Why I Live a Simple and Minimalist Life as a Millennial 

I quit my job as a nurse and moved out of NY a big city. Sold a lot of my possessions and like the simple life better. Less stress. Now waiting to move to the country to be able to appreciate nature more.

I missed out when I wasn't a minimalist. Now, as a minimalist, I can really enjoy life and not miss out.

Prioritizing my mental and physical health is the most important thing to me. I dream of living a long and fulfilling life. 💛

You nailed down all the reasons why we all need to slow down and live a simple life. Prioritizing mental and physical health is something that most people in this busy world end up neglecting. Thank you again for this beautiful video, Sophie!

You are so wonderful. We are on this Earth for a short period of time. So why not slow down and live a simple life. 💖💖💖

I love that quote “we fail as soon as we let others define success for us” 🤍 loving your reminders of the small joys in the day to day. I’m feeling inspired to create a video on my personal slow living habits and experience 🌿 thanks so much Sophie 🤗

I felt this one! I just left my high paying career after 20 years because it started to take a toll on me mentally. I’ve always struggled with anxiety and stress, but my anxiety got very bad where I was having panic attacks frequently. It’s still a process, but I’m excited for my new journey. Thanks for sharing!

Sophie, never ever stop making these videos. It's not just therapeutic, but, I see changes in my perspective as well. It really wants me to slow down on my life and focus on the little things in life. Anyway, I am completely blown away by your insights on life and your perspective in general. You make and look everything sound beautiful. 😭 Keep shining. Keep growing. 🙏

Same here im jobless but im enjoying myself doin other things like working out more that I couldn't do if I was working right now

The pandemic rendered long walks the most enjoyable, exciting part of my day, and over a period of months, I learned to love them, treasure them, and look forward to them more than any of the fast-paced activities I used to be running around to. Slow living has been everything I didn't know I needed.

YES I AM A FAN OF THE SIMPLE LIFE! you hit the nail on the head sophie. Great points and insights

Such a peaceful video, I felt so calm watching this :) I think you make a really good point about other peoples' highlight reels influencing our vision for our lives, and not always in a good way. I think that the slow living lifestyle isn't so much going slower than others, than it is going in an entirely different direction.

Living a simple and minimalist life, I feel more joy than I ever did in my previous lifestyle...simply experiencing "being". Thank you, Sophie.

Love my simple life....I don't need much to make me happy 🙏

🥰 really proud of you.. most of people are still blinded by peer pressure and the norm..

Thank you for this video. I worked for years in a toxic work environment that led to physical and mental depletion. I felt guilty about leaving a career that I had worked hard for since finishing school. However, I now am so fulfilled working in a job that I absolutely love. I believe that success is peace of mind and finding joy in a simple life.

This was a very pleasant watch. I agree with you, keeping up with the Joneses is what makes us ill. Man cannot beat technology nor industry. So we must slow down and be grateful for everything, and to recognize that we have the power to prioritize things and make our own values. 🙏

Yes I agree with you on being grateful for the experience of living in a fast pace environment; learning, growing and coming out of your comfort zone. I grew up in the Caribbean in a house by the sea, which I loved but I only realized how much after moving to Florida; the slow pace, simple living makes me so happy and I find myself having more joyful days counting my blessings. 😊💜 great video as always Sophie.

I think your life seems amazing, not like you’re missing out at all. Plop me down by a beach like you are and I’ll be content forever

Great video as always…..relate to it! None of us will make it alive out of the life journey….might as well pay attention to the present time, enjoy our surroundings & the daily small pleasures …😀

Seeing the ordinary as extraordinary (...) also means acknowledging the treasures that are often left behind.. So poetic, love it Sophie! ❤

I love your videos.. I enjoy provincial life here in the philippines.. And i see myself living simple and slow until i grow old ❤❤❤

I think there is no zero or all-in in minimalist lifestyle...I love living in fast paced city and enjoy going to places that the city offers (museum, restaurants), but I practice minimalism by buying less but better, keeping my routine simpler etc. There is a balance to it all 😌

This is so beautiful. I Feel like you are representing people like me. You are literally speaking my mind and I love it. I don't wanna skip ad❤

Nice video Sophie! 💐 I just discovered your beautiful channel and like you I am enjoying a slow life with its own routines here in good old Europe (to be precise in this tiny country called the Netherlands 😆🌷🇳🇱). I used to travel a lot in the past, been a few times around the world and even got to visit Maui (back in 1999 when I was living my personal dream in California - okay that's another story 😉) and a couple of years ago Oahu 🌺🌴🐚 The current situation is unfortunately not suitable for long distance travelling nor leisure travelling, which I miss intensly to say the least. But you know what, not everything which has happened is bad cause I got to discover the simple joy of the every day mundane life. Since the lockdown in March I adopted a resilent attitude and made home feel like a beloved shed 🏡💞😊 I even have my own meditation/yoga sacred space finally! 🧘‍♀️🕉 Mahalo for sharing this video and stay always true to who you are in this life, no matter what 🙏😘

LOVELY AS USUAL, THANK YOU! PRIORITIZING OUR HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH IS VERY IMPORTANT. WITHOUT IT THERE IS NO QUALITY TO LIFE.

