Clothing trends. Used to have FOMO about not having the latest trend in style. It brings me the JOMO now! I’m happy with all my staple pieces that are more on the timeless end of fashion! ❤️
I've changed my mind about decoration and in-case-you-need-it stuff. I used to think that a lot of decoration is cool and that the second one makes you more prepared. Now I decorate just the things that make me happy and I keep objects that I know I'll need soon.😃😃💜
I have a question for your next Q&A video, if you will : "What made you, as an HSP, start making videos on RU-vid? And how did you get over the nerves of talking to a camera? Cheers"
My main change is not shopping for entertainment. I used to shop at thrift stores all the time. It was less expensive, but I was still buying things I didn't need.
My main changes are all around buying stuff. I have my seasonal "boring" capsule wardrobe that I love. I don't need more clothes. I have learned to ask how I can fix something rather than buying new. I have two small amchairs that are so comfortable, but my dear cats scratched them all to heck. I went online and found reasonably priced velvet slip covers. It is a satisfactory solution, and my cats hate velvet. I did invest in a new loveseat, but I found some sticky tape for the edges and back of the loveseat , and the cats hate it! So, I'm learning work-arounds for my home that don't require that i buy something new. Best of all, I'm learning to relax. The last two hours of my day are now TV and Digital free. I turn on some relaxing music designed for cats. We cuddle on the loveseat, and I read to relax before bed. I find that I no longer have to be the go-getter that I've been all of my life. There are so many valuable lessons to learn from minimalism! I hope you have a wonderful time with Sarah. I love her channel, and I'm looking forward to watching you two together!
I just found you a week or so ago so my I’m just barely starting my journey! I have started dexluttering my garage/home. And have challenged myself to NO shopping for one month or clothes/home decor. And repurposing and changing items in my home. Half of my garage clutter will be either given/donated to goodwill or sold in yard sale…. Someone made a good point having all this stuff clothes shoes doesn’t always bring you happiness… for me shopping therapy is temporary and then I find myself looking at it with tags in my closet only to be returned! Can’t wait to see mode of your videos by the way loved FOMO I haven’t taken a vacation since the pandemic and I see everyone doing it now …. But I need to do what works for me! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for this video! This inspires me to minimize my belongings as well. This evening I will go through my stuff and I already know what I will decluter 😊
I love it. I'm going to experience JOMO on catholosism. I was being told that catholosism is funner than christianity because they have so many celebrations. But I'm sticking to christianity and I love solitude anyway and was feeling stress about becoming catholic because all of the parties I would need to attend.
Hi Vera, I wanted to ask: how is your English so good? I mean both the fluency and vocabulary and both your accent. Before I realized otherwise I thought you were American... Thanks :-)
Hi Vera, I did a “no-buy” for about 3 months. That’s a first for me because I have always had minimum wage jobs and I was always very poor and broke a few days after I got paid. Now I’m disabled and I get only minimal funds because I always had minimal income. Often women earn less income for doing the same job a man does. Since we earn less when we’re working, we get less when we retire or when we become disabled. Once I started spending again (because a family member needed help) I felt silently very afraid that I would never get my “minimalism-mojo” back. I’m going to try to save a little each month no matter how small. Since I have been watching your videos for about 3 years or so, I don’t feel the need to buy everything that I see and I think I need or want that. Instead, I thought back to the happiest time in my life and it was when I owned the least amount of items. Being poor made me a minimalist and I was happier then. My apartment was easier to clean and I had more time to spend enjoying myself. So now I’m older and in a lot pain and I need to own less so I can do less and have less pain. Plus, I miss the days my apartment was always clean and neat and tidy. I saw one video on “Swedish Death Cleaning”. Would you give us your take on it and how can I get back on track to saving? I want to get my “minimalist-mojo” back . Also you look beautiful and you just keep getting more beautiful as time passes. I love to see you in pink. I would like to know about your skincare . And lastly I would love too see you do a video on each of those delicious meals you have already shown us in your previous videos. Thank you for your time and patience with this long conversation.
Hi Vera, such a great video… I love living the life I live, I am living simply and Minimal 5 years now. I never really want things , I have downsized 70% of my personal possessions, including household items as well. I appreciate what I have so much more. I also think long and hard on something I am thinking of spending my money on.. my bank account has really grown, and it feel s so good. No credit card bills. I still browse but I just enjoy looking, I hardly ever think to buy it, unless it’s something I purposely went to buy..I like the way my home looks just as it is. The best part is home is peaceful and tranquil. My closet is spacious, and It’s a joy to get dressed, less clothes is such a wonderful part of minimalism, it has made my life so easy… Every aspect of my life has changed, a mind shift I never expected the day I decluttered my junk drawer, that was just the beginning of my journey ❤️
FOMO is just a modern spin on Keeping up with the Joneses. Both lead to a lot of horrible feelings. We need to learn to be happy with ourselves, or what you called JOMO.
