I’m learning to be a minimalist mentally and emotionally by not engaging in things or situations that don’t improve my life. The recession has hit hard everywhere so anybody reading this you are not alone. We will make it. It’s not about building wealth at the moment. We just need to make it through without being too hard on ourselves. Try something new and keep your mind occupied with positive energy. Be kind and be grateful. Karma will find you and return to you what you gave out. Speak words of affirmation to yourself often. It’s the little things in life that will keep us going. Best wishes friends🤗
I have been doing the same. At first it might feel challenging to break that habit to spend, but I find that as time passes on I don't even feel tempted by material things.
@@amberbiggs I see you are on a journey! Well done on your TH-cam. Keep blessing others and you will be blessed too. We will make it. I’ve joined your team🤗
1. Know your “happiness” number 2. Keep lifestyle inflation in check 3. Invest in your well-being first 4. Focus on building your story 5. Choose the option that brings the most value
I've been a minimalist for two years. It's a wonderful feeling to not be weighed down by stuff you don't need and only own things that are practical and precious to you.
Hi Kirsten did you have away to much stuff if so how did you deal with getting rid of it hope you don’t mind me asking I’m just leaving how to do this thank you
@@margarettownsley9500 Yes I did. I had three different kinds of bags. Black bags, clear bags, and green bags. Everything I didn't want to keep were put into black bags, the precious things ( like photo albums) that I kept were put into clear bags and the practical things like hair straighteners that I wanted to keep, were put into green bags. Hope this helps :)
I washed my dishes last night and I was like I'm tired and I love water but I wanted to get rid of every bowl I was giving and only keep 4 bowls, 4cups,..
"Our society focuses so much on being material rich instead of being life rich" - so true! Spending money on experiences is rarely money wasted. The joy of spending it on material items usually quickly fades away. 💸
@@MalamaLife The core issue with money is that it generates general belief that some people deserve more degrees of freedom than others and become more valuable for economy than they become for society. However, our whole society is driven by values that demand us to increase our income in all possible ways. The constant race for recognition and power we are made to believe sums up our reality forces us to make evil decisions more than it forces us to make good decisions that focus on the benefit of everyone and not just one. All in all, this is a cycle that creates nothing but inequity, unfairness and injustice. By doing so, we also forget that the same effect applies to nature causing it to change dramatically in order to reduce inequity and generate homeostasis. There are too many people in the world that seem to fear true homeostasis, who actually prefer severe inequity over equality. The true meaning of life is to strive for harmony, peace with nature and its beings and time that enables us to perceive the beauty of the universe.
I’ve been a minimalist for about 3 years now,now that I look back I can happily say I have bought less than 10 clothing items this year 2023. That would’ve been a crazy thought couple years ago (I was shop-addicted) but now I find joy in the little things instead of materialistic things,i know sometimes we think it’s hard but enjoy the process and you will make it!
I’m so thankful that I was raised with that mindset. My parents come from very different economic backgrounds but they both agreed that money can skew your perspective on what you really want. They made their decisions based on what they truly wanted and not how much they could spend. My most precious memories with them for example are walking through the forest together and being taught every little detail about this amazing eco system, which plants and mushrooms were edible, which animals were there and why they acted the way they did. Now when I go outside into nature it’s like a wonderland to me. My parents taught me how to appreciate beauty, that’s the most precious thing in my life.
My parents are also from very different economic backgrounds. However my dad is also a nature enthusiast and my grandpa, his dad, majored in Forestry in college. There's a pattern forming here. When you defocus from the concrete jungle and attune to nature, you realize that the past is just a figment of your imagination and everything is new, all around you. You're also naturally gorgeous and your husband must be a real winner. Either that he's some homeless guy you rescued. Best wishes.
It's a good reminder not to attach so much on materials, desire for more things never ends but brings no real satisfaction. It's wiser to invest on yourself to make life more joyful. No comparison n appreciate yr own uniqueness. Our heavenly father makes us, we re totally accepted n appreciated, n loved. That's so wonderful.
I have found since becoming a minimalist I have never been happier. Less stress, more organised, inner peace with myself and others and generally feeling like I have more even though I have less. It's made me appreciate everything and find joy in the little things in life☺
I'm really happy for you. You are very inspiring. I'm working towards minimalizing my life too. So far, I have sold or donated some items. I've organized my small online shop in a small room towards the back of the house. Everything we do use brings value into our lives, but we are still decluttering other categories. Coming back to Malama Life's TH-cam gives us the inspiration needed to continue and finish soon. Blessings!
@@hameley12 thank you! Sounds like you’re certainly on the right track and I’m so glad to hear you’ve felt the benefits from a more minimalistic lifestyle!😊 It really does reiterate that less is more when less MEANS more! I’ll never go back and it’s brought to much benefit to my life. Best of luck with your minimalist journey☺️
I am constantly finding more things to give away. With every move, I am working on getting rid of more and more things. I don’t want to be a minimalist, I only want to be simplistic, and practical. It’s much healthier for my brain.
I absolutely love how these videos make me feel. How they bring me back to things that make me feel good and grounded, especially after having some really tough days with my two children as a single mum. They are so informative and inspiring without being "the only way you'll have a happy life is if you live like me"... if you get where I'm going with that. Thank you for these beautiful videos, I love them!
