The Minimalists actually _said_ to keep the things you appreciate. She clearly loves clothing and makeup, so she should have stripped down her wardrobe a bit less and kept at least a full set of everyday makeup. Think of it in the same way as the journals. She put away most of them but kept the one she wanted to use. If she's not comfortable not wearing makeup then don't do it. Minimalist doesn't make you go commando either!
you got this all wrong. minnimalism is not about owning the least amount of stuff (although it does usally end up that way) but keeping what you need. yes you obviously need a laptop and a stove and pair of shoes. but that doesnt mean you cant keep stuff you enjoy. if you want to be a minnimalist and own 20 purses that it totally okay as long as you put them to good use and value them. minnimalism is not keeping that dress you havent worn in a year or keeping old wrapping papper in the off chance youll need to wrap something that size. minnimalism is keeping ONLY what you need to live a healthy happy life. and if 20 purses makes you happy go for it
but it's Buzzfeed... To me proper research and Buzzfeed is almost an oxymoron. They are basically just doing enough to scratch the surface of a topic... So naturally they are, more often then not, going to get things wrong. I wonder though, if they do that on purpose to get us talking about the subject and their mistakes, or if they just have deadlines that prevent them from getting more information.
If a person grows up poor, they tend to keep things longer because they grew up with not being able to buy new stuff. I know that I have had a hard time letting go of things because of that.
truest thing ever... especially clothing for me... anyone who grew up poor knows what its like to have like 5, tops, outfits... now i hoard my clothing, and shoes so i have tonnes of items/outfits (unfortunately more than i can fit in my dressers...)- though i do get rid of things if i haven't wore them in a couple years, or if they're in really bad condition...
Yes. Minimalism is a privilege thing. People who are poor can't just get rid of things because they think they won't use them in the next three months and haven't used them for the previous three months. Minimalism is another way for people to delineate between classes. When poor people had nothing, opulence and excess were in fashion. Now that poor people have access to a lot of material items, being able to live with very little is what wealthy people do.
I disagree, i grew up poor and am still fairly poor (being a student) but I find the minimalist mentality very helpful to my life. I have never had a hard time letting go of things I think that is more of a personal issue, minimalism can work very well for those who struggle financially as it encourages focusing on neccesity and things that impact your life. Plus the great thing about the internet is that things you don't need can be sold which can be very helpful if you're struggling financially.
You don't have to be "privileged" to get rid of some stuff.... Anyone can try to be a minimalist. You don't have to throw away everything. If you have more clothes than you wear, which a lot of people do, You can sell the items. You're not supposed to get rid of things you use all the time. Just "extra" stuff you don't love. Rich people hoard stuff too. If you're poor & sell items you don't need anymore, then you will end up with more money. Some stuff people own for no reason. If it's in your home you should really *love* it, Or need it because its functional.
I grew up with a hoarder mother and so I hate hoarding, but my husband grew up very, very poor. Because of this he has trouble letting go of things. At least he is aware of it and we are actively working on it. People might disagree but I do feel like it is very hard to be a minimalist if you are poor. There are things that I don't use for years, and then one day find a use for them. If I apply minimalism, and I earn a decent salary, I do not need to store items for in case I might use them one day, but can instead buy them as needed. A good example of this is cloth/material. I enjoy making clothes and hoarded heaps of extra cloth for years, only getting rid of most of it now that I am an adult and earn enough money to buy material as I need it. Someone who won't be able to afford that, will regret giving it away when they have a need for it after a year or two (which happens all the time, especially with making clothes.)
This is unfair to minimalist! Minimalism is about living a clean clutter free lifestyle not being a slob and wearing dirty clothes. It's not about living a poor lifestyle either It's about only having the nice things you actually use.
I think the video started better than I expected but got a bit worse towards the middle with the dirty clothes and no makeup. As you said; it's about getting rid of the things that aren't important to you and if nice clothes and makeup is and makes the person happy, one should probably keep that.
Agreed. I wear makeup but only have one of everything I use basically plus 3 eyeshadow options. These people.... It's not self depriving. Oh, I also have 6 bottles of nail polish lol someone call the minimalist police!!!