Question for q and a: how can I encourage my husband into minimalism? Also, my biggest change into minimalism is knowing the tricks of the market. I saw it in a previous video of yours. For example, they make something more desirable by picking on our weaknesses (your life will improve once you have this, etc.) 😊
I'd like to think that one's definition of success can change over time... I know that that has been the case for me when it comes to any career goals I have in mind, so I think it'd be interesting to know where you see yourself in 5 or 10 years. Do you think that RU-vid will remain a permanent thing for you, or are there other opportunities or projects you'd like to explore in the future beyond RU-vid?
Yes, it can totally change over time! Great point :) I've never really been able to answer that question myself, haha. 5 or 10 years from now.... that's a good one :)
Exciting announcement! I love Sarah's channel too and it's so cool that you became friends. You seem to have an organic and emotion-driven approach to minimalism while Sarah seems very practical and logical, so I can imagine you will make a very well-rounded video together. Of course, you have so many things in common as well so it will be a lot of fun too! Everyone, click the notification bell so you don't have to deal with FOMO! 😜
Congratulations to you! It has taken me almost all of my 75 years to feel as comfident and secure in my own skin as you seem to have learned to be at such a young age.
Hey Pat, thank you so much for your kind words. ❤ It also took me a while and I still have ups and downs to when it comes to this. Hope you're having a nice day. 🤗
Wow! I'm so happy that you're bringing guests to your channel. My question is: How to be more patient doing something that you don't really enjoy, but is necessary (and patient generally)? ♥️♥️
I've changed my mind about doing things I do not really want to do or someone makes me feel that it actually would be a nice thing for me to do. Vera your vids are one another level thanks for sharing 💜
I'd put 2 thumbs up if i could ! To me these things you talk about really are the essence of intentional living. By the way thank you for your videos and your work. Have a good day (mine started well thanks to youi).
Oh WOW!!! I am so excited to hear that Sarah and Jake will be visiting you!!!! Sarah I have been watching for many years and I have taken a couple of her courses! Love her and her channel💙 I can not wait to see you two together😁
At the beginning of my minimalism journey, I made a folder on my phone. I called it “Window Shopping”. This is where I keep all the photos of things I probably would have bought just to look at and appreciate them. I still like beautiful and/or practical things, but, like Vera said, you can enjoy it in the moment itself and then just let it go because you know you don't NEED it. Question for the Sarah-Vera Q&A: Have you two always had that peaceful, calm vibe? Or did minimalism helped with that? Maybe it cooled down your temperament/enthusiasm a bit at times? In other words, has minimalism changed your character? Enjoy your free time and the time you spend together. Hope you have nice weather. Doei!
I too keep a wishlist photo album, and once in a while, I would go and delete something in that folder. I change my mind so often, that I just know I never needed any of it.
Thank you for your videos Vera, there are always so nice to watch ! My question for your next video is : How do you think that Vera's minimalism is different than Sara's minimalism ? Thanks !
Your videos are so calm and relaxing, they always bring my anxiety down a few notches. Congratulations on the upcoming collaboration! I can’t wait! 😀🎉 Do you have any tips on minimalism in the technology realm? For example, how do I keep my iPhone and computer storage from maxing out because of the digital clutter.
I would love for you to tell us briefly (or even as a whole video!) about your life in a Scandinavian country, because for people like me who are from India, life is very very different. Of course I love you minimalism videos but this kind of video would be fun...I think. 😊
Hi @Simple Happy Zen 🙋🏻 I just came across to your channel by RU-vid algorithms . I'm loving to watch your videos and all the great content and perspective you bring to me ... Thank you 😘
Oooooh yaaay ! Hi, Vera ! I haven’t been around here in a bit & I’ve been temporarily off your Patreon ( but I love it & I SHALL return .... probably in late Fall). But ... you DO remain as among like my TOP favorite 2 - 4 y’tube channels - amidst ... idk maybe like 30 - 50 channels I watch ( but not ALL of ‘em all the time!). Anyhooo ... I love Sarah’s channel, too. And I remember you commenting to me ( maybe on Patreon) that you two are good friends. I thought that was absolutely wonnnnnnnnderful ! Let’s hear it for Sarah & Abundantly Minimal ! I am thrilled for you guys that she & Jake are visiting you soon ! A dream come true ! Soul Family ! Soul Connections ! Having fun together & supporting each other , learning more about who you are via seeing your reflection in the mirror of this rich friendship. Have a lovely time ! Lots of fun adventures and treasured moments, quiet knowings & silly laughter to you ! For Q & A ... tell me how you two became friends ! I imagine one of you saw the other’s video & it resonated. But let’s hear all about it. What caught your attention, what resonated , what you learned you have in common ( & maybe what you don’t have in common but you learn from it, & it compliments your friendship / bond). How you first reached out to each other ... all that great stuff.
