My mother taught me a rule to help stay organized. “Everything has a place, everything in its place.” This implies if something doesn’t have a place, maybe it doesn’t belong 😊
If I run out of room for the new thing, I must remove an old thing to make the space. And try to remember, your stuff will require stuff to be maintained....it is a terrible trap!😮😮
it's a pity that my husband's mother did't teach him the same, so only way to keep house clean and neat for me is to get rid of husband and kid (though kid is just too small to be taught such a wise things)
Amazing. Years ago when I began my studies in Buddhism, I threw out all my furniture and everything I felt I did not need, including cell phone. Everyone warned me that my life would be awful because I threw too much out...but I became happier than ever, and more focused on my true passion in life.
Thank you for this inspiring video. I retired two years ago and have started eliminating items that I no longer need, such as clothes that I used to wear to work. Unloading such items helps me move onto a new chapter in my life. I feel lighter, less burdened.
If I am in a store and see something that i want to impulse buy....i just carry it around until i leave store, then put it back. By the time I leave i realize that I don't need that item.
That's what I do...😂 And the entire time I have the item in the cart I think to myself do i really need it? And before I leave i have decided that it looks better on the store shelf then at my house!😂
Trash attracts trash! You’re right, I learnt that a while ago….lately I got my cubby house cut down, binned. Donated a bbq, outdoor settings, and I move items into sections and get rid of the excess. I put my mirrors up, painted some of the kitchen and fence. I think more along the lines ‘how much time do I have to do these things?’ Much love as always from Australia 🇦🇺 keep up the great work!
I enjoyed this video. I’ve spent the last 3 days decluttering and was hesitating with my collection of cds. But I haven’t really played them for years. They spark memories which I think is a bit different from joy. So I’m going to play each one and say goodbye to them. I love how a good declutter makes the space around me and my body feel so clean. However, letting go of my books would require counselling! 😊
good for you! I used to listen to movie soundtracks at work; once I was retired I realized I didn't need that "escape hatch" any more and donated them. 😉
I have long lived a pretty simple and minimal life. I pretty much do everything you talked about, other than counting everything and making a pie chart 😅 I have a "one-in, two-out rule." Empty drawers, cupboards, closets, and one entire bedroom make me happy. I believe in "cluttered house, cluttered mind." There is pretty much nothing I want and very little I need. I prefer to spend my money on experiences and lunches with friends.
Thank you for this video. It helps a lot to have all of these tips summarized. One of my personal rules for buying, which also goes with "buy what sparks joy" is : always know where your money is going/to whom are you giving your money. It encourages me to spend only for things that matter to me, for example local businesses, artists, small cinemas or cafes, and encourage this type of local, small and slower production in my everyday life.
I've adapted a different mindset about the things, I own: First, I stopped viewing them as just tools, I use. I now see it, as having relationships with not only the items, but also their history: Everything was made with someone's labour and with resources our beautiful world gave. I want to respect, what went into every item, be it as little as a pencil. I now think, that it's disrespectful to nature and all the workers, to own more, than we need and to treat their products careless. Whenever I take something new in, I'm getting responsible for it and all the work and resources and energy, that went into creating them. So, I try to think about "What will happen to that item, when I no longer need it? Can I give it to someone else to bring value into their life? Can I recycle it to reuse the resources? Second, I realised, that I don't need to posses something, to appreciate it. There are so many beautiful things in the world. I don't need to purchase them or bring them into my home, just to show my appreciation for them. I realised this while picking flowers. Why are we picking them? Then they are dying slowly in our homes, where only few can appreciate them for a short time. Let them be and let them live, where they are, for everyone to enjoy them!
recently i’ve been a little overwhelmed with desire to buy more things & your videos always help me to calm down. whenever i watch your videos, i become more grateful for things i already have. thank you
Having been brought up in a 3d-world country, frugality has been a part of me. But I am still finding new ways to be even more frugal. I need outlets for my artistic nature and I am very organized but being a minimalist has been hard. I have decorated my home in the Old World Mediterranean/French Country style which doesn't exactly scream minimalist. Thank you for the suggestions which keep me motivated and will not stop trying till I have reached my goal.
