My favorite definition of minimalism is this: “Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it.” ~ Joshua Becker

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

That is such a nice definition! ☺️

Ohhh I got that with my viral video!!! One person called me extreme and another told me I had TOO MUCH sentimental stuff. 😂😂😂

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! And sometimes it just seems like people feel hurt about what I say about my life.... But I think there are always people that don't understand and the most I can do is trying to understand them. Just sometimes it doesn't work 😂 but 99% of my viewers are amazing!!!

@AtoZenLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@ecofriendlia Totally agree! I think that the way we respond to things are a mirror 🪞 that tells us a little bit more about ourselves as well, so if I have a strong response to something, I always ask myself, “Why do I feel this way?” I think people can learn a lot if they look deep inside to the way that they feel about videos like this. ✨❤️✨

I'm not a minimalist, but I enjoy watching certain minimalist, organizing, sustainable, and slow living channels. I've changed my view of our belongings and have donated literally truckloads full of items. I'm not a vegan or vegetarian but have changed my diet after watching many of those channels. I'm not zero waste but after reading Bea Johnson's blog and book years ago, I enjoy watching zero waste channels. I keep making changes and have slowly reduced our trash going to the landfill. I can go weeks without putting out our trash tote. I'm just an average person trying to live a little lightly on this planet and hopefully leave it in better condition for the future. I respect all youtubers who put themselves out there to encourage people to change for the better to help themselves, their communities, and the environment. I'm sorry you all have to deal with so much criticism but know that you are having an impact.

@suzonlange6410

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, and she has a real impact for lots of us !!

@fromnewusa

3 жыл бұрын

Rebecca. Very nicely said. Take Care

I'm disabled, so my essentials- my crutches, wheelchair, painkillers are very different from healthy ppl needs. Also I'm not minimalist in any way, shape or form but I find your videos interesting, greatings from Poland :)

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

I can imagine that these things just make your days possible! And I am glad to have you here no matter how many things you own 😉

I was just telling my sister this weekend that I never watch the minimalists who act like you can't have more than 5 books/kitchen spices even if you love reading/cooking. That to me would be too stressful. I strive to be more minimalist because I love the idea of only owning stuff I either need or love (or both), but it doesn't mean I have to live a spartan lifestyle, just figure out what actually matters to me in my personal situation!

@raapyna8544

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, minimalism doesn't mean poverty and lack. It means choosing and having what you need, which is the opposite.

Critics are not always offering us wisdom, sometimes people are drawn to be negative and unkind. I like how you are following a path that works for you & I have been gradually becoming more intentional about my belongings. I find your channel authentic & helpful, thank you for these videos.

Hey Lia, have you ever heard the phrase, *take what you need and leave the rest?* I appreciate the parts of your life that are different than mine, I can say that is lovely and not ever make it personal. Watching you helps me question my habits and I connect also with what we do have in common. Cuídate✨🙏🏾

This is one of the best summaries of minimalism that I've seen, and I've watched hundreds of hours on the subject. Thank you for this; you're a natural speaker and this isn't the first time I've been blown away by the way you've explained things. Your channel stands out to me as one of the best. Well done, and keep up the good work xxx

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so so much! I am glad you like the videos and also thank you for becoming a member!

@johnukki1952

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. Lia, you have touched me and I am changing my life because what you say makes sense and because I perceive you embodying it. Thank you.

Thank you for this video. It's true why judge people, it doesn't serve neither side. 🙏 I've started decluttering. I have a lot of clothes, books, jewellery etc from childhood. I like what you said about learning about yourself and what you value. Trying to convince others is never the way! You can only tell people about your own story and maybe it will inspire others but what they choose is never in your control. Minimalism is an individual story. 🙏 Everything is always changing. We are in the flow. Thank you.

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment! You said that so well and I absolutely agree ☺❤

To me minimalism isn't really about reducing stuff per se. It's about reducing stress factors in your life. Decluttering stuff can be one way of doing it. But there are other ways how you can reduce stress and live a more centered life. Thanks for this video again.

@funnymemos3056

3 жыл бұрын

So we’ll said!!

I love that you take the time to share a discussion on your thoughts. Also, for repairing heavy duty fabrics I have successfully used fishing line. It is strong. Just make sure the knots are not left on the side of the fabric you will be sitting on. (Bury it to the inside of the cushion.)

