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"Let your home tell you what to buy instead" I love that! wonderful tips, thank you

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mariela 😄 Hope you're having a good weekend so far

@piaschaelicke3543

4 жыл бұрын

It is indeed❤

@sbegum29

4 жыл бұрын

Mariela Merino 🤩👏🏼SAME

@erwin7642

4 жыл бұрын

It's already my default mode, it's funny in comparison with my mother for example, she often buys things because she might need them in the future, especially when these things are on sale. I don't really see the point of that unless I'm sure I will use it often in the future (e.g. I won't buy a drill, I do have screwdrivers though).

My goals are: 1)Detachment from social media as much as possible. 2)To stop buying new clothes randomly. 3)Give priority to 'need' over 'want'. 4)Declutter my personal space in small steps. 😄

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Those sound like very valuable goals, thanks for sharing and good luck with them!! :)

@lauramilanes8127

4 жыл бұрын

Same goals!

@AnneTherese.

4 жыл бұрын

Mine too.

@---nj7hl

4 жыл бұрын

#4 Is one of my goals. Baby steps!

@autumnsmith4905

4 жыл бұрын

This is how I do it : 1. Get rid of any dishes or food in the room. 2. Get rid of any trash in the room. 3. Get rid of the dirty clothes, dirty bedding, or anything you need to wash. 4. Organize your dressers. 5. Organize your closet. 6. Clean your furniture. 7. Clean my walls, windows, fan, vents. 8. Vaccum and spray something that smells good :)

It is not selfish to choose yourself, so you don't have to put yourself last or you don't need any excuses to put yourself first. Only thing you need to do is to treat others the way you want to be treated. Then, you will be fine. I also like decluttering contents you talked about. In fact, I stopped subscribing satellite TV 3 years ago. I save so much money from not watching sat TV anymore. I am also happy to drop contents made by mainstream media because their news are so biased. I don't trust their abilities to tell news fairly since the US election of 2016. Because I get some extra time, I am able to find so many good contents from KZread. Your channel is one of them.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Hiroyuki 🤗🌺

Hey Vera!! Here is what I have as goals for this year: - Created a wardrobe capsule - content: Pinterest feeds only focused on simple living, minimalism, and keto diet - main focus is my health! I just recovered from pneumonia and that was an eye opener on that I need to stop putting myself last - created a solid budget plan, impulse buying is done! - made a planner to help me time manage (work/life balance) and to focus more time spent with my husband - continue the declutter battle. It’s improving!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Sound like really great and valuable goals Kari, good luck with them 🤗👍🌷

“Be as kind and considerate to yourself as you are to others.” That would be AMAZING!!! I’m not great at that but wanna learn.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

As long as you want to learn, you can practice and become better at it over time :)

♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for addressing some of the mental health related issues that can interfere with minimalism such as feeling insecure or unhappy, or watching content that might be contributing to discontent. It’s important that we take care of our own needs and well-being. Feeling the need to uphold an image or seem impressive can slowly create a lot of wear and tear on our heart. Self love and self acceptance are so important. A huge thank you for these reminders. May 2020 be the year of peace, clarity, and fulfillment for all. Sincere gratitude for all you do. Your videos just get better and better ♥️

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

I loved reading your comment Nena, thank you! :) So glad you enjoyed the tips in this one :) I think minimalism can go a lot further than just the stuff you own, and for me it definitely has helped me with mental health a lot

@NenaLavonne

4 жыл бұрын

Simple Happy Zen I agree wholeheartedly! Often times our external environment is a direct reflection of our internal one :-)

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes for me definitely, when I feel overwhelmed, the kitchen will always become like a battlefield :D

@NenaLavonne

4 жыл бұрын

Simple Happy Zen 😂 I can totally relate LOL

Dear Vera! Thank you for all of your hard work. I am 45 years old and mother of 3 children. I started simplify our life about 3 years ago. In the last months I have learned a lot from you. Have a wonderfull year! Love from Germany ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much! :)

Just found your channel. You are so spot on. This is my year of intentional living. I have given up facebook (several months ago) because it didn't make me happy or make my life better. I do not call back phone numbers I don't recognize and I don't text. I consistently leave my phone home so as to not be bothered. You are obviously an old soul in a young body, congratulations on being so smart at such a young age. Congratulations/

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much Claudia for your kind comment :) I wish you all the best with your intentional living journey and welcome to the channel!

