Long-Term Minimalism

Some thoughts on the trendiness, longevity, and sustainability of a minimalist lifestyle.
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  • @bombsfadeaway
    @bombsfadeaway5 жыл бұрын

    I love your filming, editing and presentation style! Thank you, KZread algorithm, for introducing me to this channel today. 🙏🏻

  • @katr.9902

    @katr.9902

    5 жыл бұрын

    and how minimalist the video itself is! Keep it short and objective! And still fun!

  • @koko-ul8tu

    @koko-ul8tu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @salerinaxo

    @salerinaxo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @Olivia-ee5nq
    @Olivia-ee5nq5 жыл бұрын

    "every degree counts" is going to be my mantra from now on

  • @simplycj5460
    @simplycj54605 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been a minimalist since I was a child. I visited an Old Order Amish home and loved the sense of peace and the quiet I experienced there. I decided at that young age that I wanted that peace in my home.

  • @dishajedhiyao5
    @dishajedhiyao55 жыл бұрын

    Your big arms give me so much confidence because I'm the same body type because of my athletic background. So glad to find normalcy in it!

  • @jessicam807
    @jessicam8075 жыл бұрын

    I love your content sooo much. I'm sure you'll get big. Keep the good vibes.

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jessica! 😊

  • @ejenglin
    @ejenglin5 жыл бұрын

    Your advice is so practical. Not only for minimalism, but everyday life and goals. We don't share much in common, yet, I find your clear-eyed view of change and growth both refreshing and timely. I'm glad I found your videos when I did. And, yeah, I'm giving a less extreme version of minimalism a shot. Kudos.

  • @TheJroddude
    @TheJroddude5 жыл бұрын

    How are your videos doing so well?! 😭 No extra bs in the description Basic Titles No hashtags or links Just pure GOOD content, that’s it. 🤯🖤

  • @derrickhorvath2216

    @derrickhorvath2216

    5 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Rodriguez it’s a trendy topic for aging millennials.

  • @TheJroddude

    @TheJroddude

    5 жыл бұрын

    Derrick Horvath her videos cover a lot of different topics but you’re correct. It’s The right content released at the right time by a good content creator

  • @rogerpiotr6977

    @rogerpiotr6977

    5 жыл бұрын

    She is so sexy in natural way and it is so rare that I just come here for something like when you go into wild to see beauty

  • @TheJroddude

    @TheJroddude

    5 жыл бұрын

    epilektric 🤯🤯🤯

  • @xoalex15
    @xoalex155 жыл бұрын

    Needed this! I’ve been on my journey since 2015 and I would say it’s not quite second nature yet, although it is much more of a lifestyle now than it was back then! My habits have changed significantly as far as acquiring new things and holding on to old things. I’m so happy I found your channel- the videos are brief & the editing is on point! Your personality shines through and it’s SO refreshing to watch someone who is genuine & down to earth.

  • @meriamtraya6543
    @meriamtraya65435 жыл бұрын

    Love Walden Pond, love Thoreau, and love the king fu reference!!!! Kindred souls!

  • @armitagehux8190
    @armitagehux81905 жыл бұрын

    I love your editing style and your personality, you're still really likeable without being all bubbly, it's refreshing

  • @gala_benj7691
    @gala_benj76915 жыл бұрын

    Im so glad you mentioned H.D Thoureau, Walden was the book that made me discover the simple life and no one is giving him the importance he deserves, most of youtubers are just talking about how to declutter everything and marie kondo speach, which I personally found very empty so thank you for bring Walden to this channel :D

  • @miriampasaye2048
    @miriampasaye20485 жыл бұрын

    “He also said don’t drink coffee, so I’m done with him” lol “how do you live in the woods and not drink coffee” , you read my mind! For the first time, I’ll be hitting the little bell to find out when you upload.

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    🙃☕

  • @lottejohnson250
    @lottejohnson2505 жыл бұрын

    I just found your videos, its nice to have see a decent person just going about life how you want to. I love your style, content and hoodie inside the denim jacket thing.

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    "hoodie inside the denim jacket thing" made me LOL. 😆Thanks, Lotte!

  • @lottejohnson250

    @lottejohnson250

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Lefie it's something I've been doing since school, thanks for the response!! :D

  • @MLoms
    @MLoms5 жыл бұрын

    I love your enhusiasm and changes of camera angles.

  • @thewinterizzy
    @thewinterizzy5 жыл бұрын

    That one degree metaphor really got to me. I’m awful when it comes to comparing myself to others... but it’s not about them. It’s about me and my one degree.