To me, it goes too far when I'm starting to have this feeling of denying myself things all the time and being frustrated by it. For example I bought some stuff to do DIY projects in my room. Not because they needed fixing, but because I needed a change and I feel better now. Some minimalists would say it was unnecessary, but to me it wasn't. I changed the look of some furniture and bought a shelf. I love them. So it was a good decision. And I totally agree with the hair washing thing. I have long, dry, wavy hair, it would be impossible to me to skip shampoo or conditioner. I don't care what people say. I pay attention to buy cruelty-free, natural products, but I'll never not use them

Funny how some people think that being extreme minimalist is a sign of mental illness when 100 years ago majority had similar amount of stuff you have now. Having less is considered 'crazy' while being destructive, greedy, not content and grateful with what you have and constantly chasing more material possessions is considered good or being ambitious, fancy, and so on... Crazy world, huh? :)

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you! While I can understand that the constant urge to declutter can become unhealthy it is really strange how strong the opinion of other people about my limited amount of stuff can be. After all, having less and consuming intentionally is more sustainable and really doesn't take away anything from anybody else... ☺

@sbyco

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point. Extreme excess has become the new normal. I think my grandparents owned fewer clothes than I do as a minimalist.

@matildalepoglavec9267

3 жыл бұрын

@@ecofriendlia definitely! and yes, while people can be addicted to just anything, even decluttering, having less is generally healthier choice on many levels. :)

Youre the only KZreadr that I can sit and listen to without getting bored. Its bcuz youre so nice, and youre sensible. And personable. I like you😊

I tried no poo, no soap or face wash for almost 2 years. I felt dirty and smelly. Now I use a sensitive, natural (that I can buy in bulk) body wash for everything.

I have got 10 bags, pairs of shoes, pullovers, t-shirts, pants, thights, summer dresses, so maybe 10 is the magic number for me. In some categories I still feel like I have a lot, but I won't declutter just to have to buy it again. I have a lot of socks for example and I am going to wait until they wear out. I've seen a minimalist on youtube declutter perfectly good socks and I don't think it's a good example.

@raapyna8544

3 жыл бұрын

Same! I'm keeping extra socks, pens and papers because they don't bother me, and can save me some money.

When I first started decluttering a few years ago it was just for the reason that I couldn't stand all this stuff anymore. After a while I started to live a much more sustainable life. Then minimalism went beyond physical matters... what and who do I want to spend my time with? And recently I started living a quite frugal lifestyle. Not enough, I finished the book "essentialism" by Greg McKeown last week. I absolutely love it and I now there's still a long way to go but also I know I have to be careful not to stress me out too much. I'll split this comment to avoid that KZread thinks I'm spam...

You are so incredibly wise and self aware. I think anyone who misunderstands your message about minimalism isn't clearly listening. You are always clear and concise with your words and so very sincere. I have been a minimalist for the past 2 yrs after completing a move across Canada with just a suitcase and I still struggle with feeling the need to keep up with what society tells me I "need" to have. Your videos are so comforting to me as you realize that our lives are ever changing and that flexibility allows me to give myself some grace. Lots of love from Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

Loved this video! I’m on my own minimalism journey and for me it’s not about a specific number, it’s more about making sure I only have what I actually use regardless of “how many” items that is. If I don’t use it, it goes. If I do use it, it stays. And that’s always evolving as my life evolves.

This is the first time I’ve heard of being addicted to decluttering. I looked it up and now I’m worried I’ve taken my OCD too far in the other direction! 😮

You have so much knowledge and insight regarding minimalism that I wish you'd write a book. I think it would be a best seller!

Hey Lia ! You have nailed it - Some people judge on the basis of belongings and definitions. Honestly if it doesnt resonate with them they should not watch our videos. I really enjoyed this video and especially your style of sewing alongwith speaking to us :)

For me i know i get obsessive about numbers, so i would never count how many things i have. However, i take time to regularly assess the things i own, and try to be honest with myself about what is useful to me. Some things are kept for sentimental reasons, but the majority of the things i own are just that, things that serve a purpose. Of course, i also try to be mindful of when a thing becomes a burden, like a reusable thermos that just isn't being used and keeps getting shuffled from one cupboard to another.

