I'm 63 and made changes to simplify my life this year. I deleted most of my social media, stopped watching news and opinion shows, changed my daily schedule to go to sleep early and get up early, declutter my home and focus on my health. Honestly, paying attention to politics and what's going on in the world was too depressing and overwhelming. I'm learning to appreciate stillness, quiet time and the joy of doing nothing.
I feel the same way. I am 68 years old and I always told my best friend who would turn on the news every eay as soon as she woke up. I will s5art watching the news when they start doing human interest stories like a man working three jobs to provide for his family or a family that realizes spending time with their children is more important that the $100 pair of sneakers or taking them on some fancy vacation that will take the parents years to pay off
Here in the USA, people will judge you by what you own. Once you stop worrying about what people think, you can start living your own life, not theirs. It is very liberating. 😊
I agree. Not only in the USA, in Europe it's the same. I was reading Schopenhauer lately and he opened my eyes on how to be content with myself, without rat race, without caring how people see and judge me by things that I have. Mind over matter.
I'm 60. I lost my job of 35 years in December. I ran screaming from the city and have been working on fixing up my grandparents house and four acres. Looking forward to planting a garden and fruit trees. I'm blessed by the quiet.
I’ll be planting my first vegetable garden over the next few weeks. I’m expecting failures but it’s a learning process. I’m on a property of about an acre and so the plan is to use the front part for flowers; the rear for food. Right now I’m fertilizing the soil.
Maybe not this way, but literally everyone can start consuming less, change their daily habits and very important take an hour for instance where you don't have to do anything and give our brains some rest... Money can be stressful yes indeed (I am also on welfair with my little boy, due to a GBM4 braintumor so I know that can be hard) but.. thinking of our problems doesn't help and doesn't solve them either... Everyone can slow down at least a little bit... It comes down to what we want and where we put our priorities. We often choose certain ways and things more than we realize. I wish for you that you will be able to find more peace 🌹 Problems will always be here . But we can learn to accept and let go a bit more 🌹
It's so good to see younger people embracing slower living. I'm a product of the 70's and 80's. All we knew was school, working and striving for that illusion of the American Dream. I'm nearing 50 and finally see the faults in our education system. Slower paced living is within our reach. It is attainable.
Me too hannah i strived all my life i became a success then it all collapsed around me due to ill health i am 50 in july and me priorities are completely different . A slow day to day life was initially forced upon me but now i chose it px
Here in Switzerland we have such high pressure in our education system. We put young kids through so much stress and if you decide to study it often becomes even worse. It really has a sad impact on society to have so much performance pressure and stress. You are so right, slow living is possible for everybody. And I'm glad that more and more people discover this path. I wish you a beautiful sunday ☺
I agree completely, Hannah! I'm nearing 50 myself, and I was defiinitely a product of the 1980's "get/do all the things" mentality for far too long. I've found that as I'm getting older, what matters the most to me is time and freedom of that time, over any perceived "success" that society would judge me on!
I am almost 74 and pushed myself in work, volunteering, caring for others, etc. And finally, just recently after setting some boundaries with some needy friends who didn't like that and no longer communicate with me, I feel free. I live in the country in the Pacific Northwest and am looking forward to reviving my garden, enjoying my dog and other hobbies. Taking deep breaths and heading out to yoga class.
@@emilyraganna8799 You can have more than you realize, Emily. We may not have control over the events that happen in our lives. But we have 100% control over how we respond to them. Acceptance of the things we have no control over, and making a conscientious decision not to allow them to over-stress us, are powerful first steps to changing our lives. This is the Stoic approach to life. Stoic philosophy is simple and straightforward, but it is also life-changing if we decide to adopt it. Watch some of the many videos here on RU-vid on Stoicism and you can see for yourself. Lots of love and admiration sending to you. 💚🌷
@@emilyraganna8799Understood. You can certainly still fill the little free time you have with more fulfilling things and slow down your mind so that you can better tackle this meaningful task of giving your parents a dignified life despite their illness. There is always, always room for individual improvement. Wish you the best. Take also care of yourself a bit!
@@emilyraganna8799 why do you have to take care of both of them? Hire a caregiver at least part-time to free up your time. Don't feel guilty for taking care of yourself.
My husband & I got rid of TV 20 years ago. We currently don’t even own a car. We grow our own veggies & 12 dwarf fruit trees in a suburban plot. We also don’t have kids. The money & time we save goes towards traveling, hiking & doing the things we love.
After literally breaking my neck for the American Dream, I sold everything and just rented a room. 3 guitars, books, clothing and a computer. The less stuff you have, the less stuff you have to worry about.
