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Minimalism is not about having the least possible amount of things to barely survive. Minimalism is about having the least amount of things required to THRIVE!
I think some self-proclaimed “minimalists” would more accurately be called “habitual declutterers.” This was a timely reminder; I have been needing to reevaluate some influences in my life and really needed this. Thanks for the great content.
@@anitas5817 Some minimalists have growing children, others have to consider their own limitations {elderly, or getting there). Life is complicated and sometimes "one step forward and two steps back" - certainly not what we might want. What's important is keep trying. All the best to you.
I've been decluttering since the beginning of the year and have gotten rid of over 20,000 items! I've allowed myself to fully wrestle with the emotions, memories that are both good and bad, and am feeling more at peace. I've broken the cycle of buying then decluttering. I have empty drawers, more empty spaces in my schedule, and more hope for the future. Thanks for leading the way for us to follow. God bless you and your family. Smiles...
Several times it has happened that people who come into my house after a while comment that not a lot has changed. They like everything but notice that I still have the same couch, the same television set and the same cups. Apparently it's something odd to take good care of your stuff and if it's good quality it can last a very long time. It's a habit I learnt from my parents and grandparents who didn't have the money to quickly replace things. What strikes me with these comments and when I visit friends and family, is that I sometimes see a tendency of constant renewal: buying new things, decluttering them after a few years and buying new stuff again. I wonder what makes people so restless to consume this much.
They are perhaps looking for happiness in possessions. Maybe it’s a type of ‘change your style, change your life’ mentality. I don’t feel the need to update things when what you have works just fine. You don’t need the latest and greatest in order to have a meaningful, purposeful life.
I'm trying but it's tough to let go of some things. I make myself get rid of 2 things if I bring in 1 new thing. And I've stopped myself from shopping for entertainment. You are an inspiration !
@@Oceans780 haha I stopped shopping in lockdown because I had almost no money left during pandemic - no income! :) for me the worst enemy is the thrift shops - all is so cheap - so easy to get ("maybe not a knock-out but for this money it's ok to have it ' just for case I need it").
@@Oceans780 Yes! I started giving myself one "project" a day after work to keep myself from being bored. It could be doing a load of laundry, clipping the cats nails or picking up trash outside where I live. It keeps me from buying and eating lol.
Your videos are the best. As the daughter of an antique dealer, former collector and creative type who occasionally makes art, which means I have an overabundance of nifty stuff, I am so attracted to Minimalism. I believe there is a happy balance and I'm working towards it. One of the best things about your videos is there is no judgment. You don't take an abelist perspective like some decluttering channels do. No, we can't all whip through a sink of dirty dishes in ten or 15 minutes or vacuum the whole house in that time. Because you never touch on an abeled pov it is refreshing and encouraging. You just make suggestions and give encouragement to explore doing things a bit differently. Thank you for that.
Good to have wonderful pieces of art on the walls or beautiful antique items around - decluttering is about the useless knick-knacks, some old stuff we pack into boxes and put on a highest shelf..... :) as a painter I highly recommend buying good, honest, meaningful pieces of art. (Some are only serial manufactured decorative items... even some of mine! ;) )
What hangs on my walls are mostly sentimental because they came from Mom and Dad (1), older sister (1), younger sister (1 crewelwork, and 1 simple three shelf unit on which I chose to display my own special souvenirs, one per shelf), and last, but not least, one of my two brothers-in-law (1 black and white photograph / poster - content is a fifties kitchen with a boy and his dog staring at a plump pie that's on top of a cupboard over the refrigerator). This last one hangs close by our kitchen table. My husband and I bought two somewhat large oil paintings for wall space that needed more.
I've been getting rid of things that I no longer need and guess what? My house is easier to clean! I always dredded house cleaning, but I've come to realize that it's because I have too much stuff! Getting rid of knick knacks, sentimental stuff, etc. Boy, does it feel good! Thank you Mr. Becker! Love from Ottawa, Canada! ♥️
Yes, but what about the role of wretched excess? Love the channel. I think Joshua gets minimalism and related topics on a far deeper and more meaningful level than others. Yeah, it’s definitely not just about twenty-somethings and living with 100 items or fewer. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. There’s no one right way to do this and he gets that brilliantly. Bravo!
@@bananaanna1373 I’m somewhat aware of Joshua’s past, at least from his videos. And since silence implies consent I’d like to briefly clarify. I’m not a believer, no disrespect to anyone, but it’s not my scene. Let’s just say I’m the friendly neighbor atheist. I don’t try to talk people our of their faith or argue about the topic with others. This is just what works for me. His university education is secular and he appeals to his viewers mainly based on secular knowledge and enlightenment values. Thanks for your comment. I mean this as the highest compliment to Joshua, his views are well grounded in the rational real world of scholars, economists, and psychologists, among others. And that is what I find persuasive. So when I say his understanding of minimalism is deep and meaningful, I probably should have also said complex and nuanced. Thanks again for your comment and best wishes to you.
