Interesting how you don't have a chair or a deodorant but you do have make up. It is just an evidence that even extreme minimalism is different for everyone.
Interesting to hear you say "This is not to show off how little I have.." Meanwhile almost everyone shows off how much stuff they have. Your videos are one of the reasons why I have a pretty empty apt that surprisingly enough makes me happy. Thank you for the inspiration. 😁
Thank you so much Xriz! I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying the calmness of you empty space! 😊 Haha yes, interesting it made me think. Indeed, usually we buy thing to impress others, but sometimes minimalism can be the other side of the coin. Trying to impress with how little we have. Fumio Sasaki calls it two sides of the same coin ;) So I find it important to be careful with these kinds of videos and what I put into the world. Don't want anyone to feel bad by some sort of competitive comparison. I want everyone to feel good with where they are or want to be.
Love this! I have similar experiences with keeping plants alive. The one exception for me is, thankfully, aloe vera. It tolerates my forgetting to water it, is happy in varying amounts of sunlight, and I use the leaves for homemade moisturiser, face masks and hair shampoo. It's an absolute miracle plant.
Hello from New York again, Anja. Since I wrote to you last time, I’ve done a lot. I will never be like you, without furniture, though I do love the idea of that. But for the last year, when I am reading or watching TH-cam, I’m laying on my carpet in the living room. It really is a full year of that and I’m not even sure why I started doing this. Last week I donated hundreds of books to a local library. I only kept about 30 books which are favorites, out of about 500. I also gave away all of my record albums, Cd’s and all my cassette tapes. I listen to music in my I pad mostly. So I didn’t need all of those things anymore. I also cleared out my kitchen cabinets. I have several empty shelves in the kitchen now. Also have empty shelves in my clothing closets, I gave away so much clothing and coats. I just didn’t need more than a few, for the different seasons. But I didn’t need mire than one or two for each season. You have done me a world of good. I feel lighter now! It is so freeing not to have stuff all around me.
Good to hear from you again Adrienne! I'm so happy to hear about the changes you have made and how it has made you feel lighter to let go of items that were no longer serving you. Yes, you definitely have done so much! I'm amazed 😊 And it's so funny, I can relate to your story of lying on the carpet, I also always used to do that when I still had my couch and chairs. And I also don't know why, it just felt better! Funny to hear that you do the same thing. :) It makes me so happy to hear that you feel lighter now in your space and your home. That is so lovely 💛
Great video. I find that a LOT of pet toys are a waste of money and resources. My cat would rather play with a long piece of grass or a paper bag than any plastic toy. This video is very inspiring, it leads me to rethink if some of the items I still have are worth keeping. Thanks for sharing again Anja
Thank you so much, and I'm happy to hear it was inspiring! And yes, right? We buy toys for our pets more for our emotions because we want to make our pets happy. But they rarely ever seem to like anything that comes out of factories. It's almost never successful or something they like. Haha yes cats playing with a piece of grass! 😂 My mothers cat does that too, it's so adorable! 💕
Versatility is a good thing to apply. Thinking of your chair/bed. So clever and I like the design. Yes, that is my goal as well, to have a little as possible. I do live with a non-minimalist, so we do have the usual furniture. However, in my room I have my open closet and an old drawer (from my parents). Will probably get rid of the drawer eventually when I'm done. Next year, I reckon, since I can't do very much after a surgery. Yes, I'm fine, just need to recover. I think your mindset is very healthy and I wish more people could adapt some of your pearls of wisdom. Thanks for sharing another inspiring video! We are all different and we have different needs. They also change during lifetime. And there's nothing wrong with that. We should also stop caring so much about other people's opinions. We all have our own journeys to make. I love my minimalist journey and you inspire me. So thanks!🧡🌼🧡🌼
The clothes drying rack over the door is ingenious! I have something similar but yours is nice because you can use the clothespins. I do have a clothesline in the back yard which I love to use.