Yeah I’ve realised in the last few weeks that I’m generally in too much of a rush when i do anything: showering, packing a bag, walking, driving, making a meal - and it feels like shit. I’m gonna put in a request tomorrow at work to go down to 4 days per week instead of 5. I want to create more time in my life for myself. Life is short, you can’t get time back.
I'm very glad for you that you decided to take that step! I have done the same thing about a year ago and it was an absolute lifechanger ☺ Hoping the best for you!
My son now only works 4 days a week. He is much happier for it! He has time to cook, grow foodstuffs, and repair stuff himself AND go hiking or swimming in nature. It has healed his mental health.
Grew up in Germany,came back to Sri Lanka where I was born to live a slow paced lifestyle.Love to sit in my garden with a cup of coffee and watch the blessings all around me.
I’m in southern Indiana, USA. I’m 56, my husband is 78. Our life was forcibly slowed down last September when he developed an aggressive cancer. He is beginning his comeback from the ravages of chemotherapy, which stole our attention the entire winter. Having our lives stripped down to the bare minimum of simple survival, we are now rejoining life on a more meaningful level. Although he hasn’t achieved remission, and radiation therapy looms in the foreground, life is good. Life is good because we have a greater appreciation for and awareness of God’s common graces: nature, health, life itself.
From one Hoosier to another, blessings of good health to you and your husband. Moments such as yours (illness in general, too) remind us how wonderful it is to simply be here.
WATCHING the news got way too stressful but I want to stay informed so I read news online. Reading vs watching is way less stressful, and easier to stop when I've had enough.
I always thought it was my responsibility to stay informed about the world. All the atrocities and wars and violence was what everyone should know about. I started to shift away and realized it isn’t my job to worry about it all. For years I haven’t had social media, I stopped watching the news, limited the content I see and hear. I am so much happier now. My job is to focus on me and my family. Raising good humans and keeping my body healthy. Anything else is just noise.
Completely agree. It is depressing to watch or read the news. It only makes you feel sad, angry and anxious. I live in Israel and haven't been keeping up with the news for years. The past few months have been brutal and watching everything on social media and the news just made me lose faith in humanity. As I live in the middle of a war I don't have the luxury of completely tuning off but I keep it to a bare minimum. I'm happy for you for the changes you've made. You and your family are truly the most important things in the world. I'm glad you cherish it. It is not to be taken for granted.
I like to say I "used" the city (Los Angeles, CA, USA) as a means to an end. In other words, I was able to make good money there so when I retired I was able to get the hell out of there. I plotted my escape for decades. Now I live somewhere in the middle of a forest outside of Olympia, WA, USA within walking distance to an inland sea (Puget Sound). I celebrate the joy of what I have every, single, day.
That is a smart approach! I'm have kind of the same approach when it comes to my job. It isn't my passion, but I'm using it to build a future where I'm free ☺ Sounds absolutely beautiful the way you live now!
When we die, not even our own bodies do we get to take with us, much less money and material things. Invest in your mind, health and nature. This is true wealth.
I love these and relate to most of them :) Some other things I do: - I don't buy presents for people (even birthdays and Christmas) and of course I let people know I don't want any either. I'd rather spend time with them. - I have never and will never work full time, and have adjusted and will continue to adjust my lifestyle to suit. - I keep my phone on silent 24/7, so I don't get spooked by notifications. - I don't keep up with the news and resist peer pressure to do so. - I say no to most social events, unless it's something i really want to do. I am a lot happier.
When I was a kid I remember our family Christmas tree was loaded with presents that my mom and dad couldn't really afford. Later my brother got married and I spent Christmas with them and his kids. It was great but the kids just opened endless presents not even knowing or caring who they were from. I got older now and after several divorces in my family I spend the holidays by myself. No presents given or received, just sitting around on Christmas drinking a glass of wine and reflecting on life. Still send Christmas cards but that is it.
Totally agree. I avoid cities too. I live in the swiss countryside too. I love going for a walk or just sitting in my garden. I really enjoy caring for my garden.
There is no better thing than enjoying a quiet moment in the garden hearing nothing but birds and wind blowing through the trees ☺ Have a beautiful sunday!
I am originally from Switzerland. To live in the country in Switzerland is quite costly. Of course, I love the beautiful countryside with charming chalets and flower boxes overflowing with beautiful flowers. I am still Swiss in my old heart, baking the braided Zopf, gardening and enjoying nature. For 50 years, we have done that in different regions of the US. I admire young people who are not materialistic, such as the young man who makes these videos. My Swiss grandparents would most probably be appalled about the luxuries so many people crave today. Their simple lifestyle is still today close to my heart. Please stay the way you are and never change your ways. I wish you only the Best ❤
I retired at 60 and moved from a big city back to my old family homeplace I inherited. I now live here alone. It saved my life! I was so stressed and now feel.peace and contentment..