I’ve been living in a rut and since finding your channel recently it has motivated me in the past few days I have decluttered my kitchen and put to big full bags of stuff to the bin I have also painted my kitchen white it’s looking much better’ I have started to my bedroom I’ve painted the main wall and I’m in the process of decluttering and getting rid of clothes etc I need curtains cream lined I’m finding this more difficult as it’s choosing something online so if anyone can please recommend I’m very happy for help to pick the perfect colour I’m more aware of food shopping I’m really trying to turn my life around as I’ve had years of mental abuse but I’m on my own in a small apartment now and I’m trying to get organised and order back in to my life I gave up for a long time but I’m feeling inspired since listening to you Sophie I’m grateful thank you so much and thank you to anyone who can advise me for curtains off a natural colour many thanks
good for you, organizing and down sizing. it's so important to your self esteem to have space instead of stuff. I like Ikea for curtains. They are cheap and often cotton, which is a nice plus. I only want washable curtains, so I can spring clean once a year. My trick for shopping Ikea is to only buy what's on my list. Their stuff only looks good there, once i get it home if it wasn't on my list, it looks like crap, and returns are brutal, even though I do them. I make my list from what i absolutely need and from shopping online, so I'm not distracted. Last time they had pretty curtains there that weren't online but still, that was on my list to buy curtains. My place is furnished now, this phase is over, but for you, enjoy the process of decorating your place. Best wishes for your continued 'less is more".
I tend to never let myself buy anything in a fear that I don't have enough savings, but this helps me reconsider my habits ! It guides me to make an intentional decision ❤ Even though I was spending my money on therapies that I needed or pills for my well being, some would blame me for not being tough enough, and their words affected me on some level. But if it provides value I don't want to make myself feel so bad about purchasing an item or therapies. Korean society has deep seated anxiety on stability of life. It traps people to think that what they have is never enough. You have been so helpful in my efforts to not be swayed and limited by this demanding culture.
I follow ur videos.. I have started my slow simple life journey.. It has made me plan and make my life beautiful by romantisizing all the little moments. I also realized how I spend money unnecessarily and have in the past put myself in debt. I am learning to be satisfied with life as it is and live within my means. Your TH-cam videos have been part of my slow evenings after work. I enjoy listening to the videos before sleeping, I find it helps me think about life and reflect. Thank you Sophie from Papua New Guinea ♡
you managed to articulate what I always knew to be true, but is so easy to forget... thank you for such a beautiful reminder of the value of a peaceful, fulfilling life :)
Absolutely. The most beautiful day of our life is the day we wake up and realize that we now somehow know what our life's purpose is. That moment of enlightenment, preferably experienced as early in one's life as possible is the sweetest and most rewarding creative construction from our consciousness. From that special moment on, for the rest of our life, we experience and interpret reality in a magical and utterly beautiful way. It's no accident that the ancient work from the Greek Stoics remains so current to guide modern living.
This woman is A BLESSING. She inspired me to have my TH-cam channel about feminine energy even though I’m huge introvert and for me was hard to talk about it, BUT I GOT 27k VIEWS. All thanks to her! I just stopped fearing and started to go forward
Pls share more! I’ve always wanted to start a TH-cam channel or public IG just to connect with others but not sure why I can’t get over the mental obstacle like what will I post or how I want it to look, if I will connect with anyone, etc
Hello Dear, thanks for sharing awesome tips. I started my path to reinventing myself a year ago, I'm now living healthier, confident, stronger, making 6 figures, having leisure to enjoy family & friends. I feel happier and living my life for myself. This is to encourage someone "you can start anytime to have a reset it's worth it! I'm striving to continue growing cus it's a journey💖💖💖
@@mariana23273 Change your mindset, read self-help books, expand knowledge, budget and don't spend on impulse, save, take your finances seriously, eat healthy, exercise your body, meditate; the list goes on... I hope it is useful to you.
@@melbavic23712 ¿l learnt to be frugal, minimal on spending, saving and paying myself first through Investing, made Plans, growing passive income, Read a lot of books on finance, followed my plan consistently.:)
I loved the video. You have such a soothing peaceful voice. I've been a minimalist for so many years now and I hear many people say you're so lucky.....I have always believed it is a choice how you live your life. Thank you for the beautiful insight
Through social media and the internet, people get way too much "irrelevant" input which results in stress. We need to focus on the relevant things in our own circles and families 🙏🏻 and always remember, you can't carry the burden of all humankind so look at your own path ♥️
There are 2 currencies in life, time and money. Time is worth more to me than any amount of money in the world. As long as I have enough money to live a comfortable, humble life, I'm happy. The worst feeling is being trapped in the rat race because you are busy keeping up with what society tells you that you need.
What an incredible, well done video. It's so important to have more humans like you out there, showing a different way to life. Choices with true purpose instead of getting lost in an ocean of confusion, thanks beautiful!!
I love what you have to always say about life and keeping it simple. Your vlogs are so simple and minimal ...no fancy backgrounds it's just WOW...♥️♥️♥️
Ever since I've lived on my own, I pretty much live like a minimalist now. I barely own anything and I don't buy anything either. The majority of my money is spent on books which I treasure and personally don't want to give up on. This is also what I want from my life: To earn enough money to live, and maybe be able to buy books occasionally. I plan to spent my next vacation in summer with my mom in a monastery. We haven't decided on which one yet, but I hope it'll be one with a nice background and architecture. My hope is to find some inspiration to draw something there. I hope it'll be a nice experience.
And even though I love books so much, I often don't buy physical books anymore. I buy them digital since I have a reader for it. This saves me a lot of space. My favorite books I still buy though and I won't ever give that up :P
Ughhh your voice, is so soothing! & you get your point across you speak so softly & it’s so comforting 😢 I love that you’re a minimalist im trying to do the same recently after a divorce. I am financially stable but that doesn’t mean I need to spend it unwisely
Thank you so much. Moving next month and I really want to embrace the minimal lifestyle. I also have two jobs and something has been nagging at me to take a small break from the one that stresses me out the most, but I want to make money to buy all the things I need for my new place. But thanks to this video my mind frame is shifted
Thank you for your insight.. before listening to your videos I thought minimalist is having a small amount of things, but now understand in-depth of minimalist. Thank you so much ❤🎉
i love how calming your voice is. I'm trying not to purchase a lot, but I go through phases of not shopping and then putting in a bit Amazon order. I think it's because I'm kind of house bound with limited vision and also helping to support my son and two granddaughters, so I try to give them a lot when I should be concentrating on giving them some sort of experiences instead. Hopefully, I can re-start in 2023.