My goal for 2020 is to declutter the house and have less possessions.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your goal and good luck with decluttering! :) Check out my 'Decluttering & Home' playlist if you ever need inspiration :)

Love #4. Meditation, breathing, writing, reading a physical book (not ebook), or playing a musical instrument are great alternatives.

Ugh I remember my "Retail Therapy" credit card bills. Ugh. I don't have any credit cards anymore. I'm so happy that's now in my past. I ♥️ your videos!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :) We don't really have a creditcard culture here in the Netherlands and I'm happy about that, makes it easier not to overspend :)

Dear Vera, I definitely need to focus more on myself and not on others too much. I also want to be on my phone less. Thank you for keeping my focus on my goals!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Julia and good luck with your goals!! :)

Thanks for another great video, Vera! There’s a lot to think about here. The one that really struck a chord for me was the “don’t bring something into your life just because it’s free” (paraphrasing) one. I live getting free samples or “great deals,” but I want to be much more intentional about what I’m accepting. So, thank you! 🌷

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Susan and I'm glad the video was helpful for you :)

When buying something new, I adopted the idea to get rid of something of equal value. It has helped me to stop buying stuff. I needed some new pans so I am going to get rid of the old ones. 3. Stop consuming conten that does not add value to my life. I am so encouraged now to clean up my subscriptions here in KZread. So many I watch mindlessly. I just subscribed to your channel because minimalism and intentional living are my goals this year in many areas of my life. I started a lot of these last year but 2020 will continue with these mindsets. 4. Dont check your phone everytime you are bored. This too I started last year. It has freed me of so much time to just enjoy where I am and being more intentional. My phone does not rule my life. I pick it up to look up stuff or watch stuff to be encouraged. 7. Busyness....I am over that. Learning to enjoy living by life and think, process instead of being so busy that I cant think. 10. Stop hanging out with toxic people. Yeeeees!! Certain people drain me so I am careful around these kind of people.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing Yvette and good luck with everything, hope you're having a good weekend so far 🤗🌺

I don't know how, but I'll hear what I really need to hear in your videos Vera. Love you as always.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing, thank you so much :)

I grew up with my mom having slight hoarding tendencies. She never kept trash or anything, but she has always just piled things up and stacked things around each other (especially in the garage, where it would always look like the hoarder shows, boxes and stuff stacked almost to the ceilings at some parts.) Any drawer/closet/cabinet was always full and never well organized. I finally convinced her to let me take the burden off her and to go through everything, because in the end, it can’t go to the grave and she finally has realized this fact. I have now (through the past year and a half) worked through most of her collection of clutter and only have kept the most beautiful, useful and sentimental pieces. Our garage we can finally park 2 cars in! I have never had this in the past and it feels wonderful to let go of this clutter that has been haunting my mom and I for 20 years. Thank you for constant inspiration, Vera. The journey to minimalism is difficult, but I’ve been enjoying seeing the results immensely:)

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing Kaitlin, that you're helping your mom out so much. I think that's so great. And that minimalism is providing so much benefit for you both. Good luck on your minimalism journey!!

I want to declutter our whole flat so we have enough space for our second baby, too and so we dont need to buy more storage furniture. While decluttering I am listening to your videos as a motivation. They are so helpful! Thank you!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing :) And a great goal for decluttering! :)

@Siures

4 жыл бұрын

Same goal here - growing family is the best motivation :)

@assyrianshimsho7558

4 жыл бұрын

@@Siures that is so right 👍

I liked what you said about FREE STUFF IS NOT FREE because you are paying for it, in that you have to store it. I never heard it put this way. I did myself a favor recently by refusing a FREE calendar offered to me. Didn't need it or want it. The last thing I need in my space are more papers.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patricia! :) Yes it can be a challenge to refuse free things but this made me see it in a different way, and made it a lot easier :)

When I first began minimalism I had way to much stuff. I was so bad at staying organized and clean. I would hoard things and keep things I didn't need. Its take me a year of baby steps to finally get to a point all my stuff can fit into closet easily. If I wanted to move out it would take less than a hour to pack my things. I beat myself up alot at first because I wasnt making progress quickly, but this is something you adapt to.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! No need at all for being harsh towards yourself, in fact you should be proud for the changes you've made :) Baby steps is the best way to go!