Hi Sophie! I want to thank you for answering my question! It's an honor to have it featured in your video! 😎 Your content is very inspiring, from the quotes to the way you capture natural landscapes! I'm very impressed! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

People always ask me what I do in a day because they think I would be bored being a minimalist but it’s always kinda funny to me because I feel like I have so much more to do now and enjoy it more than when I wasn’t living this lifestyle ☺️ thanx for this video 🙏🏼

Reminds me of the English Author, Denys Watkins-Pitchford, inside all his books was the quote; " The wonder of the world The beauty and the power, The shapes of things, Their colours, lights and shades, These I saw. Look ye also while life lasts.... Have a great day Sophie. :)

I always watched you videos Sophie. It reminds me what I really want to and why I live. You core value aligns with mine but I cannot express it. Im so happy that I found your channel. Your voice and concept are very unique. Keep inspiring us.

I’ve been watching your videos lately and I really appreciate what you do. You’re such an inspiration for me :)

I just found your channel and I love it!! Thanks for sharing!! You doing amazing and very inspiring ❤️❤️

I love it 💕 I love the honesty

Thanks again for another great video. I enjoy watching these and your insights.

I just came across with your channel and I just love it. I relate with all you say, that is what I am looking for, but it hasn't been easy to get away from the system.

There’s not a single video you produce that doesn’t resonate with me. It’s like you’re reading a page of my journal in each of your videos and Instagram content. I’m so glad I found your channel bc it’s so rare to see fellow young Asian Americans living a simple minimal lifestyle. For the longest time I’ve been told I was “lazy” bc I live a slow life, that I wasn’t constantly busy. I got out of the rat race in 2012 after I quit a job with a lucrative salary for someone who was still in undergrad. I was burnt out and my mental and physical health suffered as a result. I love my life now. I started minimalism in 2008 and the process took four years but now I’m enjoying a more satisfying and intentional life. Cheers, my friend! ❤️

Beautiful video! Love all the points you made. So calming and relaxing. Thanks for sharing. 💜

Awesome video, as always. You are such a breath of fresh air!

Some of my answers were found! Thank you for the lovely wisdom ..

The setting for all the videos are like DREAM. I can't travel right now so seeing Hawaii makes me feel :) Thank you for the content!

I really appreciate your delicate and kind way to talk, describe and edit your videos. Thank you for what you share and the way that you use to share it. New subscriber! 💕 Kisses from Italy

Thanks you Sophie really good tips & pointers 😊

Thank you for sharing. The videos have calming effects and help us to slow down. Keep up the good work!

just wonderful!! lovely video.. thx

I like simple things, too. The nature is so wonderful. I am a beginner minimalist in Korea. Nice to meet you.

It's like you are speaking from my heart, but I wouldn't be able to put it in words so well... I appreciate your channel, it is great to connect with people who have a similar perspective on life as I do :) also, I love the clips from your daily activities throughout your videos, a new subscriber here :)

Hello again! I paused this video when you mentioned going for a walk and taking pictures of everything like the sky or trees. You're not alone I too enjoy nature to its fullest and I pride myself on that. It's not easy for most people to pull themselves away from their electronic gadgets and from social media as a whole, sadly to say most build their values on it. You are doing a good job by not letting the world define your happiness and success.

Youre right ,living a simple life wont make you feel you miss out on something.

I find your videos incredibly soothing and relaxing. Great content.

Living simple is the best thing in the world! Savour everything and live life the best we can! From my heart to yours! Take care! ❤️😍

Honestly, i love ur voice, it makes me feel comfortable and peace

You are inspiring us -thank you soooooo much really ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Such a beautiful and peaceful video to watch. I can relate in so many ways .:)

I am happy I didn't miss out your channel and your valuable information 🌺💞

I love your vdo so much. I love to watch them before bed just to calm me down and have a peaceful night.

Hey Sophie, I’m new here and absolutely love the content! I’m about to go on a binge fest in my free time enjoying the vibes you put out :)

Hi! I love your videos. The tone of your voice, the music & the sceneries . So aesthetic. Hope you’ll make a tour video of your home rentals.

Back the basics. Love it.

wow your voice is clear direction teaching and videos are also clear too. I can see your happy life clearly. I definitely like your life style. thanks for sharing your wisdoms.

You are my kind of people!! 💗💗💗💗🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Hanon!!! Spent so much time running those exercises :D

I just saw your house renovation video you did such a terrific job! But a great idea to rent out the downstairs.

