The 3 Biggest Myths About Minimalism
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The first step to minimalism is being satisfied with what you already have.
Alhumdulilah ♥️
Beautifully worded.
The second step is realising that you could be just as happy without most of what you have :)
so true! sadly a lot of people try to fill a void inside of them with things and so they're never satisfied
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I think for me minimalism is really just about taking control of your life. Sometimes I feel like I own so much stuff that I almost get stressed thinking about it.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I think it's helps with mental clarity as much as it does physically.
Absolutely agree.
well said .
Absolutely! 👌🏻
Super true!
Minimalism started with my closet and spread to change my entire life.
:)
Same
Same
Same!
Yep closet was the easiest for me and then, i started to go over my other stuff
Myth #4 - Minimalism doesn't apply to biceps
The biggest myth of all.
😂😂
*applies
It’s an intentional biceps 💪🏻 😜
Shiloh Araujo wtf we have the same name
As someone who’s been a minimalist since 2011, the idea of minimalism changes as you grow. It started with getting rid of many things to clear my depressed mind but now it’s become truly about intention and purpose with everyone (that’s right even the people in your life) and everything that’s a part of my life.
yes, intention. purpose. i think it pairs nicely with mindfulness. i am going to discuss that further this week.
I am with you... It has to be either distinguished from qualitative and quantitative or material and mental state.
Amen brother lol
*Minimalism is essentially being intentional with what you purchase and hold on to; after that, it’s deeply personal, and everyone practices it differently.*
Exactly
Best comment I’ve seen in a while about minimalism to avoid sitting in an empty room and being utterly miserable
Like Yoga ... for your stuff!
The real struggle is to draw a line between necessities and thins you really need.
Amen to that - tough choices
yes.
I feel like the need for the things we like over time changes. I feel like time makes it easier. Maybe we mature and can let the stuff go ? Why and the feelings we have and how we choose what we keep would make a good video .
Huh?
Calvin Rall True 👍we have been moving a lot lately .... 😰😅 this definitely puts things into perspective. Some things you never even touch, just keep moving from place to place. Finally started donating and throwing stuff away
What did one minimalist say to another minimalist?
Nothing
All jokes aside, you're the one who got me interested in self development so thank you!! :)
😂 😂
lol classic. 🌿 Although I am not a formal minimalist, I implement minimalist and mindfulness principles into my everyday life. I explained how on my channel a couple days ago. Your thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.
Haha nice one!
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The biggest part about minimalism is that it shows you how much you distract yourself all the time and how you do not need all of that to be happy. That is truly transformative!
This is so true. I got into a few things to be able to do something besides work. It worked, but now I feel I kay have gotten a few extra toys/games and need space to focus again...
I definitely used to think minimalism was 100 percent about tearing out everything so that you’re sitting in a tiny empty room, but now I know that it’s all about intention. Thanks for opening my eyes to it!
Thanks for watching brother!
When my sister when minimalist in highschool she did that for a while. Her bedroom had nothing in it but an art desk and some supplies. It sounded super echoey without a bed or anything. She eventually realized a bed was useful lol.
LarryM where did she sleep?
Lukas S. Where do u think?
@@DaxLibrary prolly on da roof
1:00 Myth 1 - Minimalism is a destination
3:30 Myth 2 - Minimalism & Decluttering are the same thing
5:36 Myth 3 - You need to get rid of all your stuff
This guy seems to know a lot about minimalism he should make a documentary or something.
IDK if you're being sarcastic. But it's on Netflix
why did i read this in bill wurtzs voice
@@nenm. IDK if you're understand. Its a joke.
@@satya_diva oh I guessed it. My bad.
He already has
I began decluttering my bedroom 4 days ago. I've watched your videos for years, but I never decided to begin the process of becoming a minimalist since last week. I felt overwhelmed because of the quarentine, and I had many stress and depression episodes that made me take the decission to clear my mind by becoming a minimalist. So far I feel it's really working. Your videos have been really helpful. Thank you.
I enjoy you documentary on Netflix Matt, keep inspiring, Cheers from Jakarta Indonesia
apa nama dokumentarinya?
Name please?
Donald Barrios just minimalism
Baru keluar documentary barunya less is now
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
-Leonardo da Vinci
«Less is more.»
-No One
Simple things? Qualitative ir quantitative?