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds really good! And I think reflecting about ourselves and learning when something (minimalism, a hobby an item) adds value and when it doesn't serve a constructive purpose will always help us live a more content life, no matter if we know the number of things we own or are minimalists :)

Good multitasking! I couldn't sew and talk about minimalism at the same time but I am a man! Rocking the short hair. Looks fresh and youthful.

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes but I didn't get far in the video. It took a few more hours to finish fixing the couch ☺ and thank you 😉

love your approach. makes total sense. of course there will always be people who use something like minimalism as a coping mechanism and lose control over it, but there can't be an objective measure as for whether or not someone has "taken it too far". it's completely personal. senidng much love your way

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! And that is why it is so hard to define which things are too much when it comes to other people's stuff! But also why we all have to find our own stuff and can't take some minimalism checklist from the internet ☺

I don't know if I have said this before but my goal with minimalism is 'a space where a kid with adhd can relax' because I think everyone deserves that. In my head that means there are not too many things on surfaces to get distracted by, everything has its place so it's simple to clean, and a limited amount of peaceful, natural colours that don't clash. I also have some tangible goals like I want to be able to put up a clothes rack in my closet, so I need to declutter it enough to remove some shelves. I will just go into it gradually and see if I can achieve that wish. I'm also doing a sort-of buy-nothing thing, where I use up what I have before I buy anything new. So I've been using the empty pages of my old notebooks for example. I don't declutter the extra pens and papers because they don't bother me. I'm also interested in the more spiritual pov to minimalism. I watched one of Joshua Becker's preaches where he talked about not seeking riches on Earth and helping others, and thought that very inspiring.

I just want to say I find your videos extremely interesting despite not being a minimalist (maybe mediumalist?) I just love you’re always nuanced and including and have a strong focus on sustainability as well. I have personally been decluttering a lot of “excess” (clothes, stationary and books I feel “meh” about) and I’m doing project pan until I hit the bottom of my stock and old dingy makeup 😂 I’ve also really incorporated having a “designated space” for stuff that can’t overflow. Like I can only have one bookshelf and if it’s getting filled to the brim I gotta declutter. But honestly the most efficient way for me to “declutter” has just been to largely cut out shopping. However I DO like to surround myself, wear and look at beautiful objects, as long as there is space and use for them. (Which is why I don’t call myself minimalist)

You are one of my favourite people to listen too and watch on the internet. Always sharing and encouraging your viewers to do minimalism in a way that makes them happy. I see you left out the letter "A" in the word Minim-lism in the title....Now people will say you've gone too far for sure hahahehe

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you! I am glad you like my videos and thank you so much for telling me! That has happened before with a video that got a lot of views and someone commented it in a really arrogant way after like 40'000 views! The thing is, I checked the title to make sure I did right everything correctly.... 😂 so thank you!

You should take a piece of strong fabric - jeans for example - and put it over this hole to cover it, otherwise it will break again soon.

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe that would work, thank you for the suggestion! ☺

Exactly, everyone should do minimalism their way . You do you Lia . New perspectives is the key element, every has a different perspective, what works for you want work for me etc. This is Katrina on my husband's tablet he prefers my iPad.

I love that you are so true to yourself Lia. I really enjoy how genuine you are. Keep on keeping on!

So amazing describtion of minimalism. Having things what we really need, but not more. It makes sense just this way and even though it's so difficult to some people to not wanting more. Our world would be much more safer and cleaner without any extra unless pollution, if everyone would be satisfied with things what they need. You always describe things so clearly and I love it so much! Really so motivating! Since I'm watching you again regularly I've developed so much. Our home looks much more tidier and we always have cloths to wear. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful thoughts with us!🙏🙌 It's amazing that you are fixing your couch. It fixes people's souls as well who have a hole on their souls 🤗🙌

I just started my minimalist journey this year and I can feel my comfort zone as a minimalist coming around soon.