I am 55 and now understand the peace my father must have felt when he simply sat in a chair in silence. I will now find myself sometimes simply sitting in my comfy armchair in total silence. No phone in hands. Maybe a cup of coffee or tea, and just being still. It is priceless. I still work in a structured job; however when I am home and not working, I look for moments of stillness to just “be.” This has helped reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. I am remembering my love of creating art and cooking good meals and enjoying nature. There was a time I didn’t own a TV (in my 20’s) and I had much more enriching life experiences those years. I have been considering deleting all of my social media even though I would miss seeing what my family and friends are doing. My close family and friends communicate with me outside of social media and those are more meaningful conversations and memories.
You'll never delete your social media accounts - let's be real. People who say that are thinking about it sit there and say five years later they are thinking about it.
ignorance is bliss. At home we stopped watching tv in 2021. I recently deleted social media apps on my phone - best thing I ever done 🤞I feel less anxious and not comparing myself to anyone.
I love watching a good show at the end of the day. People that don’t watch tv seem to act like they’re better than everyone. I can watch a show and turn it off and walk away to have the rest of my evening. Everything in moderation is fine
I'm 61 and have only about 2 decades left on Earth. Nothing I've ever pursued has amounted to anything. To live slow and minimally is KEY to having PEACE! My only true pursuit is Inner Healing and Trauma Release Work: ridding my soul of all the accumulated trapped emotions and hellish thoughts. I can only do this by SLOWING DOWN and turning inward. My lifestyle is like yours. To heal the Inner Madness we have to let go of the Outer Madness imposed on us by this fucked up society with their "Societal Norms". . . . can I come live with you in Switzerland? (he-he)
@@alcantwell Wow! My heart goes out to you. It's not easy, not at all. It takes courage. And to see that we are in the same age group . . . hmm, maybe those are the years when God is like, "Okay, time to clean up the inside!" My biggest help for this crappy healing is Leslie Huddart's, Body Wisdom Academy. She really brings out the BIG GUNS you never even knew existed!! (ugh!)
Deleting social media while already living with a partner is somehow easy compared to doing the same when one is living alone and lacks close people in their lives
True, but it might be even more "necessary" for us single folk. The only social media I use is RU-vid, but even this is far too much. I may never find a partner, but I think I'll be happier if I stop watching RU-vid altogether, even videos like this. Being alone is a challenge, but so is being in a relationship. We're better off mimding our own business and tuning out all the noise around us.
@@brushstroke3733 single and hopeful people should remain on social media .. single and given up people are the ones who chose up distance themselves from everything … that’s what I think.. but I respect people’s choices and nobody can understand your life and needs better than you do
@@vikendarakjian2612 I disagree. Single and hopeful people were successful long before social media ever existed. Deleting social media does not mean distancing yourself from everything. There are many who are on social media that are far removed from others. As a young person in my 20s without social media, I meet many people my age who struggle to hold a proper conversation. Speak to people that you see in public, social media is not necessary.
@@keithsimpson6386 none of what is being said here by different people can relate to the majority of people. Many visible and invisible factors play significant roles in people’s decisions and desires. I do agree that a person who is on social media could also be distanced by everyone but finding connections with likeminded people outside of social media is mega difficult if not impossible (again this is very relative and purely my personal opinion and from my own experience). Nevertheless thank you for sharing your opinion.
i wish more young people would choose to slow down, enjoy small joys in life and reflect more on what truly makes them happy. There would be less depressed people, less pain in the world, more harmony and peace. I really believe that the current era is overwhelming for the human nervous system in all possible ways.
While I'm all for frugal living, I also know the pain and loneliness of isolation, even in a beautiful area. Life is with people -- i.e., community. Shared culture and valued. Especially when you're raising kids.
I enjoy my solitude and find being around others can be draining. Being alone and being lonely are too different things. I thrive and flourish in such environments because it gives me a chance to express all of the creativity flowing through me such as writing, drawing, painting, gardening etc. I could never be bored because there is so much inside me that I am eager to express. We all see life in our own unique ways.
I decided almost 20 years ago that I was never going to drink alcohol anymore. I tried it a handful of times with friends and it never appealed to me. Not only was it expensive, but to me it was just an escape(ism) culture that I didn’t like… to me slow living is also acceptance of my emotions and events that have happened and constructively working through those emotions
Yes to all of these. I'm the same. Social media, TV, loud consumerism, etc is not for many of us. I'm literally allergic to cities it's like a buzzing radio frequency in my head when I visit...and I cannot wait to leave them! Nature is the best healer and being around like-minded friends is priceless. Just found you, and really enjoyed this video, thank you!
