7 minimalist habits to happiness :) 

It is crazy to think that we live in a time where many people need assistance to find their own inner happiness. How disconnected we have become from the simplest pleasures of life, while being fully immersed in technology and material wealth and possessions. We've been drawn towards what is advertised as "happiness" only to be the unhappiest society to ever live.

“If you can’t find joy in a cup of coffee, you won’t find it in a yacht” might be a new favorite quote of mine ☺️

1.57: Find joy in the small things 3.31: Focus on what's within your control 4.55: Connect with nature often 6.08: Practice gratitude routinely 7.20: Take time to slow down 8.32: Embrace the contrast of life 9.37: Don't compare yourself to others Thank you, Malama, for inspiring me. This is morning in my country and watching your video really makes my day!

To me happiness is watching my plants grow, clearing my little house, waiting for husband's call and looking after my kids.

For me happiness is living a minimalist lifestyle. Doing chores with my husband. Working slowly towards our goals. Enjoying every meal that we cook. Talking to my mom. Having easy plans. Being child free. Being able to do nothing at times. Coupled with all of our adventures. We've been living in a new place every month since last 1.5 years and I love every bit of the excitement, the packing and unpacking, the monthly decluttering, the planning everything. For me happiness is also being able to grow and experience life.

Happiness for me is waking up each morning and given the opportunity to enjoy life one day at a time. ❤

at this time I am struggling with some problems in my life, but your videos are like warm hugs at a difficult moment, thank you for that! I always feel more calm and grateful after watching the video! Again, thank you for this feeling of safety and support 🥺

1:57 Find joy in the small things 3:31 Focus on what's within your control 4:55 Connect with nature often 6:08 Practice gratitude routinely 7:20 Take time to slow down 8:32 Embrace the contrast of life 9:37 Don't compare yourself to others

I watch your videos when I 1st wake up, especially when I have a busy day ahead, as a gentle reminder to set the tone that even if on the outside, I look busy. My movement and actions are slow and intentional, and people often tell me I move swift and quiet like an assassin 😳🤣...but I feel like I'm slowly living just being...focusing on the task at hand taking in the environment I'm in quietly drinking all the joy of the moment, just mindfully interacting with others authentically as myself in that moment in time...i don't speak often, I only take up the space I need...people are so warm and kind to me and they always notice me

I just had to tell you - I cried my eyes out watching this- I've been having a very hard time lately and was in a dark place .. this helped me realize I am letting things I can not control steal my smile .. my joy.. my life .. I got up and wrote in. my journal- and I'm choosing joy ! I'm taking my life back - thank you so much.

Every time I'm going down the stress rabbit hole of what to build or "create", such as projects on my farm, your videos show up on my RU-vid suggested videos, on you pull me back to earth and get my feet back on the ground. I was raised to always be busy, when all I really want is to be in the outdoors enjoying nature and riding my motorcycles. I've spent decades "planning and building" for when I can finally slow down and enjoy life. As an American, our culture trains us to think we always need to be doing something outwardly visibility productive to others, at least 6 days a week. Thank you so much for your videos

The one I most yearn for is connecting with nature, I feel such a strong need for it. Living in a big city in a former communist country means being surrounded by depressing architecture, no nice parks and far away from untouched nature. I would love to, when I’m able, move somewhere where I can be surrounded by nature.

I really enjoy your channel. I am a healthy 67 year old man I’m a stock trader futures trader but I love videos like this like yours. I enjoy videos that are uplifting inspiring and add value to my life so let me say to you thank you for your videos. Your videos are like medicine I look forward to your next video be happy and stress-free and thank you.

