17 things I quit to simplify my life | minimalism & slow living

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  • welcome back to another video - this is one i am SO excited to share because it is on 17 things I quit to simplify my life! embracing simple living has been such a life giving process. minimalism has truly changed my life, and this video on how to simplify your life will hopefully inspire you to try a minimalist lifestyle and explore slow living. these things i don't do as a minimalist are all ways to simplify your life and explore a simple life.
    slow living is honestly the best form of self care if you ask me, and learning to simplify life has been a total game changer. I really hope this video is helpful, encouraging and inspiring in some way to you!!
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    00:00 intro
    00:31 Using my phone as a hobby
    01:09 Not prioritizing my leisure life
    01:41 Having a morning routine
    02:17 My “just in case” items
    02:48 Absolutes
    03:19 Trying to make everyone happy
    04:02 Unnecessary appointments
    04:36 Productivity for productivity’s sake
    05:19 The need to be taken seriously
    05:48 Browsing sales
    06:17 Maintaining a scarcity mindset
    06:49 Toxic products
    07:11 Staying up late
    07:53 Social media apps
    08:13 Fast food
    08:43 Expecting uniformity
    10:12 Choosing options over simplicity
    11:00 outro

ความคิดเห็น • 393

  • @anikajgreen
    @anikajgreen  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    Thank you to a commenter who let me know that the 20/20 rule is from the Minimalists!! They have super helpful content - I actually just watched their documentary and it was great, highly recommend :)

    • @rick0721
      @rick0721 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are so adorable and beautiful and intelligent 😍😍😍 your husband is very lucky to have u 😊.

    • @elsaireland
      @elsaireland 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Randomly clicked on this video, love it, full of fantastic, practical advice to make life more joy to live. Thank you, great work all the best to you 🌷

  • @vitzbig
    @vitzbig 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +577

    the infinite cicle of changing your morning routine really killed me as a person. To hear someone online saying its ok not to have one was a relief

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      I feel you on that so deeply. You do NOT need a morning routine!!

    • @doctork1708
      @doctork1708 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      You NEVER have to have anyone else’s routine or life.

    • @33carey33
      @33carey33 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      For me was anxiety to hear that lol, love how we all function differently. You just got to find out what your day turns out like by what YOU do from getting up. Enjoy the new year of inspo x 💐

    • @dorioflame8536
      @dorioflame8536 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      The other thing is maybe we don’t need to listen to people online?😮

    • @Gilmourka
      @Gilmourka 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I also felt guilt for not being able to implement a morning routine for years in my life. Recently, I let go of that and started to write in my journal (almost) every morning. That changed everything, and now I feel happy with my routine and added a meditation to it

  • @sharonstory8747
    @sharonstory8747 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +222

    Tulips in a teapot would be a good name for a book

    • @marysnovellife6415
      @marysnovellife6415 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Is it bad that I think it would be a cozy mystery hahaha

    • @HD-bq9iq
      @HD-bq9iq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@marysnovellife6415 Ha, I see it as more of a book about decorating/revamping your home. Fabulous title though,isn't it?

    • @meh5069
      @meh5069 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or album name lol

    • @treluvstrees999
      @treluvstrees999 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes!! I think the whole idea sounds great!

  • @mariamartoral793
    @mariamartoral793 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +181

    Simplicity was my word for 2023. It was such a game changer. I've simplified my home, cleaning, cooking, make-up routine, work-out routine, and finances! I'm choosing the same word for 2024 to simplify my decor and hobbies!

    • @softsophisticate
      @softsophisticate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I started simplifying last year and yes it really does make a difference. I will carry on this year. Our modern world has become so complicated.

    • @katherineh.9379
      @katherineh.9379 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's a good word of the year. Mine will be simplicity AND creativity. Going to make lots of art this year, but simplifying the rest of my life (which I have been doing for while now, but still needs some more of it!)

