Hey everyone, I hope you enjoy todays video! Please take what is applicable for you and simply leave the rest. As always, this video hopes to offer you a multitude of options, but is keenly aware that there is only so much we can do depending on our circumstances. Let me know your thoughts in the comments ! Immy xx

I keep my phone in airplane mode most of the time, usually i use only wifi, and because of less RF pollution exposure my body feels better, the most satisfying thing for me at the moment is to go in to the woods and take out the trash that idiots left behind, my grandfather thinks I am crazy and also warned me of the gossip that some neighbors have started ( i guess they feel shame for leaving the trash in the woods!), Going vegan changed and saved my life couple of times untill now, since last time I became vegan my minimalism instinct has grown automatically and it feels good seeing that money last for longer period of times and actually spending less than before! By the way, I love your videos, keep up the good work!🥰

Along the lines of being mindful of how often I check my phone, since I've turned off unnecessary notifications, I actually like to keep my phone on loud rather than vibrate/silent. This way, I don't keep checking for texts or other notifications I might have missed and then succumbing to distractions. I also like to customize my sounds so I know what the notification is before I even look at my phone and decide in the moment if whatever it is can wait or not.

such a good point about the listening to music - don't rememeber the last time I've sat down and listened to a whole album. x

Reduce the number of pointless photos you take and live in the moment not through a lense. Have learnt this the hardware with the kids. Not everything needs to be documented for the world to see made so much more memories this way ❤️❤️

@gayathriharidas21

Жыл бұрын

Been feeling this a lot lately. Tired of the 50+ photos that appear on the phone gallery after say a single outing.

Just set my phone to grayscale - can't wait to see how this impacts my usage! I've already done a "Swap" and carry a kindle with me more or less everywhere so I can read a few pages of a book instead of scrolling on my phone!

You can also combine collecting recipes with writing by hand! Since my favourite recipes are both from the internet and certain cook books, I find it much easier (and relaxing) to collect them by writing them down in a notebook. I also quite like the idea of passing on a handwritten cook book to my future kids (the way my grandmother did).

You said many times to take/leave what you can, but here are some alternatives I thought of during your video that people may find helpful. - If you do not have a land line and are worried about missing an emergency call by keeping your phone out of your bedroom, use a silent/emergency setting where no notifications (besides the alarm clock) will sound. But if someone calls your phone, hangs up, and immediately calls you again, the phone will register it as an emergency and ring. - Use parental controls on your own phone so you can limit the time you spend on apps without deleting them, or blocking off times of day you don't want to be tempted to play games/check apps. - I keep a list of things I need to buy ahead of actually running out, and look for deals. (Like period underwear that can be very expensive) many store's sites will now allow you to pair down the number of emails you receive so you do not unsubscribe entirely, such as only once a week or once a month, or pair down the type of emails you receive like yes for sales and no for new products. - If you can't stand silence due to mental focus issues or tinnitus issues, listen to music without lyrics or download special apps that have specific tones for downing out ear ringing without distracting you. - Make use of your favorite lists in apps like Instagram or twitter. That way you can log on, only look at posts for your favorites to keep up with friends and family, but avoid all the suggested posts and users you follow for those 'sometimes' moments when you want to laugh at memes or read quotes.

seems simple, but effective little ones. Thanks for putting this out!

Being overwhelmed of all the media that is out there like series,music and so on is something that I've been feeling for a while now. Thank you for addressing this and I'm glad that lately I've been following some of the things you mentioned like removing unwanted apps, contacts etc. And I couldn't agree more with the others you mentioned.

One thing that really helped me to change my phone habits was turning on the notifications of e.g. WhatsApp. It might sound strange at first but before that my phone was always muted so I kept checking to see if I had any new messages. Then I decided to mute all my WhatsApp groups and turn on notifications for things that actually matter to me. To use my phone as a phone!! :D

@zz-ic6vy

Жыл бұрын

I have the same issue now.. I turned off notifications but i find myself checking WhatsApp all the time 😒

Just recently found your videos and I love you! I moved to the States from London almost three years ago, met my now husband and ended up staying here. I’m now planning my move back with him and going through the same decluttering process. Crazy how America’s consumerism really sucked me in and I’m becoming more aware of what I buy/use my time and money on!