Being a minimalist is good for people with too much clutter. For people from poor countries being a minimalist just looks poor I think. I have relatives in Nigeria. They only laugh about minimalistic lifestyle. They need things. A lot.😊
I don't know why but i always somehow depend on your videos, old or new. Like it's one of the things that motivate me on my minimalist lifestyle. Always eager to see more videos in the future. Thank you, Aki!
I like your life style as well as your kind talking. I am so glad to find your channel. I am Korean and I hope Japanese people are happy too. Thank you for your sharing your life style.
When I feel the need to buy something, I put in on a list and wait 30 days and when I still want it I buy it. Good against impulse buying 👍🏻 love your video’s Aki, thnx for sharing.
I've been living a relatively minimal livestyle for years but after I discovered your channel a few days ago, I became very inspired and have managed to get rid of a surprising amount of stuff. The one in, one out rule is definitely something I'm going to start practicing. Thank you for the great content and the inspiration, keep it up!
I love stationary and physical art supplies. But they pile up fast too... So I set the rule of not buying more than which fits into drawer x. Works 95% of the time, it only piles up a little more when I get gifts, such as on Christmas and for birthday. After I´ve shopped too much of this stuff during the last months a shopping ban for the rest of the years works fine so far.
Totally agree with knowing what you have!👏👏 I actually bought the sane item a couple of times as I don't know I already have it! That started me on the journey to tidy and group my things
Thank you! I really needed this video! Been having this constant feeling for wanting something new (as a minimalist person this feeling's been really irritating me) and watching this video reminded me to take a deep breath and stay calm, constant and present. It wasn't me who wanted all those things but the narratives from the outside made me think so for a moment. So huge thank you for making me feel more grounded again!
As an American, whose favourite pass time is shopping, this was very helpful. Going to live in Israel where apartments are smaller and neatness is admired, tu for these helpful tips.
Hi, Aki, thank you for sharing, very useful ideas! I agree: trash likes to meet trash…I’ll bring the card boards away immediately ☺ and on my walks I’m picking up items, too, but I could do that more often. Don’t be too hard, if you think you’ll really use the winter kimono, it’s ok… Winters can be cold. And you can show us, what a winter kimono is… Love, Monika❣
Thank you! I'm not minimalist and I don't know Japanese but I copied the characters for "I simply know what is enough" - it really speaks to me. I love the emptiness of your dwelling, and your kimono. And your smile!
I love the SPIRITUAL ASPECT of your lifestyle so much friend. ✨ I'm preparing to move again. It's a doozie lol. This moving thing has really taught me about what I actually need vs what I don't. NO STORAGE UNITS. My buddy Ron was stage 4 cancer and told me one of his biggest regrets was all the money he spent on storage for several years but NONE of it matters in the end. 😢 I'm hoping I can just fill our Dodge Neon w/ what my 8 yr old daughter and I need to be HAPPY like you said. Thanks for sharing your beautiful WISDOM. This channel is top notch! ☺️
Thanks Aki. Before buying something I ask myself if I want to take this into my future with me, do I want to take care of this thing. If I like something I see it doesn’t mean I have to own it. Also converting the price into hours worked to earn that amount is also helpful.
There are two types of piles in homes. 1. Collectibles, 2. Things we want to keep even we bought new versions of the same stuff. People attached to things that spend money, and they cheat themselves, by believing one day they will use stuff they didn’t use for years. In Türkiye Red Crescent Movement placed big metal boxes for used items, mostly clothing. It’s a great idea because it gives you a sense that you don’t get rid of stuff that you paid for it, but it will be used for needy people somewhere else in the world. Other items trend to pile is books. After reading, I decide whether I want to keep it or not. For those I don’t want to keep, I donate to regional libraries.