you're so nice and understanding and it's too bad people criticize you like that. i do think it can go too far of course but it's really up to the person and how they're doing. personally i agree with the idea of it's what makes sense for you, i do want to declutter and sort out my wardrobe, i agree on the three sets of shoes (boots, sandals, tennis shoes, just make the most sense for our weather too.), i plan to also declutter some cat stuff (my cat's fussy about toys) and declutter trinkets. I know there's religious items i plan to have because they mean something to me. while i like books most of mine will probably be digital anyways along with games movies etc. i also know that most likely the least minimalist thing I'll have is art supplies, sure i could just stick to digital but having different options adds to my life and it's something I wouldn't be happy being too strict about, i do want to get the most ecofriendly and reusable options when it's reasonable to (like when these wear down maybe) but cutting them out altogether bothers me. Sometimes there's clutter from trying to find what works for my health issues. it's tough too because i have a lot of sensitivities and idk if i can have certain things until i try them and then i have to figure out what to do if i can't keep them (usually donate when possible). for instance, a week ago i got a laptop to up my artwork (more efficient, more capable, more accessible, etc. i did research to find the best option) but i still can't use it due to my sensitivities, this happens with all kinds of things. it can feel like a waste to have to throw out foods for example but i'm kinda stuck if it turns out i can't have something (i try to stick with what i know is safe but it doesn't always work out). have you ever had something like that happen? when you bought something but it didn't work out so you had to keep trying? (btw thanks for captions!)

@raapyna8544

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! The pharmacy let me have samples to try at home when I was looking for skin products that would work. That was pretty cool.

Excellent thought-provoking video, Lia! Thank you.

Great video!! Thank you for your input! VERY WELL SAID!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Im far from being a minimalist but I keep going. The longer it takes the better my decisions are. My goal for this year is to have 150 items of clothing Max and Then next year 100 I kept accumulating stuff and clothes my whole life I want less clothes, I want to combine my clothes, most of the time I cant. I dont have any basics, everything has a special pattern, cut, etc. I also know now what clothes I like, what Cuts and colours are good for me. So I am slowly decluttering my clothes and replacing clothes with sustainabe and good quality clothes. Every so often I go through all my stuff and reorganise it, Analyse and declutter.

Hmmm this topic is interesting :) When I think of it "gone to far" I immediately think of minimalist with no furniture, no bed, no permanent place to live etc and I think wow, I could never not have a bed LOL but I know some people live like that and if their happy good for them :) .. however what about what I call the "hypocrite minimalist" For example something I have noticed is, some people on social media claims to be a minimalist but every video they put up they have gone out and bought more items??? Im not sure I can take a person / creator seriously when they are bringing in 100 new clothing pcs in 1 month, 200 plants, huge amount of shoes, 3 cars, more pcs of furniture, or buying 100 books in 1 week?? but they tell the camera and the followers they are a minimalist and "don't own much" or because they don't shop "often" its ok to buy 100 items at a time ??? Some have even written books but then in their videos say something completely different then what they wrote in the book or in a blog? now do not get me wrong I do understand there is no number / qty put on how many of something you can own but then again "when" is it "gone to far"? Rooms overflowing with stuff or having nothing in a room? Its a fine line :)

thank you for this video ✨ it really helps me to not judge myself for not being a „real minimalist“ because, like you mentioned there are many ways how to do it 😊

The same applies to most (if not all) of the definitions. you're not too minimalist, you're not too vegan, you're not 100% zero waste... there is compromise everywhere and it's never 100%, unless you commit to one category only (which personally I don't think is the optimal solution ). Is it better to be fully vegan and buy 100 pairs of plastic shoes made cheaply under unethical conditions or own one second hand leather pair which will last one life? the more we go into the details the more complicated it gets, and at the end I hope we all do our best

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is so true! It is sometimes hard because I want to be better at more of my values, especially being sustainable is so difficult with deciding between plastic-free, organic, using a not-so-sustainable product vs throwing it away for a perfect sustainable one... But what I miss in these communities online is often that people don't realize that other people have other priorities or possibilities, because you are so right, we always have to compromise to a certain degree... ☺

If you need a strong threat for your couch usr dental floss tread. If you dont mind the white color. It is really really strong!! I especially bought it for my couch! Gr from Friesland

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

If it rips again I'll give it a try! ☺ Thanks for the suggestion!

