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Nick Houchin
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Videos about improving your life.
Make Better Decisions Easily
Today we share some internet wisdom on making better decisions.
Videos Mentioned:
Eisenhower Matrix: ua-cam.com/video/dV_GTmBu74g/v-deo.html
Values and Beliefs: ua-cam.com/video/wDpP2uJuK1Y/v-deo.html
On this channel we do weekly videos about living about minimalism, realistic self-improvement, and living a better life. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Make Fewer Daily Decisions
1:37 Imagine Your Decision Is Someone Else's
1:53 Not All Decisions Are Equally Important
2:45 Use A Decision Matrix
3:23 Make Your Most Important Decision First
3:48 Sleep On A Big Decision If Possible
4:00 Know Your Values
4:42 If You're Stuck, Flip A Coin
4:58 Pros and Cons List
6:03 Talk to A Few Trusted People
6:38 Any Decision Is Better Than The Perfect Decision
7:01 Is It Actually Difficult?
Videos Mentioned:
Eisenhower Matrix: ua-cam.com/video/dV_GTmBu74g/v-deo.html
Values and Beliefs: ua-cam.com/video/wDpP2uJuK1Y/v-deo.html
On this channel we do weekly videos about living about minimalism, realistic self-improvement, and living a better life. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Make Fewer Daily Decisions
1:37 Imagine Your Decision Is Someone Else's
1:53 Not All Decisions Are Equally Important
2:45 Use A Decision Matrix
3:23 Make Your Most Important Decision First
3:48 Sleep On A Big Decision If Possible
4:00 Know Your Values
4:42 If You're Stuck, Flip A Coin
4:58 Pros and Cons List
6:03 Talk to A Few Trusted People
6:38 Any Decision Is Better Than The Perfect Decision
7:01 Is It Actually Difficult?
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The Importance of Hobbies | Simple Living
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Today we discuss the importance of hobbies for living a meaningful, fulfilling life. I honestly love this video, I hope you enjoy as well. On this channel we do weekly videos about living about minimalism, realistic self-improvement, and living a better life. Thanks for stopping by!
A Systematic Approach To Changing Your Life (In 10 Minutes)
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How To Start Minimalism
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In this video we chat about the sometimes daunting process of becoming a minimalist. If you're reading this, congrats! You found my new channel. Here we do videos about living a better life. Thanks so much for stopping by! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Important Groundwork 2:25 - Decluttering 7:18 - Consumption Habits 10:00 - What's Next
How to Build a Science Based Sleep Routine
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The First Step in Self-Improvement | Core Values
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10 Lessons From 10 Years of Minimalism
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4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Making My Passion My Job
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7 Things I Quit to Simplify My Life
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Don't Optimize Your Life (Do This Instead)
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One of the most overused buzzwords in self improvement right now is "optimization". In this video we talk about when optimization is right, and what to do instead. If you're reading this, congrats, you've found my new channel. Here we do weekly videos about living a better life.
How To Get Out of A Rut Quickly
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We all have those days, weeks, or even seasons where we're just stuck in a rut. In this video we tackle 3 key areas to help get out of a rut as quickly as possible. If you're reading this - you found my new channel. Here we do videos every week about living a better life. Thanks for following along! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:37 - The Personal Inventory 1:51 - Take Care Of Your Body 4:09 - Mental...
Morning Routines For Normal People
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Morning routine culture is stuck somewhere between toxic and cringey. In this video we step back and look at morning routines without all the blah. If you're reading this, you've found my new channel. Here we do weekly videos about living a better life. 0:00 - The Current State of Morning Routines 1:11 - Common Truths About Morning Routines 3:28 - Common Components of Morning Routines 5:59 - My...
I Turned My Smartphone Into A Dumbphone for 100 Days
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About 3 months ago I turned my smartphone into a modern dumbphone. Here's how I did it, and how it's going. Helpful Links: burnoutbuddy.io/ www.opal.so/ If you're reading this, you've found my new channel. Here we do weekly videos about living a better life. 0:00 What I Did 0:16 Why I Did It 1:11 How I did It (and how you can too) 3:40 The Result
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the one about starting over
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Today is my 28th birthday, and I'm starting over. Thanks for watching! If you're reading this, you've discovered my new channel, congratulations. This channel is all about living a better life. Get subscribed for videos every single week. 0:00 Intro 0:12 Starting Over 1:05 My Relationship With Work 3:16 An Outdated Goal 4:36 What's Next
I Walked 10,000 Steps A Day For 30 Days
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I Walked 10,000 Steps A Day For 30 Days
Less to put away!!! my husband and I have had a van for almost 10 years and been full-time since retirement 3 1/2 years ago. I have suddenly found myself with too much clothing. I don’t even know where to put it and we are super organized with our packing cubes. There’s a part of me that hasn’t wanted to get rid of my old things as I’ve been acquiring some new necessities because they’re good for when we’re in the desert and getting dusty and there’s room to shove it under the bed. Time for the trashcan. Thanks for the inspiration. 🤣
Have always loved the idea of minimalism, and have decluttered periodically for decades. I must say however, as someone aging, your idea that “memories live in the mind, not on the shelf” isn’t so true for me any more. I’m almost 70, and recently opened up a scrapbook my mother kept for me of all my early school years, and this thing that had sat on the shelf was filled with wonderful memories I had long since forgotten; awards won, concerts performed, activities with treasured friends. I’ll be taking your advice and digitizing before discarding, thanks!