Thank You Aki, for steadily posting your Videos. I really enjoy them and they help me in developing a new and positive approach to keeping things clean and organised while having fun doing so....really motivating to become contentful and happy with what is and caring more about the things I own.
In the voyage to minimalism I find that discarding 5 items a day helps me!! I make a list of what to discard ( donate of throw away) problem is that a love 90% of things I own !! 😢
Teach me master of minimalism, I am just starting out and still growing. I can't give up my books, I use them weekly, I didn't spend much money on them. I am on my 3rd purge this week.
I live in a tiny house of 9 square meters, so I cannot overdo it with the shopping and also, people cannot gift me things that take up space. A good housecleaning at every start of the season is also very useful for those who are on their way to living a minimalist life, and for those like me who like to keep stuff for projects waiting (and waiting some more!) to happen.
Thank you for sharing your tips. I love how you explain each one. So easy to implement (except for counting my items! That’s going to take a while but a good thing to do. It will make me not want to buy anything after I finish!) and helpful to hear from you since you are actively doing them. Love your videos. Keep them coming 🤓🙏🏼
There is no rule that you have to declutter/minimize in once. First, try counting items from one room, then rest and reflect (and maybe pass some items on/donate) Only move on to next room when you are relaxed and motivated. There may be weeks or more between, but you are making progress.
Love love ur videos. I live pretty minimal and always was fascinating about Japan 🇯🇵 and its culture so you combine both 😝 thanks Aki!!! ❤ Much love from 🇮🇪 Ireland
Thank you so much for the inspirational videos!!! I found your channel 2 days ago and can't stop watching. I live in the US, but I have been dreaming of visiting Japan for years!! I love the minimalist mindset there and love and drink matcha daily!!!
Reuse things and buy multipurpose things that solve multiple tasks using a single product. Buy clothes that can be worn in multiple ways and in different weather.
Whenever I want to buy something that I saw while in the city, I always go home and think for a whole week if I really want or need it. Sometimes I go back for the item, but many times I forget about the object before the week is up.
great video. I love your space - it is so clean and inviting. typing up everything one owns is such a beautiful task in awareness of our belongings. I was considering this for my wardrobe and might do it for kitchen; bedding/towels; technology; and miscellaneous bc inspired by you. I have a little ways more to go with streamlining my belongings and then email. It has been a journey of under covering myself!
Hi Aki, just finished watching your video. My stuff as of now I guess is around 1000. (Books, stationery, bags etc). My aim is to reduce them n constantly remind myself before buying “you will never have to throw anything if you never buy”. So I will throw one out n not one in unless it is necessary. Looking forward to your next video. You have inspired me with your outlook of life and cheerful manner. I hope I can be 1/3 of you. (Minimalist style) 😛
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed your video. Your English is amazing by the way! I have just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos.
I feel the best way to stay focused on beginning and maintaining a minimalist lifestyle is to focus on the “space” it creates: space = “space to breathe.” 🌅
Thank you ❤your video is truly amazing and has made me to realize to focus on preferences rather than on quantity . Thank you once again great video 👍 👏 looking forward to hear more from you . God's Blessings always 🙏 ✨️ 🙌 💖
When I see a nice thing in a store or online, that is not necessary in my life, I will say something like: "What a beautiful/cool thing, look how well-made it is, it looks fun...and I am not going to buy it." Acknowledging that it really is a nice thing and the ways in which it is nice, is often enough that I don't feel compelled to impulsively buy the thing. If later I keep thinking about the item, then know that it isn't just an impulse desire. And I might contemplate if the item would add real value to my life, and I will research the best quality item, the best value for money, the most ethical choice. In any case it is not an impulse buy.
We want so much, but we need so little. -enlightened master Sri Chinmoy. Meditation helps me to constantly delete useless thoughts. Everything starts with thought, including buying things and owning things. The more I meditate, the less I want to buy. Things no longer hold any value in my life. Peace is more valuable.