I absolutely feel the same way about cities! It's way too much for my head and I can't wait to get back home as quickly as possible. Thank you for your very kind comment. I'm glad to have you around ☺🍀
I’m currently in a big transition stage of realising that simplicity is what I really want. I kind of knew that it was better before, but now I’m really feeling it. I’ve stopped all of my bad coping strategies; no partying, no social media, no alcohol, and I’m working towards this simpler yet better lifestyle. I currently live in Cologne, Germany, and I’m totally done with the consumerism and people’s inability to connect with each other in the city (I’m originally from the countryside in England). I hate the sound of cars, and I’m totally overstimulated by just a trip to the shop, and it makes you miserable very quick. I will leave the city within the next 1 to 1.5 years once I have a bit more money and a better idea of where I want to be. I know exactly what I want, and this video has actually been quite validating, so thanks 🙏🏼
@Lukec8764, interestingly, I live not to far from Köln, and everyone I come there, starting at the train station into the Dom area, I already feel the stress. LG.
im 32 and didn't know about slow living. in my early and mid 20s I spent of so much time on social medias, chasing trends and stuffs but in my late 20s, it's like my body and mind wanted to communicate something important that 'this is enough'. And so I deleted all my social medias, stopped buying expensive clothes (but still high quality) and paid attention to everything around me more: from the plants, the flowers, the weather, the people or the stray cats on my rooftop that I never noticed. I started jogging, running and enjoy doing exercise outside after my work hour. My morning routine was drastically changed since i got more time to take care of myself. I felt peace and gained more confidence.
I am 34, me and my husband have stopped buying expensive branded clothes etc. We try to buy quality products that can last long, but don’t run behind brands anymore.We both earn well and lately we have realised that we have wasted a lot of money on clothes, accessories etc in the name of so called brand consciousness. Trying to follow a minimal lifestyle and it definitely lowers our stress levels. If you are happy and feel content with whatever you, it’s the best feeling ever.
„And after the upgrade, you are still looking for the next best thing.“ This hits deep. Luckily, I don‘t get that feeling anymore, that need to always keep looking for the (seemingly) even more perfect thing.
I just found your channel. You have a very nice and calming voice. I’m retired and getting older. I find myself wanting a simple life more like when I was a young woman. I began by quitting Facebook. It seems like many people didn’t understand and thought that I didn’t like them anymore, that I had ”unfriended” them and then give me the cold shoulder. They say I really miss your posts yet they never really gave me any positive reinforcement which of course made me feel as if nobody really liked what I posted, hence, didn’t like me, hahaha! Now as I type this it sounds absurd. It took me about 3 months to feel calm about that decision but then found myself sewing, and making new recipes. I lost the desire to shop. I don’t obsess over politics. I’m working on my next steps. Watching your channel for ideas!
1.Not buying any more clothes for maybe an year and reducing the ones i have. 2.Not always putting music whenever i need to do a task. 3.Forcing myself to love and enjoy things which are deemed 'healthy habits'
I found myself not relating to people close to or near my age (42). I feel like I have nothing in common with them: no social media, no clubs, no concerts and no trashy TV shows. I like walking in the park, reading, being present in nature and talking to people sometimes... Lol
About four years ago after a traumatic time I stopped watching TV/& I never ever did any social media! I will watch RU-vid & put my opinion on it but it’s extremely lighthearted. I very occasionally read the news but it’s so stressful so it’s rare. And I don’t like change, I’ve lived in same property for 26 years now & hopefully will move too a smaller property in next year or so, I don’t buy mega expensive clothes & keep my old furniture & I’m happy with this. I live a slow life, it’s lovely 🥰 enjoyed your video 💛
I home educate my children- for lots of reasons but one of them being that there’s no option to live at your own pace if you have to abide by the schedule of the school day, where you’re having to watch the clock and time everything to fit around it. Thanks for this, it’s reassuring to not be quite the only person not doing all the things everyone seems to do!
I've never done any of this to be honest. However I'm extremely self aware & Meditate & journal every day since I was young. I'm the only parent I know at my sons school who doesn't (& has never) owned a TV. I don't care what people think about me. It's mostly superficial nonsense anyway. I am AuDHD though (late diagnosis) so perhaps I was always noticing overwhelm & sensitivity more than a neurotypical person. For example, when I was in highschool I read a lot & couldn't imagine why other girls in my class would develop crushes on movie stars & celebrities. I've never cared about brands. I'm conservative with money & care about my family, the planet, my animals. Thanks for sharing my lifestyle as an alternative to the masses!