Thanks R.D. Whitaker! Yes it's very convenient to hang the clothes on the door, saves some space. It's just a bit too small so maybe need to have a second one. Oh I can imagine, the clotheslines outside are my favorite! Nice to hear that you have one of those :)
Yes mínimum is worth it less stress and less worries about space and so on, thanks really spired to others and me also aswell simple life is a good feeling of living.👍
It’s funny, I’m way less minimal (I have kids) but one of the first things I got rid of was my clothespins! Never liked them and I have never missed them (but I hang my clothes indoors).
P.S. Unless you eat a tube a day, fluoride toothpaste will not ham you. I tried not using it and now I have only half the teeth in my mouth. It's your body, do what you will, but adult teeth do not grow back.
Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate all sides of the story, gives me a better picture. And I'm sorry to hear about your teeth. I agree teeth are so important and we need to be really careful with it. The thing is I've been using fluoride my whole entire life (3 times a day and it's in our water as well) and I struggle with extreme tooth decay since I had teeth. I always have a ton of cavities and my dentists bills are extremely high. So I would not say that fluoride helps or does much either, at least it doesn't do much for me. I'm a bit tired of drilling my teeth so often that's why I'm searing for alternatives. If it would have worked great, but it doesn't do much for me. (I don't eat sugar for more than 5 years now, so that's also not the problem). I think it has something to do with a certain bacteria living int the mouth and will try tea tree oil, oregano oil and things like that, hope that that can finally work.
@@wilson8979 thing is.... some people actually need the fluoride. And you are not supposed to eat the paste. You spit it out. I have heard all that pseudoscience about it and it is all exagerated. You won't die from brushing your teeth with proper toothpaste and the illuminatti will not control your mind.
Floor living with little or no furniture is good for keeping the body mobile. Biomechanist Katy Bowman goes into this in depth in her book "Move Your DNA."
FINALLY SOMEONE LIKE ME.....I don't own nail products they are extremely toxic. In the past I spent loads of money on getting my nails done; big mistake. I don't own perfume either another toxic product. I dont like makeup other than mascara, eyeliner and lip balm.
You are my inspiration your videos are unique they are so special ...i hope one day that i can live without furniture its my goal but i have a family and its not only my decision your channel is going to be big ...you ll see ....love from Athens Greece
You are very happy only this matters. One thing about your window. I love to watch outside the window. Especially if the view is nice. I wonder why you put and stick the curtain. You need some fresh air. Nice video's i like how you deside to live your life.
hello anja---i wanted to say i have felt just like you do with just to much does not serve me----people used to bring stuff in for me and my children that we didn't want or need. i didn't know what to do with it----i still have to share space with a roommate and their stuff and i still want to reduce more of mine---so here to you--thank you---know just how you feel
Hi Anja, thank you for another great video. I like the idea of having natural cleaning products, instead of shop bought products made from chemicals. Myself last week some of my furniture was collected by a charity, the new empty space in my home makes me feel so much better.
Thanks so much Elevation View! And I'm so happy to hear that you enjoy the new emptiness in your home. 😊 It's such a lovely feeling when we donate something that took a lot of space and now we have all of this empty space and calm feeling in our home. 💛
@@AnjasArtWorld Wasting my resources (money, time, energy, material goods) to help others will not make me happy, unless it's in line with my views, which is very rare.
@@AnjasArtWorld i always love how elaborated your answers are! It is hard to find such youtubers who give response to their subscribers whole heartedly
Yes, I am the same way. I can keep pets and kids alive( I have 5 kids and a cat). Plants are beautiful but I cannot keep plants alive. I have tried many times and have not Ben successful.
Like 131 😘😘👌 Am like you with decluttering because minimalist, zero waste and vegan ( frugivore/ rawtill4) but I feel still not extreme minimalist. My husband is not minimalist or vegan or zero waste
Good to hear Souad Minimaliste! The frugivore/ rawtill4 sounds very interesting! 😊 Yes, when we share a home it's a bit different with other peoples stuff definitely :)
Yes, I do! :) Well opinions differ here ;) and in the biggest cities it's probably not necessary (even dangerous because of all the bikes) but I find it very difficult in normal size cities without a car.