Thanks for sharing awesome tips sis! I’m financially free and currently growing a solid retirement plan. It takes a positive and consistency to learn new things, unlearn the old habits ms Important to get a mentor/coach to lead you all the way. It’s great to start young too!
@@phillawson5785 personally I think 1m is the goal to overcome inflation and having them in an inv estment p ortfolio is a perfect plan. I'm half way to my goal 😊
@@eiraantoinette6793 yeah. Fees and commissions are factors to look at in search for financial advisers. There’s financial experts out there who do not look at their fees but the impact and intrinsic value they bring along to you no matter how little you want to start. I’m glad I had one guide me start my financial journey
Not a minimalist but I feel I have picked up some great habits by learning abt it more and its helped so much. Its nice to have a reminder from someone saying u are not defined by what u own.
Ughhh your voice, is so soothing! & you get your point across you speak so softly & it’s so comforting I love that you’re a minimalist im trying to do the same recently after a divorce. I am financially stable but that doesn’t mean I need to spend it unwisely
Hi Sophie, I have been watching your videos from quite sometime . I can say there is a lot of change in the way i buy things and the way i see my life . I have learned to slowdown and not running behind the materialistic things .Thank you for the awesome video , all the ideas were well put together.More love to you❤
I get what you're saying. It's definitely more challenging though when your single and just one income. My choice to work overtime just to keep up with the basics of life and inevitable unexpected expenses is that much harder.
@@ericeichstaedt2357 I think that sometimes even the apparently happy people are also struggling! I have to remind myself to take it one day at a time. God bless you Eric.
I can relate. I'm single too and it can be hard at times. I'm currently renting a piece of land for growing food and it is involving lots of manual labour - lots of digging, shovelling, fixing, woodwork, carrying heavy loads etc. I'm also aiming to go self employed plus doing all the household chores. I often wish I had someone to share the work with, both the good and bad times. Once the food grows it will be great, its just not easy getting to that stage. I got so tired this week from digging and shovelling I had to rest for days to recover. Couples are definitely fortunate. I'm just trying to remember that I'm capable too and that my dreams are possible, I just have to pace rather than exhaust myself.
Omg 😣 If i see another *_'beautiful person' in a beautiful video in a field, on a beach, pottering about in their beautiful home with soft, sensitive music in the background as she narratives with a calm almost whispering voice_* I SHALL SCREAM 😣
Great and timing video, Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future. Putting our time and effort in activities and investments that will yield a profitable return in the future is what we should be aiming for. Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. "You're not going to remember those expensive shoes you bought ten years ago, but you will remember every single morning when you look at your bank account that extra 0 in there. I promise, that's going to be way more fun to look at everyday", I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too 🙏🙏🙏
You're right, you've remind me of what someone once said "The mind is the man, the poor is in it and the rich is it too". This sentence is the secret of most successful investors. I once attended similar and ever since then been waxing strong financially, and i most tell you the truth..investment is the key that can secure your family future.
Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, i am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time.
Yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate investment without a proper guidance of an ex pert can lead to greater loss too
I will always be a maximalist, because I am nostalgic and like to make choices! I also declutter regularily. But I need the presence of books, memories, photos, many blankets and many pillows. And many plants in my garden that looks a bit wild but has so many insects and birds! ❤ Being happy with what you have and grateful is the key. 🗝 No matter your style of interior and way of living.
This is wonderful. Your channel has been so inspiring. I’ve been on the path to becoming a minimalist. We moved to a fixer-upper and renovated it to be a functional, minimalist Japandi style home. Your channel, along with a couple others, was my inspiration and motivation along the way. Thank you!!
I watched your videos a month or so ago and felt like you really shifted my perspective on money and life. I stopped watching for a bit, and I started sliding back into old habits of just consuming to consume. Thanks for the great video :)
I completely agree that having alot of money means nothing if we are not in a good mental state...And to invest in ourselves 🥰 Also, love when you said: comparison will always be a losing game. 👍Enjoyed your video as always. Thank you! 💕❤️
i've never felt so guilty by just watching a single video.. i've always wanted to try on being a minimalist but my bad habit is that i get easily swayed on buying bunch of stuffs online. if my earnings increased i tend to buy more stuffs than usual. always thought to buy expensive stuffs as the quality might be better than the cheaper ones but to be honest not all expensive stuffs are worth their price. "things that fill our house don't add long lasting value to our lives" hits so hard when i got used to endless decluttering. we also have this toxic trait here in philippines were we always tend to say "I DESERVE THIS" then purchase unnecessary things without even doing anything haha "luxury turns into a need and as a result we can't save for those bigger purchases that might have a bigger impact on our lives" WILL DEFINITELY WRITE THIS DOWN. will def binge watch your channel. can feel that i can learn a lot.
I want to share that it's going to be my first month since I started my first full-time work, and I am trying to start living a life that would not burn me off on all the efforts I have been and will be doing. I was someone who likes to be on trend before having to catch up on buying things that don't really benefit me and I would like to fully change that by being a better decision-maker. I believe your advice, especially on the short mental check-list, will keep me motivated and guided all throughout my days both at life and work. Thank you Sophie ❤
Now I'm 16 we'll grow Up by our parents habits or habits of family members but now I'm growing up by my sister habits and that's you I wish in this life I'll meet you sister ❤️......... Much respect and love for you❤️
missed your videos, sophie! i watch them probably at least twice every time. thank you so much for your content, and so happy to see how your channel has flourished.
This video was so incredibly inspiring and insightful Sophie, thank you for releasing right during the holidays where at least for me, panic buys feel more frequent. I will definitely be using these tips more and more to cultivate true wealth and peace. Thank you again, hope you have a wonderful week.