I stopped going to coffee shops over twelve years ago and donate that money instead, I don't own a television set (never have), I prefer to cook at home with natural ingredients, I make my own cleaning products, I became a minimalist several years ago and have gratitude for what I already own so I don't feel the need to get things that I don't need. I don't take things just because they are free. Too many people are trying to fit in so they never pursue a simpler way of living. My own sister gets annoyed with me because I just am not interested in social media, fast fashion, going out and living as other people in the city live. It's nothing against her but I just let that way of life go.
Those are some amazing things you do ☺ Even making your own cleaning products! That sounds really cool and like something that I might dive into in the future 🙏 Love that you live your life just the way you feel like it and are making concious decisions to be happier. Greetings from the Swiss countryside and have a great start to your week!
I'm very close to retirement after a 30 year successful career and I am finding myself looking into getting a degree in a completely different field at 51! I don't need the money, but I guess I'm not ready to let go of the success/status. My real dream is to completely slow down and live a simple life after years of stress. I need to let go and just be.
As a person who lives in a larger city due to Accessibility, there is joy in finding slow living even in a chaotic environment. It can be done. It just takes a lot more focus. I have found myself really enjoying the quiet lately. Especially when I’m working. No music on, nothing. It’s lovely.
Je langsamer, um so tiefer ist es. Alles eigentlich. Auch slow thinking ist eine Sache, die ich schon seit sehr langer Zeit mache und damit alles erreiche und vor allem, von Jahr zu Jahr stressfreier werde. Wichtig finde ich bei all dem Wunsch nach Slowness, dass man Experimente zulässt, um zu erfahren, ob die Veränderung das eigene Lebensgefühl und den Alltag verbessert.
Like you I do not own a television, do not watch any series or movies, do not have Netflix or any other streaming subscription. I never go out to the club, never party, never drink alcohol, try to own as llittle as possible, keep my home as minimalistic as possible. Try to live beneath my means to reduce debt (I only have tuition debt). What I've discovered is that time spent with the ones you love is the most important thing to me apart from doing what I love professionally. I just want to prioritize the most important people in my life and be there for them and for myself besides my career. Thank you.
I haven’t owned a tv for 18 years now. It sapped my free time. I gave up listening to the news because it affected me so adversely. I started going to bed early and getting up very early. I love the quiet mornings before people start their day. I don’t do social media. Never have. I have ‘phone free days’ where family and friends know I step back. Sometimes I make it weeks on end if I feel like I need it. I step back from any drama in life. I have minimalised all I own. I either use it or love it or it’s gone. I don’t replace anything unless it has to be replaced. My clothes now are about 13 pieces. All the stress of decision making has gone. I’ve simplified meals, which means shopping is easier. Less ingredients in the kitchen to have to organise and keep inventory for. All the little changes make massive impact. Good luck to everyone on their own personal journey 😊.
In my case, I realised that consuming all kinds of media (movies, TV shows, videogames, etc) was giving me lots of anxiety, because the FOMO of keeping updated and watching all the pending things required lots of my free time, and most of the time I just did things without any kind of joy, just trying to "get things done". Now I only get into a thing when I really want to do it, and I use most of my free time to walk outside, do sports or play music.
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It's not that my life is perfect already, but having come to live in my hometown 5 years ago, your video made me realized of how grateful for the type of life I am currently living I'm 😊
I think you are ahead for your age. I have found now at 55 that I just can’t be bothered with stressy situations. As soon as I feel myself going there I have a rethink & change mindset, dodge the cause. Some things will need dealing with later, but usually on reflection they are not as big or challenging as they seemed at the time. Same with ‘stuff’. I have had to deal with estate of sadly passed friends and all those clothes, jewelry, furnishings that we put value on are then only as valuable as what someone else is prepared to pay - which is usually very little.
This is a very valuable comment to me. Thank you so much! It is true that most things aren't as important or big as they seem to be at first. That is an important reminder to have from time to time. It isn't always the easiest thing to remind yourself of, but it very important 🙏 Also your remark about the stuff one owns is so true. Thank you for your comment! 🍀
Couldn't agree more. At the age of 56 I finally discovered the joy of living a simple life. I work for money just as much as absolutely necessary (although I'd prefer having a really fulfilling job, but I gave up on that idea after realizing that this won't happen within our system), I LOVE beautifying my place in an almost 100 year old house in the Bavarian countryside, I enjoy caring for my garden and just being present in the simple actions of every day life, like cooking or walking through the forest or reading interesting books. I own no car. I don't go on far distance flights to foreign countries. And I miss nothing - except maybe people who' d share my values.