Lia, to me you are the perfect minimalist! I look up to you😊

Just a bit of leather fixing advice... I would remove some of the stuffing at least while sewing split back up, if no zipper I probably wouldn’t try to squeeze any back in. Also, I would oil or condition the leather and let sit a bit before trying to pull back together. It is like skin, and if it’s be out in the changing elements it has dried out and shrunk and is why it keeps splitting back open. And I feel ya on this...our dogs have dug holes in our leather couch that I bought dirt cheap second hand and is exactly the couch I’ve dreamt of for 15-20 years prior to finding. Gotta find a way to patch or make all new cushions for it. Good luck with it! And I truly enjoy these chatting videos. And LOVE the hair!

I love your Sweatshirt, it looks so comfortable!

Wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing.

I agree with you :) Keep things in your life if they bring value to you!!!! don't stress about the numbers

I am not a strict minimalist, even if at all. For example if you want to have a dishwasher (just an example) it doesn't make sense to own less than a machines worth of dishes. Sometimes the amount of things comes down to your lifestyle

Because counting items is difficult I started counting types of items I have. Mostly, I have one item of a type. So, currently I have 159 types of items. I feel I have everything I need to live my life where survival meets self actualization. In my purchases I try to be intentional so, I naturally buy and consume less.

Great topic! I think people say that someone is going too far when they break norms or live without furniture, etc.... I'm very much in favor of people not feeling like they need to stay within norms, or convention. So, I support people that go a bit further than people that are reluctant due to worry about "what others will think".

Wenn ich dir einen Tipp wegen deiner Couch geben darf: je weiter die Naht ausreißt, desto strapazierter sind die Ränder, und desto weniger Stoff hast du beim nächsten Mal zum Flicken. LEder franst zwar nicht aus, dafür reißen aber die Löcher ein, die du mit der Nadel machst! Du könntest beim nächsten Flickvorgang vielleicht einen Streifen Stoff einfügen, um ein bisschen mehr Spielraum zum Flicken zu haben? :-) Grüße aus München von einem rasierten Köpfchen, das auch noch Haarseife benutzt!

❤️i appreciate you so much!!

Great video, Lia! And your hair is even shorter now, it looks awesome! ( And now you won't need shampoo anymore. 😉 )

Absolutely agree with you 🤝

for me the definition is that owning the amount of things that you need/love/use, and that number is unique to each and every person. and that's absolutely ok, there should not be any negative compersion in any field of life. there are no common rules to minimalism, it is something you define for yourself

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I absolutely agree! ☺

Thank you for great video 👏

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you liked it! ☺

Hello Lia. I like your content so much. I’m as a mum interested how to be miminalist with kid, it would be very inspiring topic for me. Thanks

Personally minimalism is the way to appreciate and love every single piece I own. For instance, I would not keep that Adidas swimpants cause clearly it doesn't make you happy wearing it. And I think at the end, life is made of little things and if I can choose to get rid (responsibly) of the stuff I don't like, well, that makes life better. But again, it applies to me. I really admire who can go beyond their own happiness to reach an higher level. I am a beginner minimalist 🤭😁

Well said.

Part 3: AND unfortunately I have to admit that I find myself "judging" ( it's not really judging, it's more like an irritation ) other people, for example there's a guy in our house who is getting online orders delivered almost every day. I definitely have to watch my attidude!

@raapyna8544

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, I think mild irritation/pet peeve is fine when someone is living contrary to your values. 😅

Συμφωνώ μαζί σου ότι δεν υπάρχουν όρια στην έννοια μινιμαλισμός...Τα όρια τα βαζει όπως αισθάνεται καλύτερα ο καθένας μας.Πολύ ωραίο το βίντεο σου,συνέχισε έτσι👏🏻

I agree that everyone's life is different, so minimalism is different for everyone. My sister is a minimalist. She is an at home mom. Her wardrobe is much smaller than mine, but her kitchen gear is much more than mine. I recently removed items I was storing at my son's house. On my next day off, I will be going through it all and continue decluttering.

Very thought-provoking. Greetings from South Africa! 🇿🇦

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Greetings back from Germany! ☺

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you're safe and the fire will be under control and gone soon 😢

@nishaatsadien1435

3 жыл бұрын

@@ecofriendlia ah wow yes it’s international news unfortunately 😔 I reside in Cape Town but thankfully in a suburb further away from the mountain, although a few of my colleagues have had to evacuate. It seems to be calming down in some areas but it’s still ongoing. The strong winds are making things difficult. Thanks so much for your well wishes 🙏🏼 you inspire me!