I found your channel yesterday and I LOVE it ❤ I’ve been on this path for a while but was in and out never fully committed. I keep getting pulled into this life more and more. I will get there soon enough ❤ thank you for this wonderful content that you create ❤
I just love your videos and ways you do things with lifestyle. You are so beautiful and inspiring. Thanks sweetheart ❤️ have a really good rest of your week. Sending love xxxx
Hi Sofie🙂 your voice is soft, warm & nice. Its help my bad day sometimes. Thanks & Love. More than give me the inspiration but also healing me, I think☺
Came across this video on last day of 2022 and I must say I truly align with each word you said. Love your voice and the beautiful places in your video.❤💫💫 Thank you for this beautiful video ,I am going to share this with all my loved ones.
If I need some time to slow down with work and to be relaxed, I would always go back to this. Thank you Malama Life! Such an inspiration. I missed your videos since I'm back to work.:(
Any “surplus” after ultimate personal happiness level can be used for charity - helping others brings joy and meaning to life. This became very obvious to me after my country became the center of a full scaled war and now we donate a huge chunk of our income to contribute to military and to help war victims. You cannot plan for events like this, but having some “extra” money definitely helps feeling less anxious when it hits you. I’m willing to sacrifice some part of spending time with friends or hobbies for this bigger purpose.
I'm on the other end of the spectrum desperately looking for work and burning through my savings in this recession. Wish me luck. (Portugal is stunning!)
Hi Sophie, good to see your videos. Recently I started working as a software engineer and feeling my schedule is productive with many tasks and now I am feeling overwhelming with tasks but watching your videos soothes me. Keep going sophie waiting for many more
I'm learning to be minimalist these days, but it's quit hard. sometimes i always complain, why my life is not as good as their life, so i start watching motivation video, like yours and that helped me a lot. thank you 🤍
Socrates used to visit the market place regularly, stand & stare at the displayed objects, but never bought anything. One day, someone who was watching him, asked Socrates, why do you visit the market place, when you don’t buy anything at all. Socrates replied, I’m just figuring out, as to how many things I don’t need in life. Moral is happiness is a state of mind, not material or the substances we gather.
Loved every bit of it. Your hubby is so funny. He is such a good man thO with a big heart, you are so blessed. I loved all the fits especially the walk in the end. Love you guys
This was such a good video! I have been trying to gradually introduce minimalism in my life. It’s hard with kids but I’m confident I’ll get there one day. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day 💕
I needed to hear this perspective and be reminded of some principles I’d let fall to the wayside. New subscriber, thank you for the channel and sharing the positivity 🙏🏾❤️✨
I’m learning to be a minimalist mentally and emotionally by not engaging in things or situations that don’t improve my life. The recession has hit hard everywhere so anybody reading this you are not alone. We will make it. It’s not about building wealth at the moment. We just need to make it through without being too hard on ourselves. Try something new and keep your mind occupied with positive energy. Be kind and be grateful. Karma will find you and return to you what you gave out. Speak words of affirmation to yourself often. It’s the little things in life that will keep us going. Best wishes friends🤗
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I have been doing the same. At first it might feel challenging to break that habit to spend, but I find that as time passes on I don't even feel tempted by material things.
Thank you insta I’m trying to be minimalist mentally and emotionally as well I’m trying to turn it around blessings to you
Thanks ☺️
@@amberbiggs I see you are on a journey! Well done on your TH-cam. Keep blessing others and you will be blessed too. We will make it. I’ve joined your team🤗
1. Know your “happiness” number
2. Keep lifestyle inflation in check
3. Invest in your well-being first
4. Focus on building your story
5. Choose the option that brings the most value
I've been a minimalist for two years. It's a wonderful feeling to not be weighed down by stuff you don't need and only own things that are practical and precious to you.
Hi Kirsten did you have away to much stuff if so how did you deal with getting rid of it hope you don’t mind me asking I’m just leaving how to do this thank you
@@margarettownsley9500 Yes I did. I had three different kinds of bags. Black bags, clear bags, and green bags. Everything I didn't want to keep were put into black bags, the precious things ( like photo albums) that I kept were put into clear bags and the practical things like hair straighteners that I wanted to keep, were put into green bags. Hope this helps :)
I washed my dishes last night and I was like I'm tired and I love water but I wanted to get rid of every bowl I was giving and only keep 4 bowls, 4cups,..
"Our society focuses so much on being material rich instead of being life rich" - so true! Spending money on experiences is rarely money wasted. The joy of spending it on material items usually quickly fades away. 💸
Yes exactly ❤️😍
@@MalamaLife The core issue with money is that it generates general belief that some people deserve more degrees of freedom than others and become more valuable for economy than they become for society. However, our whole society is driven by values that demand us to increase our income in all possible ways. The constant race for recognition and power we are made to believe sums up our reality forces us to make evil decisions more than it forces us to make good decisions that focus on the benefit of everyone and not just one. All in all, this is a cycle that creates nothing but inequity, unfairness and injustice. By doing so, we also forget that the same effect applies to nature causing it to change dramatically in order to reduce inequity and generate homeostasis. There are too many people in the world that seem to fear true homeostasis, who actually prefer severe inequity over equality. The true meaning of life is to strive for harmony, peace with nature and its beings and time that enables us to perceive the beauty of the universe.
Im grinding so imma spend! Periodt!
So true !!!!!!!! My problem 😢
I’ve been a minimalist for about 3 years now,now that I look back I can happily say I have bought less than 10 clothing items this year 2023. That would’ve been a crazy thought couple years ago (I was shop-addicted) but now I find joy in the little things instead of materialistic things,i know sometimes we think it’s hard but enjoy the process and you will make it!
I’m so thankful that I was raised with that mindset. My parents come from very different economic backgrounds but they both agreed that money can skew your perspective on what you really want. They made their decisions based on what they truly wanted and not how much they could spend.
My most precious memories with them for example are walking through the forest together and being taught every little detail about this amazing eco system, which plants and mushrooms were edible, which animals were there and why they acted the way they did.
