Habits I Decluttered as a Female Minimalist | Intentional Minimalism 

Yes finally an eco-minimalist youtuber who doesn't just show safety razors and natural make-up but actually questions the whole point of shaving and make-up in the first place! I don't mean to put down those people who do these things, it's everyone's own choice. It's just inspiring to have someone break the mould and give women OPTIONS!

When you are an authentic person, your beauty shines through. You are absolutely beautiful.

Great video! Decluttered habits: 1 - makeup 2 - shopping (unless well thought-out) 3 - shaving 4 - dressing up 5 - trying to be particularly female (or feminine) 6 - caring about hair 7 - caring what other think about me (esp. those I don't know)

You have no idea how inspirational you are! I am 55 and I'm just now learning and finding freedom in the things you have already discovered at a much younger age. Bless you! And thanks for making videos for the rest of us!

Being confident in yourself and liking yourself for who you are rare qualities; we could all learn from you.

I stopped wearing makeup after I realized that it had no perks. Feeling more confident? Nope. Do i love my face more when it's covered with makeup? Nope, it's not my face anymore, it's a painting. Men liking you better, any relationships started due to makeup? Nope. Time-saving? Quite on the contrary.

You are such a positive role model. I hope your channel achieves the acclaim it truly deserves.

You are such a breath of fresh air.

I adore you and your message! As a 57 year old who finally stopped prohibiting herself from leaving home without makeup I salute you for having the self-awareness and strength to identify and follow your values. Gives me hope. 🙏🏽

It's lovely and refreshing to see a natural, beautiful face with no makeup here on You Tube. We need more people like you, who question all the "normal" rituals we do in our daily lives just because that's what society expects from us or "everyone" does that. We need to figure out what's right for ourselves, and what impact we want to have on the world. Keep being you and thanks for spreading this important message with such a warm smile and confidence! 😊❤️

Everything about this video just made my whole body and soul smile! I love your videos...I have never met you but you feel like a gentle, accepting, encouraging and strong best friend! You are an absolutely beautiful person and your mind and your heart are beautiful as well! I hope that your life continues to be full of happiness, realness, and love! 🙌🙌🙌

I‘m 46 and never wore make up. Didn‘t ever had the desire to do so. I look much younger then I am and always wonder if that‘s a benefit of not wearing make up 🤔 You look beautiful just as you are ❤️

You know what? I have been following your videos for quite some time now and I can tell one thing, and that is - YOU ARE ONE TERRIFIC PERSON. A very genuinely caring human being who believes in being good rather than acting nice, and THAT reflects on your outer self. You are very beautiful JUST the way you are, no mending needed. And yes, you just earned yourself a subscriber of a lifetime my dear friend 👍 Loads and loads of love - all the way from India ❤

I actually started really liking my body hair and find it beautiful now haha

Life is so free when we can stop all of these things. Why do things to our bodies that we don't even enjoy? I have not shaved in 5 years after I started asking questions as to why I was doing it. I also stopped wearing make up or worrying do much about my outer appearance, hair etc.. I became mindful of WHY I did things, and if it just came down to social programming, I made changes.. I feel once we try to let go of vanity, we become free.. I agree, we can better be a vessel for the services to others, or the planet or whatever we find valuable, thus bringing meaning and depth to our lives 💚🙏 thank you for speaking up about these small shifts in consciousness that make a big difference 💚🙏... I don't feel that being kind or gentle is necessarily a female thing though. This is something everyone is capable of when the occasion requires it.. My sons talk sweetly to animals and babies, just as I would.. They are loving and affectionate.. And also sometimes loud and crazy 😃😝! .. just as I can be.. We all have Yin and Yang.. balancing the two is a nice aim.. 😊 Thanks again 💚🙏

You send a really good message about not internalizing other people’s expectations for our lives. I respect everything you’ve said in this video! 👌🏽

Being a performer makes it very difficult to get rid of some of the things I might look at as excess. Makeup for the stage, black formal attire for choir concerts, different styles of shoes for dancing, and so many art supplies. During quarantine these things have started to feel burdensome because I am no longer using them on a regular basis and feel some anxiety having them around. But I have to remind myself i *do* need and use these things when "normal" life is happening. It's definitely been a struggle trying to declutter what I perceive to be excess and having to remind myself that some things are actually necessary for my performing life and that they are not clutter and excess. So learning to focus on the things that truly are no longer of value has definitely been a struggle and a journey. Learning to come to terms and be honest with myself. 😊