Hi Vera, I love your channel. I am of a different generation. I do t have an I stream account , don’t snap chat etc. Nothing wrong with that but It’s frustrating to see people attached to phone. Nothing beats a real conversation..... I love your new plants 🌱.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, for me real conversations are the best 🙂 And thank you, I love the plants as well 😍

@shademarquez4555

4 жыл бұрын

theres nothing wrong with that, being out from social media is far better than those who have.they are living in a fake world mandated by toxic people...

My goal is to declutter and organize what I'm going to keep. Watching your videos is really helping me stay motivated.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks Angi and good luck with decluttering and organizing!

I love watching your videos, you are so authentic and your advices are precious. Also, the quality of filming keeps us concentrated till the end. I am impatient to see the next video. Keep going and wish you the best for you and your family

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much, that really means a lot to me :) I always work hard on making my videos interesting until the end, so that's very nice to hear. Wishing you all the best as well, happy Saturday!

@podcastswithfaiza9710

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen you're welcome and happy Saturday to you too

This year I'm focusing on saving money, buying less (I do a no spend month to start the year), and if ever I need to buy something in the future I will push myself to choose a more sustainable option like second hand or ethical brand.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds really great! :) Good luck and enjoy your no spend month 🤗

I grew up never choosing my own clothes or anything I wear, I've always had someone tell me what to wear and now that I'm finally thinking about myself and not wearing things that are just given to me, I can't find what i like and I'm ending up with alot of clutter of things i dont know what to do with. I love your videos and hope this year to clear out my clutter. :)

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there Danielle. Maybe this video can help you to get a better sense of personal style and which types of clothing you would like to have in your life. It's about building a capsule wardrobe and making sure your clothes fit your personality and lifestyle :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGeh2NeLqbCWXdI.html

Brilliant tips. Thanks for sharing.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome, thanks for leaving a comment and have a great day! :)

Can you spot my new plants? 🌱👇👇 Watch next > Easy minimalist habits that you can start doing TODAY kzread.info/dash/bejne/rH97uddxfJfek84.html 🌟

@pigletsbank437

4 жыл бұрын

Great baskets wondering where i could find some....☺

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

@brown bird No they have already been around for a while 😄

@Jo-um3kb

4 жыл бұрын

One of the things I love about your videos are your plants ( as well as your helpful messages of course). They have inspired me to bring plants into my own home and I love them 😍

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

@brown bird Bingo! :D

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jo-um3kb Wow that's amazing! :D I think plants can bring so much life into our home 😄

Great tips Vera!! My goals this year are having a low buy/no buy year. Buying things that are only necessary or that I need or enjoy, for example my beach badges, stuff needed for the home, thrift shop clothes when needed , use stuff til it runs out ie makeup, beauty products etc. Plus reading more and getting through the many books i have and not buying more or accepting more books until i get my volume of books way down. Also more decluttering as well. Hugs!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💚💚💚💚💚

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Sound like great goals Connie, good luck with them and happy reading!!

@2009ashmi

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen thank you sweetie!! Xoxo

@plzsavethebeez743

4 жыл бұрын

I have one eye shadow, one mascara until gone!

im hook to youtube but i only watch those that contains motivations and positivities towards better living.i need nothing else.

Wao..this is what i was looking for...You just grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the dark. Thank you❤

great way to start the day! my non-buying things this year are shoes & physical books (not even thrifted).

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julia! :) Ah yes sometimes thrifting can be very tempting but in the end, it's still things you have to store :) So definitely good to be mindful of

@greenkitty82

4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to set myself a challenge for 2020 as to how long I can go without spending money on things I don't need. I really want to save more money and so am really trying to think how I part with cash. With books I tend to borrow them from people or if I own them I buy second hand and then pass them on to someone else so my living space isn't cluttered. Unless I absolutely love the story/subject and will reread it again and again I don't keep them. It's just a waste of living space. Shoes I keep for years and years until they break and I avoid buying more shoes by buying a pair that will go with a multitude of outfits. I probably buy a new pair once every 6 years if that.