Super helpful advices and very nice video as always! Have been thinking about categorizing belongings for ages, seeing your doing it is inspiring. Loved the animations you inserted. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽💚
If everyone follows minimalistic lifestyle, economy will shattered because of lack of demand. But thank God that everyone won't be able to follow this. Great content 👍
Thanks for this video! It remeinds me to the time when I decided to have a more minimalist lifestyle. And since two years I am selling, donating, throwing away and there is still so much to reduce to arrive to a really minimalist lifestyle...
I am working towards becoming minimalist. As I go through my possessions, one of the questions I am asking myself is, "Do I prefer this thing, or would I rather have the space it is taking up?"
When a big item is broken, I first try to go without it, and only replace it when I really need to. so I got rid of my washing machine, I prefer washing by hand. (I don't like machines, motor noise, in general) in every room, I keep at least one surface completely empty of stuff. this has a calming effect on me.
@@anitamcginnis8028 in general one at a time. after washing, I roll the wet clothes and sheets and towels into a dry bathing towel and stand on the roll, so most of the water gets out, and it will dry nicely. I always have extra towels for doing this. sometimes I cheat, for instance after travel with a big bag of dirty laundry, and do the wash in my gym, where I have a washing machine.
I am from France and I love watching your videos! I am buying less make up than before, only the few ones I really need (I was throwing away too many in the past since I did not use them ...) I am now only using 3 items for make up (foundation, lipstick and mascara). Looking forward to your next video
I already did the 1 in and 1 out rule, but it is smart to increase to 2! My other trick: if I want to buy something, I wait if possible until 24 hours later. If I am still thinking about it, I will consider it.
My mother taught me a rule to help stay organized. “Everything has a place, everything in its place.” This implies if something doesn’t have a place, maybe it doesn’t belong 😊
If I run out of room for the new thing, I must remove an old thing to make the space. And try to remember, your stuff will require stuff to be maintained....it is a terrible trap!😮😮
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it's a pity that my husband's mother did't teach him the same, so only way to keep house clean and neat for me is to get rid of husband and kid (though kid is just too small to be taught such a wise things)
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Amazing. Years ago when I began my studies in Buddhism, I threw out all my furniture and everything I felt I did not need, including cell phone. Everyone warned me that my life would be awful because I threw too much out...but I became happier than ever, and more focused on my true passion in life.
The only "influencer" I love. Thank you for your integrity! 🙏
Thank you for this inspiring video. I retired two years ago and have started eliminating items that I no longer need, such as clothes that I used to wear to work. Unloading such items helps me move onto a new chapter in my life. I feel lighter, less burdened.
Best wishes 🤗😅
If I am in a store and see something that i want to impulse buy....i just carry it around until i leave store, then put it back. By the time I leave i realize that I don't need that item.
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I’ve been doing that lately, I think like do I really need this right now
That's what I do...😂 And the entire time I have the item in the cart I think to myself do i really need it? And before I leave i have decided that it looks better on the store shelf then at my house!😂
Yes, I have used this tric and...it works for me.😊
Trash attracts trash! You’re right, I learnt that a while ago….lately I got my cubby house cut down, binned. Donated a bbq, outdoor settings, and I move items into sections and get rid of the excess. I put my mirrors up, painted some of the kitchen and fence. I think more along the lines ‘how much time do I have to do these things?’ Much love as always from Australia 🇦🇺 keep up the great work!
I enjoyed this video. I’ve spent the last 3 days decluttering and was hesitating with my collection of cds. But I haven’t really played them for years. They spark memories which I think is a bit different from joy. So I’m going to play each one and say goodbye to them. I love how a good declutter makes the space around me and my body feel so clean. However, letting go of my books would require counselling! 😊
good for you! I used to listen to movie soundtracks at work; once I was retired I realized I didn't need that "escape hatch" any more and donated them. 😉
I have long lived a pretty simple and minimal life. I pretty much do everything you talked about, other than counting everything and making a pie chart 😅 I have a "one-in, two-out rule." Empty drawers, cupboards, closets, and one entire bedroom make me happy. I believe in "cluttered house, cluttered mind." There is pretty much nothing I want and very little I need. I prefer to spend my money on experiences and lunches with friends.