Now when I go outside into nature it’s like a wonderland to me. My parents taught me how to appreciate beauty, that’s the most precious thing in my life.
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Very lucky to have that type of parents.
i have an abusive father but this made me yearn
My parents are also from very different economic backgrounds. However my dad is also a nature enthusiast and my grandpa, his dad, majored in Forestry in college. There's a pattern forming here. When you defocus from the concrete jungle and attune to nature, you realize that the past is just a figment of your imagination and everything is new, all around you.
You're also naturally gorgeous and your husband must be a real winner. Either that he's some homeless guy you rescued. Best wishes.
It's a good reminder not to attach so much on materials, desire for more things never ends but brings no real satisfaction. It's wiser to invest on yourself to make life more joyful. No comparison n appreciate yr own uniqueness. Our heavenly father makes us, we re totally accepted n appreciated, n loved. That's so wonderful.
I have found since becoming a minimalist I have never been happier. Less stress, more organised, inner peace with myself and others and generally feeling like I have more even though I have less. It's made me appreciate everything and find joy in the little things in life☺
I'm really happy for you. You are very inspiring. I'm working towards minimalizing my life too. So far, I have sold or donated some items. I've organized my small online shop in a small room towards the back of the house. Everything we do use brings value into our lives, but we are still decluttering other categories. Coming back to Malama Life's TH-cam gives us the inspiration needed to continue and finish soon. Blessings!
@@hameley12 thank you! Sounds like you’re certainly on the right track and I’m so glad to hear you’ve felt the benefits from a more minimalistic lifestyle!😊 It really does reiterate that less is more when less MEANS more! I’ll never go back and it’s brought to much benefit to my life. Best of luck with your minimalist journey☺️
She has the most soothing voice. Her voice just makes me so comfortable, and happy ❤
I’ve been spending too much lately, but this video brought me back to my deepest principles, thank you.
I'm lying in bed about to sleep.. watching this video was so relaxing, beautiful images and your gorgeous soothing voice.
Thank you for watching ❤️
I am constantly finding more things to give away. With every move, I am working on getting rid of more and more things. I don’t want to be a minimalist, I only want to be simplistic, and practical. It’s much healthier for my brain.
I absolutely love how these videos make me feel. How they bring me back to things that make me feel good and grounded, especially after having some really tough days with my two children as a single mum. They are so informative and inspiring without being "the only way you'll have a happy life is if you live like me"... if you get where I'm going with that.
Thank you for these beautiful videos, I love them!
❤️ thank you so much for watching. So happy you enjoyed it ☺️
I’ve been living in a rut and since finding your channel recently it has motivated me in the past few days I have decluttered my kitchen and put to big full bags of stuff to the bin I have also painted my kitchen white it’s looking much better’ I have started to my bedroom I’ve painted the main wall and I’m in the process of decluttering and getting rid of clothes etc I need curtains cream lined I’m finding this more difficult as it’s choosing something online so if anyone can please recommend I’m very happy for help to pick the perfect colour I’m more aware of food shopping I’m really trying to turn my life around as I’ve had years of mental abuse but I’m on my own in a small apartment now and I’m trying to get organised and order back in to my life I gave up for a long time but I’m feeling inspired since listening to you Sophie I’m grateful thank you so much and thank you to anyone who can advise me for curtains off a natural colour many thanks
Just reading that made me happy! Thank you for watching my videos and I couldn't be happier that they've had such an impact ❤️🥺
neutral colors are my favorite. maybe cream toned, or light beige?
good for you, organizing and down sizing. it's so important to your self esteem to have space instead of stuff. I like Ikea for curtains. They are cheap and often cotton, which is a nice plus. I only want washable curtains, so I can spring clean once a year. My trick for shopping Ikea is to only buy what's on my list. Their stuff only looks good there, once i get it home if it wasn't on my list, it looks like crap, and returns are brutal, even though I do them. I make my list from what i absolutely need and from shopping online, so I'm not distracted. Last time they had pretty curtains there that weren't online but still, that was on my list to buy curtains. My place is furnished now, this phase is over, but for you, enjoy the process of decorating your place. Best wishes for your continued 'less is more".
I love this video, I think I’ve been living minimalist without realizing it. What a beautiful place to live, I live by the ocean too, it’s so healing!
‘’Courage taught me no matter how bad a crisis gets ... any sound investment will eventually pay off."
Sounds like plan, how do you put money to work?
@Casino Şimşek Thanks for replying me, I've heard so many people talk about investment but none had said how to do it right.
Am hoping on you can explain more on how you make extra income from investments
There are lots of investments options such as real estate, stock market, forex, cr ypt os, passive income,
I think you should consider being a TH-camr and have your own channel. You share some good tips for strategic investments.
I tend to never let myself buy anything in a fear that I don't have enough savings, but this helps me reconsider my habits ! It guides me to make an intentional decision ❤ Even though I was spending my money on therapies that I needed or pills for my well being, some would blame me for not being tough enough, and their words affected me on some level. But if it provides value I don't want to make myself feel so bad about purchasing an item or therapies. Korean society has deep seated anxiety on stability of life. It traps people to think that what they have is never enough. You have been so helpful in my efforts to not be swayed and limited by this demanding culture.
I follow ur videos.. I have started my slow simple life journey.. It has made me plan and make my life beautiful by romantisizing all the little moments. I also realized how I spend money unnecessarily and have in the past put myself in debt. I am learning to be satisfied with life as it is and live within my means. Your TH-cam videos have been part of my slow evenings after work. I enjoy listening to the videos before sleeping, I find it helps me think about life and reflect. Thank you Sophie from Papua New Guinea ♡
you managed to articulate what I always knew to be true, but is so easy to forget...
thank you for such a beautiful reminder of the value of a peaceful, fulfilling life :)
I am enjoying the content as always, Sophie. Thanks. ❤
Absolutely. The most beautiful day of our life is the day we wake up and realize that we now somehow know what our life's purpose is. That moment of enlightenment, preferably experienced as early in one's life as possible is the sweetest and most rewarding creative construction from our consciousness.