@@thatswhatisaid8908 With Joshua's permission, of course: In history, Jesus - and a multitute of other sages and religions - fasted. From what I researched, Jesus would have followed a Jewish "Yom Kippur" 25-hour fast. Most likely a sunrise to sunset fast in the Gospel is mentioned later when He chats with Satan. I do not do this one; however, I might try it in Lent. Worth a shot. But, determining the time of your eating, setting menus, cooking your own food, and then removing "drinks" will save lots of money. I used to buy cookies, Red Cola (here in Mexico), and lots of snacks, etc. Eating once per day, or even twice within 4 - 6 hours means that I'm not eating "all day long". I also removed all refined carbs (not necessarily keto). I normally eat once per day because I'm not hungry for "cena" or "breakfast" the next morning. This has saved copious amounts of money. The health benefits are beyond mentioning ... too many. When you get used to it; it takes getitng used to, trust me; you eventually don't get hungry all the time, and then you eat when you are. I eat lots of greens, meats, and fats. I will do a blood workup when I hit my 21 st kilogram lost. I'm 55, and my mind has never been clearer, and my sleep so peaceful. I now have a pantry full of garbage that I really don't feel comfortable "giving away" either because it's just downright inflammatory (literally inflames the body). I'll figure something out. So, it's just one more way to minimalise, and it appears to be in tune with several world faith paradigms, including mine. I hope this helps you. :D
@@19xxmichelle take a challenge "3 weeks with no sugar/fruit". Then you can go back. It will give you benefits for 3 weeks reset anyway. After 3 weeks one usually feels sweets disgustingly too sweet. What helps a lot are candida-off natural suplements (csndida overgrowth may cause terrible need for sweets because she makes your guts nerves tell the brain to eat sugar - some of our eating decisions are not ours - it is candida deciding for herself). There was a 8 months time when I ate no sugar and almost no fruit and almost no carb. I never felt better. :)
@@thomashughes4859 yeah jesus and other prophets also fasted. The last prophet guided us to follow his 2 times a week fasting from sunrise to sunset. But otherwise aaayyy every meal we are meant to fill our stomachs only with 1/3 of food 1/3 of water and leave 1/3rd empty. That's just too difficult for me growing up filling my stomach 3 times a day. Right now with a child im learning to just eat whag i need when i am hungry maybe only 2 times a day morning and evening i don't eat much in her lunch meal maybe some fruit. This is helping i no longer look foward to sitting down to my evning meal anymore or the nap times to be spent on snacking and such. Changing my view of food has helped a bit with focusing on decluttering and planning activities to do with the family and working on myself self therapy style learning to be patient giving myself time alone with God instead of just gorging on food or planning the big unhealthy meals.
I think this is one of your best videos yet! You explain very clearly the difference between decluttering and minimalism. I have a friend that says the words " I'm organizing" often. Basically not letting go of anything. Truly, minimalism is the best way to go in the greater view of life. Thank you Joshua!
This was a great way of clarifying the distinction. I have had a nagging suspicion that some of the continuous decluttering we are being exposed to here on TH-cam, from people who call themselves minimalists, is in fact created and fueled by, and conversely, fueling, consumerism. Boundaries are difficult, especially when we live in a society that officially and collectively shun them.
Clothing, food and shelter are necessities. What we do is take those to excess, simply because stores carry it all, and advertising is everywhere including the tag on your undies and the t-shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket with a name brand / logo emblazoned on it (which is free advertising for the company when it is worn; and you paid them to do so). Teach your children (and yourself) to be smart and wise shoppers for all three of the necessities for life.
I definitely want to stop buying stuff that I will first store and then donate. I want to save myself time, money and stress by not buying those things in the first place. Many thanks for another great video!
I sometimes put in my grocery cart and put back before check out. What a waste of my time! Shopping instead of hunting. Need to improve on minimizing time in the store!
@@thatswhatisaid8908 Thanks for replying. That is a good strategy. I also need to question further planned purchases too--do I want to look after this item forever? Will I use it regularly? Thanks again!
@@NLY1WAY4U Thanks for replying. Spending less time in stores means more time at home with my husband, my son, and my dog. Thanks for helping me to think through my relationship to consumerism.
This is one of the best of your videos that I’ve watched Joshua. . And I’m a big fan of all of them! I started decluttering because I couldn’t find anything in a full home and felt oppressed by all the stuff!! But the journey of decluttering is leading me to a new life; I have filled the space with what’s important to me (none of which is material) and has allowed for personal growth, clarity, and freedom. Bless you for your motivational videos, do please keep them coming.😁
My husband asked me to comment..."Could you please post a video about tools?" Thank you for sharing your knowledge and life with us. Your ideas are spot on....from Colorado.
💯! I started this journey as a kid. My mom always had a lot of stuff and my dad didn’t. I felt like I could breathe at my dad’s. My mom’s house always needed tidying and cleaning, organizing. As a adult, my partner is finally on board and we’ve gone through the house and garage. Now that we’re looking to buy a smaller home…we have to do it again! It really is a wonderful way to live. Easy.
Since I've been watching..I have done my bedroom..donating..started on my kitchen..Ive followed Dave Ramsey for years and became completely debt free since 2012..with both these accomplishments (minimal living by the end of this year) I will complete my goal. Now if I can just stay out of the grocery store..lol
I think the bedroom is a great starting point. You begin and end every day in there. Having it calm and serene must be wonderful. I'm just starting on mine, looking at practically everything saying "I don't need this."
@@renel7303 your children's rooms, too. It's a challenge for my adult son to get around; we're hoping a hip replacement will change that. Covid hasn't helped those who still need surgery.
I know at each grocery store exactly what I buy at that particular store. So now, I go in, conquer, and get out--NO BROWSING, LOL! That helps me save money and so much time!
I don't think I could be a 'minimalist', but these videos are helping me so much to declutter and get rid of the stuff that's negatively impacting my life.