  • @BallroomJenni
    @BallroomJenni 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +130

    The notion of using my phone as a hobby has stuck with me these past few days and really made me reevaluate how I do things. I often read on my phone but also spend far too much hobby/impulse scrolling. Its given me great pause for things I want to change for this upcoming year. I have had on my goals list for about 3 years now to write in my children’s journals (a birth to 18 book) and am about 3 years behind. Seems like I will be focusing on journaling as a hobby in 2024. Thank you for such thought provoking content. ❤

    • @marysnovellife6415
      @marysnovellife6415 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am also years behind in my baby books (I have two)

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I’m so glad this was thought provoking!! It really is so easy to fall into habits you never intended to build - cheering for you this year!

    • @vickyb9918
      @vickyb9918 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That really resonated with me too as I’ve been thinking about how much time I spend on my phone with social media, email, etc and how it’s kept me from doing other things I enjoy.

    • @KaseyMoore-hc7mf
      @KaseyMoore-hc7mf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I send my child emails on her own email that I said up when she was 2 days old! Be careful because they can be deleted so also save them somewhere else too. But it makes it easier to do when you have some free time when you’re not at home

    • @loveyourselfdamn
      @loveyourselfdamn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      if youre able i totally recommend investing in a kindle and a quality case you love. i download books whenever i want and have begun reading as my main hobby. best purchase ive ever made !

  • @larissacampbell8919
    @larissacampbell8919 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    Hi Anika! Something I've removed from my life is not taking things personally or on a deeper level. It's probably not that deep or that person could be having a bad day. It has changed my life for the better.

    • @ritastutler1470
      @ritastutler1470 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes i get my feelings hurt easily..trying to be tougher.

    • @softsophisticate
      @softsophisticate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      If someone is mean to you, stand back and watch them and you will see they are likely mean to others too. Whenever I run into mean people, I just stand back and observe them and it makes it so much easier to realise it has nothing at all to do with me. I had a boss once who, when the Syrian war broke out a few years ago, virtue signalled by saying that theyfelt they needed to go there to help. I said if you want to help improve other people's lives, why not be kind to the staff who work for you. I left a few years later due to her mean ways. Life is too short to put up with that.

    • @larissacampbell8919
      @larissacampbell8919 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ritastutler1470yes it was challenging to be tougher. Be gentle on yourself during the process.

    • @larissacampbell8919
      @larissacampbell8919 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@softsophisticateyes life is too short to deal with that. I had a supervisor who got mad at me for leaving early one day. She said later to me, "I wasn't the best supervisor I know that." Like no duh!! They notice their behavior way later on. I'm glad I left that job!!

  • @superlissy90
    @superlissy90 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    I guess the common thread is: be more gentle with yourself and listen to what you need, change accordingly. Very inspiring; thank you!

  • @abundancemindsetloading
    @abundancemindsetloading 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Being kind to myself has become so much easier now that I'm viewing my life through the lens of a 28 day cycle. So grateful to people like you who share it

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      what a beautiful statement - I relate entirely. thank you for being here.

    • @katieehrlich4415
      @katieehrlich4415 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I totally agree! I can now just accept that this is going to be a low energy week and cater my plans and workflow to that mindset.

  • @TheAboriginal1
    @TheAboriginal1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    I can definitely relate to your morning routine comments. I love getting up early but I hate having it structured. So this year I started doing something very similar to you. Some days I'll read in the morning, some days I'll listen to music. Some days I'll stretch or do yoga. Some days I'll work. It really depends on what's going on that week and what "activity" is calling to me.

  • @FourThreeSeven
    @FourThreeSeven 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My morning routine is dope. I drink coffee and read for a hour or two, then brush my teeth and go to work.

  • @danibethtoland
    @danibethtoland 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    This has been one of the most freeing, helpful videos on happiness, minimalism, and slow living I’ve seen. This isn’t one of those videos where someone is telling you a prescriptive list, you “must” do these things. You’re inviting us to examine practices that have helped you and giving permission to freely do what works and ignore what doesn’t! Thank you! I’m saving this video to come back to often. ❤

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This comment is so so kind!! Thank you so much!! I'm SO glad it was helpful!!

  • @MathildeG
    @MathildeG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    Unfortunately if you have a 9 to 5 (which I hope I won’t be doing forever) productivity for productivity’s sake is not escapable 🫠 because it very much is part of corporate culture. If you have a healthy work environment putting boundaries with coworkers can help alleviate some of that but it doesn’t get rid of it 😢.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I totally get that. It’s so hard & frustrating - particularly when you’re in a position where you have little to no control over both what you do or how it has to be done.