I agree so much with you love the way you think and you live. Our world today is full of a lot of bad things that give us a lot of stress. we need to live more with nature and peace with ourselves 🏡❤️
I got rid of my TV a year ago. It was the best thing I ever did. I do not use social medial at all. I text friends I choose to stay in touch with and make plans with. I watch an occasional classic movie on utube. I also choose carefully the channels I watch on utube. I journal, I read, I walk in the woods, see friends, do chores. I am so much happier and connected with those that matter.
There is a great documentary called "Happy" about a man who lives a simple life. It explores the idea that the less you are told you want (by ads, media and society), the happier you are.
Thanks for this insightful video. Something I don’t do anymore that has greatly improved the quality of my life is eat animal products. I feel so much more peaceful knowing that I am not contributing to animal exploitation it’s associated violence. I also find that practicing yoga has helped my physical and mental well-being. Light and love from Canada.
That is such a great point, glad you discovered this for yourself! My wife and I live 99% plant-based for many years now because of similar reasons like yourself. At home we only cook plant-based and we absolutely love it and all the benefits it gives us and the world ☺ Yoga is such a great practice aswell, I always feel better after a good session 🙏 Lots of good energy back to Canada from the Swiss Countryside!
Deleting social media and not having a TV is the most important step in my opinion. Not using social media was easy for me, since I never had facebook, instagram or alike. I guess it will be more difficult for younger people, they grew up with this stuff. But the benefits are huge. And not being bombarded by brain rotting shows on TV is just healthy in itself.
Very nice channel, just discovered you. Living in Switzerland too, but in a big city, and coming from an even bigger city (Vienna). I haven't owned a TV since 2011 and never missed one. I do have social media and I know I spend too much time scrolling through them. I still have a stressful job, but after a heavy burnout last year I was finally forced to reconsider my entire lifestyle, slow down, let go, and find a different pace. I've been a minimalist for years, but I'm still not financially independent, although that's my ultimate goal. The older I get, the more I seek stillness, ease, simplicity. I can't take the corporate massive stress any longer. It's not making a living, it rather feels like making a dying. Keep going, I think you are on a good path!
I moved 7 years ago and previously only listened to music while I studied for my 2 finance graduate degrees. I left that old TV and now listen to music on Apple music or RU-vid, primarily at work in the afternoon and only occasionally. Once in a while I enjoy a RU-vid travel or hiking video. I enjoy playing my flutes and stage piano and sketching landscapes after work. Minimalism and a life of simplicity brings much peace and joy. Life is beautiful! Thank you for the video.
Thank you so much! I wasn't aware of the "slow living" movement and community, though I have been guided to a lot of these lifestyle habits more-and-more over the past few years.
i lived the slow life in the country the first 25 years, then the fast for the next 30. i presently live in the country close to a major metro area (quick train ride in and back) enjoying the museums and art cinema, while having my quiet garden oasis to come back to. it suits me best to enjoy the best of each of these worlds. for me, to enjoy this balance is ideal. i do agree with the gentleman though that to find and enjoy what brings you peace is the ideal. this is my version.
I reckon watching things is one of the most time-consuming things to do, but also gently pressured into doing - co-workers and friends constantly talking about movies, tv shows, video games, and trailers for these at all time. I think that most are crafted by people in the entertainment industry with the best intention and the best skills, but it is distributed at a mind-numbing pace and an overwhelming quantity, and I'm quite glad to have virtually removed all time I used to spend watching stuff. And it's still not enough, I still feel out of time...
I certainly need this slow living, been tired of everyday routine, but I have no choice because my two sons are still studying....hello from the Philippines :)
Sending greetings and good energy to the Philippines ☺ I truly hope you will find what you are looking for and can slow down maybe even if its just from time to time 🍀
i came across philosophy and other wonderful things after a breakup last year in an attempt to lessen the pain, and i feel like i've matured more in the short time since then than i have in the majority of my 20s. im happy to hear youre following your heart, listening to and finding out who you are, doing what you can and living in the moment. i wish you love, happiness, and good health.
Watching from the Philippines and I certainly agree to everything that you've said.Its best to always go to the basics and find happiness to simple pleasures in life.
Congratulations! This is a great video. You have discovered the similar path that I have already undertaken for the last 3 to 4 years. All the points you went over I have been practising for some time now and life is just awesomely great. I now live in a modest home with my missus, near the sea and out of the inner suburbs and away from crowds of people. I retired from work 3 years ago and never looked back. We take daily walks along the beach and canals. I barely watch any TV, at all. I've never had nor do I have a social media account. We don't spend our money on crap and I'm happy to go second hand shopping even though we can easily afford new things including having the skills and tools to fix things that need maintenance to increase their useful life. We don't do without and recycling starts at home. I will never ever go back to how things used to be.