They didn't say that, the girl wanted to see with how much stuff she could live without. She said that that makeup wasn't necessary and wanted to wear only a specific amount of clothes for a challenge and then she realized that she would need more. So her minimal was more than what she expected, thats how it is sometimes when you do rash changes
the point of minimalism isn't to get rid of everything... just things that you don't use or appreciate. You can keep your clothes or your make up you just should donate the unnecessary things and also think carefully before you buy something. The girl on the video struggled because she decided to get rid of things that she obviously needed. Minimalism is a great tool to live by, if you use it well!
I think she wanted to try to live without things such as clothes and makeup to see what she missed and what really mattered to her and she found that her version of minimalism by doing that. Sometimes you have to live without something to truly understand its value
To anyone interested in minimalism: you DO NOT have to wear dirty, basic slob clothes. The item count is whatever you want it to be. It's mostly about having just the right amount of stuff to fit your life.
Alex Stansbury I agree! Just own 1 foundation, 1 concealer, 1 mascara, a few lipsticks for different occasions (or 1 natural color), 1 blush...you get the idea
I don't really get your point. She was advised to keep only what was essential to her and so she decided not to use makeup, because there were other items she found more essential. Also, as the minimalists said this is something that is constantly changing, so maybe, had she continued to follow a minimalist lifestyle, then she would have felt the need to start using some essential makeup products.
Not at all, I think it's a great thing to promote and market. I am a devout minimalist and have been for many years. It helped treat a serious problem with OCD I've struggled with for 2 decades.
The biggest mistake was putting away all the makeup "because it's not essential" How is it not if you're USING IT daily? You're not supposed to get rid of everything, just the stuff you don't actually use, like with the journals. There was no reason to get rid of the makeup.
Essential and Necessary are very strong words. Human essentials are ordered in the "rule of 3's" Lacking any of these things in the listed length of time and you die. 3 minutes without air. 3 hours without shelter. 3 days without water. 3 weeks without food. Everything else is fluff and luxury.
I think that flaw in the original plan came up because the two minimalists she initially spoke to were guys, who might see makeup as 'totally frivolous and non-essential', something which they imparted to her during the interview, but she realized when talking to the lady at the end that it wasn't the case. Just because we use something every day doesn't necessarily make it 'essential' to our lives, but the way the woman at the end phrased it, about only having things she appreciated/loved, seems to make a lot more sense for female minimalists than the way the two male minimalists probably phrased things to her when she started
Victoria H I agree. Ryan talks about in his blog and documentary how it is different from person to person. A book collection or makeup collection can bring you joy daily and if it does then keep it.
Minimalism only has two rules. 1. Does it serve a purpose. 2. Does it bring you joy (Do you love it)? You don't have to throw away all of your makeup. Keep the necessities and what you love. Setting strict guidelines for yourself is setting yourself up for failure before you even begin.
faureamour I recently got rid of over 3/4 of my entire wardrobe (almost four large trash bags full) and, to be honest, sometimes I do regret it. But at the same time, it's nice only having the clothes I know I wear frequently rather than a dress I've only worn once. I'd say do it, but really make sure you are getting ride of things you know you don't wear
faureamour I sort out my wardrobe, bags, drawers, make up etc every 3 months and it really keeps my space clean organized. I donate everything that's in good shape and the rest is trash.
I'm moving in a month and I've gotten together about 60% of my wardrobe to donate. It feels great not having so much to go through. My son on the other hand has a ton of clothes but he's a toddler and he's messy as heck, kids are the exception.
Yeah, I should probably sort out my wardrobe as well, since I don't even remember all the clothes I own. Yesterday I found a shirt I haven't worn in six months...
spacehobo you may be poor due to buying unnecessary things... if you haven't used it in 90 days, you clearly don't need it. Wasting hard earned money on something you don't use
you can sell things you don't need :) Maybe deciding after 90 days is harsh - I would suggest 1 year because many things are seasonal stuff (like clothing, decoration or travel stuff)
That makes no sense. You may not use a swimsuit for 90 days. A power drill, a sewing machine, a plunger, a pair of heels, an evening gown, a luggage, a flashlight etc. But when you need them, you need them. And you're gonna have to spend the money and buy them again.