Agreed! I started de-cluttering only to end up bringing in more stuff. I think many now watch TH-cam and Instagram influencers who make videos about minimalism, and get a mindset of what minimalism should look like. After this it just becomes another aesthetic which leads to more consumerism.
Love this channel! I am decluttered and reorganized! It was a challenge and a struggle, but I appreciate the space in my 600 sqft more than the stuff that left. I am displaced now for 2 months while the 1912 galvanized water pipes are replaced with shiny copper ones. It puts a new spin on what I really need, especially after all the decluttering I did. I guess I may not be done! But what about laundry? I have to pay, so it makes sense to have enough clothes, sheets and towels for one load of each ( washing like with like)?
This is bang on. I posted a video on my channel specifically discerning the differences between minimalism, decluttering, tidying up, organizing, and sustainable living. They all have cross overs, but it’s helpful to understand their key differences in terms of lifestyle and our mentally towards consumerism and our possessions!
It has been a huge mindset shift for me when I figured out that I didn't need a bigger closet or a garage, but maybe less stuff. I have always had a tendency to hang on to things, but when I inherited other things, plus spouse and kids' things, it got overwhelming. I am still in process, and there are no regrets from any goodbyes I made to things. It blows my mind how much I had and how much there still is! 😜
However, since you have no regrets from any goodbyes you made to things, that means you've built up your decluttering muscles which means anything you have left to go through will be easier. You can do it, Beth!
Keep going Beth whenever you can! Everything you've decluttered is a plus and anything else you can decluttet is all positive. God bless your efforts! G ire
Minimalism means different things to different people. I have no desire to have absolutely nothing on my countertops or shelves or have one pair of pants and a few tops or wear the same clothes every day. Just because I don't use something every day does not mean that I have to get rid of it. I do like having things around that are meaningful to me. I started slowly decluttering a couple of years ago and have been able to get rid of over half of my stuff. So much easier to clean and straighten up now and I know exactly where every single thing in my home is! Really like your channel! Cheers from the Bay Area!
I love your channel, your tips and tricks and information about minimalism. But most of all I REALLY appreciate that you, opposite to almost everyone else, don't start with introducing yourself, nor beg ppl to follow and subsribe to your channel
During this pandemic I have taken the 12-week Uncluttered Course and it has been money well spent. I enjoy listening to your videos and following your guidelines. I’m finding that life is more than collecting “stuff.” I’m enjoying more time for myself and family. I’m owning less things and I don’t find myself taking a whole day or a weekend to clean my home. Thanks Joshua for all your valuable knowledge!!
Great video! Only after retiring a few years ago, and spending a few months away from home each winter, did I realize how few possessions I really need to live comfortably. We still bring way too much stuff with us, but I think we're getting better. Now if I could only get my wife to embrace the journey toward Minimalism so that we can tackle the house together!
Love your channel I was tidy before I became a minimalst. Now I'm both and my life is nice. The only thing I'm not minmalst about are my dvds,board games, and my Nintendo collection. Other than that im minimal in all aspects of my life. We downsized to a 800 square foot old new england apt from a 1400 square foot 3 bed home. I've had to become even more minimal. I love the look of minimalsm, but more than that I enjoy the benefits of keeping my life simple so I can enjoy the things I collect.
Great distinction and great video. I've thought about taking the time to write down what my "fantasy minimalist self" would have as a fulfilling lifestyle and routine (daily, weekly, seasonally) and then write down the things I would need to accomplish that. I would bet it is far less than I already own.
Your videos are GREAT! You inspired me to start this decluttering/minimulism journey! Ok, I confess. I have been decluttering & getting rid of things since I started watching your videos. (I think 2 years). I get to one level & then re-assess & look at what's left & think, "I don't need this!" I learned that I am renewing my needs list & moving forward to LESS.
Decluttering tests one's mental strength as it makes you decide/choose what you really need over what you seem to want. The best thing about decluttering is, the more (items) you lose, the more you win (space/clarity) !
Hi Joshua - Thanks for clarifying those words. I don't think I will ever be a minimalist, but I love the concepts and now at least I think first before purchasing "things." Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg
Recently I had a conversation where I declared, “I can’t be a minimalist. I keep accepting everybody’s hand-me-downs.” All my kids’ clothes, books, toys, games, etc were not carefully chosen by them or by me. They were someone else’s cast-offs or gifts from friends and family. It is quite a chore to keep on decluttering to counterbalance all the things that enter our house.
I Did this for years! It took quite awhile to rid myself of excess and to learn to say thank you but no, unless I know someone who needs the item. Please consider dropping these unneeded things at a shelter, mission, food pantry. Get the stuff into the hands of those in need, not able to shop even at the thrift shop. Today I left 4 things at the bus stop. They were gone in 20 minutes!
I’ve just discovered the difference between decluttering & minimalism. Decluttering is purging unused items. I have noticed watching decluttering videos that they still have way too much stuff. Minimalism purges a high percentage of items and keeps a manageable amount of items.