My solution is to always have a tiny closet and keep it uncrammed. 😅 I still keep my tiny dresser so that I only have so much room for clothes, I know having more space will convince me to buy more.

Now I am wondering if you actually finished the couch? Did it work or not? Really nice video! I am not a minimalist, or at least I don't think so. I am still in the decluttering phase but I feel like I am getting closer to figuring out what I like and what I don't like and I am living with less and less stuff and so far it has been great! Especially with clothing I always felt like I didn't know what I wanted to wear and now it is so much easier to choose something I know I love because I have a lot less and all the pieces that I do own I love and are easy to match with each other.

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

It did work, I finished foxing the couch but it took several hours ☺

Did you manage to sew up your cushion in the end! :o) Maybe a patch of fabric might be easier than sewing it shut ? < 3

Haha such a contrast between this thumbnail and the last videos (on ugly clothes) thumbnail!

Sorry, a long comment ahead. I am not a minimalist when it comes to words, apparently ;) Also this sounds judging, to use someone's term below. Maybe it is. I remember watching a guy on YT a few years back, before more people started to share their minimalism journey, who traveled around the world with one backpack. He had like 10 items - it seemed like almost nothing - and most of it was camera gear. He was missing things many (me) would find essential: toothpaste, deodorant, a towel. A razor - he's clean-shaven. Personal hygiene items. I'm amazed he can get through life without those things. Pretty cool. Until he says that wherever he stays - with friends, at hostels, with people he finds online who accommodate travelers, etc. - he "borrows" whatever he needs. He uses other people's stuff - towels, soap, deodorant and razors - to stay a minimalist and below his set level of items. That was off-putting. And I think that takes minimalism too far. It's different if you don't have a car but a friend lets you borrow theirs for a weekend trip. Or you want to borrow someone's jacket while traveling because it was colder than you packed for and they had an extra. Items that are not daily use, personal hygiene items that no one would really want back. It made him look cheap and lazy and a bit of a sponge trying to be "minimal" by using other people's things to avoid owning additional items. To me, he came across as entitled, as if he were special because he was traveling, was a minimalist and he was owed these things just because. Okay, judgment over :)

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! And I think it is a fascinating topic! So many of the "digital nomads" owning only 20-100things need to borrow similar things to survive. I think it's on to not own a kitchen and always eat out or cook in vacation rentals, to not own a bed and sleep in Airbnb and hotels, to rent a car or bike because you always only stay in one place for a few weeks. BUT that also means that you are not REALLY so much more of a minimalist than other people with homes, furniture, etc. Because you still use all those other things. For me not owning a toothbrush and similar things would go too far. But apart from that everybody should do what is best for them but then they can't really compare themselves to other people saying that they actually can live with fewer things...

@raapyna8544

3 жыл бұрын

I think he should (have) bought himself a safety razor with cheap changeable blades, old-school-like. Borrowing shampoo and towel once seems fine to me, but using up someone's disposable razors does not.. x)

With time I have come to be more patient with myself when it comes to "becoming more minimalist". I have realized that it is a journey and that I need to be kind to myself to allow myself to find my way. I like what you say about change, I think all of these things really depend and contribute to what rhythm our minimalism has. If that makes sense? By the way...did you manage to fix the couch?

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! It really is a journey! Yes, I did but it took me a few hours because both seams on the sides needed to be done, and the middle one also had a hole ☺ I just hope it doesn't rip again ☺

I know you don't have much stationary or craft supplies but would you make a video about what style of pencil case you consider to be Minimalist?

Oh wow!! Your accent has extremely improved? Holy cow! But it is lovely in anyway of course!

Minimalism means what is enuf for you not anyone else. PBH

Part 2 😉 Ok, for example for my groceries I want them to be organic, fair trade, regional and plastic free but now I also want to be more intentional about how much I spend, that means I spend almost half of my sunday checking my pantry, meal planning and looking for special offers from different grocery stores, foodsharing etc. It's fun now but as I don't work fulltime at the moment I think it may drive me mad in the future.

@raapyna8544

3 жыл бұрын

Oh but I hope you're also learning what works now so you don't have to put so much effort in in the future! Like some easy meals you like and can variate.