  • @Mery143341
    @Mery1433415 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lefie! It's Nicki from Spain. Just starting with minimalist and those nice words at the end about step by step and wait until it's second skin for you... Really appreciate it! At the beginning it's a bit exhausting 'cause you are changing your roots. Your words were just the perfect touch one the exact spot. Thanks so much!

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Nicki! Spain, huh? That's so cool! I like how you said it's exhausting because you're "changing your roots." That's so right, and such a good way to say it. But it totally gets easier! Best of luck!

  • @GarmanyRachel
    @GarmanyRachel5 жыл бұрын

    I love the analogy of a one degree shift making a difference in 50 miles.

  • @carolann811
    @carolann8115 жыл бұрын

    Road trip, Dude. Thanks for taking us along. News: You are an influencer: I bought a pair of black jeans.

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    ^ That made me smile so big, Carol. 😁

  • @ModernRegimen
    @ModernRegimen5 жыл бұрын

    Love the bright vibes you bring! But most importantly, tons of insight. Fantastic work, Lefie!

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate that.

  • @sarap1167
    @sarap11675 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lefie, very true words, and also very easy to lose sight of how far we have come unless you think of it like this. Thanks

  • @sear2558
    @sear25585 жыл бұрын

    lefie is one of the best youtube channels ive found this year so far - sharing with my friends

  • @allonsymarie
    @allonsymarie5 жыл бұрын

    thought provoking ideas and great execution. just binged your whole channel and can't wait to see how it will grow :)

  • @lek0mania
    @lek0mania5 жыл бұрын

    i come from a bit hoarding family, nothing could go to waste. everytime i was trying to declutter my wardrobe and throw away clothes my grandma was taking them out of trash and bringing back to my room. they weren't even new in the first place, we were poor so everything was bought secondhand. When i grew up and started to move between different flats i realised how plenty of stuff gets in a way and gradually decreased amount of items i had. I am far from black and white empty aesthetics and i own now more things than i probably like to, but minimalism and idea of simplyfying my space is for long time with me.

  • @MsTziva
    @MsTziva5 жыл бұрын

    Minimalist, actress, director, author....you have it all girl! Your channel really stands out! Keep up the good work 👍👍 you will get big I am sure 💛

  • @user-sm2my2oq3v
    @user-sm2my2oq3v5 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! ❤ You're really inspiring in the way you tackle minimalism and give inspiration to others. Your videos are a breath of fresh air! 🙌😊

  • @papermason
    @papermason5 жыл бұрын

    I love minimalism, I've edited so many things that for awhile I didn't know I had. They were in boxes, drawers, closets, etc. I feel lighter, freer.

  • @nickw5682
    @nickw56825 жыл бұрын

    Holy shiz, I just binged watched your entire channel. I love your content.

  • @rociogouetcortazar544
    @rociogouetcortazar5445 жыл бұрын

    I love the way u think and express your ideas !

  • @arroyobaby38
    @arroyobaby385 жыл бұрын

    I love living a minimalist lifestyle. Just wish I would've done it sooner. I would've saved ALOT of freakin money 💸💸💸

  • @YanksandBritsProductions

    @YanksandBritsProductions

    4 жыл бұрын

    True, I think loads of people look in all the wrong places for happiness. Most folks think buying crap and more crap will make them happy, I guess because we are brainwashed by media. When in reality, being in a cool place like the Grand Canyon makes lots of folks happy....Not buying years and years of crap from Walmart, that just makes companies happy!

  • @bluejasmin8424
    @bluejasmin84242 жыл бұрын

    I'm obsessed with your videos. Even your videos are minimalist, artistic, your dialogue is entertaining and engaging...loving this channel

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates5 жыл бұрын

    I remember receiving a collection of Thoreau works, as a gift, in my early 20s Walden was my favorite. I was a walking addict, and wanted to trek cross country (TX to OR). I was just going to leave everything behind. The month before I was going to leave, an ex-girlfriend called me and asked if I wanted to go have a drink. That was "the beginning of the end". Married, child, work, divorce, bankruptcy, work, work, grandchildren. Now, I'm retired (finally), eager to travel & live out of my SUV, and work on a photo journal for the granddaughters. Needless to say, minimalism has revisited my psyche.

  • @nataliegarcia4218
    @nataliegarcia42185 жыл бұрын

    I'm loving your videos Lefie! I love your creativity, and the fun you add to these videos, along with being truthful it's awesome!