I love watching movies and have found many of my current friends via the local movie club where I live. Wholeheartedly agree about constantly spending money and buying new things, though... it becomes exhausting and unfortunately feels like a large part of living in a bigger city, indeed. I wish more people here were up to simply going out on a hike, etc.
after some craziness that has happened the last couple years, I've been working on getting into a more healthy lifestyle. I've always been extremely grateful for all I have and for my family, for my job, clothing, food, water and a safe place to live. Now its been trying to have a better work schedule to help improve other aspects of my life. Using my "wellness" days I'm allotted to, time to breathe and relax, reading and those things that bring me happiness. I've always been behind in joining social media, trends and can't be bothered to keep up with the joneses, but slowing down is something I'm working towards. Travel also brings me incredible joy, so working to obtain those moments of happiness is important to me, but it's how I spend my time at home is just as important. thank you for this!
The irony of advocating cutting down media consumption by producing 18 minutes of media. Fortunately I got the message in 8 and chose to spend the next 10 living more slowly 🙏
I really enjoyed hearing your points on life in big cities. Having grown up in a small town, I did appreciate living in big cities when I left my parents' home. Now I moved to a small town after 10 years of living in some European capitals and I very much appreciate the tranquility and easy access to nature. I'm much more sensitive to the stressors of a big city now than before when I lived in one. Totally agree with you that big cities are primarily designed for overconsumption and they're also where I'm met with more superficial values. Having said that, I would be a lot less likely to consider living in a small town if I wasn't working remotely. This has played a major role in opening up new possibilites of living to me. I am hoping that soon enough, remote work will become more of a norm rather than a benefit. Either way, I enjoy your videos very much!
You are absolutely right! I also rely greatly on my job to be mostly remote. I even changed my job recently because my former employer took that possibility away. It is so nice to go for a walk in the forest during the lunchbreak or see beautiful hills outside of the (home-)office windows🤩 Thank you for nice comment, I wish you a great week!
I'm glad you talked about cities and choosing where to live. I struggle with this decision, but for two reasons. 1. I'm single and not a person of faith. I know in rural areas the US, Atheist are more rare and spread out. 2. The political climate in the US. I suspect things are probably better in European countries, most of them, regarding choosing to live rural as a secular single person.
Thank you ❤ I’m really trying to love a simple life, day by day with just the necessary. I don’t watch tv as I feel so overwhelmed by the images and noises, social media yes… sometimes it’s difficult to turn it off as loneliness comes along but one step at the time I say to me. You kept me company during my dinner, in my alone time, sometimes my eating disorder that I thought I didn’t have anymore… keeps knocking and being with someone who shows calm and simplicity like you do helps. By the way I love Switzerland, you have wonderful landscapes ❤
Im making my move to slower living next year! I cant wait. Im a single mom of two and feel this will teach my daughters to find their happiness a little earlier in life as well
I also don't have a TV and have unlearned the senseless shopping. Now, I only buy tools so when things need repair, I do them myself...Props to you for embracing slow living in so many lovely ways.
10:58, I'm 69 yrs. old & I was born in 1954, before all this current social media life. And we were more "realistically" connected with life than the users of today who are only connected (worldwide) through their phones sitting/standing in one place, never touching the real side of life, only touching their screens, like the Gen Z kids
It’s a bit much for me. I mostly agree but I do enjoy going into the city and having a nice coffee or dinner once in a while. Because we don’t do it all the time, we can afford nicer places that are not as crowded. The same goes for clothes or other material items. Since my wife and I aren’t shopping every weekend, we tend get a couple of nice outfits for the holiday. Balance works best for us versus cutting everything out cheers.
Completely agree with you. On top of this, I have loved cinema and series my whole life, and won't give that up. I am more picky about what I watch than few years ago, but I feel it's too important a part of me that I just can't give it up completely. I lived in Shanghai China for many years, but I come from a little town in Italy. Now I am back home to take care of my elderly mother, but I do miss the hustle and bustle of the big city, and the interesting stuff I could do there (theaters, art galleries and such). I don't miss overpiced coffee lol (always been mindful with my money) and the stress of my job ...but here life feels dull and uninteresting sometimes. To each their own I guess🤷
For me, its about balance, and time management, and consistency :) I find my days to be more enjoyable and not feel like I'm wasting anything when I focus on those 3 things. 👍🏽
You are very chill and relaxing, I realise my life albeit busy from my job is quite similar, I don't watch TV, i don't use social media interact online (although I work in IT) The only last thing i need to do is learn to switch off from society, and the biggest thing that most people suffer is to stop worrying about what other people will think or what they are doing with their lives, maximize your experience, every second is a second you'll never have again in life. take it easy.