    • @jesshillon1334
      @jesshillon1334 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Would the productivity be for your jobs sake rather than productivity’s sake tho? So it’s cool

  • @Farwenn
    @Farwenn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Most of these were really refreshing to hear! We are pulled from so many directions all the time and expected to stay on top of everything constantly, it's eating at our quality of life. Definitely a needed video, thank you!

  • @jjjks5
    @jjjks5 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I started dying my roots at home, as well as doing my own nails - total game changer! Freed up so much time for myself. ❤ not to mention I’m saving money too!

  • @katrinastacie
    @katrinastacie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Only 3 mins in, but I love this video and just subscribed! I agree w/ so many of these but what really resonated was your take on morning routines - I spent yeaaaars trying to have a 'productive morning routine' that I'd see everyone talk about, just to constantly feel like crap about myself cause I wouldn't achieve it. I finally decided to ditch that pressure and my new goal is to aim for harmony with my body, mind, and energy levels for the day rather than trying to check off all the boxes of some 'ideal morning routine' checklist.

  • @SarahArnoldHall
    @SarahArnoldHall 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This list was *chefs kiss*. There’s something so satisfying hearing what you removed when there’s so much pressure to add add add all the time.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you Sarah!! I so appreciate that.

  • @susannee.colella6109
    @susannee.colella6109 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I absolutely love this! This is real life and you hit it perfectly. Love the clean products path. I too am working on going to bed early. 💕

  • @MadisonEran
    @MadisonEran 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You are absolutely killing it! Love the new content so so much and I can tell that you seem to be too as your joy just seems so much more radiant!

  • @patbrooks7712
    @patbrooks7712 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really like your style and agree with your quit-list. Tired of being a slave to a phone. Avoid fast foods like the toxins most are; still working on reducing clothing options and curate a simply quality closet.

  • @samanthapitts1910
    @samanthapitts1910 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I no longer have social media on my phone & it has nearly eliminated my scrolling, plus bringing me an abundance of peace.
    Like you, I choose my clothing each morning. I enjoy doing this. I feel my best each day.

  • @angelikat4577
    @angelikat4577 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    ohhh this is so simple and honest and straight forward, I get a lot of reassurance and warmth from your words Anika! Thank you, watching this video brightened my day. :)

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      thank you so much! oh i’m so so so glad 🤍🥹 thank you for being here!

  • @sophie_vibes
    @sophie_vibes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you! ive stopped habit tracking just to “feel” productive and focus more on the doing! i realized that there are other ways i can see my habits in action: consistency, im in good spirits, i feel healthy, etc. one thing i will say is that i think its great to do personal maintenance on your own, especially if its a cost cutting measure for you and it makes you feel accomplished. but if you have the means and desire to have personal appointments, its so fun! being able to support service workers and build relationships with my nail tech, hair stylist, etc. are truly some of the bright spots in my everyday life. they get me out of my bubble and its so important to make relationships of all depths and forms with others in the world (especially as an extroverted introvert thats a mega homebody)

  • @caroljoygreen5188
    @caroljoygreen5188 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    This is simply brilliant. I’m in awe of all you’ve learned. I want to watch it again and take notes! So happy for your joy.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤍🤍😊 thank you!!

  • @therobotdevil2284
    @therobotdevil2284 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    My proudest quitting commitment of the year: opting out of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Only TH-cam and Pinterest for me now. I used to find myself scrolling, especially on Facebook and instagram, for hours and looking at people I knew / used to know's feeds and feeling SO deeply disconnected, even though I was fully aware of the reality that these feeds are 100% highlight reels. And as unpleasant as that feeling always was, they were still so addictive! After a year of not having the apps on my phone and cutting down dramatically on how often I would log onto them on my computer, I began to look beyond mere moderation and fall in love with the idea of not even having social accounts to have the option of logging onto. Three months ago, I ended up doing it, permanently deleting my social media accounts, and I haven't regretted it once since. I no longer have that horrific doomed feeling I used to get while scrolling, and I've found myself more frequently reaching out to friends to chat over text / phone, or set up real life meet ups, which has definitely strengthened the relationships I care most about in my life. Love this video, can't wait for more! 😊

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's amazing!! good for you!! I love this so much - I go back and forth on whether or not to quit Instagram altogether so much :')

  • @angelalumia5759
    @angelalumia5759 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    This is so good Anika!! Its nice to see young people speaking out about this.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much Angela!!