I’ve been continuously searching for that one magic strategy that will help me simplify my life. So far, my best strategy has been “Move 1 Thing” (or “M1T” for short) which I track in my daily Habit Tracker. “M1T” simply means that everyday I look around my house for at least one item that I can “move” to a better place. This might entail filing some papers, sorting through a few books or recipes, placing an item in the outgoing donation box, doing a quick repair on a household item, or perhaps mending some clothing. “Move 1 Thing” works for me by encouraging me to deal with stuff on a daily basis before items pile up and become a burden that I am tempted to ignore. Highly recommend “M1T”!! Great video today Immy… I know I’ll be using many of your practical strategies. 💦🌎Ⓜary💕

Picking up a book instead of the phone is so valuable! There's a publishing company in Germany, Reclam, who produce classic books in pocket size. So valuable (and cheap, they cost 1/3 of the usual large format price) - they also have some in English and French.

I am soo happy that this video popped up in my feed. Just what needed (even though i wasn't even searching for this topic and didn't think i can do so much small things to feel better)

I absolutely LOVED this video. Recently I've been trying to simplify my life to pre-social media, pre-phone, pre-distraction. I think all these tips you've introduced are extremely helpful and beneficial!

@zz-ic6vy

Жыл бұрын

i agree

Love all these tips. Thanks, & you’re beautiful! My brain is also going on coloring book mode, thinking there could be a colorful fairytale scene tattooed across the chest. Anyone else notice this or just me?

highly recommend not always taking your phone with you. i go for walks once or twice a day, i used to always bring my phone, not really to use but as a "safety blanket" almost. i started leaving it at home since the start of the year, i got really anxious at first, but now i'm used to it. i think it's a good way to get used to not always having access to your phone, if you then some time don't bring it, you are not in total panic.

@SustainablyVegan

Жыл бұрын

I can definitely relate to the feeling anxious at first! I did too!

@arinaira1417

Жыл бұрын

I still find it really hard

@Kx____

Жыл бұрын

@@arinaira1417 is it possible for you to start slowly? i don't know if you take walks for example, but is it possible to start with 10 minutes and slowly go from there? it took me about 2 weeks to feel a bit less anxious and stressed out. now i'm totally fine and i don't even think about it anymore to be honest. but of course it depends on where you live as well. it's really safe here, so i can get away with it. if you live somewhere where it's really unsafe of course you should always bring it! xx

@arinaira1417

Жыл бұрын

@@Kx____ it's possible. I like to listen to music when I walk so I always take my phone. I will try to start slowly. Thank you for your suggestions!

So many clever ideas! I think I will come back to this video time and time again, to remind myself of the lots of ways I can male my life easier. Think I'll start with the ones about the phone right now! P.s. I totally agree with the alarm suggestion! I have one and it is so liberating to switch off the phone and just forget about it at night!

@SustainablyVegan

Жыл бұрын

Yes! The alarm was a game changer for me

Thank you for your time in putting this content together. I love all of your videos and always feel inspired after watching.

Thank you Immy! ❤️ There are a lot of valuable and practical tips in this video!

Love this video as always Immy🙌

So many great tips, I will be rewatching this one. I usually try to ask my self if I really need to go back for my phone if I accidently leave it at home and am always surprised how often the answer in no, and how off-putting and freeing it is at the same time. I have a timer for my phone to be B&W at night and it's a shock how aggressive and unnatural the colours seem if I pause the setting to check something😎. I'm curious to try keeping it on B&W all day and breaking the habit of always having something playing in the background. Thanks!

Thank you so much Immy. Wonderful tips.❤

Wow, I resonated with everything you said in this video! Thank you for the inspiration ✨

LOVED THIS sista i dont wear a watch never really have id rather be 10 minutes early than 10 seconds late but i dont own a clock and havent for years i LOVE and need silence to recharge as an introvert during the recent uk heatwave i had a bed island holiday where i meditated read and did yoga i didnt utter a word and lost 2 pounds!

Thank you!