Something that helped me tremendously is. "Do I "need" it, or "want" it ?... 90% of the time it's a "want", and I can just walk away....😊
😢 but .. I NEED my wants!! 😂
I'm a minimalist that has had a relapse. Thank you for this video, I really needed it. 🙏
Thank you for this video. It helps a lot to have all of these tips summarized. One of my personal rules for buying, which also goes with "buy what sparks joy" is : always know where your money is going/to whom are you giving your money. It encourages me to spend only for things that matter to me, for example local businesses, artists, small cinemas or cafes, and encourage this type of local, small and slower production in my everyday life.
I've adapted a different mindset about the things, I own:
First, I stopped viewing them as just tools, I use. I now see it, as having relationships with not only the items, but also their history: Everything was made with someone's labour and with resources our beautiful world gave. I want to respect, what went into every item, be it as little as a pencil. I now think, that it's disrespectful to nature and all the workers, to own more, than we need and to treat their products careless.
Whenever I take something new in, I'm getting responsible for it and all the work and resources and energy, that went into creating them. So, I try to think about "What will happen to that item, when I no longer need it? Can I give it to someone else to bring value into their life? Can I recycle it to reuse the resources?
Second, I realised, that I don't need to posses something, to appreciate it. There are so many beautiful things in the world. I don't need to purchase them or bring them into my home, just to show my appreciation for them. I realised this while picking flowers. Why are we picking them? Then they are dying slowly in our homes, where only few can appreciate them for a short time. Let them be and let them live, where they are, for everyone to enjoy them!
recently i’ve been a little overwhelmed with desire to buy more things & your videos always help me to calm down. whenever i watch your videos, i become more grateful for things i already have. thank you
Great
Having been brought up in a 3d-world country, frugality has been a part of me. But I am still finding new ways to be even more frugal. I need outlets for my artistic nature and I am very organized but being a minimalist has been hard. I have decorated my home in the Old World Mediterranean/French Country style which doesn't exactly scream minimalist. Thank you for the suggestions which keep me motivated and will not stop trying till I have reached my goal.
Being a minimalist is good for people with too much clutter. For people from poor countries being a minimalist just looks poor I think. I have relatives in Nigeria. They only laugh about minimalistic lifestyle. They need things. A lot.😊
I NEED to visit Japan!! Still in my bucket list! ❤
I don't know why but i always somehow depend on your videos, old or new. Like it's one of the things that motivate me on my minimalist lifestyle.
Always eager to see more videos in the future. Thank you, Aki!
I like your life style as well as your kind talking. I am so glad to find your channel. I am Korean and I hope Japanese people are happy too. Thank you for your sharing your life style.
Don't ever stop making these videos ..... People can learn so many things with these videos.
Keep it up, great work! 👍❤🎉
Hahah the ending “SPARK JOY” expression was amazing 🤣👏🏻✨✨✨✨💕
dear Diary today was a good day Samurai Matcha made a nice video! ありがとうございました
When I feel the need to buy something, I put in on a list and wait 30 days and when I still want it I buy it. Good against impulse buying 👍🏻 love your video’s Aki, thnx for sharing.
I've been living a relatively minimal livestyle for years but after I discovered your channel a few days ago, I became very inspired and have managed to get rid of a surprising amount of stuff. The one in, one out rule is definitely something I'm going to start practicing. Thank you for the great content and the inspiration, keep it up!
Knowing what is enough.
This is a beautiful video :) thanks for sharing :)
I love stationary and physical art supplies. But they pile up fast too... So I set the rule of not buying more than which fits into drawer x. Works 95% of the time, it only piles up a little more when I get gifts, such as on Christmas and for birthday. After I´ve shopped too much of this stuff during the last months a shopping ban for the rest of the years works fine so far.