Josh. I love your videos, so helpful and inspiring ! Will u PLeASE consider a whole house tour. I’m talking cabinets in Kitchen and bathrooms , kids closets your closet, linen closet, garage maybe even an attic or basement. Why?, Because I have a tendency to remove all of the visual clutter but I still tuck things away in cabinets and closets. And drawers and under bed. When your wife opens the cabinet and I see what they look likeWith a few cups and a few plates in it and I see how neatly your closet looks, it is so so inspiring. Please help me get over this hurdle, I have been watching you for over a year and you and your family have inspired me so much. Thank you
As crestons wife I love minimalism it changed my life and our marriage but I have never been a hoarder because I always declutterred twice a year now don't have to because of minimalism only have to do it with my clothes twice a year but for the most part I keep my clothes
I continue to purge the items I no longer use or need and donate to others who are in need. I see no reason to buy new furniture, clothes stuff in general when what I have serves the purpose. I love to reuse, find a new use, and help to consume as little of our limited resources of this beautiful planet
As crestons wife I have noticed the more you own the more stressed a person from managing what they own the less a person has the less you have to manage the more carefree a person is I've seen it in my own life and in others
I grew up quite poor for a long time. Learned how to play guitar early on. When I got a good job, I wound up buying WAY too many musical instruments, most of which I still have. Now that I'm doing the minimalist thing, I'm going thru all this and starting to ask the question "why do I have this?". Don't get me wrong, it is not easy.
You should know your needs and what you value and values 'You' prior to decluttering. You don't want to throw the stuff and people away without knowing what you really value, right
I use separated accounts for better phone use , because Gmail is my working mail and others are others , life would never be so much fresh and better !
I've been decluttering but throwing things away now is hard because we're in lockdown and they closed down all the non-essential shops so you can't buy anything if you need it! 😞
My daughter has decided to empty the contents of her room and only put back in what she wants to keep. I am now living with a mess in one room, additional furniture in another because the donation stores are also closed, and our lockdown extending as the Delta strain spreads. 🙁
We're "fully open" here, California, so you have my sympathies. Still, you likely know instinctively if some of your stuff is no longer needed by you. Don't let potential scarcity frighten you into keeping things you might be better off without.
@@kobrien7945 can you list furniture or other things on something like Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist? Don't know if those are available to you or currently allowed where you are. As I told Monika we're open here in California. I do anticipate shutting down again by maybe October. With that in mind I need a new pair of runners and to take some things to the local charity shop while they are still accepting donations. Good luck getting rid of some of your daughter's excess stuff.
Just what we all need another set of rules. Do whatever makes you happy. You are still going to have to spend time being intentional about what’s in your home and on your body. Does it fit my minimalist aesthetics? Etc. That takes up a lot more thought process. So it’s not as freeing as it sounds. How about it removed color and creativity. It creates environment that could be considered depressing to some. Institutional. There is a balance to be struck between decluttering and minimalism. God made our world colorful and dynamic. I want to see minimalist who don’t think that means drab. What difference if you have a red as opposed to a gray comforter. Does the gray one cost less. Did the red one take longer to pick out. The Asian culture value minimalism but it rich in color and contrast. This new age minimalism is bunk. Organic cotton comes in vivid blues , greens, etc. If you want to live a life of service do that. Thank Heaven God is not a minimalist. This is from a person whose loves and lives with neutral aesthetics.
OK, but do you spend that time you saved thinking about possessions? There's intentionality and there's obsession - where's the line? i don't want to spend all my time thinking about everything i touch, Do I really need this? Not being flip, really asking.
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decluttering is just the first step, minimalism is the lifestyle ❤️
Well said!
True
Exactly:)
Thanks especially for the key takeaway phrase: "No time spent removing clutter is ever wasted."
Joshua is replacing my anxiety pill! I wish he uploaded once a day!
Big difference between having less and needing less.
Minimalism is not about having the least possible amount of things to barely survive. Minimalism is about having the least amount of things required to THRIVE!
I like that!
@@thomashughes4859 AMEN to that
Fabulous wording. I have put it in my list of quotes.
This is my go-to channel when I need a little pep talk after an afternoon of getting rid of stuff that I love, but no longer need!
I appreciate your content and that there are no adds. Thank you a lot for sharing your insights!
I think some self-proclaimed “minimalists” would more accurately be called “habitual declutterers.” This was a timely reminder; I have been needing to reevaluate some influences in my life and really needed this. Thanks for the great content.
Yes! Some of people with “minimalist” channels on TH-cam are constantly buying and donating things. I’m amazed at that. So wasteful.
@@anitas5817 Some minimalists have growing children, others have to consider their own limitations {elderly, or getting there). Life is complicated and sometimes "one step forward and two steps back" - certainly not what we might want. What's important is keep trying. All the best to you.
I've been decluttering since the beginning of the year and have gotten rid of over 20,000 items! I've allowed myself to fully wrestle with the emotions, memories that are both good and bad, and am feeling more at peace. I've broken the cycle of buying then decluttering. I have empty drawers, more empty spaces in my schedule, and more hope for the future. Thanks for leading the way for us to follow. God bless you and your family. Smiles...
20,000? WOW. Good for you.
Oh, sooo good for you! 👍
Wow! You jumped right in! Good for you! I am working on changing my lifestyle. Less is more!
Way to go, Michele!!! The peace alone is worth it!
Several times it has happened that people who come into my house after a while comment that not a lot has changed. They like everything but notice that I still have the same couch, the same television set and the same cups. Apparently it's something odd to take good care of your stuff and if it's good quality it can last a very long time. It's a habit I learnt from my parents and grandparents who didn't have the money to quickly replace things. What strikes me with these comments and when I visit friends and family, is that I sometimes see a tendency of constant renewal: buying new things, decluttering them after a few years and buying new stuff again. I wonder what makes people so restless to consume this much.
They are perhaps looking for happiness in possessions. Maybe it’s a type of ‘change your style, change your life’ mentality. I don’t feel the need to update things when what you have works just fine. You don’t need the latest and greatest in order to have a meaningful, purposeful life.