Great video. Thank you. 🧡

Love ur videos. I found you off shelbi’s channel. 💕

Thank you for the wonderful informations ❤️✨

@SustainablyVegan

Жыл бұрын

thank YOU for watching and taking the time to comment xx

It's so reassuring to realise that I already do so much of these things hahah, thank you Immy

All acquisitions eventually end in dispersal. I remind myself of this daily. It’s quite interesting to me, Immy, that the items you are are holding onto in the thumbnail are some of the very same items that I love and have too many of. I know I can count on you to tutor me along towards a more simple lifestyle. Undoubtedly, your suggestions in this video are going to be a great starting point. Thank-you for the valuable tips and pragmatic solutions. I anticipate that I’ll be coming back to this video for reminders. 💦🌎Ⓜary💕

@warriormonk2611

Жыл бұрын

Are you deliberately signing off with emojis now?! 😁

@marycharlebois6627

Жыл бұрын

@@warriormonk2611 Hey there my old friend, how are you? Yes, I always sign off with my standard fave emojis BUT… what da heck has YT done with their emojis? They appear all faint and lacking detail… not good!! YT needs to go back to the old school emojis… they were much better. OK, I feel better now after my little emoji rant. I hope you are staying cool and hydrated during this summer heat. It’s good to see you here in the comments again, thanks for saying “Hi”. 💦🌎Ⓜary👋

Hi Immy. I’m just commenting here to state that I rarely comment, simply because that’s not really me. I’m not that chatty. But I ALWAYS hit the like button. Just in case you were wondering who those ppl are. LOL 😆 ✌️🌱 I love your videos!

Awesome!!

Putting my phone in another room while I wrote papers/my dissertation for my MA worked so well lol. Id just let people know I was busy and was able to write a ton!

@mnmgirl24

Жыл бұрын

I did however miss a chance to buy tickets to see Taylor Swift in Paris by doing this, so win some lose some 😔

I just did the contacts and the apps.Thanks for the inspo!

@zoed

Жыл бұрын

I don't think this was on the list, but I also went through my wallet and got rid of a few old loyalty/membership cards. No need to carry something around everyday that I never use! Just a few small things and it's definitely made me feel better.

Looking forward to this ☺️ Also, just wanted to say that you look stunning in the thumbnail ❤️

@SustainablyVegan

Жыл бұрын

woohoo happy to have you here! Thank you !! I always wash my hair on sit down filming days haha xx

I could always be doing laundry instead of scrolling on my phone lol

Great video and you look stunning

Hi Immy, this is great. Do you have any book recommendations on this topic?

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Do you have any recommendations for news digests to subscribe to?

I’d love to ditch my phone, but the country I currently live in will not allow you to leave you flat without your smart phone to scan where you go because of covid tracing… so I literally cannot be without my phone or I can’t leave my apartment

is there an app or iphone setting you can use to turn your phone display into greyscale? (i think this is a great idea since i often get overstimulated, thank you!)

@SustainablyVegan

Жыл бұрын

Yes there is!! It differs for every phone but usually if you either look in your display settings or well being / bedtime settings you should be able to find it there. It took some searching to find it on my phone but its worth the little bit of hassle!

@elenamanchorova4170

Жыл бұрын

@@SustainablyVegan found it! thank you very much :)

@kdal6218

Жыл бұрын

So, for the next person in need for an iphone (at least 7): > Settings > Accessibility > Display and Text size > Colors filter > Greyscale Then for an « easy » switch by triple-clicking the Home button (that can be questioned, considering the topic, but I will try this as an in-between): > Settings > Accessibility > Shortcuts > Colors filter

In the vein of organizing apps, I borrowed an idea from a friend: grouping similar apps together in a named "folder" (on my Android phone, it looks more like a bubble or circle. Not sure how to accurately describe it 😅). This is one more step I have to take to actually use most of my apps. Examples of my bubbles include: "connected" (fb, ig, patreon, LinkedIn, phone, messenger, etc) "entertained" (KZread, music apps, pinterest, Netflix, tubi, tt, and library apps for virtual borrowing) "monies" (credit union, credit card, venmo, PayPal, car insurance, etc) "health" (gym, doctor, health insurance) "games" (self explanatory😁, and in theory should be in the "entertained" bubble...) "spend" (OfferUp, ThredUp, etc) "stomach" (for lack of a better name... grocery, coffee, restaurant) All those are on a secondary page. My main page has apps for work (time clock, calculator, formulary, pill counting app), my Google calendar that keeps my outside from work life semi-sane, email, text app, Ecosia, and maps.

I did not know that pick ups data was available on my phone. The look on my face when I saw the number haha. Oh noooo.

Thank you!