U only need a studio, it's probably not healthy for your back if you don't have a bed or mattress. I think u need a few things to make a comfortable life. Being 50 I couldn't live like that
great to avoid microwave/ teflon but it seems you just desire avoid any negative emotions and I felt bad when my plants die too..lol I think also we should not keep them as prisoners in pots allow some colours into your 🌈life
I don't own: Belts A Bed Sheets Sofa/ chairs Desk/ office chair Nail polish/remover Storage bins Shampoo, conditioner, hair products (buzz cut) Hair styling tools (no curling iron, hair dryer, etc) A clock Rug Pillow Planner/ schelduler CD player/radio A bicycle and car Filing cabinets Candles Picture frames Lipsticks Magazine/ newpaper Travel souvenirs Laundry basket Flower vase Any holiday decor Bed side storage/ night stand Gym membership Wall decor/wall storage/hanging shelves Tampons/pads
I start being minimalist at the beginning of 2019. I set that I should have 95 things with me. I list it out. For example: 1. Multi-cooker 2. Spoon 3. Fork 4. Phone charger 5. Phone 6. Laptop 7. Laptop charger 8. Black pant 9. Jean 10. White shirt 11. Blue pen Until 95. If it's over 95 I will donate one or throw the 96th item
What you are talking about does not appear in the frames. You show something different than you say. It's hard to understand the message in such a situation.
Repent , the kingdom of God is at hand , read your bible for yourself, and pray , there is nothing our there in the world ,ask God to guide and protect you ,if you have any question please ask me , Jesus christ loves you.
It's not as people in poverty tend to hold onto items cos they can't afford to buy it again if they needed it... minimalism is getting rid of unwanted and unnecessary stuff for a more peaceful home x
@@alison2984 I define prosperity (on household scale) as: - Amount of savings - Value of my investments & assets - Debt (less debt is better) - Value of owned goods - Amount of owned goods - Possibility to improve above - Growth of above (except debt) I don't recognize socialist things as prosperity, like you do.
Tanja what is sad is that you feel the need to project your sadness on someone else's life. Live your life and leave the negative, judgmental comments to yourself.
Interesting how you don't have a chair or a deodorant but you do have make up. It is just an evidence that even extreme minimalism is different for everyone.
Interesting to hear you say "This is not to show off how little I have.." Meanwhile almost everyone shows off how much stuff they have. Your videos are one of the reasons why I have a pretty empty apt that surprisingly enough makes me happy. Thank you for the inspiration. 😁
Thank you so much Xriz! I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying the calmness of you empty space! 😊
Haha yes, interesting it made me think. Indeed, usually we buy thing to impress others, but sometimes minimalism can be the other side of the coin. Trying to impress with how little we have. Fumio Sasaki calls it two sides of the same coin ;) So I find it important to be careful with these kinds of videos and what I put into the world. Don't want anyone to feel bad by some sort of competitive comparison. I want everyone to feel good with where they are or want to be.
Love this! I have similar experiences with keeping plants alive. The one exception for me is, thankfully, aloe vera. It tolerates my forgetting to water it, is happy in varying amounts of sunlight, and I use the leaves for homemade moisturiser, face masks and hair shampoo. It's an absolute miracle plant.
Thanks so much! 😊 And yes, plants can be so difficult to keep alive right? Happy to hear about the Aloe Vera, it really is a magical plant! 💕
I replaced furnitures with plants during the pandemic. What a change for my mental health!
I can imagine what a difference that has done! Amazing, I love it 😊
Hello from New York again, Anja. Since I wrote to you last time, I’ve done a lot. I will never be like you, without furniture, though I do love the idea of that. But for the last year, when I am reading or watching TH-cam, I’m laying on my carpet in the living room. It really is a full year of that and I’m not even sure why I started doing this.