@@am5790 “Make things as simple as possible, but no simpler.”― Albert Einstein
@@Maxxxim1 that's a true maxim. :)
@@QuestionEverythingButWHY :) simpler than simple?
My opinion: minimalism is a process, not a state of being. The latter produces arbitrary rules and dogma but a process allows your to change with your circumstances and goals.
Minimalism started with my work desk, I'm not a very focused person and I get distracted very easily. That's why keeping my desk minimal helped me a lot. Also, put your phone behind you out of your site so It doesn't catch your attention while you work, read... Thanks, Matt!
I love how minimalism isn't just how you live, but also how you edit. Im so tired of such a focus on transitions and plugins. Your editing style is just so simplistic but beautiful. Thanks Matt for another amazing video!
You and a few others inspired me to start going minimal in a lot of areas in my life, not a minimalist myself, but this is a great start I feel to help gain more clarity
Minimalism IS the journey, not destination.
It starts off with a declutter but turns into more.. why do I own this? Why did I feel I need this? Why am I copying everyone else and getting stuck in ‘the system’.
The personal growth really is amazing and it truely opened my mind and eyes to the world around us. People own a house full of stuff but feel bored, fed up. If u select the right things to spark joy or assist your life. Then home feels much more positive x
I’m in my early 20s so I’m still grappling with finding out who I am, what I like and experimenting with my style & life so I often feel like I have to pursue this minimalist capsule wardrobe-like closet and clean neutral aesthetic because it’s the easiest to have less things but I’m re-learning the purpose of minimalism (to have intentionality & continuously strive towards meaning in parts of your life). Always inspired after seeing your videos and my ideas about life have changed thanks to you Matt!
minimalism is distinguishing between your needs and your wants.
Menucha Colish nicely put 👌🏻❤️
I really liked when you said "we think the key to happiness.... is collecting all the right trophies." That is so spot on.
Me: “i want to be a minimalist”
Also me: “oOo PrEttY RoCkS”
why is that so me tho
If you enjoy collecting minerals, that's not an obstacle for becoming a minimalist.
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mineralist 😌
I believe learning to appreciate the world and it’s beauty rather than yearning to possess it may help us down this path of happiness:)
Matt is one of the few youtubers I can thank for keeping no ads on his videos even if they reach way part the 10:00 minute mark. So thank you Matt
I discovered minimalism two years ago (I'm 17 rn) and it really changed my life. So thanks to you and Hueguh flr changing my life lol
Thanks, Mailo. GG Hueguh.
@@mattdavella well my parents wont think that's positive because needed smaller furniture with less stuff😂
I feel like step 1.5 is realizing it is as easy and painless as the konmari method makes it out to be. It takes time and Matt proves that in a video of his where he talks about his drive stash.
MYTHS:
1. Minimalism is a destination 1:00
2. Minimalism & decluttering are the same thing 3:32
3. You need to get rid of all your stuff 5:39
TRUTHS:
1. "Love people and use things, because the opposite never works"
2. Biceps don't count
Thank you bro🙏🏼
Because of Matt and minimalism, I've been wearing black t-shirts since 2019. My wardrobe has never been so simple and meaningful. People around me even started noticing and I became known as the person who always wears black haha!
From my experience, minimalist fashion stands out just as much as the most flamboyant apparel!
Financial minimalism is the most important if you ask me
I agree, because it bleeds into everything else. Essentially the cornerstone. I am not a formal minimalist, I implement minimalist and mindfulness principles into my everyday life. I explained how on my channel a couple days ago. Your thoughts or feedback would be much appreciated :)
Is financial minimalism having little money? If so, I’m 10 steps ahead.
@@gustavogutierrez2709 you got it wrong !
It annoys me so much when I see people tell others that they’re not minimalists or that they’re not doing it right because they have too many things. Thanks for pointing out that it looks different for everyone!
The amount of people you’ve gotten into minimalism, that have stuck with it, is insane.
A few years ago I started becoming conscious of how much I owned and how little of it was still useful to me. I didn't have a name for it, but the feeling of intentionality with my possessions was there. You gave me a name for it, minimalism, and solidified the concept in my head, so thank you, Matt!
To me, minimalism is all about being intentional about the things you do and the stuff you buy. It doesn't necessarily mean you can't have a lot of stuff. I really like cooking, so I have a lot of cooking equipment. I like books, so I have stacks of books all throughout my house.