@plzsavethebeez743

4 жыл бұрын

I live in 2 places..plenty of little libraries where you take one bring one to leave! I have a few of my favorite books....not many! I have a small bookshelf!

I am in the middle of moving from my studentdrom to my parentshouse. Everytime I would visit my parents, I would bring something from my dorm like books, clothing, assecoires etc, Things I didnt need right away. The reason for this was to make the day I planned on moving a bit more comfortable. It isnt just packing all your stuff, its also unpacking all your stuff and placing it in the right place, and my doing what I could to minimilise this burden, the easier it would be. As I looked at my dormroom I felt proud that I was able to move so much already, but also a bit more calm. My room was chaos and by taking action over that chaos, I had control. I really enjoyed that, to not be moved allong by my own envirement but instead being able to take charge of the situation. So yeah, Minimalism is a really helpfull way to declutter your own personal space, and by doing so declutter your own mind. Couple of tips if you want a less cluttered room 1. Clean your room ( Duh) 2. Put things in boxes, avoid open closets 3. If you dont use something and dont really need it, sell it and make some money, or give it to good will

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Mike! :)

Hi Vera, I'm on my 5th day of "Simplify your life Challenge" and I have to say that your tips and suggestions are helpful and I feel very well these days and positive about my future personal change. Thanks!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing, thanks for letting me know Patti :D

I love Simple Happy Zen videos! They *always* bring joy, value and positivity to my life. Thank you for taking time to share and inspire us all! Happy 2020! Looking forward to learning and growing together. 😊💟☮️🌱

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much Gypsy Belle 🤗🌺 So happy to have you on the channel!

Thank you as always happy new years

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and Happy New Year to you too! 🤗

Such great reminders to live a good life. Thanks Vera. Lots of love 😊♥️

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗🌹

Such a great and important video! Thank you 🌸✨

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :D

I’ve watched this video at least 4 times already. Thanks, Vera - you struck a few chords 😍🥰

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! 😄 So glad to hear it

Vera, Every week, I have been writing your lists down and then journaling on them. It’s been incredibly helpful. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Corinna, thank you so much :) So glad my videos are helpful for you!! Have a fantastic day

@corinnaturner5827

4 жыл бұрын

Simple Happy Zen Thank you, Vera. You do the same. See you next week. 😊

These are great tips. My goal is to declutter my home. Be more mindful of what I bring into my home. 😊

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laurie and good luck with decluttering! :)

@lauriecrose8451

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you.

Love the video!! It helped a LOT!!

Great advice Vera! I always feel so positive & energized when I watch your videos!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mary :)

@yayamary56

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen YVW 😄

I'm going to be making an international move in 2021, so I want to be able to fit all of my belongings into 2 large pieces of luggage and a carry on.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing! Good luck with your wonderful adventure

@wiktoriakusak3280

4 жыл бұрын

You will do it, I’m sure! Tell us in a year how did it go ☺️

Hi Vera! Thank you so much for making this video and for the free pdf! It really helps me and motivate me 😊😊 Thank you!!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it :) Thanks for leaving a comment and have a great day!

@liii3710

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen thank you for always replying my comments 💕 you are so kind 😭 have a great day!

I love your videos. I am already pretty organized and live a somewhat minimalist life, but in 2020, I will rethink and organize my extensive library and hobbies. Thanks again for all your inspirations.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that Betty :) And good luck on your minimalism goals!

Hi Vera! I admire your determination for minimalist lifestyle, I wish I know you in my earlier years, but never is to late! I begin to declutter my books and it is most hard, but I must do it in 2020! I read and watch everything you post!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Gabriella and good luck with decluttering your books! :) just take it one step at a time

Happy 2020 Vera. I was taking a break from youtube. I have been culling my wardrobe & shoes this month - bringing in, donating & keeping amounts to no more than 7 pcs of each category. Except coats & jackets. I FINALLY know & understand my loves & comfort of clothing & shoes. I literally just went through my YT subscriptions before watching this vid! I am continuing into 2020 in my minimalism journey. We now only buy groceries for the week, instead of buying food just because. And I am REALLY going to try to stop drinking soda again & go back to drinking my love of tea.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Naz, welcome back and happy 2020 to you as well! :) Good luck with your goals

You really make a person think. Thank-you.