  • @emcee8401
    @emcee8401 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Browsing sales resonated with me. I have 2 kids and watching out for sale is great for when it is great until I realized that things I bought on sale is no longer their size 😢 so yeah I’ve embraced only buying things when we really need it even if it is full price. The space that these things take up in our small condo might not cost me money but costs my sanity and the clutter just makes me so sluggish and unhappy argh

    • @roxannesteed4675
      @roxannesteed4675 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      same here.....I am letting go of this (again, for the umpteenth time)!!!

  • @ThinKtakeNotes
    @ThinKtakeNotes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love the energy in which you speak. "Today is a Good Day to have a Good Day" my quote for the Week now. Much Thanks!

  • @MyVariousDelights
    @MyVariousDelights 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this! I have been getting into minimalism in the past 6 months, and it changed literally everything about my life! I have started reading again, putting away my phone, taking walks, baking etc. It has been such a freeing experience. I have personally quit extreme business. I was addicted to being busy all the time, even with productive things. But realizing that I had to cut back on certain things to keep my sanity has helped me so much personally. This is what I used to do: Work a 9-5 job 3 days a week, selling vintage at an antique mall, on etsy, and marketplace, going thrifting constantly, run a TH-cam channel, go to church 3-4 times a week. I also have a husband and two kids. It was killing me. I stopped posting videos on TH-cam (in the long-run I do want to start it again, as a creative outlet) and I stopped selling vintage on Etsy because it was stressing me out so so much. I also only thrift once every two months or so and started treating it as a hobby and creative outlet. I am still working my normal job, but that financial security actually helps me to see my side income very relaxed and has relieved a lot of stress.

  • @tjs723
    @tjs723 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I guess the biggest thing for me is the 'allowing' ourselves not to be caught up in the vortex that is modern life. Your videos are like an antidote to the rush of the world. The world feeds us constant messages that we must do this, have this, aim for this, have this many friends: the messages are overwhelming and incessant. It keeps most people on the treadmill using FOMO. In fact, I'd say that our whole political and economic systems are based on it. Please keep spreading the word, please keep assuring those of us who are caught up in the cycle of 'must do' that it's ok to be the anti-hero, that we're ok and we're not alone. Thanks Anika.

  • @leoniex2629
    @leoniex2629 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is what I needed on so many levels. Thank you so much for this video! :) Can't wait to further explore your channel and follow along on your journey! ♥

  • @Madeliefschram
    @Madeliefschram 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't really use social media as a hobby, but I am constantly scrolling through whatsapp and replying to people. And it takes so much time out of my day! To just reply to friends, family and also work contacts.

  • @tylersatterley3219
    @tylersatterley3219 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So many topics covered but I feel like I needed to hear them all. Especially about routines, flexibility and control. Thank you for verbalising this ❤

  • @user-cq9kj9zl2z
    @user-cq9kj9zl2z 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love learning from someone who has been thru it and come out on the other side successfully.

  • @lea3225
    @lea3225 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’ve learned a lot from this video. I also just started practicing most of the things you’ve shared 2 months ago & there have been days where I just wanna give up & I’m tempted to go back to my old habits, but I really try my best not to, on the right track so far. Good suggestion about having kind of a self check a year after!