I think that your attitude is awesome! ❤️

Your beauty and authenticity really shines through making you beautiful and attractive no matter what you're wearing. I love these kind of minimalist videos, which are so much more raw and grounded where minimalism is a by product of a more genuine and simple life rather than a new asethically pleasing fad! You've gained a new subscriber today :)

I love this. I also gave up most of all these things. Makeup is such a waste of time both in the morning and in the evening. Also a waste of storage, travel items, and money. And time shopping! That one alone has added hours and hours to my life

I love everything about this video and your vibe. I couldn't agree more with what you were saying about not wanting to have to act like a woman. I think it's silly that we're supposed to wear makeup and bras and shave our legs and do all these "gender specific" tasks as a woman because it's the norm in society. It really is the most freeing feeling when you stop caring what people think about you. I'm not 100% there but am well on my way and this video was another push in the right direction. Thank you!!

Wow this really resonated with me. I also stopped makeup, stopped unnecessary shopping, stopped getting dressed up. I still shave cause during the summer and style my hair on special occasions as those things bring me joy. I spent a few years cutting back and focusing on what mattered to me but I still just didn’t feel confident. Then I had my firstborn 9 months ago and that really sealed the deal for me. My hair, clothing... they mean nothing to me. Being loved by my son in my rawest “ugliest” form definitely changed me for the better. I have never been more confident. Great video, thank you!

I thought that this was just going to be about not wearing makeup/shaving etc. But it was so much more than that. Thank you for making these videos :)

"I want to be a good human being, I want to be a good person, I care for the environment, I care for people"

I do have lots of visible body hair and while you choose to not shave you still consider yourself "lucky" not to have very visible hair. If it should become a normal thing in our society for woman to not shave, then having less or less visible body hair should not be seen as lucky, both having less or more hair, shaving it or not should just be normal. It's just a thought, I know you didn't mean it that way, I just wanted to point it out, because hearing that made me feel a little bad. I love your videos and think you are an amazing person!

I love the mindset of, what does this bring me? Does it give me purpose, joy, do I really need this. It is quite a process to break certain patterns, that are almost ingrained in myself. Things like feeling more confident when I ‘fit in’, or look pretty etc. It is so admirable and good to choose and do what makes me really feel good. Thank you

I never used to wear makeup every day, but I wore it more often than not. I quit wearing makeup in February of this year but I kept some on hand for "special events". I put some makeup on for a wedding back in October but immediately disliked how it felt and looked, so I threw it in the garbage right then and there. I do wear earrings though...I can't give up my little bit of sparkle!

This video really resonated with me. I think learning to love yourself, your authentic self, is definitely part of the journey of minimalism, as well as learning to try to not let others judgement or unsolicited opinions take up your mental space. It all comes back to what are your values and passions and priorities in life, and then discarding the unimportant. Keep doing you

I've been watching your videos for about a month now and each one is more impressive. I am happy for you that you are finding your authentic self and feeling confident without following the usual social norms as to the way females are expected to look or dress; it must be very freeing. You are inspiring me to be more natural and to feel good about it. I'm also just starting to get into minimalism which is how I came across your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!

Wonderful suggestions for women of all ages.

You are so inspiring💕 its hard sometimes breaking out of that social pressure of being girl feeling like we have to look, act and even smell a certain way. Slowly starting not to care about what ppl think but its a tough journey for me but your videos really do help

If I stopped shaving for a month, there would be a dramatic increase in Bigfoot sightings.

I would love to have a tea with you and chat for hours. I really understand how you feel and what you do. I am much older and I always felt the same, always listening to people telling me that I should wear high heels for events, make up...and many other things. I always feel that I am weird, different...because none of my friends or other girls where like me. It has been, it is still sometimes difficult because the people judges you for your aspect and they get a wrong idea, but now I just accept it. My husband loves me no matter how I look and I love him to let me be me. Thats all I need. Take care!!!!❤️❤️❤️

I have discovered you only a few weeks ago and I really love your outlook on minimalism. It’s refreshing and liberating. Thank you.