Emptiness of meaning and interests ( hobbies, passions) in life, maybe.
I'm trying but it's tough to let go of some things. I make myself get rid of 2 things if I bring in 1 new thing. And I've stopped myself from shopping for entertainment. You are an inspiration !
@@Oceans780 haha I stopped shopping in lockdown because I had almost no money left during pandemic - no income! :) for me the worst enemy is the thrift shops - all is so cheap - so easy to get ("maybe not a knock-out but for this money it's ok to have it ' just for case I need it").
@@Oceans780 Yes! I started giving myself one "project" a day after work to keep myself from being bored. It could be doing a load of laundry, clipping the cats nails or picking up trash outside where I live. It keeps me from buying and eating lol.
@@Oceans780 i stopped then kind of restarted from the covid depression. I need to stop altogether and get only what we truly need .
Decluttering is good! Minimalizing is superb!
Your videos are the best. As the daughter of an antique dealer, former collector and creative type who occasionally makes art, which means I have an overabundance of nifty stuff, I am so attracted to Minimalism. I believe there is a happy balance and I'm working towards it. One of the best things about your videos is there is no judgment. You don't take an abelist perspective like some decluttering channels do. No, we can't all whip through a sink of dirty dishes in ten or 15 minutes or vacuum the whole house in that time. Because you never touch on an abeled pov it is refreshing and encouraging. You just make suggestions and give encouragement to explore doing things a bit differently. Thank you for that.
Good to have wonderful pieces of art on the walls or beautiful antique items around - decluttering is about the useless knick-knacks, some old stuff we pack into boxes and put on a highest shelf..... :) as a painter I highly recommend buying good, honest, meaningful pieces of art. (Some are only serial manufactured decorative items... even some of mine! ;) )
What hangs on my walls are mostly sentimental because they came from Mom and Dad (1), older sister (1), younger sister (1 crewelwork, and 1 simple three shelf unit on which I chose to display my own special souvenirs, one per shelf), and last, but not least, one of my two brothers-in-law (1 black and white photograph / poster - content is a fifties kitchen with a boy and his dog staring at a plump pie that's on top of a cupboard over the refrigerator). This last one hangs close by our kitchen table.
My husband and I bought two somewhat large oil paintings for wall space that needed more.
I appreciate that this channel is ad-free. "Practice what you preach" in its purest way:)
I've been getting rid of things that I no longer need and guess what? My house is easier to clean! I always dredded house cleaning, but I've come to realize that it's because I have too much stuff! Getting rid of knick knacks, sentimental stuff, etc. Boy, does it feel good! Thank you Mr. Becker! Love from Ottawa, Canada! ♥️
Agreed! Don't you feel "lighter" too? I sure do! Waving to you from California!
Yes, but what about the role of wretched excess? Love the channel. I think Joshua gets minimalism and related topics on a far deeper and more meaningful level than others. Yeah, it’s definitely not just about twenty-somethings and living with 100 items or fewer. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. There’s no one right way to do this and he gets that brilliantly. Bravo!
Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.
So thankful I took Joshua's uncluttered class 2 times . It was life-changing .
I think his past job helps him create great speechs filled with meaning :-)
He goes on a deeper level because he is also doing it as a ministry. He is inspired by Holy Spirit.
@@bananaanna1373 I’m somewhat aware of Joshua’s past, at least from his videos. And since silence implies consent I’d like to briefly clarify. I’m not a believer, no disrespect to anyone, but it’s not my scene. Let’s just say I’m the friendly neighbor atheist. I don’t try to talk people our of their faith or argue about the topic with others. This is just what works for me. His university education is secular and he appeals to his viewers mainly based on secular knowledge and enlightenment values.
Thanks for your comment. I mean this as the highest compliment to Joshua, his views are well grounded in the rational real world of scholars, economists, and psychologists, among others. And that is what I find persuasive. So when I say his understanding of minimalism is deep and meaningful, I probably should have also said complex and nuanced. Thanks again for your comment and best wishes to you.
Minimalism forces intentionality... it strips away the excess in all areas of life... following from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you Joshua, bc of you now I'm able to travel and save my money . I feel so free of stuff.
I have since added "time-controlled eating" ; we don't need all the food we eat either! Thanks, Joshua! ❤️
Please, tell me more?
@@thatswhatisaid8908 With Joshua's permission, of course: In history, Jesus - and a multitute of other sages and religions - fasted. From what I researched, Jesus would have followed a Jewish "Yom Kippur" 25-hour fast. Most likely a sunrise to sunset fast in the Gospel is mentioned later when He chats with Satan.
I do not do this one; however, I might try it in Lent. Worth a shot.
But, determining the time of your eating, setting menus, cooking your own food, and then removing "drinks" will save lots of money. I used to buy cookies, Red Cola (here in Mexico), and lots of snacks, etc. Eating once per day, or even twice within 4 - 6 hours means that I'm not eating "all day long". I also removed all refined carbs (not necessarily keto). I normally eat once per day because I'm not hungry for "cena" or "breakfast" the next morning. This has saved copious amounts of money. The health benefits are beyond mentioning ... too many. When you get used to it; it takes getitng used to, trust me; you eventually don't get hungry all the time, and then you eat when you are. I eat lots of greens, meats, and fats. I will do a blood workup when I hit my 21 st kilogram lost. I'm 55, and my mind has never been clearer, and my sleep so peaceful.