I love your videos and I share many of the things you do on a regular basis. Every day I value my time more and try to spend it on simple things that really make me happy and share it with the people I love. I don't like the excessive consumerism that today's society promotes, the frenetic pace of life and doing or buying things just to impress others. I enjoy walking, picnics with my family, reading, cooking, playing board games with friends and family and having a nice face-to-face conversation. Simple but authentic.
That is so beautiful. You must get a lot of joy out of such meaningful activities ☺ Simplicity is so liberating and not constantly being in a race just feels good. Glad to hear you share similar views and habits. Have a great evening and thank you for being around! 🙏
Got rid of TV in 2004. At the beginning I was desperately trying to purchase the most modern model from "respected" brands, while realised that I don't really need it. I'm more interested in wandering around, traveling and(especially)- hiking. Ireland can offer a lot of such interests, despite it being an island. Then, approx 8 years later (what a speed, hugh...) I've started to realise that my life is not going the direction I would like to have, but didn't know where to go or what to do. Eventually I found the path which leads close enough to being myself, but man - it's hard. It's hard to accept that a ton of things you don't need and honestly - they drag you down, making you a slave of modern living. It's hard to be the black sheep not just for the family or friends, but to all society around you. ....but it's So fun...
You made me realize that I was fighting an uphill battle by trying to watch all the videos of RU-vid I have on my history. There's no way I would ever be able to catch up no matter how hard I try. I think that was always making me feel like I was rushing with everything. I rather live slower and enjoy the moment.
Beautiful choices! I agree with living the simple life as you describe. However, I do live in a city, but next to a large 4 acre park overlooking a river. It's quiet in my neighborhood. Also, within a large city, one can find anonymity, whereas small village or town life can devolve into higher levels of conformity and scrutiny. This is why various minority groups who do not fit the conventional lifestyles of country folk move to a large city to enjoy their own ideas of social freedom.
Reject the consumerism , the hard sell of advertising, get rid of your TV and begin to live fully. You will lose half your friends who will be embarrassed by your choices, but you won't need friends like that anyway, so no big deal.
You are correct, the urban environment is draining, it leaves you feeling messed up, I much prefer more natural surroundings, feels untarnished, clean and healing, being around positive ppl who truly care about you and avoiding toxic company is important too, I'm 50 and live in Trinidad and Tobago, a twin island state in the caribbean, I enjoyed this video. ❤😊
Enjoyed your video, at start of simple living journey got rid of car and cable TV and don't miss them got into crafts, reading, walking in nature and recently taken up tai chi, mentally feel soo much better
The thing about expensive brands is that maybe 10-15 years ago it would mean that you buying a better quality items, and now everything is same polyester and plastic from China's factories. For a lot of things.
I'm still a little guilty when it comes to more expensive clothing, but I focus on having a quality capsule wardrobe. Nothing flashy or with noticeable logos, though. I don't go out much so my things look newish for years.
simple living is a goal for me, sad truth is in America its a bit difficult. i am in my early 50's and grew up on a farm. instead of a blue collar job i went to college for a medical degree. i have worked in medicine 33 years now. the push here in the states is get a good job, prepare for retirement. the more you have...the more successful you must be??? right?? i have tried to balance work and a simple life. i live on 32 acres, i have lots of hobbies, fish, hunt, hiking, cycling, photography, gardening, beekeeping and play old time banjo. i also am very active in my church. i have for the most part disconnected from social media (not youtube). i do watch tv but try to limit it, especially the NEWS! after saying all this, i think many people in America would like to be self sufficient on their own land, but the problem is healthcare. a lot of people do not retire early, stay self employed, live more simpler as they have to keep full time jobs to keep insurance. one major health problem without insurance would bankrupt most people. like everything in life, its a healthy balance. we can be our own worst enemies getting involved in too many things which then consume us and our precious time! great video by the way!!
I do not own a couch, television, dresser, bed, box springs, tables, dinette table, dog on near NOTHING!!! I am a true minimalist and will never go back. Everyone I know who owns all of this has a horrible stress filled existence trying to protect all this mess. Relax enjoy people nature and precious times.....Namaste🎉
I am 76, I stop watching tv years ago. I saw more when my husband was alive. I move away from the news because of the negativity. I loss all interest in the madness of politics. I feel like I am in this world but not listening to what I am told is important.