I started my journey into minimalism about 2 years ago. I got rid of boxes upon boxes of useless stuff. I cut down only to the things that I used, and the few things that provided happiness for me. As a beginning filmmaker and musician, gear is a difficult thing for me. I use a lot in my workflow, and cutting that part of my workflow away makes me wish I had that part back. At least now, I can say that everything I own is something that I use. My laptop, my desktop, my camera, my gear. I started a journey into minimalism and found myself loving it and discovering the things that truly make me happy.
This makes me think people can have their own meaning of minimalism, based on their focus and goals....
Saludos! 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴
I remember turning to minimalism 10 years ago as well when Leo Babauta hit the internet & was swept by the idea. I started my own jurney and blogged about it, it hit the interest in Poland at the time so I was featured in newspaper and invited to the discussion pannels... and it became to much for me. I was not looking for becoming recognized or making a business out of it, so I dropped blogging and dropped the minimalism path as it became synonymous with this expectations of me I was not willing or aware to fulfill.
Now, when there's many more people actually making writing about minimalism their job, I feel more comfortable on returning on this path and your way of talking about it makes it much easier for me.
So, in the elaborate way - thank you on getting me hyped back about minimalism :-)
Thank you for those quality videos
Ikr
Matt, my love for you (and your content) is anything but minimalistic ❤
I was busy editing my next video to upload and then I got the notification, I've never abandoned something so quick to come here.
I was born into Minimalism. Being raised by parents who only bought what was really needed, that wanted a tidy, and organized home. My mother never really bought decor and liked the walls bare. She said it gave her anxiety if things were cluttered. My parents were also frugal with their money. I learned some very good values from my parents.
i love being early! thanks for inspiring us all to be patient with ourselves in our youtube and minimalism journeys, Matt!
What I really like about minimalism is the clarity that comes with focus. By focusing on what matters to you, all the mental and physical clutter dissolves into the background. You become a lot more clear on what it is you want to achieve.
*Is it going to fix everything? Or is it complete BS?* Well... It's somewhere in between... It's not BS and it's not going to fix everything. But it's a good place to start. :)
I've watched a lot of TH-cam videos on minimalism, but something about your approach and videos really made me see the benefit it would have on my life! I'm so happy I found your channel a few years back - it's been life changing!
I hit the Marie Kondo method years ago now. It was lifechanging, but not in the way you'd expect. My house is still messy, but the skill of picking up an object, examining how you feel about it, and deciding whether you want to keep it is a practice which matters everywhere. It helps you appreciate what you have, and it gives structure to ridding yourself of what you don't want. Practicing that skill improves life on a step by step, moment by moment basis.
I’m so so interested in minimalism, so thank you for debunking these myths. Absolutely love your videos, keep up the good work!! :)
The thing I love about minimalism is that it makes you question if you need the thing or if you want the thing, and if you want it WHY do you want it? Is that a good enough reason to buy it and let it take up space in your home?
I'll never be a minimalist but I like the ideas it comes with and I really love watching other people declutter their homes on a Saturday before I start cleaning my flat. There must be some lizard brain thing that just really appreciates a dramatic before and after and yaknow what it's not the worst thing to lean into...
Your breathe work video changed my life. I’ve lived with anxiety for so long and it helped me calm down and understand my thoughts
Love your work man and...your biceps 😂
Matt, I found your channel in my recommendation a week ago and I just realized the documentary you made back in 2016 was the one my film teacher showed me 3 years ago. Your videos are really inspiring, keep up the good content!
I love this lifestyle thank you for introducing me to it. I now share my journey and tips on my own channel 🥰 3k plus strong 💪🏼
Having come across your channel however long ago, is the reason minimalism clicked with me. A better way to live. Also, the backdrop looks soooo nice!
I'm never first and never last, but when Matt uploads I click fast! 🖱
Thanks for watching, Maxwell :)
My minimalism journey started with a few eye opening situations which led to letting go of toxic people and social media, continuing with declutering materialistic things and simplifying my wardrobe. As an 19 years old professional athlete I am constantly under colossal pressure and I can say that after some time I am finally able to breath more freely.
I finally genuinely feel happy. Not caring about unimportant things anymore, but truly doing and owning things I love and spending time with people I love even more.