+Ashwini Raj Pandey Indians are experts at minimalism. People wear t-shirts and underwear and jeans, they wear just one cloth, it's insane, your entire outfit is one item of clothing, can't get any more minimalist than that :)
The point of minimalism is ridding yourself of societies numerous over-complications that distract you from living and being happy. More things/obligations doesn't equal more happiness, quite the opposite really. It's about learning to live more with less
@Jessica Jessie I don't know about that. I moved out for my new job and live in a rented apartment. All I have is my desktop computer, and 5 times the same jeans, shirt, ... And an electronic reader. I've always lived like that without giving it much of a thought, I just get an all purpose shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste for cleaning up but I've never thought about it as being minimalist, more like I was just that lazy. I enjoy being able to be lazy, I enjoy the relaxation it lets me experience, and therefore it is the reason I've always prefered to optimalize my life that way. I honestly don't think every people can live like that.
In the documentary they say that of course you keep your books if you want to - some people like books, some people like clothing, some people like makeup, some people like sports, some people like cooking but just a few people like to live with 100 items or 100.000 items of which they only use a fraction.
I donated a lot of my books. I realised I don't read them, I always read ebooks. It was painful, spent years building a collection and then getting rid of it. On the other hand, they've been collecting dust all this time. I hope someone else enjoys them.
I work in storage, and it's probably the worst investment anybody can ever make. Most people pay to move stuff in and by the time they actually vacate the unit, they paid more in rent than what the stuff in the unit is worth. Definately time and money saving to just minimize the amount of stuff you have.
I did have a storage that when I was moving and traveling. As soon as they said they were going to raise the rent, I was out in 4 hrs 😂 I ended up donating a truckload of items and keeping less than I intended. A freeing experience.
Bumble Beezie, I dont know about that.. I store my ex girlfriends there and so far it's worth every pennies! I dump them in and never have to deal with them again
Maria Grazia Ceccato i think that that was part of the point of this video. I know that i had a similar overview of minimalism before watching as the girl did. It wasnt just living how she thought it was but learning what of that original point of view was right or wrong, and how she can personalize her minimalism
Minimalism doesn't mean you have to own a small amount of clothes like this girl who has 2 pieces of underwear and 1 jumper that you don't wash. Bro buy some more underwear hahaha like if you do yoga and need 1 pair a day and 1 for work buy 14 pieces of underwear and do a load of washing everyweek it's not about owning the least amount of stuff it's about what works for you in your life and what you need to have to live comfortably and feel content. Don't limit yourself to 2 pairs of underwear and 1 jumper because your a "minimalist" no that's not what this is about.
Reeves Keanu Dressing dirty with stains is not minimalistic.....that’s just dirty with minimal hygiene. 2 pairs of draws is dirty and you washing more so your using water and electricity more. My draws come at least 1 weeks worth out the packet from Walmart along with a weeks worth of socks. I only need 3 pairs of shoes low top mid top high top 1 solar powered g shock my phone is my wallet/tv/communication device 1 laptop for school/work/movies 1 bag to carry my laptop & documents. Bluetooth Earphones for my phone & laptop
I would definitely say that she probably has tinted eyebrows if they are not naturally that way and or permed her eyelashes. If not permed then she he naturally blessed with thick curly lashes.
I don't like wearing mascara so instead, I apply Vaseline on my lashes so that it looks like I'm wearing mascara. So I think maybe she is doing the same cuz she did say she kept some beauty/hygiene products.
The fastfood chain vs storage unit comparison seems weird. There are probably more ants than humans in the world. Does that mean ants will take over the world? Probably not.
Rebekka it is just a way for everyone to understand how many storage units there are. where i am at fast food is very big so it helped me understand that there is so much storage rooms just to hold stuff
I've had eyelash extensions they don't like that especially on blondes she's got some makeup on but very minimal which is great! It's just annoying people say not makeup yet clearly have some on.
Everything can be tried for a week or less.. That how you learned if you liked a sport or not; the cloth you wear were worn about 2-3 minutes before you made a choice and this work for everything in life. In fact, what you said sound like: "You need to eat only cereals for at least 2 years to know how it feel like to eat only cereals" "You need to live a few lifespan to know what is living" "You need to have at least 100 penis inside your body for at least 10 hours to know what a penis feel's like" "You need to live a life of materialist to know how it is" All those statements are just as untrue as yours. You can get out of the city and go for camping for 2-3 days and you will understand nature and minimalist... This is how even you make all your choices.. You try something for a short delay and decide what you do with that situation.