I love that you live exactly as you choose to! You are a great example of a true, honest, caring human being. And I think how much less stress you have in your life because of the choices you have made. Thank you so much for sharing - you are beautiful inside and out!

It's so wonderful to hear you talk. Alot of what you said in this video I can and will use as positive affirmations. Thank you ♥️

Lia, I love your videos! The way you live is very inspiring, as is your confidence, honesty and compassion x

I love your ethos and your vibe. It's very nice to hear a very open, forgiving approach to minimalism. Thankyou 🙏

„Haters gonna hate” :( it is a sad truth. That’s why I love you motivational speech at the end of this video 🥰🥰🥰🥰 we need to concentrate on our goals and keep saving the planet! People will always judge us no matter what we are doing. So why not do things that we love and we do care about! I don’t wear make up as well 🥰 only from time to time. I have a short boyish hair that I love! If I listened to others I wouldn’t cut my long hair as almost everyone was saying “keep them!” But my head my problem hahaha so keep doing what’s you doing! You are an amazing person 😍😍😍😍

This is the second of your videos I watch and it made me definitely decide to follow you (I am so minimalist when I choose people to follow!). It seems like I know you since forever, you're so familiar and I needed to hear those inspiring words. Thank you! 💜 You're wonderful and your energy makes you prettier than any make-up!

Lia i needed a few of these as a reminder. Thank you so much ♡

One of the random few benefits of my various medical condition is that I do not really grow body hair and what little I do have is super fine, so I have never actually shaved. My sisters are actually jealous of this one random positive lol. I still wear makeup on special occasions but I have reduced myself to owning one of everything as it takes so long to actually use up a make up. Really like hearing your views in regard to topics and I think its great that you are self-confident :) :) I was very self-conscious when I was younger but am slowly becoming more confident in myself and slowly learning not to care what others think :) :)

I love this video so much and feel exactly the same! It's refreshing to see my values and thoughts reflected back in a space that's full of videos that oppose them. Thank you for sharing :)

So glad I found your channel. Blessings from Toronto.

You remind me of the sensible voice in my head, telling my anxiety to stop making me waste time worrying😂💕great video!

As a man, I find more attractive a natural woman since if you are in love, you find beauty on it and women have the right not to shave like man always has been doing it. Fair play you. Kee rolling with attitude. Bye

Someone in my minimalist group suggested watching your videos and so here I am. This is the first video I'm watching of yours. You make me want to be a better person. Thank you.

You're sooooo beautiful in every sense, Lia💜 thanks for this video!

I love your confidence and I love this video! Thanks for sharing 😊

What a joy to discover your channel! I too have learned to go without makeup or shaving and it's been fantastic. You are a beautiful human inside and out. I honestly think many women look better without makeup, anyway.

I personally enjoy prettying myself, but I absolutely agree that as I have gotten rid of more, I have totally felt more and more myself! I feel my true self is being freed and I care less about what's popular or expected of me and am saying, "I don't want to be burdened anymore, it's getting donated!" and I am making my home a happy place. You have added to my excitement for reaching my goals! Thank you for this discussion 😊😊

I agree with most things you said😊 your really mature and this video so far shows you to be a wonderful role model! Keep it up I’ve just subscribed.

Excellent video, Lia. I stopped shaving a couple of years ago, though I have lots of dark hair so it's really noticeable with me, but I.don't.care. I also stopped wearing make up, maybe a bit of mascara and lipstick when going out but honestly, I don't go anywhere dressy anymore. With my hair, I put myself on a challenge a few years ago to see how much it would grow in one year. That was very challenging for me and I enjoyed getting it cut a year later, but now I am into my 3rd year without a hair cut, just put it up to get it off my neck and it's so much easier than having to fuss with a style.