  • @isabelle844
    @isabelle844 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for this video! Many things you said made incredible sense to me. Some things I was already doing, but hadn't yet organized into words, and others I will certainly implement in my life

  • @imamahhanif612
    @imamahhanif612 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you have answered the most cardinal worry of mine which has been being super productive EVERYDAY, being best at anything and everything immediately, being better than everyone and being in uni i just want everyone to take me seriously and let me lead. These are the things i use so much of my mental strength at and watching this vid has made me realize how hard i am on myself. i a m 18 and just got into uni an di also have a fear of underperforming in life and eventually having an ordinary 9-5 job and a husband which i donot plan oh having. now this vid is goona help me alot and i love u for this

  • @honeymvnchkin
    @honeymvnchkin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    instantly loving your character and your perspective on minimalism

  • @MaddieMettler
    @MaddieMettler 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have been slightly forced into doing these things as a graduate student and it has been so nice. I don’t really have money for unnecessary shopping, I had to delete social media from my phone because it was distracting me from research, I am so exhausted at the end of the day that I am in bed at 9 most nights, etc. I really hope to carry these habits on after completing my program.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's so interesting!! I love that you were kind of forced into it and that it's actually been good - funny how life does that sometimes. Best of luck with your program!

  • @bewareogre
    @bewareogre 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I am currently on my way to simplify my life. I already wanted peace and quiet years ago, but now that I work in retail, watching consumerism happen in real time made me finally take the plunge. I got rid of heaps of "what if" stuff, made rules so that I don't buy more of these "what ifs", and I'm getting ready for a low-buy year in 2024. If I want peace, I also need a tidy, minimal space without too much visual clutter. And since I live in a studio apartment, it doesn't take long for it to look messy if I keep adding stuff. These tips in your video feel reassuring, thank you for sharing your insights :)

    • @shannonwold638
      @shannonwold638 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One of my longtime rules for myself is "One in, two out." (other than grocery items and I don't have very many of those)

    • @shannonwold638
      @shannonwold638 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100% agree with going to bed early. My friends think I'm nuts, but I am never tired during the day. I'm in bed at 8p, I read until 8:30, and my alarm goes off at 4a. I even stick to this when I'm not working and on vacation.

  • @wilhelmina8843
    @wilhelmina8843 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great advice. Thanks for being honest about what struggles you have and how you overcome some of them.

  • @CreatingSelfCarePlans
    @CreatingSelfCarePlans 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I definitely agree about the whole shift from thinking about our tasks in a 24 hr day versus 28 day cycle. Once I learned that some points in the month are better for certain things, I’ve been better able to get the right things done at the right time and not feel guilty if I don’t have the bandwidth when it’s not the appropriate time. 😊

  • @nishazed3278
    @nishazed3278 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's so true - when we do have time , we are trying to fill it with something else

  • @SamMiche
    @SamMiche 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Letting go is the best feeling ❤

  • @ThisEditedLife
    @ThisEditedLife หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Trying to make everyone happy" was a big one for me for many years. As I've gotten older I'm less likely to do/say things just to please others. I appreciate there may be times we need to do things we don't necessarily want to do but consistently putting other people's needs before my own is not something I do anymore, and I'm happier for it.

  • @aleithea2715
    @aleithea2715 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is a great video. I have been watching decluttering videos for over 2 years but this was the first time I decided to take a note of the things that have simplified your life.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      oh my gosh, this comment made my day - what a compliment, thank you. 🤍

  • @Kayla-kd9hx
    @Kayla-kd9hx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This video is so helpful! I’m going through a life simplification journey as well right now and I really needed this. Quite honestly, I think we all do

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so so glad it resonated with you!!!

  • @mariaborden7
    @mariaborden7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I used to set an alarm for work daily. But, after becoming self-employed and working from home, I stopped. It has positively impacted my sleep and mental health. Thank you for sharing these things, they gave me some good ideas to think about adding to my list for next year. I love the hair by the way.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm so so glad!! I relate to that so much - you need to find what works for you. Thank you!! :)

  • @Honeyslider__
    @Honeyslider__ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    OMG! YOUR TULIP TEAPOT GIRL!!!
    I loved that! I saw it just before mother's day and I did that for my mom and it was one of her most favorite gifts so now I bring her tulips all the time to refill the teapot!