Those are all great tips. I plan to begin following the ones I'm not already doing. Thank you. Your videos are an inspiration.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sue, so glad the tips were helpful! 🤗🌺

thank you for another great video. I find it difficult in our modern society to keep my boundaries. I feel as if you dont work (or dont have an appointment with GP) than you need to be available anytime especially for another work and people dont understand you cannot come {as they want} just because you want to have some quiet time. I feel the work is the most imporant thing in this century for most of the people. I value my life more. and my work is not my life (or not all).

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and I understand what you're saying. Keeping boundaries is something that takes practice :) But it gets easier with time. People are now used to me not saying yes all the time haha. So you'll get there. The new video tomorrow will actually be about this, I think you'll definitely like it. It's about work, being busy and asking yourself which things you find most important.

I love this video!!! Thank you.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

Excellent video👌 Thank you for sharing✌💛☺

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Wanda, thanks for leaving a comment and have a great day!

This was a GREAT list and I needed to hear every one!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather, so glad to hear it :D

Love this video! I’m super guilty of buying clothes to make me feel better as well as consuming too much mindless content online. I’ve started buying less clothes but my goal for this year is to only buy clothes that I absolutely love and flatter me (I buy too much that I don’t really love) and to only consume online content that is mentally encouraging me or is productive in some way

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your goals Kimberly, they sound very valuable :) Good luck!

Hi, I m starting a no buy year in cosmetics all categories, clothes, accessories, alcohol (I m not addict), restaurants for the more important... I started last year, alcohol was OK, restaurant also, I started to 1 per month to 0, clothes was better but low buy, cosmetics was a fail, but I made inventory, declutter and that was a start... I made my inventory declutter shoes also very useful! This year I add accessories and delivery pizza. I just want to enjoy my stuff and continue the process of declutter for clothes... I also want to take care of me better with health, check, etc... For pictures, I love making pictures, and I post what I want even if I know that some people will not like, I don't care, and I ve never bought something to be better or like the others, I ve always hate that... I don't like competition... Thanks for your video, tips for no buy could be usefull? Its very difficult to start... Sorry for my long mess and my English, I m French.. Sophie from Paris France

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sophie and I understood your comment perfectly :) Good luck with your goals and I am thinking about making a video with no-buy challenge tips soon :)

@sophiegolden

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen dank je wel

My main purpose for decluttering (again) is the fact that as a student I live in 2 places and constantly moving things from one to another is exhausting both physically and emotionally. Less to have less to worry! I start to learn that I don't need all of my bellonging with me, so maybe I don't need them at all? My rule of the year is to buy things that will really add value not only to my life but also our planet- no animal-tested products, no clothes from sweat shops, no single use things, etc. It's usually harder to find them and takes some time so by doing that I can verify if I really needed/wanted them or was it just a whim ;)

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Martyna, yes I can imagine living in 2 places can be challenging when trying to manage your belongings. And I love that you're mindful of the impact your choices have on the planet and the animals 🤗👍

I'm working on a new career and living more minimally. I know living minimally will help me get there. Thanks for your helpful tips!❤😊

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad the video was helpful and I'm wishing you all the best with your goals! 🤗

Hi Vera I have been decluttering for over a year. Have removed the tv and given away 75% of my clothing shoes and purses. In working on iPhone cutting back on apps and viewing. My goal is to plan my garden for this year to be ready for planting this spring. Who am I doing?😃

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing! Congrats on all your progress!

I love all your tips, it had great lessons on me.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, so glad to hear it!

Hi there pretty minimalist. I have stopped adding to my current collections even when I really want something and I truly understand the cost of space vs an item! ! !