From that special moment on, for the rest of our life, we experience and interpret reality in a magical and utterly beautiful way.
It's no accident that the ancient work from the Greek Stoics remains so current to guide modern living.
This woman is A BLESSING. She inspired me to have my TH-cam channel about feminine energy even though I’m huge introvert and for me was hard to talk about it, BUT I GOT 27k VIEWS. All thanks to her! I just stopped fearing and started to go forward
How exciting ❤️😁
Pls share more! I’ve always wanted to start a TH-cam channel or public IG just to connect with others but not sure why I can’t get over the mental obstacle like what will I post or how I want it to look, if I will connect with anyone, etc
I recently decided to embrace minimalism....and your videos have helped me to change my life for the better. Thank you so very much! 🥹❤️ xoxo
Hello Dear, thanks for sharing awesome tips. I started my path to reinventing myself a year ago, I'm now living healthier, confident, stronger, making 6 figures, having leisure to enjoy family & friends. I feel happier and living my life for myself. This is to encourage someone "you can start anytime to have a reset it's worth it! I'm striving to continue growing cus it's a journey💖💖💖
Congratulations Juliet, Thanks for encouraging others with your story, I will love to get tips from you too🙏🙏.
@@mariana23273 Change your mindset, read self-help books, expand knowledge, budget and don't spend on impulse, save, take your finances seriously, eat healthy, exercise your body, meditate; the list goes on... I hope it is useful to you.
That is so amazing!! Thank you for sharing your story. I really hope it inspires another lady out there to start taking action♥♥♥
@@juliet800 How did you grow to 6 Figure? I'm honestly trying to work on my personal finance this year.
@@melbavic23712 ¿l learnt to be frugal, minimal on spending, saving and paying myself first through Investing, made Plans, growing passive income, Read a lot of books on finance, followed my plan consistently.:)
I loved the video. You have such a soothing peaceful voice. I've been a minimalist for so many years now and I hear many people say you're so lucky.....I have always believed it is a choice how you live your life. Thank you for the beautiful insight
Everytime I watch your videos I just feel complete. Thank you. You are like a therapist for your followers. 🖤
Through social media and the internet, people get way too much "irrelevant" input which results in stress. We need to focus on the relevant things in our own circles and families 🙏🏻 and always remember, you can't carry the burden of all humankind so look at your own path ♥️
I agree
Great video. I have no financial wealth but I’m rich with the love from my family and true friends. Can’t put a price on that.
Yes!!! That is so special
There are 2 currencies in life, time and money. Time is worth more to me than any amount of money in the world. As long as I have enough money to live a comfortable, humble life, I'm happy. The worst feeling is being trapped in the rat race because you are busy keeping up with what society tells you that you need.
What an incredible, well done video. It's so important to have more humans like you out there, showing a different way to life. Choices with true purpose instead of getting lost in an ocean of confusion, thanks beautiful!!
I love what you have to always say about life and keeping it simple. Your vlogs are so simple and minimal ...no fancy backgrounds it's just WOW...♥️♥️♥️
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Ever since I've lived on my own, I pretty much live like a minimalist now. I barely own anything and I don't buy anything either. The majority of my money is spent on books which I treasure and personally don't want to give up on. This is also what I want from my life: To earn enough money to live, and maybe be able to buy books occasionally. I plan to spent my next vacation in summer with my mom in a monastery. We haven't decided on which one yet, but I hope it'll be one with a nice background and architecture. My hope is to find some inspiration to draw something there. I hope it'll be a nice experience.
And even though I love books so much, I often don't buy physical books anymore. I buy them digital since I have a reader for it. This saves me a lot of space. My favorite books I still buy though and I won't ever give that up :P
Ughhh your voice, is so soothing! & you get your point across you speak so softly & it’s so comforting 😢
I love that you’re a minimalist im trying to do the same recently after a divorce.
I am financially stable but that doesn’t mean I need to spend it unwisely
Thank you so much. Moving next month and I really want to embrace the minimal lifestyle. I also have two jobs and something has been nagging at me to take a small break from the one that stresses me out the most, but I want to make money to buy all the things I need for my new place. But thanks to this video my mind frame is shifted
You are very right! I cut back on everything and do more around my property myself just to give me more time to do the things that truly matter!
Thank you for your insight.. before listening to your videos I thought minimalist is having a small amount of things, but now understand in-depth of minimalist. Thank you so much ❤🎉
❤️🥰 thanks for watching
It's such a treat to see your videos in the Portuguese landscape. Your content keeps me grounded and I look forward to it every week! Thank you.
Isn't portugal so beautiful 😍
i love how calming your voice is. I'm trying not to purchase a lot, but I go through phases of not shopping and then putting in a bit Amazon order. I think it's because I'm kind of house bound with limited vision and also helping to support my son and two granddaughters, so I try to give them a lot when I should be concentrating on giving them some sort of experiences instead. Hopefully, I can re-start in 2023.
Thank you so much ❤️
Thanks for sharing awesome tips sis! I’m financially free and currently growing a solid retirement plan. It takes a positive and consistency to learn new things, unlearn the old habits ms Important to get a mentor/coach to lead you all the way. It’s great to start young too!
Hey I'm 43 working on my retirement fund too. What do you think is the best target for retirement?
A lot of people find having a couch /financial advisor a luxury
@@phillawson5785 personally I think 1m is the goal to overcome inflation and having them in an inv estment p ortfolio is a perfect plan. I'm half way to my goal 😊
@@eiraantoinette6793 yeah. Fees and commissions are factors to look at in search for financial advisers. There’s financial experts out there who do not look at their fees but the impact and intrinsic value they bring along to you no matter how little you want to start. I’m glad I had one guide me start my financial journey
I'm trying to read books about finance, budgeting and saving. Looking at having a good financial advisor. Can you recommend?