I now have a pantry full of garbage that I really don't feel comfortable "giving away" either because it's just downright inflammatory (literally inflames the body). I'll figure something out.
So, it's just one more way to minimalise, and it appears to be in tune with several world faith paradigms, including mine. I hope this helps you. :D
@@thatswhatisaid8908 thanks for this comment! How do you fight the sugar cravings, I've always struggled with that!
@@19xxmichelle take a challenge "3 weeks with no sugar/fruit". Then you can go back. It will give you benefits for 3 weeks reset anyway. After 3 weeks one usually feels sweets disgustingly too sweet. What helps a lot are candida-off natural suplements (csndida overgrowth may cause terrible need for sweets because she makes your guts nerves tell the brain to eat sugar - some of our eating decisions are not ours - it is candida deciding for herself). There was a 8 months time when I ate no sugar and almost no fruit and almost no carb. I never felt better. :)
@@thomashughes4859 yeah jesus and other prophets also fasted. The last prophet guided us to follow his 2 times a week fasting from sunrise to sunset.
But otherwise aaayyy every meal we are meant to fill our stomachs only with 1/3 of food 1/3 of water and leave 1/3rd empty. That's just too difficult for me growing up filling my stomach 3 times a day.
Right now with a child im learning to just eat whag i need when i am hungry maybe only 2 times a day morning and evening i don't eat much in her lunch meal maybe some fruit. This is helping i no longer look foward to sitting down to my evning meal anymore or the nap times to be spent on snacking and such. Changing my view of food has helped a bit with focusing on decluttering and planning activities to do with the family and working on myself self therapy style learning to be patient giving myself time alone with God instead of just gorging on food or planning the big unhealthy meals.
I think this is one of your best videos yet! You explain very clearly the difference between decluttering and minimalism. I have a friend that says the words " I'm organizing" often. Basically not letting go of anything. Truly, minimalism is the best way to go in the greater view of life. Thank you Joshua!
Rejecting society's assumptions is the most amazing feeling ever !
This was a great way of clarifying the distinction. I have had a nagging suspicion that some of the continuous decluttering we are being exposed to here on TH-cam, from people who call themselves minimalists, is in fact created and fueled by, and conversely, fueling, consumerism. Boundaries are difficult, especially when we live in a society that officially and collectively shun them.
Great video! Trying to be an example to my kids that they don't need everything they see!!
So difficult with TH-camrs who have everything!
Clothing, food and shelter are necessities. What we do is take those to excess, simply because stores carry it all, and advertising is everywhere including the tag on your undies and the t-shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket with a name brand / logo emblazoned on it (which is free advertising for the company when it is worn; and you paid them to do so).
Teach your children (and yourself) to be smart and wise shoppers for all three of the necessities for life.
I'm a big fan of decluttering and minimalism too! So glad to find this channel.❤️❤️
I definitely want to stop buying stuff that I will first store and then donate. I want to save myself time, money and stress by not buying those things in the first place. Many thanks for another great video!
Sometimes i stop in the shop with the item in hand and ask myself is it something i will eventually have to make a decision about decluttering?
I sometimes put in my grocery cart and put back before check out. What a waste of my time! Shopping instead of hunting. Need to improve on minimizing time in the store!
@@NLY1WAY4U and/or don't go in!
@@thatswhatisaid8908 Thanks for replying. That is a good strategy. I also need to question further planned purchases too--do I want to look after this item forever? Will I use it regularly? Thanks again!
@@NLY1WAY4U Thanks for replying. Spending less time in stores means more time at home with my husband, my son, and my dog. Thanks for helping me to think through my relationship to consumerism.
This is one of the best of your videos that I’ve watched Joshua. . And I’m a big fan of all of them!
I started decluttering because I couldn’t find anything in a full home and felt oppressed by all the stuff!! But the journey of decluttering is leading me to a new life; I have filled the space with what’s important to me (none of which is material) and has allowed for personal growth, clarity, and freedom.
Bless you for your motivational videos, do please keep them coming.😁
My husband asked me to comment..."Could you please post a video about tools?" Thank you for sharing your knowledge and life with us. Your ideas are spot on....from Colorado.
💯! I started this journey as a kid. My mom always had a lot of stuff and my dad didn’t. I felt like I could breathe at my dad’s. My mom’s house always needed tidying and cleaning, organizing. As a adult, my partner is finally on board and we’ve gone through the house and garage. Now that we’re looking to buy a smaller home…we have to do it again! It really is a wonderful way to live. Easy.
Since I've been watching..I have done my bedroom..donating..started on my kitchen..Ive followed Dave Ramsey for years and became completely debt free since 2012..with both these accomplishments (minimal living by the end of this year) I will complete my goal. Now if I can just stay out of the grocery store..lol
Order groceries online? Not saying you should, but it's the only way i can think of!
@@thatswhatisaid8908 ty
I think the bedroom is a great starting point. You begin and end every day in there. Having it calm and serene must be wonderful. I'm just starting on mine, looking at practically everything saying "I don't need this."
@@renel7303 your children's rooms, too. It's a challenge for my adult son to get around; we're hoping a hip replacement will change that. Covid hasn't helped those who still need surgery.
I know at each grocery store exactly what I buy at that particular store. So now, I go in, conquer, and get out--NO BROWSING, LOL! That helps me save money and so much time!
I don't think I could be a 'minimalist', but these videos are helping me so much to declutter and get rid of the stuff that's negatively impacting my life.