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      OH MY GOSH HAHAHA THAT IS AMAZING

  • @suzanabarabas4615
    @suzanabarabas4615 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Today is a good day to have a good day! Thank you for this lovely video.
    I love to improve the quality of my life and getting organized helped a lot.
    Simplify to amplify what really matters to the soul ❤

  • @michelleremediz1074
    @michelleremediz1074 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love your authenticity! May God bless you 💕

  • @katlantas5674
    @katlantas5674 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Umm. This was the single most helpful video on the internet (to me). I just - thank you. I've been on such a journey trying to become more productive/more healthy/more relaxed and it has felt nothing but restricting and forced. For some reason, they way you spoke about what you spoke about and these tips - it all clicked. Some, I am already doing myself, and with some I struggle greatly. I think it will become easier from now on. THANK YOU!

  • @nakias8362
    @nakias8362 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favorite videos on this topic.🤍 Simplicity is key! I'm definitely saving it and might journal some of the information you have here. Ive wasted so much time and money on a excessive wardrobe/make up collection and trying to find the "perfect" routine or planner/ notebook system for productivity. I love having a small wardrobe now!🤍🤍🤍 Getting dressed used to be an exhausting chore. Thank you for the tips!🤍

  • @SamanthaRae.
    @SamanthaRae. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh my gosh it made me feel so good to hear something else talk about how morning routines and having to have them always be the same or insaely productive didn't work for them too! 💖 I love the mornings, but I found when I had the pressure to make the routine the same every day or constantly productive I wasn't able to enjoy them or love them as much. I've been taking each morning as it comes as well for the past couple months and love them so much more and get way more out of them! 😊
    Love this video and your content and thanks so much for everything you share! ✨

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's exactly how I felt!! I feel like we are on the exact same page haha. Thanks for your comment & for being here!!

  • @sharhondarivera6378
    @sharhondarivera6378 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Choice paralysis and decision fatigue are two things I didn’t know I was experiencing until you gave them a name.

  • @cathleenseabrook7914
    @cathleenseabrook7914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I would love to see a video of products you used to use vs. non-toxic products you switched to!

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Planning this for next month!!

    • @sennievee6833
      @sennievee6833 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m interesting in dying my brows and lashes but I haven’t because I’m worried about the dye not being good for you. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

  • @macafreakinroni774
    @macafreakinroni774 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So much of what you said resonates that I had an "I am not alone!" moment. I do love a morning routine, sometimes. I have one routine for the days I am going into the office and a modified one for the days I am working from home that work incredibly well. So obviously one for my off days should work, too, right? Wrong. I love routines but routines for their own sake can lock you into a rut and suck the joy right out if life. Sometimes I have errands to run, other times I go on a cleaning spree, some days I go for breakfast with a friend. And some days I just need to take time to rest. Trying to lock myself into an off day morning routine was limiting and frustrating. It is absolutely OK to not have a routine for everything in your life. So glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing.

  • @TheClutterLady
    @TheClutterLady 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ohhh, I love these! I watch a lot of videos like this, but your examples (especially the first several) are still unique. Thanks for sharing!

  • @emmacolleen
    @emmacolleen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this video was so full of timely encouragement! thank you!!🕊

  • @sydneykasmar
    @sydneykasmar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Choosing options over simplicity. There was no description of what that means. You mentioned you used it with clothes and food. I'll check to see if you a video on that topic. If not, I'd appreciate it if you made one. Thanks.

  • @shirlferguson294
    @shirlferguson294 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are so sweet and I feel those people, haters were just jealous of you. Keep being you. I love your straight forward and easy to understand you are.👩❤️

  • @5thdimensionsart
    @5thdimensionsart หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep good positive vibes Delete the bad ones.

  • @susan5661
    @susan5661 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I found your channel this morning. I like your authenticity and straight talking. Keep up the good work, and yes I subscribed 😊

  • @unit333angel
    @unit333angel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your insight and perspective is so refreshing!!! thank you!!!

  • @mikaylamanke4640
    @mikaylamanke4640 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my first time on your channel and I've recently been looking for some content on minimalism and simplifying my lifestyle. This video was my favorite so far because you have great energy and understand that strict rules and routines don't always help!! Subscribed :)

  • @ann-kristinkrause4598
    @ann-kristinkrause4598 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your view on the fact we use technology (a phone) as a hobby even though it's not really satisfying in the end, not like finishing a good book or actually picking up a pen to sketch or write or whatever else. Using something different to fill the need and feel of dopamine (like an actual hobby) is such a struggle nowadays, because you always see things you want to do and save them to remember later- but who actually does that? (I even now get anxiety just thinking about all the things I have saved for later). Such a toxic relationship and cycle with being on a phone for endless scrolling. That's definitely on my list this year to feel more satisfied and inspired by using my phone and social media less!