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Natalie! I appreciate the encouragement! 😊

  • @rachelsimaginarium
    @rachelsimaginarium5 жыл бұрын

    I love your content so much. While I’m far from minimalism (read: closer to maximalism), I am working to minimize. The ship metaphor was really inspiring and something I’ll keep in mind. Keep up the awesome work!!

  • @Sumireko
    @Sumireko5 жыл бұрын

    Your creative and mindful spirit is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!

  • @chicagogh4813
    @chicagogh48133 жыл бұрын

    so glad i found this channel! Love your content and super chill vibes.

  • @doraolej3734
    @doraolej37345 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel today and watched all of your videos 😀 I really like that not only the theme is about minimalism but the style of your videos are very minimalistic too. There are no long intros, no outros to follow you on 200 other platforms, no absent-minded talking and unnecessary babbling. I feel like I got more information from a 3-4 minute video than some other 20-30 minute long videos and I also got entertained. Great job 👍🏻

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Dóra! I'm glad you liked the videos and I'm happy you picked up on the lack of extras! I personally don't like it when watching videos, and I don't want to waste anyone's time. Thank you for watching! 😊

  • @ghostofreagan3181
    @ghostofreagan31815 жыл бұрын

    I need A LOT of stuff. Tools mostly, I'm self-employed and do A LOT of different kinds of work. I also do art work out of recycled junk. But I do love the concept of the minimalist.

  • @zxGHOSTr

    @zxGHOSTr

    5 жыл бұрын

    The only tool you actually need is a waterpump pipe wrench. You can do virtually anything with that.

  • @SarahKrohn
    @SarahKrohn5 жыл бұрын

    i just found your channel and i love your videos a lot. keep making them they're so unique and smart and exactly what i need to see right now

  • @AliveSince1987
    @AliveSince19874 жыл бұрын

    Life advice disguised as a guide to long term minimalism.. These videos you do inspire me greatly.. Please keep going and thank you.

  • @AwkwardStarfish7
    @AwkwardStarfish75 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I've discovered your videos. I've been looking at the last few years of my life as 'trying to start' a minimalist journey and decluttering, donating, selling, basically just getting rid of clothes, books, etc little by little... But your explanation of shifting even one degree at a time making a difference further down the line helped me to feel like even the small steps are getting me closer to where I want to be eventually. So uh... yeah. Thank you.

  • @bialacttea
    @bialacttea5 жыл бұрын

    just finished watching all your videos, and now i'm so glad that i've clicked on the "self-dicipline with minimal effort" one on my recommended. keep the good work, you're doing an amazing job!! +1 sub

  • @ledgejigsaw
    @ledgejigsaw5 жыл бұрын

    i have watched all of your video’s, they are great, honest, relatable and down to earth, no pretentious speeches, great for someone (me) who is still on my minimalist journey

  • @Mira20153
    @Mira201535 жыл бұрын

    I just got up at 430 am over here in Europe and hit that play button so fast, when I saw your new video! 😆😀😂 I enjoy your stories so much!

  • @HM-debtfree
    @HM-debtfree4 жыл бұрын

    I've been on my minimalist journey for a bit over a year now I think...I think you are one of the most down to earth and inspiring KZreadrs.

  • @liene4619
    @liene46195 жыл бұрын

    I like your short, to the point, informative videos.

  • @Judifully
    @Judifully5 жыл бұрын

    I really like your vibe - very funny, but also very smart.

  • @jasnaashour1833
    @jasnaashour18335 жыл бұрын

    Stay authentic! Your vlog is amazingly refreshing. It is truely as I pictured perfect vlog 2-4 min long, humorous, everyday like so I can compare with.

  • @flowergrowersmith449
    @flowergrowersmith4495 жыл бұрын

    The whole theme for everyone for this century should be "SLOW DOWN"! Very good video.

  • @joeloclemente
    @joeloclemente5 жыл бұрын

    Your videos make me really appreciative of what I have, and what I have accomplished Thank you for making them!

  • @wanjacc6751
    @wanjacc67515 жыл бұрын

    I just hit the notification buttom , the wit behind your videos is refreshing, will be here when you get 1M subscribers!!!!

  • @businessgans8534
    @businessgans85345 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lefie, thank you for your content. It's great to see where minimalism can lead you. I have only started to navigate my life towards minimalism 3 years ago and my appartment still feels cluttered with stuff.