Everything you said about buying clothes to cover insecurities hit me hard. I do that all the time and am AWAYS comparing myself to others:(

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Recognizing your pattern is the first step to change it :) Good luck Victoria

Very very wise :) Thank you for this video.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :D Have a happy Saturday

@hatimaji6268

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen thank you, have a good day too, and a beautiful year :)

My goals with minimalism in 2020 is to save money (I'm currently unemployed) + save time and energy with the cleaning (I really dislike cleaning).

Recently after embarking on the journey toward minimalism, I decided to only consume content on KZread related to minimalism, exercise routine that I could follow (for my health benefits), and informative channel such as Psych2go & TED talks because I love how informative they are. I also makes a list of things not buying for this year and I hope that I could continue this journey throughout my life.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Castiella and I love your plan for which content you want to consume and not consume :) Very mindful. I also love Psych2Go and TED talks :)

Very helpful tips Vera..love your motivating videos...need to work on fidgeting with my phone when bored..😁

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Winnie :) Yes I think that one's a little challenging for most of us haha

Love this. Great video as always.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗🌹 I appreciate it!

loved this as always veraxxxxxx

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :D

Excellent tips! Thanks for the video Vera! It resonated a lot with me.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ngoni, that's nice to hear :) Have a great day!

@ngonigriffith8856

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen you also!😃

This year my goals is cooking at home by myself and I find it really helps me alot, I can save much money and more healthier🔥

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's so wonderful! :)

Great tips Vera ! Thank you so much for your content. Regards from Spain.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Berta, thanks for leaving a comment :) Have a happy Monday!

Such an inspiration 💕

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gem 🤗

Geweldige channel! Ga zo door Vera, je bent een inspiratie!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Dankjewel! :)

@carabenfield6414

4 жыл бұрын

I feel so silly for asking, but in what language are you conversing? Thank you. I love your channel.

@atonba

4 жыл бұрын

Cara Benfield it’s the Dutch language!

My resolution is that stop buying to declutter

Currently working on #8. Thank you 🤗

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Katniss Fire and good luck! :)

LOVE your content so much - you are an inspiration. My goal for 2020 is to live more in alignment with my personal values.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :) And that sounds wonderful

@clio7682

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen 🥰💖

I agree with these tips! & I will watch the video you recermended towards the end on his video

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear it! :) Happy Saturday!

We want to downsize this year and live in a co-housing community with our soon two little children. That is my goal and my reason to go to the next level of minimalism. If this does not work out for some reasons we try to find a new place for us, smaller and with a big garden.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Wow sounds like an adventure :) Good luck with downsizing!

Great advice, ty😘

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

My minimalism goals is so i will be able to clean my house as simple and easy as possible

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's such a great goal :D

#beautifulinsideandout😇 Thank you for the information!! #greatvideo💖

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Donna 🤗🌼🌱

Wise words 😊🕊

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Liked item 10. Recently took an action in this area and feel good about the results. Your vid provided reinforcement. Thanks

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it :) Good luck with everything!

Thank you for the amazing video! My goals for this year are to declutter my home and use my phone less :)

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Elisa and they sound like really great and valuable goals, good luck with them! :)

@elisakuratli1213

4 жыл бұрын

Simple Happy Zen Thank you so much!

1- I like to treat myself with clothes but I really don't do it often. Putting stuff in your shopping cart and leaving the website could be an option 😂

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Haha yes for some that could be good! :) Only if you can leave haha

@4it4k

4 жыл бұрын

There's studies that show that window shopping has the same psychological effect as shopping!

@Maylis98

4 жыл бұрын

@@4it4k Yeah I don't need to buy I'm happy looking at things and getting out empty handed :)

Me here again watching old videos😃

I have the hardest time not being on FB and so 3 and 4 are the worst for me. 😫 It’s not for the endless scrolling that most people probably struggle with. I advocate for bird health and every time I open FB, there’s always some question to answer and I can’t give answers halfway, so there are sooo many details to write down. So many people don’t know. If I walk away from my phone for three hours or more, I come back and FB notifications are at 9+ again. It’s crazy! I’ve been working on number 9 as well. If I like something but don’t love it, I may use it as a white elephant gift. If I’m tempted to take something just because there’s no dollar sign on it, I pause and evaluate whether or not I need it. And I’m purging things from my home I don’t absolutely love and/or don’t use actively. :) Thanks for the video!