  • @princesspisces
    @princesspisces 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i'm so happy i discovered your channel through this video! i've never heard the concept of the 28 day cycle and it makes so much sense. thank you!

  • @literaturtee
    @literaturtee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This is such a super helpful video! I can relate to so many aspects like using my phone as a hobby. I am so guilty of doing that too, and that needs to stop! Also having too many options to choose from. I own like twenty different kinds of tea, it's really too much and takes up so much space in my kitchen. I really need to reduce that. There's a ton more that was helpful for me, so thank you for all of that inspiration.

    • @marysnovellife6415
      @marysnovellife6415 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Omg me too with the phone. And then I sit around cranky being like why don't I have time for my hobbies while I read reddit for 45 minutes gahhhh. So yeah I need sit and actually do hobbies not scroll

    • @TheAboriginal1
      @TheAboriginal1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indecision fatigue is a real thing and it can definitely stress you out if you have too many options. Unfortunately I can relate to your tea example as I literally just bought 3 new boxes at the store yesterday ugh!!

  • @juchidaf
    @juchidaf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are such GREAT THINGS to live by! Thanks for sharing and reassuring some I'm actually applying.

  • @dorioflame8536
    @dorioflame8536 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anika, thank you so much for this post! You touched on many ideas that I resonated with. Such a high level of authenticity. Like you are finding your true self, and that in itself is inspiring, as well as your content!

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for this comment!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it - and you for being here!!

  • @williamclark1244
    @williamclark1244 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is a great list. I shop from a wish list because I've given thoughtful intention to what is on it. This way sales no longer have an influence over my purchasing decisions. I can look at a lot of items and appreciate them for what they are but if they aren't on the list I have no interest in purchasing them.

  • @emmiedowning2174
    @emmiedowning2174 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Not every day has uniformity. Yes! Whenever I find a routine or flow that came naturally, I'm like "yeah I'm gonna do it like that every day!" and I get a little buzz. But then I forget about it or can't get it into my wider routine and I get disappointed. But you're totally right. Just because every day doesn't look the same doesn't mean you aren't maximising productivity. And actually having too much repetitive structure doesn't leave space and time for new things to be accomplished. I am a black and white person too, and I love methodology, repetition, routine. I discovered I am autistic during lockdown and it has helped me massively to understand my brain. And since then I have also learnt more about my cycles, as a woman and as a human on our Earth. I keep a close eye on the moon now as that has a massive impact on my energy levels, concentration and creativity amongst so many other things. Thanks for another great video :-)

  • @MOTHsan
    @MOTHsan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow, you really got a lot of stuff figured out (or at least it seems!!), I really love your little insights. It makes me so happy

  • @MrBuddlesBooty
    @MrBuddlesBooty 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    6:40 ❤❤ thank you for being bold! this really witnessed to me and helped me today!!!!

  • @melissamackin5064
    @melissamackin5064 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I SO APPRECIATE YOU!!! This video is sooooo encouraging for me!

  • @SandraYoung-kh7ic
    @SandraYoung-kh7ic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    for a younger lady, you nailed it . well done, very insightful.

  • @sophiayastrebov9352
    @sophiayastrebov9352 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ohhhh my goodness - thank you so much for saying your opinions on keeping social media off your phone! I read "Digital Minimalism" as well, and I tried sooo many cycles of deleting socials, and trying to add them back, and none of it has worked. Usually, when I try to tell people that I can't access Instagram in the moment because I don't keep it on my phone, I get something like "Well, you can always incorporate it in a healthy way." Thanks for sharing that there's other people who just can't work through that, too!

  • @kimberleyannvega1403
    @kimberleyannvega1403 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so good! I can relate to so many things you said here. Thanks for making this video!

  • @vanessacastles3682
    @vanessacastles3682 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm really surprised you don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Love your content and how you present it - keep up the great work!