Last week I donated hundreds of books to a local library. I only kept about 30 books which are favorites, out of about 500. I also gave away all of my record albums, Cd’s and all my cassette tapes. I listen to music in my I pad mostly. So I didn’t need all of those things anymore. I also cleared out my kitchen cabinets. I have several empty shelves in the kitchen now. Also have empty shelves in my clothing closets, I gave away so much clothing and coats. I just didn’t need more than a few, for the different seasons. But I didn’t need mire than one or two for each season. You have done me a world of good. I feel lighter now! It is so freeing not to have stuff all around me.
Good to hear from you again Adrienne! I'm so happy to hear about the changes you have made and how it has made you feel lighter to let go of items that were no longer serving you. Yes, you definitely have done so much! I'm amazed 😊 And it's so funny, I can relate to your story of lying on the carpet, I also always used to do that when I still had my couch and chairs. And I also don't know why, it just felt better! Funny to hear that you do the same thing. :) It makes me so happy to hear that you feel lighter now in your space and your home. That is so lovely 💛
Great video. I find that a LOT of pet toys are a waste of money and resources. My cat would rather play with a long piece of grass or a paper bag than any plastic toy. This video is very inspiring, it leads me to rethink if some of the items I still have are worth keeping. Thanks for sharing again Anja
Thank you so much, and I'm happy to hear it was inspiring! And yes, right? We buy toys for our pets more for our emotions because we want to make our pets happy. But they rarely ever seem to like anything that comes out of factories. It's almost never successful or something they like. Haha yes cats playing with a piece of grass! 😂 My mothers cat does that too, it's so adorable! 💕
So many people hold onto things they simply dont need! I love the clarity minimalist living provides in my life.😊👍
Absolutely!!
Versatility is a good thing to apply. Thinking of your chair/bed. So clever and I like the design. Yes, that is my goal as well, to have a little as possible. I do live with a non-minimalist, so we do have the usual furniture. However, in my room I have my open closet and an old drawer (from my parents). Will probably get rid of the drawer eventually when I'm done. Next year, I reckon, since I can't do very much after a surgery. Yes, I'm fine, just need to recover. I think your mindset is very healthy and I wish more people could adapt some of your pearls of wisdom. Thanks for sharing another inspiring video! We are all different and we have different needs. They also change during lifetime. And there's nothing wrong with that. We should also stop caring so much about other people's opinions. We all have our own journeys to make. I love my minimalist journey and you inspire me. So thanks!🧡🌼🧡🌼
I don't think I can go extreme but you've inspired me somewhat in my own minimalism journey.
Wow! It’s amazing what you can do without and be just fine :)
It really is! 😊
The clothes drying rack over the door is ingenious! I have something similar but yours is nice because you can use the clothespins.
I do have a clothesline in the back yard which I love to use.
Thanks R.D. Whitaker! Yes it's very convenient to hang the clothes on the door, saves some space. It's just a bit too small so maybe need to have a second one. Oh I can imagine, the clotheslines outside are my favorite! Nice to hear that you have one of those :)
Yes mínimum is worth it less stress and less worries about space and so on, thanks really spired to others and me also aswell simple life is a good feeling of living.👍
How often do you wash your hair? How do you go without dry shampoo? My hair gets too oily
It’s funny, I’m way less minimal (I have kids) but one of the first things I got rid of was my clothespins! Never liked them and I have never missed them (but I hang my clothes indoors).
True. I thought I need them. But turnout I don't.
Feeling proud of you.I am also implementing the same thus saving our planet in all ways I can 🌱
Thanks so much, and so good to hear that you're decluttering as well, and caring for the planet! 😊
P.S. Unless you eat a tube a day, fluoride toothpaste will not ham you. I tried not using it and now I have only half the teeth in my mouth. It's your body, do what you will, but adult teeth do not grow back.
Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate all sides of the story, gives me a better picture. And I'm sorry to hear about your teeth. I agree teeth are so important and we need to be really careful with it. The thing is I've been using fluoride my whole entire life (3 times a day and it's in our water as well) and I struggle with extreme tooth decay since I had teeth. I always have a ton of cavities and my dentists bills are extremely high. So I would not say that fluoride helps or does much either, at least it doesn't do much for me. I'm a bit tired of drilling my teeth so often that's why I'm searing for alternatives. If it would have worked great, but it doesn't do much for me. (I don't eat sugar for more than 5 years now, so that's also not the problem). I think it has something to do with a certain bacteria living int the mouth and will try tea tree oil, oregano oil and things like that, hope that that can finally work.
But did you use any type of homemade toothpastes? You can make them or buy them fluoride free
@@wilson8979 thing is.... some people actually need the fluoride. And you are not supposed to eat the paste. You spit it out. I have heard all that pseudoscience about it and it is all exagerated. You won't die from brushing your teeth with proper toothpaste and the illuminatti will not control your mind.
Floor living with little or no furniture is good for keeping the body mobile. Biomechanist Katy Bowman goes into this in depth in her book "Move Your DNA."
Thanks for sharing Citta, yes that was one of my motivations too :)
@AC SIM So good to hear that, it is truly life changing!
Nice stress free not owning to much stuff i have been donating things i dont want or need someone else can use them great listening
Thank you and also for sharing!! So good to hear about your journey! :)
FINALLY SOMEONE LIKE ME.....I don't own nail products they are extremely toxic. In the past I spent loads of money on getting my nails done; big mistake. I don't own perfume either another toxic product. I dont like makeup other than mascara, eyeliner and lip balm.
Thanks for sharing! Exactly, no need for toxic product right? 😊
You are my inspiration your videos are unique they are so special ...i hope one day that i can live without furniture its my goal but i have a family and its not only my decision
your channel is going to be big ...you ll see ....love from Athens Greece
a beautifully curated life
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that! 🌼
Very true about expensive furniture.
You are very happy only this matters. One thing about your window. I love to watch outside the window. Especially if the view is nice. I wonder why you put and stick the curtain. You need some fresh air. Nice video's i like how you deside to live your life.
Interesting minimalist video.. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Thank you 😊
Oh yes I love emptyness too.Great video, very inspiring. ☺🙋
Thank you! 🤗
Beautiful life. My type of inspiration
Thanks so much, Jessie
Plz keep making videos like this
hello anja---i wanted to say i have felt just like you do with just to much does not serve me----people used to bring stuff in for me and my children that we didn't want or need. i didn't know what to do with it----i still have to share space with a roommate and their stuff and i still want to reduce more of mine---so here to you--thank you---know just how you feel
I too get tired of the things I buy
Thanks for sharing Val! Yes true, things really can exhaust us, and take up much energy.
awww your Bunny is so sweet and lovely ❤️🐇🐰
Love your new window shade
Thank you! :)
I just did this over on my channel! but I don’t consider myself a minimalist, I really love your approach :)
I'll check it out! :)
Hi Anja, thank you for another great video. I like the idea of having natural cleaning products, instead of shop bought products made from chemicals. Myself last week some of my furniture was collected by a charity, the new empty space in my home makes me feel so much better.
Thanks so much Elevation View! And I'm so happy to hear that you enjoy the new emptiness in your home. 😊 It's such a lovely feeling when we donate something that took a lot of space and now we have all of this empty space and calm feeling in our home. 💛
@@AnjasArtWorld Wasting my resources (money, time, energy, material goods) to help others will not make me happy, unless it's in line with my views, which is very rare.
@@AnjasArtWorld i always love how elaborated your answers are!
It is hard to find such youtubers who give response to their subscribers whole heartedly
Yes, I am the same way. I can keep pets and kids alive( I have 5 kids and a cat). Plants are beautiful but I cannot keep plants alive. I have tried many times and have not Ben successful.
Like 131 😘😘👌
Am like you with decluttering because minimalist, zero waste and vegan ( frugivore/ rawtill4) but I feel still not extreme minimalist. My husband is not minimalist or vegan or zero waste
Good to hear Souad Minimaliste! The frugivore/ rawtill4 sounds very interesting! 😊 Yes, when we share a home it's a bit different with other peoples stuff definitely :)
Waar haal je die kleine schattige scheermesjes? 😍
I can not understand your issue about furniture. It does not have to be expensive. You can easily find cheap second hand and even free furniture.