I’m so happy to have found your RU-vid channel. You are so inspiring to me. I’ve recently been trying to be more eco conscious and live a more sustainable, minimal and happier life and you have said so many things that make so much sense! Thank you for your content ✨

Your videos are really nice and relaxed and I appreciate that you don't put pressure on people to change :) I have so much stuff that I definetly don't count as a minimalist, but I have tried to get rid of exessive things for a couple of years. I haven't really used make-up in 10 years (I'm about 30 now) and most of it was actually given to me by my mom to play with as a child :D I remember thinking already as a teenager that I don't want to wear make-up every day, because I don't want people to think of that as my normal appearance. I want to look extra special if I wear make-up, instead of people getting worried of me etc. if I don't wear it. I also haven't shaved my legs or armpits in at least 6 or 7 years and the only person who had a problem with it was my mom :D I still wear dresses and skirts and shorts in the summer and no one else has ever said anything. And my body hair is dark and strong :D I just realized at some point that I don't feel the need to shave for myself (it just makes my skin irritated and takes up time, money and energy) and none of my partners have had a problem with it either, so why bother. I actually wish I had a proper bush in my panties like I did when I was a teenager, but being sexually active seems to make me go bald x')

You are a very discipline person. I admire this a lot. And to me this video also shows the love you have for yourself and your internal being....and that you are doing something about it 🤗 . High vibes to you 💖

We are very similar in many things and thoughts! And you are a big inspiration to continue to make myself better but at the same time appreciating how I am now. You are completely beautiful: aesthetically, mentally and spiritually.

Thanks Lia for this video! It is of prime importance to love yourself and be confident in your skin. And today all influencers are selling us products and services to show us that if we do this, we will be better.....so thanks for your new thinking 🙂

You have such a great outlook! The quarantine has definitely brought my priorities into sharper focus. I've been getting rid of my fancier "what if" clothes in favor of non-precious ones that won't get in the way of playing with my son. It's felt very freeing.

I like going through your videos because I can relate to the mindset you used to have. And I appreciate the mindset on what brings you value now. Thanks for the vid

I know this sounds cliche but I felt so nice watching this video. Your voice and style are are just amazing! This is exactly how I wanna dress too

Your video really sums it up! I am 100% in agreement with you. When we are our real and unique self and share THAT with others, that's when it becomes interesting, that's when a world of possibilities open up.

I wish I had found your channel sooner, I relate to you so much. Thank you for such awesome content and being an excellent role model for young women!

First time watching. I am very impressed with you. Your a beautiful lady!!

Great video! I absolutely love your confidence and perspective. Quarantine has made me re-evaluate some of these societal standards as well, like shaving my legs 😊

You're the first person that i can relate for many things (stop shaving, making myself pretty...) Idk if you'll see it but i can relate on your mindset !! I hope you'll do more vidéo like this one ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

You're so confident and a source of inspiration for self love !

You are so impressive. You have won my heart, thanks for reminding me to be myself ❤️❤️❤️

I feel inspired! I really liked watching this video. Thank you so much for making it.

How liberating! Very interesting video and in my opinion your best yet - you could feel the passion coming through about the topic.

I wish there were more people in the world that think as you do, from all that you said I can see that you have the right attitude, the right priorities and that you are a good person and to me at least that is definitely enough ❤

I can absolutely relate to you about being super female! ❤ I used to care about wearing perfume and spend hours doing my hair but now I just rock my natural waves and don’t even bother with perfume. I let my soap by my “perfume” if it has a fragrance on it. I was never into makeup and doing my nails lol. Love your videos! ❤😊

I love your approach to all of this. You are right why care what others think xxx

I absolutely loved this video . Thank you !

Your video suddenly appears in my notification and Im glad I took time to watch it.. Im practicing minimalism for a year now..

I identify a lot with your way of seeing life. I love your channel. greetings from Mexico.

What an amazing, inspiring video! You have the wisdom of an 80 year-old. I think you're exactly on-track with your thoughts. Keep going!

Also I love your sweater!!

Come to think of it, I have also given up the same things! I still HAVE makeup and dressy clothes that I’m hanging onto “just in case” and probably I can get rid of them!

I literally fell in love with you. I hope I knew more people like you. ❤️

We are kindred spirits on literally all of these things ❤️

So many wonderful points...I'm not quite at the same point but I am really trying to continue to learn to accept and love the way I look without all of the 'stuff' ( make up and clothes etc.). Minimalism has really helped me. The one minimalist saying that really helped and changed me was the saying " I am enough in an empty room".

What you say about being the socially-defined ‘female’ is pure gold. Love and appreciate your thoughts!

You ARE pretty and beautiful just the way you are! Love it :) It is so much more important to feel good instead of look good, because if you feel good you already look good without make-up or dress up!