Thank you so much for making these videos. Perhaps you don't realise what an impact it makes on us. Listening to you talk about the simple things in life, talking about those things which no one else addresses... it's so beautiful. It makes me feel alive, real and safe. Thank you. Please continue to do what you love.. we love watching you ❤

Hey Sis! I wanna say that this year I started minimialism just for the sake of getting out of various distractions due to many things, I was preparing for a highly competitive exam, even after the exam is over I just can't leave minimialism behind , it's like a part of me now, I understood that I never needed many things in the forst place and those gaps got filled with actual happiness and a sense of oneness ig? I just wanna thank u for bringing these videos, cuz u may not realise it but u are helping many people like me . Love from India 😁

Sophie, thank u from the bottom of my heart for reminding me what life is about. I've been having one of those bad weeks where u just wanna quit your job but u can't or at least u think u can't... I think Im in a point where I need to rethink my life and your video, like all of them, has been like a deep breath and has helped me calm down; thank u so much for all the wisdom u constantly share with us. This video, Im sure, came at perfect timing for many of us. Also, Sophie, not sure about others but I listen to your videos many times with my eyes closed, they contain so many deep ideas to process, I would respectfully suggest u also make them podcasts, u could have the video version and the podcast version :) your voice, your thoughts... Are really nice to have anywhere u go :)

What an insightful video, thank you for the reminder to be grateful in all circumstances. You are absolutely right, even in the midst of dark times, we can find hope and light.

Im watching this at sunset in the uk, a glass of white wine full of ice, a simple mushrooms on toast. The heatwave is giving way to a cooler breeze, i sigh a long sigh of relief. A beautiful card from a friend arrived unexpectedly. Yet i dont want to sleep.

Your voice is soothing like a balm on the hectic chaos of life. Happiness for me is seeing my little pup every morning. Giving her attention as she tries to sleep in, and bringing her out for a morning walk. She is my living breathing reminder that I have something to love and care for every day 🐶💚

Stop comparing yourself to others, coz you never know the full story, if u can't find happiness in acup of coffee you won't find it in ayarhat. You changed my life Sophia♥️

Many paths to happiness. And happiness doesn't need to look happy. It can bruise. It can singe. But it'll always be there waiting on the other side.

Your voice is so soothing. Everything you say is so true! Happiness comes from within. It took me a long time to realize that I need to slow down and I can’t control everything. Everything doesn’t need to have an answer right away. Silence can be a good thing sometimes! Thank you for sharing. ❤

I love your perspective of not ignoring the negative emotions. We experience them as part of our life’s journey so that we can appreciate and be grateful for all the good. Beautiful video Sophie. Thank you for sharing! 🌸

Happiness for me is the blessing of family, being in nature and growing my own food. We own a cafe and make sure people feel cared for and eat healthy food full of love. We also mentor people so they can know themselves more deeply and enjoy their lives. This gives me so much gratitude. Thank you always for your thoughtful calming videos. 💕

Finely you are back, too good to see you again. I was worried about your journey and also you didn't post in insta while. Much love❤️❤️🇳🇵

I just started this video and I'm already like wow so deep. Normally I dont care for aesthetically motivating videos because I consider them too cliche but this is a good one.

As we grow mature, our definition of happiness changes. 😊💕 We become more content with the simple joys and realized what truly matters in our lives. Thank you Sophie for your constant reminder thru your vlogs. I hope I could meet you one day and thank you how you help me changed my perspective in life. 😊💕 God bless you and your family always.

Happiness to me is feeling well and knowing my family is ok listening to ur videos make me feel content within my lifestyle

Happiness for me is spending time with my daughter and having a cup or 3 of coffee. Thanks for sharing.

My happy moments is the quiet time I have in the morning and before I go to bed. When I see you on the shore line. It reminds me if days when I used to sit at the beach and collect shells. The little things in life is important.

Beautifully narrated ❤

I finally bought my first akiya (unoccupied house) in Japan -- a kominka (old Japanese house). I have been teaching here since I arrived, but my desire is to just spend my time at my house, cleaning and renovating, and making films. Moving as if these things are already the reality is important. If we view them as "becoming" or "some day" or "in the future," then we cannot bring to life what we see in our minds.

Happiness to me: just being present and taking a moment to stop and breathe throughout my day. It's a beautiful thing 💗 It's literally a lifestyle to Mindful. Throughout this video I was journaling. Thank you Sis!