Not a minimalist but I feel I have picked up some great habits by learning abt it more and its helped so much. Its nice to have a reminder from someone saying u are not defined by what u own.
Happy to hear that! 😊
Your Voice is so Soothing & your advice is so Wise! Thank You! 🌷😊
Hello! You are my reset every morning. Listening to your video makes me calm to start my day. Keep creating.❤
Aw thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ it means a lot
Your videos are mini meditations filled with ease, peace, wisdom and gentleness 🌱🫂 Thank you 💓
🥺❤️ really sweet of you. Thank you!
Ughhh your voice, is so soothing! & you get your point across you speak so softly & it’s so comforting
I love that you’re a minimalist im trying to do the same recently after a divorce.
I am financially stable but that doesn’t mean I need to spend it unwisely
Thank you so much❤️❤️
Hi Sophie,
I have been watching your videos from quite sometime . I can say there is a lot of change in the way i buy things and the way i see my life . I have learned to slowdown and not running behind the materialistic things .Thank you for the awesome video , all the ideas were well put together.More love to you❤
I think that taking care of yourself is very important in life. Thank you for sharing.
🥰 thanks for watching
Very.
I get what you're saying. It's definitely more challenging though when your single and just one income. My choice to work overtime just to keep up with the basics of life and inevitable unexpected expenses is that much harder.
Such a good point Eric.
@Claudia Canales thanks, Claudia! Sometimes I feel so alone in my predicament
@@ericeichstaedt2357 I think that sometimes even the apparently happy people are also struggling! I have to remind myself to take it one day at a time. God bless you Eric.
I can relate. I'm single too and it can be hard at times. I'm currently renting a piece of land for growing food and it is involving lots of manual labour - lots of digging, shovelling, fixing, woodwork, carrying heavy loads etc. I'm also aiming to go self employed plus doing all the household chores. I often wish I had someone to share the work with, both the good and bad times. Once the food grows it will be great, its just not easy getting to that stage. I got so tired this week from digging and shovelling I had to rest for days to recover. Couples are definitely fortunate. I'm just trying to remember that I'm capable too and that my dreams are possible, I just have to pace rather than exhaust myself.
Omg 😣 If i see another *_'beautiful person' in a beautiful video in a field, on a beach, pottering about in their beautiful home with soft, sensitive music in the background as she narratives with a calm almost whispering voice_*
I SHALL SCREAM 😣
Great and timing video, Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future. Putting our time and effort in activities and investments that will yield a profitable return in the future is what we should be aiming for. Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. "You're not going to remember those expensive shoes you bought ten years ago, but you will remember every single morning when you look at your bank account that extra 0 in there. I promise, that's going to be way more fun to look at everyday", I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too 🙏🙏🙏
You're right, you've remind me of what someone once said "The mind is the man, the poor is in it and the rich is it too". This sentence is the secret of most successful investors. I once attended similar and ever since then been waxing strong financially, and i most tell you the truth..investment is the key that can secure your family future.
Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, i am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time.
Yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate investment without a proper guidance of an ex pert can lead to greater loss too
exactly! That's my main concern and what kind of investment can someone do with this increase economy turndown
Hello I'm new here, I really appreciate your comments, what exactly kind of investment are you talking about here, I'm really interested too
Such a great reminder during this holiday consumption period!!
Yes!!! :)
I've loved following your minimalism journey and being able to speak about money and FIRE in such a thoughtful way. Another great video ☺
Thanks for watching ❤️
I will always be a maximalist, because I am nostalgic and like to make choices! I also declutter regularily. But I need the presence of books, memories, photos, many blankets and many pillows. And many plants in my garden that looks a bit wild but has so many insects and birds! ❤
Being happy with what you have and grateful is the key. 🗝 No matter your style of interior and way of living.
This is wonderful. Your channel has been so inspiring. I’ve been on the path to becoming a minimalist. We moved to a fixer-upper and renovated it to be a functional, minimalist Japandi style home. Your channel, along with a couple others, was my inspiration and motivation along the way. Thank you!!
Happy to hear that ❤️
I watched your videos a month or so ago and felt like you really shifted my perspective on money and life. I stopped watching for a bit, and I started sliding back into old habits of just consuming to consume. Thanks for the great video :)
I love your videos because they calm my anxiety regarding money questions! Thank you for reminding me such important things 🤍
Thanks for watching them! Glad you're enjoying them
I completely agree that having alot of money means nothing if we are not in a good mental state...And to invest in ourselves 🥰 Also, love when you said: comparison will always be a losing game. 👍Enjoyed your video as always. Thank you! 💕❤️
Thank you for watching
So true 🤗
Loved it ❤
Can’t relate. I am naturally a minimalist since I don’t make more than enough to cover the bills.
Man so true my problem 😢
i've never felt so guilty by just watching a single video.. i've always wanted to try on being a minimalist but my bad habit is that i get easily swayed on buying bunch of stuffs online. if my earnings increased i tend to buy more stuffs than usual. always thought to buy expensive stuffs as the quality might be better than the cheaper ones but to be honest not all expensive stuffs are worth their price. "things that fill our house don't add long lasting value to our lives" hits so hard when i got used to endless decluttering. we also have this toxic trait here in philippines were we always tend to say "I DESERVE THIS" then purchase unnecessary things without even doing anything haha
"luxury turns into a need and as a result we can't save for those bigger purchases that might have a bigger impact on our lives" WILL DEFINITELY WRITE THIS DOWN.
will def binge watch your channel. can feel that i can learn a lot.