@ellenoesterle5989

3 жыл бұрын

@@raapyna8544 Yes, I try to keep it simple but on the other hand I'm quite a foodie and love to try new recipes. So it's a bit of a dilemma but I'm sure I'll find the best way for me. 😊

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I think your new hair do says it all😂😛

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I thought you were going to say, judging other people's lives and being grumpy is a waste of time! You should have said that. :) That's kind of minimalist too, haha.

I am curious how your boyfriend feels about minimalism. Is he also a minimalist and concerned about sustainability? My husband is supportive, but sometimes thinks I am a bit extreme.

Because I'm a Minimalist and my parents aren't I now often feel they think I'm going Too Far with it.

Today's Lia, followed by past Lia appearing as future Lia followed by today's future Lia. OK, I got it. 🤩 Then that thumbnail is perfect.

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's great! I said that and wondered if I should leave it in the video when I was editing, but decided to leave it in even if it doesn't make sense completely :)

How about fishing line to fix the couch 😁

I was wondering if you thought that minimalism was an individualistic concept, or more of a social one? I feel like you see minimalism as something to each one's own, which is also kind of how I see it, but maybe it still needs a universal definition so that we can communicate it and share it and inspire others? Also on another note, kind of: what would you say to someone who thinks minimalism is selfish?

I have seen more minimalists having only a passport and a creditcard. No insurance, no savings for later etc. and i dont get how one cares so little about these things.

Minimalism is good if it increases your self-esteem, not your ego. Self-esteem increases when you compare your past self with your present self. Ego increases when you compare yourself with others in a negative way.

I will never judge you

You can't make everyone happy, I learned this when I started to be exposed on social media. There will always be negative people that will just like to disagree with you. You just have to ignore them . hugs from Romania

I wish I was as smart as you at your age. I was about accumulating when I was your age. I have people in my life who think I have a problem because I don't like clutter. I dont keep very much " just in case" stuff and they think that is crazy because they keep everything. DUCT TAPE! We North Americans fix everything with duct tape and that might work for your couch.

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

I have thought about duct tape and we actually have several rolls of it (so yes that is somewhat of a just in case item too and because my boyfriend got it for free somewhere a few years ago) and if it rips again and I don't feel like fixing it I will try duct tape before throwing it away! I just think the thread might be better because the couch is exposed to sun and rain so I am afraid the tape would look and feel bad after some time.

If i were not so self concious, i would've cut my hair short long ago. I like the look but i hate the effort and money needed to maintain my hair.

"too much minimalism" lol :)

Does anybody use shampoo bars? Do they leave your hair greasy? Do shampoo bars last a long time?

@paigeewaigey

3 жыл бұрын

We use shampoo bars! I’ve been using them for about 2 years. It took about 3 months of greasy hair for me to get the hang of using them. If you have hard water they can be a little tricky. A standard size bar lasts us about 3-4 months. I wash my hair once a week and my husband washes every day. Depending on the ingredients, they may not lather like normal shampoo so I was using too much and had residue left over. We also have hard water so I added a shower filter which helped with the residue build up. (For context: I have shoulder length hair, very thick and wavy). My scalp looks/feels healthier.

@jennisunshine

3 жыл бұрын

@@paigeewaigey Where I live in Oklahoma the water is hard. I haven't tried a shampoo bar yet. Thank you for the information. It sounds like I would need to use filtered water. 3-4 months is pretty good for shampoo.

My god, you are beautiful! 🤩

Some people 90 items work some people 40 items work i get you some people are judgey i say if it works for you or someone else thats good

You are actually still using the no-poo method because you use using a shampoo bar without sulfates and harsh ingredients (I believe, idk what's in your shampoo bar lol). I've been doing no-poo since like 2009 and at least back then it meant not using traditional shampoo with certain ingredients. I've never understood no-poo to mean only WO even though I suppose WO is the furthest form of no-poo.

@ecofriendlia

3 жыл бұрын

That is true! I use a hair soap actually that contains oils and maybe some herbs, so yes I don't plan on switching back to regular shampoo! But only water just didn't work...

Hair grease is natural.. Fasting is also natural. What kind of food do you eat? I hope it is not carbs.. the best diet is eating 3 times or less a week; some meat, and organs, 2 or 3 eggs, tiny bit vegetables but no refined carbs or simple carbs.