  • @sweetheartcarebear5534
    @sweetheartcarebear55344 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! It's definitely been around for a long time. My mother has always been one out of instinct I'll say. It was just a way of life not to buy or own very much. I grew up with it , and without a label. I stumbled upon the label online when I was looking at adorable tiny homes online. Thank you for sharing Lefie!

  • @alice.lefthandedscissors
    @alice.lefthandedscissors5 жыл бұрын

    Just finished reading Walden!! I love this video and I enjoyed your analysis of the connection of minimalism to Thoreau’s life and work

  • @LazuritiumStargrave
    @LazuritiumStargrave5 жыл бұрын

    I discovered your channel yesterday and I'm in love! Great Job!

  • @mitzidayball549
    @mitzidayball5494 жыл бұрын

    You just keep getting better and better. Love those shoes too.

  • @snowytreesandapplebees761
    @snowytreesandapplebees7615 жыл бұрын

    sometimes when i’m really stressed or feel down i just watch your videos to feel more secure

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    This makes me super happy. 😊

  • @LibbyWithnall
    @LibbyWithnall5 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love that you talked about how long it can take to get to end goal. I've been working on my home for 3 years and still have a ways to go.

  • @kaitlynturner6100
    @kaitlynturner61005 жыл бұрын

    Your channel came up in my suggested and I just watched every single video of yours. I love all the references and the delivery of your videos, super engaging and valuable content! ☺️☺️

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Kaitlyn! I'm happy you enjoyed them!

  • @AngelDivinity111
    @AngelDivinity1115 жыл бұрын

    This is so what I needed to hear. Thanks!

  • @arispacetimeanduniverse8174
    @arispacetimeanduniverse81745 жыл бұрын

    i just found your channel in recommendations, you are already my fav youtuber

  • @bubblefish011
    @bubblefish0115 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been a minimalist for most of my life, but I didn’t even realize it until I was a junior in high school when I read some of Thoreau’s works

  • @morbusxx7
    @morbusxx75 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sensei. Love your videos.

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    ^ "Sensei" made me LOL 😂

  • @susanarodriguez6074
    @susanarodriguez60745 жыл бұрын

    I love all your videos!!!!

  • @cybertteoki
    @cybertteoki5 жыл бұрын

    Your content is next level and inspiring! Had to sub and hit the notification bell. Can’t wait to see what else you’ll share. Thank you very much! :)

  • @laurenrose2128
    @laurenrose21283 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos-make more please!

  • @Lexi-Suburbia
    @Lexi-Suburbia4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! You're so right! Committing to a lifestyle is not done overnight mostly, it takes time and patience. I've been on my minimalism journey for about 5 years and still not where I want to be.Taking small steps is the way to go. I recently just figured how far I got already, by telling people that I packed just 3 KG for a 3 Week trip to Japan. For me this totally normal now, but by their impressed faces I realized that I should be thankful for my journey already. :-) Thank you soooo much!! love your content! Greetings from Germany - Alexandra

  • @bydanolukayode
    @bydanolukayode5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encouraging me

  • @beckytaylor1850
    @beckytaylor18504 жыл бұрын

    Your absolutely adorable and addicting!! Im in awe that I finally found someone else who makes that same little click sound that I do. Keep on keepin on!! We will watch you!!

  • @SR-ss5tu
    @SR-ss5tu5 жыл бұрын

    Now I feel like going to Walden Pond. Its only a half hour away. Love your videos!

  • @1ACL
    @1ACL3 жыл бұрын

    Thoreau brought his laundry home for his mom to do! No lie! I've lived in very small spaces with not a ton of possessions my whole life. I'm 60. Never knew it was a thing. It's just how I am.

  • @smritishringi9258
    @smritishringi92585 жыл бұрын

    Golden words "one degree change". Thank Dear. love your videos.

  • @wladia.fiodorowna
    @wladia.fiodorowna5 жыл бұрын

    I’ve just binge watch all of your videos 😅 can’t wait for another. I’m on my minimalism road, slowly moving forward Great content 👌🏻🌺✨ You’re funny

  • @SkyfallLotus
    @SkyfallLotus5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another awesome video - really like your realistic views on minimalism and your advice. I'm on my own journey to try and become more minimalistic. It's hard at the moment, but I know I'll get there some day.

  • @magleeventures2246
    @magleeventures22465 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing video! Minimalism has inspired us and we are slowly getting to that mindset and it’s been about 1 year now

  • @splusholia
    @splusholia5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your journey and insights.