Trance Kuja Though minimalism is a lifestyle, not an interest. Also like the guy said in the video that minimalism came to him naturally. It is a choice you make and commit to unlike her, who stored her stuff elsewhere and does it because of work. Not the same thing.
@@VirginMary1.0 I am getting your point that you can try everything. But basically, you can not compare minimalism to eating only cereal for 2 weeks or so. Minimalism in fact is more than a lifestyle or a habit: it's like a philosophy. Getting to a point where you only own the things you feel are necessary for you takes a lot of time and effort. It is not just about decluttering once and giving everything away you want. It is about consciously going through your whole life and trying to get rid of everything that is overloading or stressing out for you. Minimalism is a process. It takes one years and years to downsize their belongings and in the end be happy with the few things they own.
Love this video except you have minimalism wrong. It's not necessarily about not having things but owning only what you love. You can still have collects of things such as makeup if it making you happy and bring value to your life
Modified Miss I don't think she paid any attention to The Minimalists. If she would feel better with makeup on she should wear makeup. Just not own hundreds of pieces of makeup that she doesn't use or care for. Minimalism is about owning items that add value.
minimalism you gotta tweak to your own liking, so if you like to wear clothes and makeup then you can should keep a variety of pieces that are important to you.
agreed. Minimalism isnt living with too few stuff, it's removing everything you dont need/use. like she had over 100 bottles of lotions and potions of various sorts, makeup, beauty products etc. she didnt let her skin breathe so she got a pimple. simple.
Jack Hemsworth That's a pretty common misconception, but it's just not that simple. It's not how much you put on your face, it's the composition and quality of what you put on your face. She might regularly get a pimple or two at certain points in her cycle, regardless of what products she does or doesn't use. And for some people, if they 'let their skin breathe' as you suggested, they'd be covered in really nasty cysts within 2 days. Also, she got the pimple after she cut all the skin care out, not before. So yeah, common idea but not really an accurate one.
Vanilla Unicorn Just because you're poor doesn't mean you don't have any electronics or expensive items, it just means that you don't have a lot of them. A lot of poor people save up to buy items like phones, laptops, and TVs. Sincerely, A poor person
The internet is very accessible these days. yeah if you're homeless or in some rural undeveloped area, you'll have trouble accessing it, but you can be poor and have a house and a free library card or find free public wifi to watch RU-vid or a cheap data plan. There's different levels of poor.
I've been doing it almost every week 😁😁 I can't say that I have so many clothes to wear, but everytime I look into my closet, I find something else what I don't wear. I also like to switch clothes between my friends, because it's the easiest way how to get new clothes which you would wear and to get rid of those you won't 😊
hellolala I did that too like last year because I wasn't wearing a lot of clothes and a lot of them didn't fit and I realize that I only had like five T-shirts left and it felt so good to get rid of like 30 T-shirts
I really, really hope to start living this lifestyle. Growing up, I watched my parents collect tons of "stuff" that just sat on shelves or in closets or in the basement. Unused and totally pointless. When I got my own place, I kept it very simple and minimal; just some furniture, my clothes, a few personal touches like books or posters. I really want to get back to that. I hate being in a cluttered space, I crave bright, open, airy rooms! I would much rather *do* things than *have* things.
I am curious if she went on a date with Jim the man living in his van. I think she knew him before... who does that. "Yeah, so I saw a guy living out of his van and he offered to take me for a ride around the block"..... girl. Nope.
Yeah it was so scripted I can't believe they tried to pawn that of as some crazy random accident, she had a full camera setup with her in the next shot too.
Abraham Jacobson she said it as if she met him a while ago living out his van and then when this was filmed, she met up with him again to talk about minimalism. She wouldn't just go in his van
i feel like you did minimalism wrong :/ only have the things you use. that includes makeup if your into that, face care, more than 3 underwear.. as long as you use it with purpose without having it sit around without use.
It literally took me 18 months of "doing" minimalism to understand how it creates intentional living. In the first 18 months, all I was doing was decluttering.