You are a ray of sunshine ☀️ and beautiful for sharing your story and the many ways to make each day better and more productive. Much appreciated!! 🙏🏽

Just don't give up your shorts, I'm joyful with that🌈

Hi. I am a Bangladeshi. A few days earlier I found your channel. Your videos are really resonating with me. I am an Infp boy which is not really commom that much. I was always so self critical, had low self esteem, always felt like I am not good enough and so on....... It’s getting better Alhamdulillah 💖. Thank YOU so much for making these videos. It’s really helping me to accept my whole self and growing continuously. Again Thank YOUUUU✨ I am sending my love all the way from BANGLADESH 🤗💝

I'm having some challenges, But I thank GOD every day for his mercy shown towards me when I open my eyes. Great calming video, beautiful scenery. Thank You.

Such a beautiful video and I really enjoyed it ❤️ Within these two years, I learned to cherish the happiness through serotonin and oxytocin like morning walks with my dog rather than through dopamine like better paychecks and shopping spree and it made the whole difference. It is in fact such simple things that could make you happy 🌸

You're my teacher. I found you by accident. More than anything, I want to speak English. I learn it with you, you are my role model. I fell in love with your thoughts and voice

Personally happiness is the way of seeing the beauty in everything around us and appreciating it

I don't know why, but I feel so emotional after watching this video. I feel so much connected with you . Thanks for sharing this ❤️

Just as I was feeling a deep sense of gratitude I checked RU-vid and yes! You had released a new vlog filled with gratitude🙏 in the simple🌈 things life brings. Like the seal on the rock of your video looking up, smiling, closing his eyes again, content with life and the warmth of the sun. Life is rocky and there are struggles. Breathe in relaxation, breathe out to release and move through negative energy to come out the other side. Happiness is always present you just need to seek it in the everyday.

Your videos are always immensely comforting. It's like a blanket on a very cold winter night. It had been quite some time since I had watched a video of yours. The past few days have been hard and I felt a little lost but suddenly, I felt like coming to this channel to calm myself. And it really did help. Thank you for these videos!

My happiness is enjoying a fire in the backyard with my family and pets. Walking in the grass barefoot and grounding myself. Going for a little road trip and listening to our favorite music in the car. The little moments are the most appreciate.

Beautiful scenery, as always!

sophie, you always come as a calm of a breeze alike whenever i feel anxious :(

Thanks Sofie ! You're amazing.

so calming. thanks for the reminders 😊

Just when I'm a little disheartened to think I've come to the last of your videos, then another lovely seven to 10 minutes awaits me! Your thoughts and stories are so relatable and thought-provoking, Sophie. Well done.

every time I find myself in a slump your videos come at the perfect timing, thanks for the grounding video Sophie♥

happiness means good relationship, mutual understanding, to be one in any decision, not to find out faults of others

This was sensational… Thank you Sophie! Stay well…

Yes to all of this! And I love cozy socks. 🥰

definitely the comfort i needed

Thank you for taking time making this videos 🥰❤️

This is so good, i think these are habits that are helpful for everyone, also the ones who don’t consider/label themselves a minimalist- making one’s life easier is always good🥰 thank you for sharing this💕

I loved this video!You really spoke my mind❤

You have the most calming videos ever 💕 love them

Thank you Sophie, for this lovely-wise content 🙏

Thank you for another beautiful video Sophie, your message is always exactly what I need.

This was everything. Very Beautiful. Thank you so much, Sophie. 😘

This made me feel so calm and happy 🙏🏻

Excellent video to remind me to appreciate the small things. Thank you!