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Olia! 😊

  • @mirielle20
    @mirielle205 жыл бұрын

    Your pink sneakers, like your videos, make me happy. Thanks for the reminder about 1-degree changes each day. I’m a newly reformed chaos-dweller and sometimes get discouraged I’m not yet where I want to be, but I am *getting* there, and forward movement is the important part. Love your vibe, Lefie. You’re what’s great about the interwebz. 🙌🏻

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making me smile with that comment, Carrie! I'm happy my videos make you happy. 😊

  • @jamien.5528
    @jamien.55285 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel, and I’m living for it! Planning to binge all your videos tonight, goodbye sleep 😅

  • @enbybus3840
    @enbybus38405 жыл бұрын

    I think KZread recommended one of your videos to me and i love your editing style, your mannerisms etc. Looking forward to watching more videos :) xx

  • @danielleblacketer1872
    @danielleblacketer18723 жыл бұрын

    I so needed this. Prior I felt like I lived a lie saying I was a minimalist because I have not met my idea of what a minimalist is. And this video helped me refocus that this is a process

  • @67NewEngland
    @67NewEngland5 жыл бұрын

    I was just at Walden the other day. I only live a few towns away so I go there often, every season, to hike,walk and swim in the sacred Walden Pond. Great video.

  • @SimplyBeautiful516
    @SimplyBeautiful5165 жыл бұрын

    I read Walden for the first time 12 years ago at 43 years old. Immediately connected on such a deep level. Love all the golden wisdom tucked inside his ramblings. But, it still took another 10 years for my husband and I to slowly go through our transformations in order to be where we are, living in our tiny home that we built entirely by ourselves on our own acreage with no debt. If we had tried to go any faster, we wouldn’t have been truly ready.

  • @kimberleebrooks-trakis9563
    @kimberleebrooks-trakis95635 жыл бұрын

    Great sense of humor, intelligent. Winning. Thank you .

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU, Kimberlee! 😁

  • @nickipelazza8727
    @nickipelazza87275 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your channel today. You're very funny and I love the way you edit your videos!

  • @LittlePinkPiggy1
    @LittlePinkPiggy15 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love your style. I'm hooked!

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Carolyn!!

  • @hughfergusson9544
    @hughfergusson95445 жыл бұрын

    I love the analogy.

  • @domm1341
    @domm13415 жыл бұрын

    Really glad I happened across this channel.

  • @teoviosicostel
    @teoviosicostel5 жыл бұрын

    You are so beautiful, thank you!

  • @michellem6219
    @michellem62195 жыл бұрын

    Fifty eight year old grandmother here, sitting at home in Australia binge watching every video. You, sweet girl, are a very bright KZread light, so glad I stumbled across your channel.

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    My own grandma used to call me "sweet girl" - you just made me smile, Michelle. Thank you! 😊

  • @earthhermit1114
    @earthhermit11145 жыл бұрын

    Your sense of humor made me smile on a really shitty day, thank you!

  • @Lefie

    @Lefie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Adam! I'm happy to have made you smile - I hope your days afterward were better! Best of luck!

  • @evavatsaki1305
    @evavatsaki13055 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, really. It is 4,5years now i am on this, and still my life hasn't reached that level of simplicity. I became desperate that it never will but you gave me some courage to keep on going.

  • @riverrun1616
    @riverrun16164 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!!!💕♥️

  • @jerodm777
    @jerodm7775 жыл бұрын

    What refreshing content and channel. Great job

  • @LivingtheDreamtv
    @LivingtheDreamtv5 жыл бұрын

    The Farnsworth house! I've visited it. Such an amazing piece of architecture. Cheers and rock on!

  • @USFmoliver3
    @USFmoliver35 жыл бұрын

    really like this video! puts minimalism into a long-term perspective. thanks.

  • @drowningcows7631
    @drowningcows76315 жыл бұрын

    so happy to have found your channel

  • @geminigem599
    @geminigem5995 жыл бұрын

    Thanks thanks a lot for all your advice. You r wiser then a lot of us older ones. I needed to hear that n I’m trying to get there. Giving away at least one item a day...

  • @Nelly-J
    @Nelly-J5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :) I'm a new subscriber as of last week. Very refreshing channel!

  • @jdidonet
    @jdidonet4 жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing 🤚🏼

  • @tanndigedan2261
    @tanndigedan22614 жыл бұрын

    😊 just found you! Love your editing style and wow a beautiful person inside and out xxx

  • @honeyjam9593
    @honeyjam95935 жыл бұрын

    So good ! I love your videos