Ju Anne that sounds like a full on minimalist to me! Even if you have lots of items, if they're all things you like and use, and you're removing what you don't care for, then that's exactly what it's all about.
Ju Anne lol I couldn't do this nor my mom . we have 6 walk in closets my mom has most of them full I've got two of them she has to rest we have so much stuff although everything is organized we have a lot of clothes my mom loves clothes so that would be impossible for us
I have just 5 drawers of clothing. That includes summer and winter wear; everything, coats and all. I wear quality items and wash often, rather than lots of low quality items that just add up.
Earthling1984 I always go for high quality clothes even tho its quite pricy but would rather have it for long term. I learn my lessons, I used to buy cheap clothes and I end up hate it, I think ive bought more unnecessary items more than things I actually need it 😂 I totally regret 😩 now Im very careful what I buy 👌
I pretty much switch off between two outfits year round as well. I just add long sleeve shirts or long underwear for winters. But, basically just 2 outfits year round.
I think one of the hardest things for people is to not watch their "shows" when they go live. I think I finally broke my wife of needing to watch them the day/week they air and wait until the season goes live on Netflix, etc.
honestly. i had one in my room from grade 1 to grade 6, and i was over it after that. i dont think ive used a tv in a decade other than at other people's houses or to play video games and i haven't noticed a difference.
N A winter here ends in march, so 90 days later it’s june.. and im not planning to use them before November. Thats more than 90 days. So I have to throw it out.
I think it's harder for women mostly because we are the most marketed to and we are made to feel ashamed for not having/wearing certain things, like, we consume SO much that we don't need!! I'm not a minimalist but I definitely don't shop a lot and if I do it's at thrift stores so I can reduce my carbon footprint and stuff.
While I agree that women are probably the most marketed to (along with children), I don't necessarily think it's harder for us, at least not for me, but maybe I'm in the minority. I personally know quite a few men that own way more clothing, shoes, and more "stuff" in general than I do, and they also shop way more frequently.
Me: I'm gonna try it! *looking around* Me: Wait... All these stuff are soooo important!!! I can't live WITHOUT them! Stuff: * still lying covered in dust *
Same! I love all of my 20+ stuffed animals! I never know when I might need ~10 scraps of cloth or 40 pens and pencils! I keep all my art pieces and all old family photographs! And no way could I junk my old computers, because they only have a couple problems, and chargers, because sometimes scrap wires are needed in their needed moment! And no one's taking my 10 books that I hardly read!
Her: "I'm not wearing makeup, no makeup, I miss makeup, do you like Make up" Me: trying to zoom in on video to figure out what "non makeup" she used to dye her brows and fill her lashes. 🤔
roseizer to be fair he said if not used in 90 days OR won't use is next 90 days. So you may not have used your winter coat bit you will, therefore it's a keeper.
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Exactly like the whole I can't wear make up and I have to dress like a slob, it's about not having 50 makeup products and not using them all or not wearing something in years and keeping it just cause
I agree she misunderstood the idea but only partly not completely and I don’t think it invalidates her trial. Many if not most are going to have invalid preconceptions when they start out. Part of the process is understanding what it really means and in particular how it works for you. There are no right and wrong ways, just the path that helps you personally.
Nor should I have to. Minimalism is about creating your own playground: filling your toy box -house- with things that bring you joy. Books do it for me but, so often, minimalism is regarded as a huge purge that leaves you only with the essentials. This is why people consider it too foreign, and absurd, an idea. It isn't about that. That is when it is taken to the extreme. Healthy minimalism just means you think carefully about what you bring into your home. Do you really need it. It stops you from feeling bogged down. It can be for everyone! Even if you own so many shoes, or articles of clothing, you probably are already a minimalist. I just loathe how often this kind of misunderstood minimalism makes people who own so many things that they truly love feel guilty... To the point, that they get rid of a bunch of items. This is the version of minimalism that does leave you feeling empty.
Haha the guy in the video, Ray I think it was? Is in a documentary and said the same exact thing. If you love books, you don't have to get rid of em, because they make you happy. :) (the documentary is called Minimalist: The documantary, it is available on things like netflix :) )
I sleep on my floor, the only things in my room are my desk, pc, a few textbooks, pens and paper, and my phone. I guess i'm a minimalist and didn't even know it.