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Leah! :) Maybe a good idea could be to think about the max amount of time you want to spend on FB in a day, and set an alarm for that time. I know youtube has that option, I'm thinking FB will have it as well. Or, let's say it's an hour, set aside an hour in your day when you're doing it, so that the rest of the day you can keep it away. And of course choosing which notifications to switch off :) I actually didn't know what a white elephant gift was haha but when I looked it up, I realized we have something similar here in the Netherlands :D

@Alveiren

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I’m still working on time management and trying to make a plan for each day of the week. I will add this to my notes! And I love my egg timer. I got it because of a suggestion in an How to ADHD video and it has helped keep me on task for chores. It’s how I’ll be timing myself to make sure I stick to my scheduled tasks! 💙

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Such a great and practical idea! :)

Thank you. I am working on putting myself first. Also, I have selected clothes that I do not plan on wearing, but I am Struggling deciding on how to responsibly pass them on or to Possibly sell them.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Ah yes, I would advise to try a few things and see what works best for you with regards to selling/donating etc. Some things work better for some people and also the place you live can differ greatly in terms of available options. I'm sure you'll make it work :)

@surfmore6077

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vera, I looked decided on clothing to be donated and after further research I found a local store who helps out the homeless.

My goal this year is to save up more money because we want to buy a house. (You, being Dutch, probably know how insanely hard that is nowadays..) Next to saving up I am decluttering a LOT and starting a more minimal lifestyle. But I also made it a goal to notice the moments where I do want to buy something, then ask if it is really needed and if not: put it back AND transfer the amount it would've cost straight into my savings account.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Oooh yes it's very very challenging to buy a house here right now... Good luck with everything! :) When you save like that, I'm sure you can find a beautiful place

Saying more yes to yourself and no to the things that don't serve you... it's time to let go of what no longer serves and live more intentionally and purposely. Being mindful with the content we consume is sort of like a mental diet, everything we see and hear become who we are ♡

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly!! :D It's an overlooked form of consumption but so important :)

@ErikaK

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen yes!!! Much love Vera ♡ have a lovely weekend !

Great video 😊

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

Hi Vera I do follow channels that are inspiring or to learn from. Love your tips.

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :) Have a great weekend!

Best channel on KZread 😍

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks for the honor! 🤗🌼

I get gifts that I always end up donating. I tell my family I would rather have gift cards. Friends do the same. I can’t seem to hurt their feeling. I like the idea of our homes letting us know what it needs. Sometimes something will pop up and ends up being the best thing and it stays. I have had flu bug the past copy of weeks. I am going to start challenge as soon as I get back on feet! Thank you for always giving beautiful and wise inspirations!😘

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lucy for your kind comment. So sorry to hear you've had the flu for a while, wishing you a quick recovery!

Just what I need when I’m trying to relocate and have to buy new things.

Hi Vera I really value my time but it does pass by quicker as you get older ? So it’s taken me longer than you but I’m finally making sure I’m not last on the list anymore this is my time ❤️ and watching and learning from you is a part of it 🤗

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you Therese 🤗🌺 Haha I also started noticing time goes by quicker and quicker lately

very well said

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruki :)

Goodness, the ugly truth. Insightful and needed. Thankyou

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, enjoy your week! :)

5:13 My new favorite saying. But wait if I am not in Insta, does this mean I don't exist!? 😲 Only thinking existentially lol 😂

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Haha I post therefore I am

This is such a great video - you are such an inspiration to me Vera. ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet, thank you! :)

@schavda20

4 жыл бұрын

Simple Happy Zen I really mean it. I admire you and your personality so much. I know you are planning to do a video on being less busy and having more free time but I feel like I have the opposite problem i.e. bit too much free time and don’t know how to fill it meaningfully. If you get a chance, would love to see a video on that with your thoughts and tips. Have a great day ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and for your suggestion. Have you tried my 7 day simplify your life challenge? I feel like it might help you to get more insight into what types of activities are valuable for you and how to fill your time in a mindful way.

@schavda20

4 жыл бұрын

Simple Happy Zen thanks Vera - I have requested the ebook so will try it. Lots of love 💓

Excellent

@SimpleHappyZen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)