When you have the corrage to say to your self, I don’t need that, and declutering all that you don’t need. That’s minimalism
This is really interesting, as I have lately been trying to pay more attention to what I buy and bring into my home - but I would never have considered that to be minimalism. I do a bunch of sewing and crafting hobbies, so my craft room is never going to look like a "minimalist space". That said, I am trying to think more about the craft bits I do buy - ones that I can get multiple use out of or only buying a few select things.
Matt, your documentary on Netflix changed my life. When I watched it years ago, there was a spark that caught me, and from that point on I started to begin such a beautiful journey. Asking myself new, difficult quuestions, decluttering, shifting my perspective on life, things, purchases. Today I can say i am a much happier me and for that I want to thank you because you & your work contributed a lot to it. Thanks for bein on this earth, it is so awesome that you exist!
"I stumbled across minimalism in my parents basement"
*pictures a hooded figure wearing white with an empty trash bag telling you to get rid of all your stuff*
Been almost over a year since i first stumbled onto matt's videos. It's been great following him and his ideas of self improvement, especially as a college student
this guy literally changed the face of minimalism. From a weird and different quirk, to a freeing and zen method. Good job man!👍
Literally, being a minimalist isn’t so difficult. Our requirements are more bigger than the basic principles that we need to continue and change our entire life day by day probably.
There are so many things that we have but we dont use and wont use for a long time if it is not necessary again. I need to throw away so many things to declutter. To be in more minimalism. I will try this.
Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like.
That is true!
It’s cool it’s not just materialistic decluttering, it also declutters your mind and you see clearer!
Me: This video made me want to clean my room
*30 mins into cleaning*
Me: I can't believe I still had these
*Throws out everything*
Totally true, at first I thought minimalism was like that lol, but with the time I think I realized It's like making more concious decisions 'bout what you have and what you buy. I love your videos Matt!
Happiness from money is always temporary.
Using the same clips every video you upload on social media is a true act of minimalism....Good Job Matt...👏👏👏
Wait how is pour-over coffee minimalism?
I’m guessing pour over coffee involves a smaller, simpler set-up with fewer parts, unlike these huge Keurig machines with Multiple sizes and strengths and those damn polluting coffee pods!
Rippypoo what about just a mr coffee?
Anthony Recenello Well, I guess that would be OK, except mmm...take out the word “Mr”. Too many words. How about just M-Coff? Or M-Covfefe? Sorry. Couldn’t resist. Does that manufacturer make a single-serve Mr. Coffee? Either way, the name is just WAY TOO COMPLICATED.
I was just thinking. Wait till they have a kid. How do you have a minimalist baby? I can see Matt saying to his wife, “We can have one diaper and then just wash it every time. Or maybe no diaper at all!” At that point I can see her minimalizing his lower lip over the top of his minimal head. Wow, that would make a great little animated skit. Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes style.
Anthony Recenello Boy that’s weird. I just read the notification for your reply, and it includes extra text about throwing in the water and the grinds. But when I go to the video and then go to your reply, it’s missing all the text after “mr coffee“.
Kinda funny we installed that same type of floor in our kitchen this weekend shown at 5:34 and afterwards we didn't want to put anything back in the room because the flooring is that awesome!
Finally a grey hoodie
I found your videos this quarantine, when life couldn't be more complicated and I was feeling lost. You have helped me find new perspectives to my life, to my goals. Thank you, Matt.
I aspire to be a minimalist but my mom and siblings don’t 😔.
you and all of your videos about minimalism have changed my life in a huge way, thank you so much
Stack of same T-shirt’s ✅
Pour over coffee✅
One pair jeans✅
Slim wallet✅
Guilty... 🙈
I found minimalism as I was slowly crawling out of a year and a half of a life-pausing eating disorder. It's been 7 years and many of the habits I cultivated then are still part of my life today. Your documentary was one of my first resources on my path towards minimalism and better health, which I think really went hand in hand for me at the time. My approach to food, obviously essential to my recovery, has been completely and positively altered. Constantly coming back to minimalism and making it my own over the years has been instrumental in my wellness and success as a student. It's a very personal philosophy to experiment with!
This channel is a drug. As soon notification pops I can't help myself.
Not a patron subscriber, but I’ve been watching your videos since you had 10s of thousands of subscribers. It’s crazy to see you have blown up. Congrats! I knew your videos would get big.