Yeah then I use to live in Australia until I come to America found out about AC and a dishwasher. 😂 My AC was a box fan/window. Dishwasher was everyone job.
Well there is hope in many parts of the world. Sadly the US is a long way behind, most crucially in attitudes. Just look at global warming, the disbanding of the EPA to name but 2.
@@JK-vc7ie: Nobody told me that, but I'm thinking about _other_ people who might get sucked into the "minimalist movement". The 90-day rule would cause a lot of people to ditch their crappy dollar-store tools, which are still better than not having any tools at all.
Shawn Elliott That 90 day “rule” is just something someone said. The essence of minimalism is to get rid of the stuff that you don’t need. Trashing your basic tools would not fit with that ideal. The essence of minimalism is common sense. For example, a woman doesn’t need 25 pairs of fashion boots.
I enjoy watching the Minimalist lifestyle videos, but for starters, none of them seem to have any craft or hobbies they do. I sew, embroider, crochet & make my own jewelry. That requires supplies, storage space and equipment. Plus, if needed I can: paint and stencil a room, remake lampshades, braid a rug, quilt a bed spread, re-purpose and upholster furniture, etc. Everything you do for yourself requires tools and the basic elements to work with. I keep these on hand, and have for 50 years - items come and go, they get used, given away or donated. How can you create if you are a minimalist? Do you rely on others creativity? I'm truly curious - where is the outlet for natural learning of new skills and enjoyment of craft?
Use digital tools, at least for me. I draw on a tablet so I never waste paper. I guess that doesn't work for certain hobbies though. Also all my books and writings are on my computer and backed up to a cloud drive. I just have 1 computer and pretty much keep everything on it and that's 99% of my life stored there.
K. S. K. I live in a renovated cargo trailer, and I have space for my sewing projects. My biggest thing is I don't have 10 projects going at once. I buy and thrift the materials as needed. All of my sewing items (pins, needles, extra bobbins, scissors) fit in my machiene bag. The other craft supplies I have ( chainmail and paints) all have their own basket. So it is possible to be a crafter and a minimalist but it really depends what you're crafting.
K. S. K. I know what you mean. Everyone has a different idea of what it means to be a minimalist. I am trying to get there myself, but I have a husband and six children and that comes with a lot of stuff. I’m actually trying to redefine what I want to be as an “intentionalist.” I’m not going to limit myself to a certain number of items in each category. Maybe I can be a minimalist-by someone’s definition-with my crafting or kitchen supplies, but I love clothes and have a lot of them. That is such a personal decision. I am trying to focus more on being “intentional” about what I have. Every item should have a purpose and a reason for being in my home, otherwise, I don’t need it. To me, being a minimalist is more about being intentional with my items than this common idea of extreme minimalism where you live out of a suitcase... which would never work for my family of 8. I could honestly jump in an RV and have everything I needed when my husband and I retire, but at this point in my life I have a lot more stuff and I’m OK with that, as long as I’m being intentional about each item. Each phase of my life will also be different and I will be more minimalist in certain areas than at other times in my life. Such a process! If crafting makes you happy, and you use all your supplies (or will use them), keep them! That is actually what minimalism is about. Saving the things that bring you joy, and unloading the things that are a burden to you.
I think minimalism is what you want to make it, what is less for some people is too much for others. If you use the things in your house, keep them, if you don’t, why bother keeping them? If you’re poor, sell what you don’t need any more, if not, give it to someone who is. And give thanks daily for having around you all that you need.
Minimalism to me is just not buying unnecessary things like, why have 3 drawers when you only use the one.. or why have a tablet, smart phone, laptop and desktop if you only use your phone.. I like being a minimalist also because I love my space and I feel awful having things I don't use..
What this lifestyle fails to touch upon is the fact that it's indeed a privilege to advocate for getting rid of "excess" materials from their lives. At least in my family, I would be considered crazy to sell my house after working hard to purchase it and pursue this "minimalistic" life. I'm not oppose to the idea, but we need more portrayals of this lifestyle. I wish there was more diversity in this video and would be interested to hear from a person of color who practices this lifestyle.