You are such an inspiration. 🖤

I don't wear a lot of makeup but i love lipstick it makes me so happy. I've owned the same damn bottle of foundation for years tho... I also quit fast fashion. I love thrifting and buying cool used goods does bring me joy. I also love getting things from buy nothing

This is a wonderful video. You are most definitely a genuine person, you have discovered the true beauty of who you are. Being authentic, a unique individual and being content with it is the greatest joy in life. Keep being who you are. Kind, thoughtful. It is great !! good health to you !! :-)

I am with you. When I was a teenager I didn't like make up but sometimes I felt that I had to use... because you know.. everybody was using so I had this feeling of obligation.. today I feel much better without make up... I think I have a good skin nowadays because I didn't put too much chemicals into my skin... I like to be super casual too and also I feel pretty . I think people put too much value into specific clothes and can't get the idea that all this conceptions are illusions made by the fashion industry (sorry about the English )

Make-up: I never actually wore make-up outside of special occasions but recently I've started doing eye make-up, I just enjoy it the same way I love painting. I definitely don't feel insecure not wearing it but I enjoy it when I do. I am not sure if I ever will repurchase a foundation though. I probably won't, maybe I will buy a corrector but I honestly am not sure if I would get enough use out of it. Shopping: I have never been a huge shopping person - I would definitely just mindlessly go to a mall with a friend or my mom though. I still like to browse art supply stores and bookstores (although I rarely buy a book there) but I never go to a shopping centre just for fun anymore (unless I am waiting for someone and it is raining heavily, haha). Shaving: I have never really shaved my legs either and with armpit hair - I don't do anything most of the year. I sometimes do shave but it is honestly just when I feel like it. My hair is dark and I am pale so it shows a lot so I do like to shave on special occasions. I have never really shaved other parts of my body and I will not start, it is just too much work, too uncomfortable. Dressing up: I just love pretty dresses and skirts and I probably look like I am going to a theatre/event every day, haha. Being feminine: Definitely agree. I do look super feminine but I don't behave stereotypically, my goals aren't very woman-like. Taking care of my hair: I have to brush my hair everyday as otherwise, it tangles but I don't do anything special to it. I braid it a lot because it cuts down on the brushing time, looks cute and makes me hair wavy for the next day so yay! Caring about what others think: Yeah. I mean, I do care, but I have come a long way... as I have some mental health issues, I tried to hide that but I have realised that no, if someone minds, they are not the person for me. So I definitely don't care as much anymore.

Love it!! Such positive view points , I wish I could stop shaving!!!

Love your videos!!

You are an amazing human. Love your channel and your message.❤

Thank you for sharing your strength and perspective.

Great things mentioned Lia. I could not be bothered with the expectations of others, as to what I should or must do. Like you said as long as we are happy within our selves that is all that matters. I only like my clothes to be elegant casual and all things must match. Keep life simple is my motto. Much live Lia from Zurich.

I would like to give you multiple upvotes! I'm a guy that has felt attracted to women or androgynous females that go very natural and without makeup. I like the attitude that goes with that too. Unfortunately, it has been rare for me to encounter such a woman. I have spent a little bit of time dating 2 women like that out of 20+ years of dating.

You are perfect just the way you are. I live in Florida in the united states. I'm 58 and a cancer nurse. But I don't care to wear makeup I don't care to dress so that other people put me in a specific stereotype. I'm just me. And I'm happy with me. I love watching your videos because you remind me of that fact. I am also a minimalist I live by myself in a small house. Living in Florida everyone wants to be over the top and large and big expensive homes but I love my little house. Keep making the videos and I'll keep watching them!

I love your videos!! Thank you for them!

I think that you're lovely and you are enpowering for women

I assume, the dudes who couldn't take the "no recognizable hairs" leg in front of the camera gave the 5 👎🏻🤦🏼‍♀️ 🤣 I don't shave my legs either. I'm too lazy and it's actually warmer in winter. I only shaved them twice in the last 3 years and that was for childbirth and doctors appointments, because (not kidding!) I'm constantly being looked at in a weird way by friggin medical stuff, and it's been so annoyingly obvious and disruptive tbh... So I really appreciate that more people are trying to normalize body hair. Because _adult women grow it_ 🤷🏼‍♀️ Get over it, people. It's been around for 4 million years! 😜

Thanks for the video. I learned new things from you today.