Hello from California, thank you for your amazing videos. Keep them coming! 🎉😊
Totally agree with knowing what you have!👏👏 I actually bought the sane item a couple of times as I don't know I already have it! That started me on the journey to tidy and group my things
Thank you! I really needed this video! Been having this constant feeling for wanting something new (as a minimalist person this feeling's been really irritating me) and watching this video reminded me to take a deep breath and stay calm, constant and present. It wasn't me who wanted all those things but the narratives from the outside made me think so for a moment. So huge thank you for making me feel more grounded again!
I really need your helpful advise! So glad I found you on You Tube today.
As an American, whose favourite pass time is shopping, this was very helpful. Going to live in Israel where apartments are smaller and neatness is admired, tu for these helpful tips.
Your Channel and videos are pure "Tokimeki " Sparks Joy" brings so much peace and joy 🥰
I loved learning about kintsugi. Beauty created by fixing things
Habit 7:Watch Samurai Matcha? :-)
haha! Thank you!!
Less truly is more…not just physically…psychologically as well 🇨🇦
Good and inspiring video as usual! Thank you for sharing again Aki san 🥰🙏🏼
Loved your video, practical and fun!
Hi, Aki, thank you for sharing, very useful ideas! I agree: trash likes to meet trash…I’ll bring the card boards away immediately ☺ and on my walks I’m picking up items, too, but I could do that more often. Don’t be too hard, if you think you’ll really use the winter kimono, it’s ok… Winters can be cold. And you can show us, what a winter kimono is… Love, Monika❣
Thank you! I'm not minimalist and I don't know Japanese but I copied the characters for "I simply know what is enough" - it really speaks to me. I love the emptiness of your dwelling, and your kimono. And your smile!
So true ,especially what you said about what leads to lack mentality. ❤
I'm defenatly on that path, but still working on my mindset 😊
Thank you
Your videos inform & inspire people around the world... to live more simply & meaningfully... 🙏🙏🙏
Hey! Thank you for making these videos. It made me think about how many unnecessary items I use. Thank you very much! Greetings from Bulgaria!
Can you also do a video on being a frugal minimalist? Im curious to know how much money you save on a monthly basis being a minimalist.
You are such a bright and lovely soul. Thanks for the inspiring videos. Many blessings!
4:04 very true and if it keeps breaking, just throw it away and buy new and cost efficient 👍🏼
Yes. I use old towels to make it in pieces for cleaning, windows or the Fett of the kitchen. So the new towel's never be dirty.
Great video. I just donated a bag of books to my library. I was saving books that I have read for no reason.
great ideas! I love your channel! Another great video!!👍👍👍👍👍👍
I love the SPIRITUAL ASPECT of your lifestyle so much friend. ✨ I'm preparing to move again. It's a doozie lol. This moving thing has really taught me about what I actually need vs what I don't. NO STORAGE UNITS. My buddy Ron was stage 4 cancer and told me one of his biggest regrets was all the money he spent on storage for several years but NONE of it matters in the end. 😢 I'm hoping I can just fill our Dodge Neon w/ what my 8 yr old daughter and I need to be HAPPY like you said. Thanks for sharing your beautiful WISDOM. This channel is top notch! ☺️
Thanks Aki. Before buying something I ask myself if I want to take this into my future with me, do I want to take care of this thing. If I like something I see it doesn’t mean I have to own it. Also converting the price into hours worked to earn that amount is also helpful.
Yes! When I was on a salary I was less frugal, but now that I am on contract I evaluate EVERYTHING according to hours worked!
Excellent ! Thank you! The spreadsheet sounds so exciting for me!! I have to try it!