I think its the perspective. The attachment to the thing, the "house" is the problem. The journey can never be taken from you, and you'll never forget the hardships. You dont have to sell the house to be a minimalist. There's no clear definition of the term, really. Its really just living with what you need and valuing people and experiences over "things".
There were only two people in the video. How can you give out that they were both white. I mean if they were both black noone would say, i wish there was a white persons opinion. If anything its racist that you dont value her opinion and want someone elses based purely on race.
As a person coming from a "poor to median income" immigrant family, I get it. The need to acquire better/nicer things is really strong and we feel the need to show the world we've made it. We were the family always present at Black Friday and still Christmas shopping until the 29th. I saw that even with the money spent, life was still feeling empty and suffocating. It gets boring when you're just stuck in a cluttered house and just going to work all the time. It's also as if we were broke all the time - we use all that money to keep acquiring things we already have. Reading Marie Kondo's Spark Joy and The Art of Tidying Up motivated me to do something about it. We cut down and only kept what worked best. We still have our big house (with 6 people), so we invite a lot of friends/family to come over as much as they can (the more, the merrier). "Minimalism" for my family is living with our favorite necessities, taking good care of what we have (so you don't need to replace it all the time), funneling freed-up resources for bigger goals/savings, learning to let go of loving stuff and trying out new experiences for a mindful, meaningful life. *No need to live the tiny/van life. Sometimes it's not an option for various reasons.
Bethsaida Romelus .I wasnt saying anything against minimalism. Only that the origional comment specifically requested that black people were necessary in this video in order to enjoy it . Ps: being white has nothing to do with this
Suggestions: Keep the makeup you really love and make sure it's high quality. 2. Get clothes with fabrics like merino wool and linen to help you deal with the sweatiness issue. It's extremely hard to be a minimalist with cheap, fast fashion clothing items. Those clothes are meant to be worn only a few times before wearing out and they rely on the assumption you will have hundreds of them that you're constantly rotating so this gives the impression of longevity. Replace those clothes with things you love and can last you a lifetime if you choose.
True my mom always said if your house is a mess your life is a mess. Meaning their is too much clutter in your mind that it’s a reflection of the inside of your room or car etc. I like how the lady said at the end you turn it into your own I think. Their is no one rule fits all. Great video I look forward to doing this !
A lot of people criticize minimalism because they think it means they have to get rid of all their make up or all of their artwork or games, which is not necessarily the case. If it brings you joy, it is arguably serving a purpose and is essential *to you*. The point is to get rid of the things that are not essential *to you* like that stack of dvds you may not have touched in ten years or that gift someone got you that just sits on a shelf in the closet, or all those clothes that you don't wear anymore. Extreme minimalism is getting rid of practically everything and it's very commendable but there are way less extreme methods that are still both practical and beneficial.
Michael Adams one of the dudes in the video was also in a Documentary called Minimalism: the documentary (on Netflix :D ) and he also said "if you love books, you should keep them, because they bring you joy." :)
Sumru, I spelled out the reason in my reply. The library holds many wonders and certainly has much more room than your home does to store them ;) Plus using the library saves a huge amount of money. Obviously, if you use books fairly regularly for reference material (as it seems you do), I wouldn't suggest getting rid of all of them. (The Minimalists answer this very question in their book and tours.) But for a lot of people the solution of libraries, e-books, and audio books is very relevant, especially when you only read something once. How many books can you honestly read at once? Probably not nearly as many as sit on a bookshelf. An additional tip: you can annotate on e-books that you own as well, make bookmarks and create notes.
Sumru Büsra, you can do all that on a digital book these days. If you like them as material for X, Y or Z reason. Keep them! Then again, some people keep book because using digital book is simply out of their comfort zone. I myself like books because it stimulate more senses.(Touch and smell! Yes, even old books have smells based on the air they were in contact with)
I tried minimalism for a month and was able to save $714. I would consider myself a shopaholic and just by asking myself “do I really need this, does this bring me joy” I was able to stop my spending addiction. 💪🏼
this is sexual harassment and i dont appreciate you making such remarks towards men, this is the issue with you woman you make all kinds of cat calls and sexual harassment towards men. #metoo