  • @shristidangol1024
    @shristidangol1024 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video is by far the most realistic video i have come across. Thank you so much

  • @laurawood7301
    @laurawood7301 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I absolutely loved this video, I’m so glad it came across my feed! Subscribed immediately ❤
    I try to do a lot of these things already but it’s a real reminder of the value of simplicity, which I definitely need more in my life these days!
    Would you mind sharing any person/resource that helped you to learn about more about your cycle? I’ve been trying to research the same to start living with my cycle and giving myself grace when I need to but alllll the voices really overwhelm me 😅

  • @user-cq2ue4xl2z
    @user-cq2ue4xl2z 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video is amazing! Thanks for the wholesome and nourishing content!

  • @itsdaksha
    @itsdaksha 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad I found you. Love your values and personality ❤❤❤

  • @savannahhall8161
    @savannahhall8161 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so good! I can relate on like every level. I think you and I are definitely kindred spirits!

  • @catholicmomanddaughter
    @catholicmomanddaughter 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video! Hate comments are hard- if the video was so bad, why are these people watching it and leaving a comment? You would think they would flee ASAP from such a travesty. But, then again, some people complain when their ice cream is cold, so you are right: you can't please everyone. One question we have been asking here lately to help us simplify is: Is this item the best of the best? If it is subpar, just ok, looking a little past its prime... do we really want to keep it? That is not to say that we can only have or love things that are perfect, but it does help us put things into perspective and makes it easier to let items (and even opportunities sometimes), go. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. God bless!

  • @garyfowler5585
    @garyfowler5585 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wise and practical. I have made many of the same choices. Thank you for captioning some of it-- my senior ears don't always process as quickly as you speak.

  • @33carey33
    @33carey33 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First time watching, lovely video. I’m on board with this lifestyle and yet I love to still learn and grow. Thanks for some new points for my notebook ready to progress in 2024 💐😃

  • @ElectrcLotus
    @ElectrcLotus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so grateful to have stumbled upon your channel. Thank you for the wisdom! ✨

  • @dominiquecalder4689
    @dominiquecalder4689 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, I’ve never resonated so much with a video the way I did with everything you mentioned here. Thank you for sharing.

  • @stop08it
    @stop08it หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really thought this would be the same old information I hear on these minimalist videos but these are incredible ideas and you gave me alot to think about, thank you.

  • @LauraMartinez-lb4gi
    @LauraMartinez-lb4gi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for the video! We do make life way more complicated than it has to be. Today I closed out my credit card to simplify my finances. It was just another payment to make & don't need.

  • @kaileywaal6610
    @kaileywaal6610 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don’t think I’m at a phase in my cycle where I have the capacity to explain why (lol) but I just want you to know that I really loved this video!!!

  • @shiftourwayscollective
    @shiftourwayscollective 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you this was helpful to watch, you have an amazing energy!

  • @marialauraco
    @marialauraco 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU!

  • @nikkimurray9942
    @nikkimurray9942 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, I needed this reminder, especially the phone as a hobby one!

  • @MarcelClementi
    @MarcelClementi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Love your message and appreciate your honesty 👏🏼

  • @julesg7684
    @julesg7684 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the first video I actually watched in reduced speed :D but it was very good, thank you! And you said a lot of things I was thinking and feeling already - I hope I can start doing some changes now.

  • @user-wc2xd5yb6m
    @user-wc2xd5yb6m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You are a beautiful intelligent person. I understand what you mean you can't please everyone. But just know you are inspiring others. I watch TH-cam when I get depressed and it helps me.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much!! This is such a kind comment - this means the world to me. Thank you for being here.

  • @justnikki6837
    @justnikki6837 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was so aligned, exactly what i needed to hear. Thank you.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you so much for being here!!

  • @softsophisticate
    @softsophisticate หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My simple morning routine - make bed, load of laundry in, wash dishes if needed. This keeps it all under control.
    My wardrobe - 7 Everyday Outfits per season, complete with shoes. I don't have the time or the money for more. Its enough.

  • @asikotimer
    @asikotimer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Totally relatable, thanks for sharing!