Another great video Sophie 🙏 I wish I would have started a more simply and minimal life earlier. But for about 1 year I do. That´s why your videos resonate so much to me and -tada- we are getting more and more 😊. I personally would be very interested in a video about Black Rock at Ka'anapali Beach close to the Sheraton. I have married there a couple of years ago and missed totally the myth and history behind it. But maybe that´s too special for a bigger audience?

I really like your concept of minimalism❤

thank u so much for ur video Sophie，i love ur style 👍

I really enjoyed the video! I am currently a student at a competitive University and in a field that is very rat-race-y. Some of the other simple life video explanations seemed to me like an excuse for running away from the daily lives of stress. However, your video has some really clear insights that was easier for me to connect with. Although I'm not ready to live a 100% slow life, I am happy to start exploring this lifestyle and perhaps eventually become like you. Awesome video, keep up the great work :-)

You're teaching me a little something as a 50 plus bloke. I have been "forced" to live a simple life. But I'm finding, more and more, even though I could be more adventurous, I actually really like it. I have few daily stresses. I'm an introvert, along with my wife, and much more content and happy than I realise. Thank you for making me think about that.

Thank you ❤️

I feel like I just meditated watching and listening to your video 🧘🏻‍♀️

Great video ! Brings calm and also perspective to those caught up in the rat race. Probably can add podcasts in Spotify so people can destress while listening 👍👍

Your video is helping me getting through a long day 💛

I always go to your channel whenever I needed to relax :)

Thank you Sophie😘

I've been binge watching your videos and I am in love... totally here before you blow up. thank you for your content it's really helping me out :)

Your life is amazing. I wish to be near all that nature and peace.

I love your channel

Amazing, thanks! 🙌

I love ur vid🤍 peaceful and very pleasant to watch :)

Great video Sophie i liked how you said about small changes making a big difference so true. Im getting older and have been making small changes to my life and diet and it feels great. Also not having so much stuff ive been selling some stuff and using it for bills its so nice. Im a retired powerlifter i competed for 5 years had alot of trophies, donated all of them to a church that was having an event for kids. I have young guys coming to me asking about competiting my first advice i give them dont do it for a trophy do it for the experience trophies sit around take up space and gain dust but the people you meet and the memories you make are forever. Thats my thinking now buy some material thing use it a few times then its forgotten take a walk in the woods with your family memory for a lifetime. Good advice Sophie

This video filled in a lot of blanks and really hit home for me. I really liked your comment about “ not keeping up with the Jonses.” I’ve always tried to get the best things I could with what I had to work with. Who cares if they don’t match what others have! Your comment about “ don’t let others define your success” really hit home. My dad had one fault in that he tried to make me pursue careers or move to places that were not me. So I’ve tried give our two kids freedom to do what they want and live where they want. Let them define their own success! I like your “work to live and not live to work” If you enjoy what you do who cares what the job title is and how much money you make. Find success in the small joys! Prioritizing mental and physical health is really important! Relaxation ( not laziness😅😂) is very important! What’s neat about you two is that you have defined what makes you content, reached those goals, and are now able to shared your wisdom with us. That’s pretty cool for such young people! Congratulations! 🙏🙏😎😎

Your video is really a stress buster...

I love your voice and the way you share your living experiences. It's will be great if your channel have postcards so I can feeling when hearing

Yeah, I have just known about your chanel, I hope your video has subtitles, it's greater than that. All in all I really enjoy your video. Thanks so much.

when people living slow life have full balance! i need that😩in the past i have this avility now necesito practicarla is the best way to enjoy everithing saludos✌️☺️

So true.....well explained....

I appreciate your content... New subscriber from Jamaica!

Love your videos ❤️ hugs from Jerusalem

Simple life yes but still AMAZING.. All the best..

Amazing 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Great video as always. Although with RU-vid, I've lately been feeling somewhat overwhelmed...I guess I really do need to slow down. I've started saying no to extra activities and commitments from other people. But I do enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Recently I started dating this girl, and one thing we would do is during the week we would always meet up for a home cooked meal (not eating out due to COVID). We say a prayer and express gratitude for the food and time we spend together, and it's such a wonderful change of pace from our busy lives. As I write this, I realize your videos are very much a reminder of these simple and wonderful pleasures in life. Like-146

Greetings from las vegas, nv! Thank you for sharing your life🙂. You are bless to have a beautiful place to live...wish to visit Hawaii one day...mahalo.

being a minimalist is not for me but that is awesome for you. great perspective!

I love this kind of life

Absolutely agree I live in NYC and I can't wait to ran away from here all I want is simplicity and somewhere peaceful

beautiful. 💛🍃

You remind me of the Korean actress - Ha Ji Won! Lol. New subscriber! :) I need to get back to living minimal again.

You lived in SD? Wow! Little Italy is one of my favorite spots here in San Diego

wonderful! 💕💕💕

So Beautiful 💚

Love u Sophie