Hi Anja! Do you own a car? Or is it not necessary living in the Netherlands? Thanks for your video!
Yes, I do! :) Well opinions differ here ;) and in the biggest cities it's probably not necessary (even dangerous because of all the bikes) but I find it very difficult in normal size cities without a car.
Please pay attention to focusing and lighting while filming.
Less is more.. much much more
Thank you Oscar Gantes! :)
Hoi Anja,uit welke stad kom je vandan als ik het mag vragen?Heb jou kanal toevallig gevonden,gelijk geaboneerd.
U only need a studio, it's probably not healthy for your back if you don't have a bed or mattress. I think u need a few things to make a comfortable life. Being 50 I couldn't live like that
great to avoid microwave/ teflon but it seems you just desire avoid any negative emotions and I felt bad when my plants die too..lol I think also we should not keep them as prisoners in pots allow some colours into your 🌈life
where did you get that wooden chair?
It's from the brand Karup and this is their website: karupdesign.com :)
I think it would be easier to list what you have instead of saying what you don‘t have. Or Show it in a Roomtour. Pictures say more than words.
I don't own:
Belts
A Bed
Sheets
Sofa/ chairs
Desk/ office chair
Nail polish/remover
Storage bins
Shampoo, conditioner, hair products (buzz cut)
Hair styling tools (no curling iron, hair dryer, etc)
A clock
Rug
Pillow
Planner/ schelduler
CD player/radio
A bicycle and car
Filing cabinets
Candles
Picture frames
Lipsticks
Magazine/ newpaper
Travel souvenirs
Laundry basket
Flower vase
Any holiday decor
Bed side storage/ night stand
Gym membership
Wall decor/wall storage/hanging shelves
Tampons/pads
Top 😍
Dank je wel :)
I start being minimalist at the beginning of 2019. I set that I should have 95 things with me.
I list it out. For example:
1. Multi-cooker
2. Spoon
3. Fork
4. Phone charger
5. Phone
6. Laptop
7. Laptop charger
8. Black pant
9. Jean
10. White shirt
11. Blue pen
Until 95. If it's over 95 I will donate one or throw the 96th item
That's really a good method! I like it. It's easy and you just know what you have. (and to not cross the limit) Thank you for sharing :)
You can't kill a Pothos Plant, I promise!
Where do guests sit?
I would like to have a wife who is a minimalist
@@vickiterry6068 lol, that sound like a match right there, in a sense
What you are talking about does not appear in the frames. You show something different than you say. It's hard to understand the message in such a situation.
Do a apt tour how it is right now not what you change only
😲
I hope you haven't made your bunny a minimalist. They need toys to avoid boredom.
Hard to move & discard... so bulky
P ❤️
the image is too blur wtf
Repent , the kingdom of God is at hand , read your bible for yourself, and pray , there is nothing our there in the world ,ask God to guide and protect you ,if you have any question please ask me , Jesus christ loves you.
You don't have anything
Extreme minimalism is a voluntary version of extreme poverty.
I prefer prosperity with shopping ultra-abundance. 🤑🤑🤑
It's not as people in poverty tend to hold onto items cos they can't afford to buy it again if they needed it... minimalism is getting rid of unwanted and unnecessary stuff for a more peaceful home x
@@alison2984
I define prosperity (on household scale) as:
- Amount of savings
- Value of my investments & assets
- Debt (less debt is better)
- Value of owned goods
- Amount of owned goods
- Possibility to improve above
- Growth of above (except debt)
I don't recognize socialist things as prosperity, like you do.
What a sad life.
It’s all about the mindset!
It’s sad that she is blissfully happy and you feel the need to spread negativity in your life.
Sad life for me is owning to much stuff that stress me and take over My life
Tanja what is sad is that you feel the need to project your sadness on someone else's life. Live your life and leave the negative, judgmental comments to yourself.