Tanks you so much, I love your videos and amazing vibes ! Have an amazing day😊🌸🌷

Thank you for the beautiful messages. Keep them coming, living a simple authentic life is what life is about! Blessings

Wisdom from a Mexican fisherman: "Always be mindful of what your end goal is in business and in life!" A boat was docked in a tiny Mexican fishing village. A tourist complimented the local fishermen on the quality of their fish and... asked how long it took to catch them. "Not very long" they answered in unison. "Why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" The fishermen explained that their small catches were sufficient to meet their needs and those of their families. "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" "We sleep late, fish a little, play with our children, and take siestas with our wives. In the evenings, we go into the village to see our friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. We have a full life." The tourist interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat." "And after that?" "With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City!!! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise." "How long would that take?" "Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years." replied the tourist. "And after that?" "Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting," answered the tourist, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!" "Millions? Really? And after that?" asked the fishermen. "After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends." "With all due respect sir, but that's exactly what we are doing now. So what's the point wasting twenty-five years?" asked the Mexicans. And the moral of this story is: Know where you're going in life, you may already be there! Many times in life, money is not everything. “Live your life before life becomes lifeless”

So relaxing watching this ❤

Sophie, your videos are the best! This one is one of my favorite.

Your videos are so incredibly calming and beautiful 💗😌🙏🏾

Love this episode today, filled with enthusiasm and wonder!. Thank you.

This whole video was a wonderful lesson in stoicism. Love it.

Your videos make my soul so calm. Thank you Malama

Really appreciated this video. On a journey trying to find happiness myself.

thankyou Sophie your voice is soothing 😘

So glad to have found your channel. Your videos and voice calms me down ❤

I came across your channel yesterday and you've already inspired me a lot. I have been watching your videos more often. Your voice is so calming and the vibes that I am getting from watching your videos are indescribable. Thank you so much for inspiring so many lives out there. Your existence is making a difference. Sending you so much love 💕 🥺🌹

Thanks dear... U made my heart feel lighter much needed

This is one of my favorite and inspiring videos. Thank you 😊 💖

Your videos are always so beautiful and aesthetic ❤

Malama, I love your simplicity. Thank you for the encouraging videos of your daily life

I needed to find your channel, thank you for blessing my day with your words and thoughts. This has helped me to get back on my path of self love and simplicity. Peace

Wow beautiful channel! Thank you! We need more people like you in this world! Much Mahalos

I am touched by all of the words. Thank you 😇

I loved this so much!!❤❤💫

Hard to enjoy a summer sunset when your nerves are shot from the day. So, the 5 - 6 am summer sunrise is pretty special.

Thank you for this message. It is much needed during this time that I’m going through. I look forward to more of your videos. ❤

This video is so very grounding and refreshing! Thank you SO much for sharing this and shifting our perspective. A reminder to be grateful and mindful is always needed! Om

Thank you for the simple inspiration.

Thank you so much Sophie for creating this. This reminds me to embrace life as it is and to be kind to my self. I feel loved everytime I watch your video. God bless you, Sophie.

Lovely video, I look forward to all your videos and feel just as you do. You have a beautiful life. You are a beautiful soul. Sending you love and light xx

Only watching this video made my body and soul feel so relaxed. Thank you so much ♥️

THANKYOU for bringing this into perspective! I have been getting all hints from the universe to simply embrace the present moment and this video is the last thing i come across before signing out for the day. It really added so much meaning and strengthened the signs. Thankyou for being our pocket of peace!

Ever since I`ve found your channel I have really changed my perspective about how to live life and especially living happily. Finding happiness in the little things is truly the key to find the "actual happiness" and through that process I feel like you get to be more thankful and happy overall.. it just feels easier and that makes me feel more whole than I used to be! Keep up your good work with your videos! 😊

thanks malama.. u bring such a kindness and new personal taught for me ..god bless you 💗

Your videos are so therapeutic for me. I love your powerful perspective. Thank you so much for the time you take to carefully curate these videos and important messages xo

Listening to you and your perception is therapeutic and makes you really think about what really makes you happy! Simplicity!! Mahalo double 🤙🏾🤙🏾

You truly inspire me, and your voice is so calm and soft, the content you are talking about is also so so true.. A big thank you from Datca, Turkey!

Adoring your videos, watching them gives me so much inner silence 🙏 love and light to you!

Whenever I want to realign and make space, pause before continuing, I watch your videos. Thank you, Soph! You are that someone I never thought I needed. Keep it going...

A beautiful video and very deep thoughts! Thank you! It's so true - you can‘t be grateful for big things, when you don’t see the small ones… ☕️