He is indeed problem a problem solve
Agreed! I started de-cluttering only to end up bringing in more stuff. I think many now watch TH-cam and Instagram influencers who make videos about minimalism, and get a mindset of what minimalism should look like. After this it just becomes another aesthetic which leads to more consumerism.
Joshua you are my new inspiration, you and the lovely Connie Riet, thanks, I’m mid way through my minimalist journey and it’s feels so positive
This video means different things to me as I make more progress on my journey to find the optimal amount of things for me. Thanks for it!
Love this channel! I am decluttered and reorganized! It was a challenge and a struggle, but I appreciate the space in my 600 sqft more than the stuff that left. I am displaced now for 2 months while the 1912 galvanized water pipes are replaced with shiny copper ones. It puts a new spin on what I really need, especially after all the decluttering I did. I guess I may not be done! But what about laundry? I have to pay, so it makes sense to have enough clothes, sheets and towels for one load of each ( washing like with like)?
This is bang on. I posted a video on my channel specifically discerning the differences between minimalism, decluttering, tidying up, organizing, and sustainable living. They all have cross overs, but it’s helpful to understand their key differences in terms of lifestyle and our mentally towards consumerism and our possessions!
It has been a huge mindset shift for me when I figured out that I didn't need a bigger closet or a garage, but maybe less stuff. I have always had a tendency to hang on to things, but when I inherited other things, plus spouse and kids' things, it got overwhelming. I am still in process, and there are no regrets from any goodbyes I made to things. It blows my mind how much I had and how much there still is! 😜
However, since you have no regrets from any goodbyes you made to things, that means you've built up your decluttering muscles which means anything you have left to go through will be easier. You can do it, Beth!
Keep going Beth whenever you can! Everything you've decluttered is a plus and anything else you can decluttet is all positive. God bless your efforts! G ire
Minimalism means different things to different people. I have no desire to have absolutely nothing on my countertops or shelves or have one pair of pants and a few tops or wear the same clothes every day. Just because I don't use something every day does not mean that I have to get rid of it. I do like having things around that are meaningful to me. I started slowly decluttering a couple of years ago and have been able to get rid of over half of my stuff. So much easier to clean and straighten up now and I know exactly where every single thing in my home is! Really like your channel! Cheers from the Bay Area!
I love your channel, your tips and tricks and information about minimalism. But most of all I REALLY appreciate that you, opposite to almost everyone else, don't start with introducing yourself, nor beg ppl to follow and subsribe to your channel
During this pandemic I have taken the 12-week Uncluttered Course and it has been money well spent. I enjoy listening to your videos and following your guidelines. I’m finding that life is more than collecting “stuff.” I’m enjoying more time for myself and family. I’m owning less things and I don’t find myself taking a whole day or a weekend to clean my home. Thanks Joshua for all your valuable knowledge!!
You are welcome! I am glad you found the Uncluttered Course so helpful.
Great video! Only after retiring a few years ago, and spending a few months away from home each winter, did I realize how few possessions I really need to live comfortably.
We still bring way too much stuff with us, but I think we're getting better. Now if I could only get my wife to embrace the journey toward Minimalism so that we can tackle the house together!
More people need to be watching your videos!
Well then, let’s spread the word!
It's like a diet compared to changing our eating habits. :)
Thank you for this clear and concise explanation of the difference. Very helpful.
This is a wonderful channel I need this channel
Love your channel I was tidy before I became a minimalst. Now I'm both and my life is nice. The only thing I'm not minmalst about are my dvds,board games, and my Nintendo collection. Other than that im minimal in all aspects of my life. We downsized to a 800 square foot old new england apt from a 1400 square foot 3 bed home. I've had to become even more minimal. I love the look of minimalsm, but more than that I enjoy the benefits of keeping my life simple so I can enjoy the things I collect.
Great distinction and great video. I've thought about taking the time to write down what my "fantasy minimalist self" would have as a fulfilling lifestyle and routine (daily, weekly, seasonally) and then write down the things I would need to accomplish that. I would bet it is far less than I already own.
Good words! Wish I had done it earlier in life..but we each have to do it our own time frame.
Yup! Getting there!
Your videos are GREAT! You inspired me to start this decluttering/minimulism journey! Ok, I confess. I have been decluttering & getting rid of things since I started watching your videos. (I think 2 years). I get to one level & then re-assess & look at what's left & think, "I don't need this!" I learned that I am renewing my needs list & moving forward to LESS.
Thank you for the kind way you deliver timely messages. Clear, concise explanations that can make a difference right now.🌸🌿
Decluttering tests one's mental strength as it makes you decide/choose what you really need over what you seem to want. The best thing about decluttering is, the more (items) you lose, the more you win (space/clarity) !
Hi Joshua - Thanks for clarifying those words. I don't think I will ever be a minimalist, but I love the concepts and now at least I think first before purchasing "things." Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg
Joshua your videos always are very minimalistic, as they should be 👍🏻
Profound observation!
Recently I had a conversation where I declared, “I can’t be a minimalist. I keep accepting everybody’s hand-me-downs.” All my kids’ clothes, books, toys, games, etc were not carefully chosen by them or by me. They were someone else’s cast-offs or gifts from friends and family. It is quite a chore to keep on decluttering to counterbalance all the things that enter our house.
I Did this for years! It took quite awhile to rid myself of excess and to learn to say thank you but no, unless I know someone who needs the item. Please consider dropping these unneeded things at a shelter, mission, food pantry. Get the stuff into the hands of those in need, not able to shop even at the thrift shop. Today I left 4 things at the bus stop. They were gone in 20 minutes!