Thank you for your tips, they help me so much .. greetings from Mexico 🤗
There are two types of piles in homes. 1. Collectibles, 2. Things we want to keep even we bought new versions of the same stuff. People attached to things that spend money, and they cheat themselves, by believing one day they will use stuff they didn’t use for years. In Türkiye Red Crescent Movement placed big metal boxes for used items, mostly clothing. It’s a great idea because it gives you a sense that you don’t get rid of stuff that you paid for it, but it will be used for needy people somewhere else in the world. Other items trend to pile is books. After reading, I decide whether I want to keep it or not. For those I don’t want to keep, I donate to regional libraries.
Thank You Aki, for steadily posting your Videos. I really enjoy them and they help me in developing a new and positive approach to keeping things clean and organised while having fun doing so....really motivating to become contentful and happy with what is and caring more about the things I own.
Yippee! A new video, love it ❤❤
You always seem so happy. I love that x
In the voyage to minimalism I find that discarding 5 items a day helps me!! I make a list of what to discard ( donate of throw away) problem is that a love 90% of things I own !! 😢
Teach me master of minimalism, I am just starting out and still growing. I can't give up my books, I use them weekly, I didn't spend much money on them. I am on my 3rd purge this week.
I live in a tiny house of 9 square meters, so I cannot overdo it with the shopping and also, people cannot gift me things that take up space.
A good housecleaning at every start of the season is also very useful for those who are on their way to living a minimalist life, and for those like me who like to keep stuff for projects waiting (and waiting some more!) to happen.
Two houses, 3 sons, 1 lesson: a messy house full of people, or a simple home environment void of people.
Good content. I really started from a year minimal lifestyle . Still I need some guidance to keep mindset.
Wow these are really useful Aki. I really want to count my belongings too. Thank you thank you so much Aki. ❤️❤️❤️💐💐
Thank you for sharing your tips. I love how you explain each one. So easy to implement (except for counting my items! That’s going to take a while but a good thing to do. It will make me not want to buy anything after I finish!) and helpful to hear from you since you are actively doing them.
Love your videos. Keep them coming 🤓🙏🏼
There is no rule that you have to declutter/minimize in once.
First, try counting items from one room, then rest and reflect (and maybe pass some items on/donate) Only move on to next room when you are relaxed and motivated. There may be weeks or more between, but you are making progress.
Love love ur videos. I live pretty minimal and always was fascinating about Japan 🇯🇵 and its culture so you combine both 😝 thanks Aki!!! ❤ Much love from 🇮🇪 Ireland
Thank you so much for the inspirational videos!!! I found your channel 2 days ago and can't stop watching. I live in the US, but I have been dreaming of visiting Japan for years!! I love the minimalist mindset there and love and drink matcha daily!!!
Reuse things and buy multipurpose things that solve multiple tasks using a single product. Buy clothes that can be worn in multiple ways and in different weather.
Whenever I want to buy something that I saw while in the city, I always go home and think for a whole week if I really want or need it. Sometimes I go back for the item, but many times I forget about the object before the week is up.
great video. I love your space - it is so clean and inviting. typing up everything one owns is such a beautiful task in awareness of our belongings. I was considering this for my wardrobe and might do it for kitchen; bedding/towels; technology; and miscellaneous bc inspired by you. I have a little ways more to go with streamlining my belongings and then email. It has been a journey of under covering myself!
Hi Aki, just finished watching your video. My stuff as of now I guess is around 1000. (Books, stationery, bags etc). My aim is to reduce them n constantly remind myself before buying “you will never have to throw anything if you never buy”. So I will throw one out n not one in unless it is necessary.
Looking forward to your next video. You have inspired me with your outlook of life and cheerful manner. I hope I can be 1/3 of you. (Minimalist style) 😛
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed your video. Your English is amazing by the way! I have just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos.
Love this
I feel the best way to stay focused on beginning and maintaining a minimalist lifestyle is to focus on the “space” it creates: space = “space to breathe.” 🌅
Thank you Aki, I really want to do this. I have so many things I don't even use. I love your videos they make me feel happy 🥰😁
Yes 1 in preferably 2 out is how I do also but I’m getting pretty low on my items. I have the most in the kitchen also. All great tips!! Arigato Aki!