You're not alone in this feeling! It's never to start over 😍❤️ thanks for watching
You have a sophisticated and gentle sense of diction, and you put forward these beautiful ideas calmly, which made me feel calm
I want to share that it's going to be my first month since I started my first full-time work, and I am trying to start living a life that would not burn me off on all the efforts I have been and will be doing. I was someone who likes to be on trend before having to catch up on buying things that don't really benefit me and I would like to fully change that by being a better decision-maker. I believe your advice, especially on the short mental check-list, will keep me motivated and guided all throughout my days both at life and work. Thank you Sophie ❤
This is my favorite type of content these days. I’ve been more into watching content that calms me and help me decompress and live in the now.
I love how you communicate your ideas and for one reason I found your voice perfect to relax and to listen in a podcast.
Now I'm 16 we'll grow Up by our parents habits or habits of family members but now I'm growing up by my sister habits and that's you
I wish in this life I'll meet you sister ❤️.........
Much respect and love for you❤️
missed your videos, sophie! i watch them probably at least twice every time. thank you so much for your content, and so happy to see how your channel has flourished.
You are the sweetest 😁 thank you!!!
This video was so incredibly inspiring and insightful Sophie, thank you for releasing right during the holidays where at least for me, panic buys feel more frequent. I will definitely be using these tips more and more to cultivate true wealth and peace. Thank you again, hope you have a wonderful week.
I have learned to appreciate myself, comparing ure self to others is not good. Thanks for the good contents dia
Thank you for watching ❤️
I've been watching your videos for a while and I'm so in love with your channel it makes me so comfortable
I found your channel yesterday and I LOVE it ❤ I’ve been on this path for a while but was in and out never fully committed. I keep getting pulled into this life more and more. I will get there soon enough ❤ thank you for this wonderful content that you create ❤
I just love your videos and ways you do things with lifestyle. You are so beautiful and inspiring. Thanks sweetheart ❤️ have a really good rest of your week. Sending love xxxx
minimalism really improves every aspect of your life,
one best is lesser energy and time to spend for tidying up😊
Portugal!! Best experience for us. Good observations. Looking at what is meaningful and being intentional is so much easier in the end.
Hi Sofie🙂 your voice is soft, warm & nice. Its help my bad day sometimes. Thanks & Love. More than give me the inspiration but also healing me, I think☺
I’ve seen a lot of bullshit everywhere in social media, but this video is different, truly amazing, from heart, I loved it ❤
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Came across this video on last day of 2022 and I must say I truly align with each word you said. Love your voice and the beautiful places in your video.❤💫💫 Thank you for this beautiful video ,I am going to share this with all my loved ones.
Thank you for watching ❤️ happy new year
If I need some time to slow down with work and to be relaxed, I would always go back to this. Thank you Malama Life! Such an inspiration. I missed your videos since I'm back to work.:(
She gives us advices that no other can give 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Any “surplus” after ultimate personal happiness level can be used for charity - helping others brings joy and meaning to life. This became very obvious to me after my country became the center of a full scaled war and now we donate a huge chunk of our income to contribute to military and to help war victims. You cannot plan for events like this, but having some “extra” money definitely helps feeling less anxious when it hits you. I’m willing to sacrifice some part of spending time with friends or hobbies for this bigger purpose.
Your videos are always well thought of. Thank you❤️
I'm on the other end of the spectrum desperately looking for work and burning through my savings in this recession. Wish me luck. (Portugal is stunning!)
I wish you good luck Martin 🤗
My heart goes out to you Martin. Good luck❤️
Good luck Martin!
I really thank you for this channel and i thank God i found this cause it really changed my views in life. Keep inspiring Sophie. ❤❤❤
Great video! Thank you! My favorite part was: “ Now if I say yes it is an enthusiastic yes!”
❤️😍 yes!!
I am enjoying the views from Portugal! Thanks for making these vids. They help me re-center around my goals. I appreciate you.
I'm so happy to share the beauty here
Thank you for this Sophie. Made me realize a lot of things, again. 🥺
So happy to hear that :)
such a calming video and such wise words made a world of a difference for my view of life today. thank you
Hi Sophie, good to see your videos. Recently I started working as a software engineer and feeling my schedule is productive with many tasks and now I am feeling overwhelming with tasks but watching your videos soothes me. Keep going sophie waiting for many more
wow, what an impressive deep video and what a beautiful scenic you use- thank you for creating and sharing
I'm learning to be minimalist these days, but it's quit hard. sometimes i always complain, why my life is not as good as their life, so i start watching motivation video, like yours and that helped me a lot. thank you 🤍
Socrates used to visit the market place regularly, stand & stare at the displayed objects, but never bought anything. One day, someone who was watching him, asked Socrates, why do you visit the market place, when you don’t buy anything at all. Socrates replied, I’m just figuring out, as to how many things I don’t need in life.
Moral is happiness is a state of mind, not material or the substances we gather.
Loved every bit of it. Your hubby is so funny. He is such a good man thO with a big heart, you are so blessed. I loved all the fits especially the walk in the end. Love you guys
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this video is so therapeutic! I love your soothing voice and tone. ❤️
Thank you for this uplifting video, sharing your wisdom and your kind approach. Made me really reflect.
Thank you for watching ❤️
Thank you for these minutes of pure peace. Obrigada 🙏
Thank you for watching them ! It means a lot to me
This was such a good video! I have been trying to gradually introduce minimalism in my life. It’s hard with kids but I’m confident I’ll get there one day. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day 💕
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just got laid off my job along with half my company
I needed to hear this perspective and be reminded of some principles I’d let fall to the wayside. New subscriber, thank you for the channel and sharing the positivity 🙏🏾❤️✨
Thank you 💃😉🤗 TODAY WAS MY FIRST DAY .. I CHOOSE FOR FREEDOM !! WORKING AT HOME AND BEING MY OWN BOSS!!
How exciting ❤️
How clam and kind your voice is! thank you for being you, i love your videos
Thank you ❤️
This video was great and calming. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching ❤️
Love your channel. It's so peaceful and relaxing. I'm taking most of your tips. Thank you ❤️🙏
I'm in love with that greenish colour in your kitchen 😍
Such a relaxing video and great words of wisdom.