The first step to minimalism is using coasters when you put a drink on a table. Matt, do you respect wood?
Investing in a home gym is just buying stuff... but it makes me so happy. The equipment is as good as I choose... The sweat on the bench is only my sweat... commute is only a few steps into my garage... the maintenance is as minimal or thorough as I choose... it’s open 24/7... no need to wait for anyone... home gym is stuff... but it’s good stuff.
I want to be a minimalist... How can I get to commit
Thanks for your help. I found your comment very insightful and helpful
I’ve just joined the path of minimalism, after years of chasing a career and filing my life with possessions, I came across your channel a few months ago. Since then I’ve cleared the junk out of my life, and although it’s early days, I’m more relaxed and happy. Thank you
Matt!! 🙏Thank you for inspiring my youtube and minimalism journey! I believe minimalism and mindfulness are partners in love that radiate joy to all aspects of our lives. I made my first minimalism video the other day. Any feedback would be appreciated! 🌿
Matt I owe you a lot to you because of your content. Your methods and practices have made a huge impact in my life. Basically saved my marriage if you could believe that. I feel happier, more thankful, productive, and focused than I have ever been. Your Slow Growth - Simple Habits course was a huge help as well. Thank you.
How to accidentally be a minimalist. Live in an average size home in Hong Kong. Go back to your homeland. You will appreciate empty space and clutter-less tables.
Hey Matt,
I am writing this knowing you will likely never see it but I wanted to thank you. Your message and thoughts are always so clear and helpful. I can not begin to describe what an inspiration you have been to me, I myself am a minimalist and have recently started creating videos too (on a different youtube account - not this one don't look for me yet they are still super cringe lol) and I can't tell how many messages I get with the tone of "that's not minimalist". I appreciate you creating something that pushes back on the "in the box" version of the lifestyle and ideology. Thank you for being an inspiration and thoughtful creator on this platform. Thank you for inspiring me to make the leap in to something I have wanted to do for along time (making YT videos), and thank you for making minimalism cool enough to have people go from thinking Im crazy.. to thinking Im part of a new movement. Much love!
lmao i just realized that the rock picture was in the background of this entire video (bottom left corner)
I've started to practice minimalism and watching your videos do help, but also brings me joy and laughter so thank you :) just wanted you to know that you do have an impact !
Bella raga, chi segue Matt D'Avella dall'Italia? Troppo bravo❤✌
Eccomi, lo seguono tutti quelli che seguono Marcello e Luis ahah
fan here from the philippines, been watching your video for the whole quarantine days and thank you so much Ive learned a lot from u matt.
Remember: The Rock and biceps are the exceptions to minimalism.
I consider myself a minimalist even with a closet full of clothes and a library of books I will never get rid of- because I chose them with intention. I got rid of everything that wasnt serving me or the life I wanted to live and what I'm left with serves me. I don't keep a book if I hated it and I don't hold onto any clothes out of guilt or attachment. I keep only the things I love and I consciously consume, so I consider myself a minimalist.
I am also a TH-camr and why is that when I think of a video idea the next week Matt comes up with the a video related to that topic
Matt checks what is trending right now on TH-cam.
honestly speaking, i am really interested into minimalism, getting just the basics living a purposeful life really interest me. I am following you since a long time now and have applied many things such as decluttering as you suggested and it had really changed my life but this video opened a new perspective in becoming a minimalist, Thank you Matt, I owe you.
Myth #4: You have to have huge biceps to be a minimalist💪
I am surrounded by stuff and its really starting to drive me CRAZY! I look around my living room and see so many things I haven’t touched or looked at in the last year - the closest I get is with the duster!
My son and I are looking to move house in the coming months... let the cull begin!
This kind of content is amazing, you even inspired me to start my own TH-cam channel, thank you so much, Matt! 🥺❤️
Minimalism definitely looks different for everyone. That's the beauty of it for me . I have what I need and what I enjoy and I don't feel the need or desire to continually consume things as I did before.
I completely agree. My take on minimalism is similar to yours. You might enjoy some of the recent vids I made about my approach to minimalism.
All i want is some tea cans so I can organize my endless tea collection and look at it. I love tea so much that I have a kettle tattoo. I own a lot of things that I don't need and I would like to get rid of them, but when you live with other people is harder to do that. My dad now understands that letting go of some things that he no longer uses gives him more space and less things to clean