Thank you ❤your video is truly amazing and has made me to realize to focus on preferences rather than on quantity . Thank you once again great video 👍 👏 looking forward to hear more from you . God's Blessings always 🙏 ✨️ 🙌 💖
your accent is so good I love it!
Thank you for this video, Aki-san. I’ve heard most of them before, but consolidating them in this video is helpful and inspiring. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I loved your video, thanks for sharing
5:33 is a great lesson for me.
When I see a nice thing in a store or online, that is not necessary in my life, I will say something like: "What a beautiful/cool thing, look how well-made it is, it looks fun...and I am not going to buy it."
Acknowledging that it really is a nice thing and the ways in which it is nice, is often enough that I don't feel compelled to impulsively buy the thing.
If later I keep thinking about the item, then know that it isn't just an impulse desire. And I might contemplate if the item would add real value to my life, and I will research the best quality item, the best value for money, the most ethical choice.
In any case it is not an impulse buy.
Hi! Thank you for this video. Would you mind doing a video on cataloguing your items?
We want so much, but we need so little. -enlightened master Sri Chinmoy. Meditation helps me to constantly delete useless thoughts. Everything starts with thought, including buying things and owning things. The more I meditate, the less I want to buy. Things no longer hold any value in my life. Peace is more valuable.
I am from Japan. I love your videos!!
Thank you. You're such an inspiration... ❤️
Super helpful advices and very nice video as always! Have been thinking about categorizing belongings for ages, seeing your doing it is inspiring. Loved the animations you inserted. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽💚
I love your videos! I would like to see your relationship with electronics/social media in minimal journey 😊😊
i'm not minimalist, but living minimalist life because i'm broke as hell. but anyhow i feel happy that i dont consume more waste than i should.
If everyone follows minimalistic lifestyle, economy will shattered because of lack of demand. But thank God that everyone won't be able to follow this. Great content 👍
Thanks for this video! It remeinds me to the time when I decided to have a more minimalist lifestyle. And since two years I am selling, donating, throwing away and there is still so much to reduce to arrive to a really minimalist lifestyle...
Please make a video on how one can have digital minimalism?
I just thought I am overthinking when I go shopping. Guess I was doing the right thing.
At the moment I work on digital decluttering, too.
I have a 20 hanger rule. Like you said. If I buy something new I get rid of something. I don’t need more then 20 pieces of clothing.
I am working towards becoming minimalist. As I go through my possessions, one of the questions I am asking myself is, "Do I prefer this thing, or would I rather have the space it is taking up?"
When a big item is broken, I first try to go without it, and only replace it when I really need to. so I got rid of my washing machine, I prefer washing by hand. (I don't like machines, motor noise, in general)
in every room, I keep at least one surface completely empty of stuff. this has a calming effect on me.
How do you wash sheets and towels? Those are heavy.
@@anitamcginnis8028 in general one at a time. after washing, I roll the wet clothes and sheets and towels into a dry bathing towel and stand on the roll, so most of the water gets out, and it will dry nicely. I always have extra towels for doing this.
sometimes I cheat, for instance after travel with a big bag of dirty laundry, and do the wash in my gym, where I have a washing machine.
Thank you for sharing.
I am from France and I love watching your videos! I am buying less make up than before, only the few ones I really need (I was throwing away too many in the past since I did not use them ...) I am now only using 3 items for make up (foundation, lipstick and mascara). Looking forward to your next video
I already did the 1 in and 1 out rule, but it is smart to increase to 2! My other trick: if I want to buy something, I wait if possible until 24 hours later. If I am still thinking about it, I will consider it.
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful video thanks a lot
Quite inspiring 👍
Clean things so, that your cleaning keeps them new.
Thank you 🙏 great Advise 🙏