Aw thank you so much for your kind words!!! :) We did get into these questions in the videos we filmed, looking forward to sharing them with all of you so much!
I hate that fly!!! Lol--totally felt your pain just then. This video is wonderful and such a good reminder for me, as I find myself mindlessly shopping online....AGAIN. Step 5 speaks to this so well.
Haha happy you enjoyed the video again Carol :) Try working with a wish list for a while. Writing down what you're thinking about buying, or taking pictures of those things in the store, and then thinking about it for a few days first, really helps with mindlessly shopping :)
I was somewhat “forced “ to become more of the pretty practical minimalist I always was about 11 years ago. However , for a good 8 solid years , minimalism has become a choice. It has brought a great sense of peace , security , enlightenment and confidence into my life.
Thank you for those inspiring points. My question for the next video is : Sometimes I feel overwhelmed when I'm around lots of people. For example, when I pick up my daughter from school. How do you suggest I can find my "inner center" in these kinds of situations? Thank you!
Hi Netta! Thank you for your question. I answered a similar question in another Q&A, that you can find here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qp3NdUh5Ya4.html It was the question about how to be around people and not get drained from the experience
I just came across your videos today!! Way to go! I had to chuckle when the “really big fly” made a debut. Your voice is so soothing and loving your inspiration! Thank you! 🦋
I love your videos and look forward to each one. I am a much older lady (64) and retired but I enjoy all your content. I am not a big shopper, my one weakness is books and I also use my local library regularly. However I often visit friend’s houses and one in particular buys a lot of pretty quirky things, small items not expensive, but I find when I get home I google these items as they are so lovely, often asking where they come from. I have not bought any of it yet, but have come pretty close. How do I avoid this feeling, other than not going to my friend’s house, which isn’t an option as she is my best friend and I love visiting her. xx
Hi Christine! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! About your question, I would definitely say not to avoid going over to your friend's house haha :) No worries. If you do end up buying something you saw there that you like, I think that's fine. Minimalism isn't about deprivation. It's about finding what adds value for you, and getting rid of what's in the way of that. So maybe you enjoy all of them, but there are 1 or 2 things that seem extra special to you. I would say go for it :) If you would enjoy them, that's perfectly fine.
Thanks for this video! I've colored my hair twice this year, for a change and I've realized spending $$$ on my hair just feels wrong. My natural hair color looks fine. Because my hair doesn't take color well, I shouldn't try to copy what i see in pictures. Can't wait for your collab with Sarah! How did you two find one another and how did the friendship start? Do you have major different views from one another on minimalism?
So nice to hear, that you and Sarah are going to meet each other after two and a half years, what a nice event and probably very exciting 🎉 Enjoy your time together ☀️👭
I forgot to ask how you & Sarah met or got in touch and why? Do you share or bounce ideas off each other. Will you continue to do some videos together on different topics from time to time, which I think would be really cool! 😎
I used to get really bad FOMO, but strangely lockdowns changed my mind about it. I really began to enjoy staying home on a sat night either learning something new, reading, or just watching a really good movie. Then when things started to open up i became really selective about where I went and who i went out with.
I really enjoy your videos. I would love more advice on how to finally stop shopping. I have tried to start a low buy but I definitely struggle with online shopping. I think sometimes I shop out of a place of anxiety or boredom and I get tempted with the “sales”. I would love to learn more tips on what really worked for you and if it took you some time to finally break the habit.
Thank you Vera. This video helped me a lot. I was considering the invitation to a new job to make more money, but I could realize that I am happy and grateful about my current job and this other could be more stressful. I will enjoy the thing that I have now!! Great video!!