I’ve just discovered the difference between decluttering & minimalism.
Decluttering is purging unused items. I have noticed watching decluttering videos that
they still have way too much stuff. Minimalism purges a high percentage of items and
keeps a manageable amount of items.
This makes me nervous. But thank you you are helping me.
Every time when I am decluttering , it feels like meditation , it's really great !
Josh. I love your videos, so helpful and inspiring ! Will u PLeASE consider a whole house tour. I’m talking cabinets in Kitchen and bathrooms , kids closets your closet, linen closet, garage maybe even an attic or basement. Why?, Because I have a tendency to remove all of the visual clutter but I still tuck things away in cabinets and closets. And drawers and under bed. When your wife opens the cabinet and I see what they look likeWith a few cups and a few plates in it and I see how neatly your closet looks, it is so so inspiring. Please help me get over this hurdle, I have been watching you for over a year and you and your family have inspired me so much. Thank you
This is the best way to proceed and live!!I THANK YOU!!!
As crestons wife I love minimalism it changed my life and our marriage but I have never been a hoarder because I always declutterred twice a year now don't have to because of minimalism only have to do it with my clothes twice a year but for the most part I keep my clothes
Thank you boss I love the inspiration
Great explanation. Thank you
Minimalist IS even better! 🌵💚😀
I continue to purge the items I no longer use or need and donate to others who are in need. I see no reason to buy new furniture, clothes stuff in general when what I have serves the purpose. I love to reuse, find a new use, and help to consume as little of our limited resources of this beautiful planet
Great comment and your Avatar made me laugh. 👍
Thank you so much for this insightful video 💘
Thank you for your valuable contents and encouragement.
What a great definition of minimalism, Joshua. Thank you!
Great content here. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love ur channel, and ur explanations.
Greetings from Illinois. 😉😊
Straightforward and helpful. Thankyou
I love your videos. God bless you.
Thank you,
Shehnaz Ahmad
Johannesburg
South Africa
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Beautiful words of wisdom.Thank you Joshua.
You are my hero 😊.
Well said. Thank you 🙏
Thank you!
Completely agree with you...!!!😀😀
Thank you boss I love it
First comment. Thanks for tuning in.
Great video!
Johua, all your videos are fantastic but this one is by far my favorite!! Thank you for all you do!
You are very kind.
Great advice
Simple and perfefct!!! :)
Great video.
Amazing video
Owning only what you really need !
Hi Joshua are your books in northern Ireland were can I buy thanks
Great Video!!!!
As crestons wife I have noticed the more you own the more stressed a person from managing what they own the less a person has the less you have to manage the more carefree a person is I've seen it in my own life and in others
REJECT CONSUMERISM..... thank you for that.... a mindset... acquiring less unnecessary stuff !
I grew up quite poor for a long time. Learned how to play guitar early on. When I got a good job, I wound up buying WAY too many musical instruments, most of which I still have. Now that I'm doing the minimalist thing, I'm going thru all this and starting to ask the question "why do I have this?". Don't get me wrong, it is not easy.
I love owning less. It’s just the best way to go. I get disgusted of how much money I wasted just to keep up with the Jones. Now I know better.
I knew it from the title but I just have to watch hahahaha
I’m not sure if there is a more helpful person on TH-cam.
YES!!!!!
You should know your needs and what you value and values 'You' prior to decluttering. You don't want to throw the stuff and people away without knowing what you really value, right
Minimalism, it's the way of the future.
I use separated accounts for better phone use , because Gmail is my working mail and others are others , life would never be so much fresh and better !
I've been decluttering but throwing things away now is hard because we're in lockdown and they closed down all the non-essential shops so you can't buy anything if you need it! 😞
My daughter has decided to empty the contents of her room and only put back in what she wants to keep. I am now living with a mess in one room, additional furniture in another because the donation stores are also closed, and our lockdown extending as the Delta strain spreads. 🙁
We're "fully open" here, California, so you have my sympathies. Still, you likely know instinctively if some of your stuff is no longer needed by you. Don't let potential scarcity frighten you into keeping things you might be better off without.
@@kobrien7945 can you list furniture or other things on something like Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist? Don't know if those are available to you or currently allowed where you are. As I told Monika we're open here in California. I do anticipate shutting down again by maybe October. With that in mind I need a new pair of runners and to take some things to the local charity shop while they are still accepting donations. Good luck getting rid of some of your daughter's excess stuff.
A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone. - Henry Thoreau
Just what we all need another set of rules. Do whatever makes you happy. You are still going to have to spend time being intentional about what’s in your home and on your body. Does it fit my minimalist aesthetics? Etc. That takes up a lot more thought process. So it’s not as freeing as it sounds. How about it removed color and creativity. It creates environment that could be considered depressing to some. Institutional. There is a balance to be struck between decluttering and minimalism. God made our world colorful and dynamic. I want to see minimalist who don’t think that means drab. What difference if you have a red as opposed to a gray comforter. Does the gray one cost less. Did the red one take longer to pick out. The Asian culture value minimalism but it rich in color and contrast. This new age minimalism is bunk. Organic cotton comes in vivid blues , greens, etc. If you want to live a life of service do that. Thank Heaven God is not a minimalist. This is from a person whose loves and lives with neutral aesthetics.
OK, but do you spend that time you saved thinking about possessions? There's intentionality and there's obsession - where's the line? i don't want to spend all my time thinking about everything i touch, Do I really need this? Not being flip, really asking.