moments with family here. The best thing is I can save money because the cost of living is much cheaper!
I am so happy you are enjoying your life with your family in a coastal city. Seoul is so modern and innovative, but I'm sure it is very expensive to live there. I think I would rather enjoy the lifestyle that you chose :) Thank you so much for watching!
Really good tips in this video Sophie! I totally agree that preventing impulse buying through research and weighing the cost/value can be so beneficial!
I have learned so much from my past money mistakes :) and now I try my best to research and just take my time when I need to purchase something. Thank you Patricia!
I feel the same :)
Thank you, I have no subscriber, that is exciting, who will be the first :😍
I love this video! The message and delivery is top quality. We all deserve a life of less worry and less financial stress. New fan!
Thanks so much Daniel! I really appreciate your kind comment. I found that I was causing most of the worries and stress in my life by being careless with my finances! thank you for supporting the channel.
These are old skool habits being revised...
Very nice home, looks like it has a homely feel to it..
I love your attitude on living a minimal life although I'm still obsessed in things. I'm slightly changing
one step at a time right? 🥰
@@MalamaLife yes yesterday I threw out unnecessary makeup stuff i was keeping cause the package is so cute ❤❤ Thank you for inspiring me. Love you
Thank you so much for this, your voice is so gentle I could listen to you for hours. Great tips❤️
Thanks so much for sharing! Over the years I've made some progress budgeting, investing, limiting impulse shopping. But I can definitely do better and will take these steps into consideration for implementing immediately. Thanks again and stay safe 🙏🏽💯
I think it's good to think about how we can be more intentional with our money going into the new year
out of the 5 videos that I have watched on this subject - this one is the best
Thank you so much 😊💕
Your voice is so calming and it somehow relaxes me. I relate to this because I'm a huge spender and this has been an eye opener. Thank you so much for this. I subscribed. ❤️
Thank you so much 🥰
First of all I love your voice. It's really calm and warm. I hope you share about meals prep.
Send Love from Cambodia 🥰
Being born in another country, I’ve been doing all these even after living in the US for many years. I embrace what my culture taught me. My mom bought an expensive Italian boots 20 years ago. Boots are in excellent condition and I wear it now!
My mom maintained the shoe well!
So investing and taking care of your investment pays you well. Never succumb to trend and consumerism 🙂
minimalist in some areas is very beneficial
Here in the third world people don't know about minimalism because we can't afford a lot of things haha. I use the minimalism philosophy to get rid of very old useless things we gather because of the fear of not knowing if we could buy that thing again
Videos on this channel make me so calm !
Thank you so much 🥰💕
This video is such a hit, Sophie! Congratulations on growing your community and inspiring more and more people. 🙏🏻💕
Aww thank you so much Dee. I always appreciate your lovely and supportive comments :) I am so excited that the community is growing!!
I just came across your video and all the tips which you mentioned will be so useful for me right from my next purchase. Would just like to thank you for making this video and my life, simpler.
I love your vibe and think that it matches mine so well. Lovely to discover your channel💖
Thank you so much 🥰 so grateful for your words and for your support!
Im in this in between stage right now where im still craving impulse purchases for that quick high despite now being self aware how quickly that high fades with your new purchase so then you want to buy more. I know the longer i go being more intentional and making less impulse buys, eventually the cravings will go away but its just the in between stage that sucks
Oh man, I think I was at that stage for a long time without even realizing it. What truly helped me to stop shopping, was decluttering my entire home. I felt so overwhelmed and exhausted afterwards, I promised myself not to fall into that consumerist trap again haha
I feel like that too. I know it will pass but it’s hard in the leaning pit right now
Your videos are incredibly beautiful and simple. Thank you for all your work !
Thank you so much Sara 🥰
Im inspired a lot by this video of yours uve taught us a life s lesson for those who thought second hand things are not good..