I’m such a curious person and I love to solve problems. My shopping is at some level my need for stimulation. I have ADHD and I’m highly sensitive. Things delight me. It’s so difficult to abandon items to the wind. I’m really messed up right now. If you have resources that are super low cost or free to help me see the light. I’m getting older now and need to be more mobile. I’m completely packed in. And thanks to junk journaling for 12 years, I’ve collected some junk I can use in my journals. But, I just don’t have the space or mental capacity to deal with the overwhelm I feel parting with and deciding. Deciding is the terrifically hard part for me. With my conditions, I have so much less ability to make good decisions. I see medical professionals to help me working and enjoying my life, but this part is out of control. Any resources that you could recommend? Thank you for considering my reply.
Hi! I can relate so much to your story. I have learned that things do not make me happy and I did not like working at an international corporation -too much stress that drained me. I now live a much more happy life working on what I truly like and only buy what I need. Thank you for this video. Love your channel.
Your channel is very relaxing to me. I think it is the best channel on minimalism on You tube. It is because of your lovely personality. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤️ from 🇨🇦
Uhuu!!! So nice to make friends wich common interests! And minimalism, in my opinion, makes us to get to know each other in a more deep sense. Hope you all have fun! Love from Brazil!
Heart of Kentucky. Hi VERA. It's 2:30 a.m. here. I pray for you and your mother and boyfriend. Are you all doing well? I shall speak with you later. Katie.
I also “suffer” from JOMO 😂. I take great joy in missing out on Netflix series, in missing out on sales and in missing out on parties, because I don’t like to be in places with many people. I watch series that I want and not the ones that everybody watches, I buy things on sales only if I really need an item of clothes and I only go to a party if it’s with few people that I really enjoy being with. I do have a question. I think it’s easy (for me, at least) to be a minimalist regarding things, objects, clothes, parties, etc, however I struggle being a minimalist with thoughts. I don’t know if that makes sense: I don’t keep things that I don’t use or wear, but I keep bad memories, I remember bad words, offenses, arguments, and I’d love to be a minimalist in that area too and let go of past events, specially the negative ones. Do you have any advice on that? I hope that’s not a silly question. 💚💙♥️💛💜❤️💗🧡🖤
Love the drawing of the flower on your iPad. I have a very old one that is now not able to be updated or I lose programs. Could you please tell me which iPad you purchased? I didn't know pens were also available for them. Just thinking, with your new iPad can you take a photo and then use it to create a drawing/painting over the top of it?
Hi Deb! Thanks :) I use the ipad pro, and the apple pencil 2. It's important to do some research though, since the apple pencils don't work on all ipads. Also, yes you can totally take a photo and place it underneath your drawing with low opacity, and then 'click off' the photo when you're done so that you'll end up with just the drawing/painting. :)
@@SimpleHappyZen Hi Vera, Thank you so much for your reply. I am going to look into the iPad and start moving forwards (instead of backwards). Today is going to be great, the sun is shining what could possibly go wrong? Well it is Winter where I live and for days now it has bucketed down with rain,, but I might have ruined it as I have just put the washing on and no doubt as soon as I hang it out on the clothes line it will rain again. lol I hope you have a wonderful day. :)
Vera, i really love your channel very much! Great content always! And i'm also following Sarah - so i'm looking forward to see your Q&A! Enjoy the time together! :)
I love that saying of “joy of missing out.” I just finished a 6 month no buy and there were tons of products and things I was tempted to buy that I had JOMO about. There is a joy that comes with feeling like you have control of your finances and your choices. Thanks for sharing 🤗💚
I am not a minimalist. I have lots of things around me that are of great meaning and value, and many I’ve had for many years. That being said, I find your principles very sound. I think fomo is a cruel inner master and not buying to fill internal gaps or to fulfill deeper needs is a form of self care.
Important. I feel left out often. Whether that's activities or things I'd like. I don't feel like I have a very high opinion of my life and probably have depression on top of my anxiety. If you have any advice on how I can do something fun without money, need it.
Heart of Kentucky. Hi VERA. I've wanted to be a patrion of yours but my bank did not want me to use my debit card on the internet. I'm going to see about this, and do it. Katie.
I like to take pictures of stuff I find it nice when I go out . its a way to own the thing but without buying it in real life . The same goes to Art ,plants,cute animals and everything that reminders me of those happy moments in my life
Good morning (afternoon)! After some small amount of thought I have no questions, having acknowledged (to myself) long ago why I participate in this journey of yours. We are (I am) here for your adventure. 😀
Hi Vera the answer to your question is for me be more intentionable on what I'm buying. Vera you pick the perfect name for your channel simple happy zen because that's exactly what your channel is about. My question for you when Sarah visits is how does it feel to finally meet Sarah in person after corresponding with her for a couple of years.❤