I am trying so hard to get there. I got rid of my one bedroom apartment and now rent a room; but even after a massive effort of getting rid of things. I still have some clutter.
I have a daily routine and it doesn’t change much except on Saturdays.
I kind of like the philosophy I read awhile ago. I forget what it’s called but the horse or donkey would always eat the hay closest to it. But one day, two bundles of hay were put at equal distance. The horse couldn’t make a decision and passed away.
I cannot get rid of my children's drawing etc.☹
The don’t! 😊 There’s a chance in a number of years you might feel differently. Even if you don’t, remember, minimalism doesn’t need to look the same for you as it does for someone else! Digitizing works for me, but that doesn’t mean it needs to work for you.
Love this video!
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Just knew your channel a few minutes ago. How amazing your content is!
Same here. Interesting concept and learning curve content.
🤔🤔😏😏😏😴😴😴😴
You need to get the next lightphone.
thank you , im new susbcriber,, I just realized I took minimalism seriously 5years ago, but now its like a tool for me, and your right
Great advice! I had thought about viewing my decision as someone else's. That would give a completely different perspective.
I'm pleased your channel is gaining momentum. You deserve way more subscribers. This video was another great one, I really like your cinematography and perspective on personal development topics. Keep it up! Cheers from Italy
Minimalism for me is living simple by heart without those expensive gadgets, devices, electronics & appliances and still able to find meaning and connections to all that surrounds me. But wait, i almost thought i had those stuff to begin with. Hahaha I'm broke AF like literalist and litteralist. 😂
Beautiful video! Congrats on reaching this goal!
Your videos are becoming more and more interesting. I love how you share your ideas and tips. Thanks for doing this.
When it comes to simplifying my life, throwing away, selling, donating... reducing the footprint, and taking back my own power to not worry about things, and to keep only that which "sparks joy". I do not believe in digitizing sentimental items to simplify my life. The ephemeral original item holds the energy, not a photo of the item. I will never believe in doing away with sentimental items. Those are the things you pass down...
Loved the video. This is the kinda thing i wanna listen to at the end of the day, when there are a hundred million things going on in my head. Keep it goingggg. Looking forward to many more Nick. Cheers.
Hobbies are important even if you just do them everytime inside your confort zone. I would not throw in the need to keep pushing outside of the confort zone in order to escape an "insignificant life". Simple hobbies without any goals attached are as valid as chasing a medal just because it feels harder. The key is acting on something that brings you true joy.
Hobbies enrich our lives, much like Aristotle's idea of 'eudaimonia' Pursuing passions outside of work fosters creativity and balance, reflecting our true selves and bringing joy. Embrace your hobbies for they are essential to a well-rounded existence
underrated. i love the message and vid!
I spent the previous hour in a therapy session complaining about how I don’t challenge myself or have hobbies and I logged on looking for some motivation and this was one of the first vids I saw. It wasn’t just your actual achievement but the beauty in the video is something else for you to be proud of. Keep creating and I’ll keep watching and learning
Thanks so much! I hope you’re able to cultivate a hobby or two. One thing I didn’t mention in this video is that over the years I’ve tried so many different hobbies, and only a few very core ones have stuck. It’s gonna take some trial and error.
I found very helpful using the process of doing a major move as an opportunity to revalidate my possessions and simplify and reduce the number of them.
The question is ! Could I be a minimalism with five kids and a husband got married with a round ten boxes of cluttered
It’s definitely possible. It will just take time and might look a little different than someone in a different life situation. Just try to enjoy the process along the way. You’ve got this.
You are a 1000 rated creator ❤ glad to see you earn your first 1000 rated round. Cheers to many more in the future. But more important than the score, just enjoy being outdoors, in nature, watching the beautiful flight of a disc thru the air.
Thanks so much John! You were the one who inspired this video.
Your video is fantasic!! the idea of minimalism will help us to add value in our live and also feel the value of the things we have but i can't convince myself to drink or eat from blender insteaf of a cup or bowl 😂
My wife laughs at me every time. 😂
I thought you had at least 100k subscribers what
phenomenal👌 huge congrats! it was very inspiring, thank you🤗 i realy like watching your videos, i find it very high quality👍
Love your videos! You are creating great things!
Freakin awesome job man. Huge congrats on reaching this milestone.
outside with no phone and headphones , i gota try
Fantastic video. I’ve never been a strict minimalist but I do try to live my life in a way where I don’t acquire or keep things that don’t add real value to my life or that don’t actually improve the quality of my life. My partner sounds like your wife, she doesn’t mind stuff. It’s been interesting finding a balance. One of the ways we do this is we blend my minimalist ideas on things with her love of semi-maximalist interior decor. Our space is decorated top to bottom in a very beautiful way but we own very little outside of what actually adds to and improves our lives. I like how you mentioned that minimalism isn’t a religion and that you don’t have to be so strict with it. I think as with all things, there is balance to be had. And I think that balance looks different for everyone.
i have just come across your video excellent content now I will go back and watch all of the others thank you its just what i needed
I love your content!❤
Can’t wait for that disc golf video! 🎉
Okay this is wild. Our moms went to college together, we hung out a couple times when we were younger. You just came up in my recommended videos and I was taken back.
Or I’m pretty sure you’re the same person 🤣
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THANK you so much for this video!
Great video. I like your content, even so to suggest more longer videos. Best
Love this! PS. For the parents of young kids like me, 2x that timeline and we should be good 😂
I love your systematic approach to this! So often we want to rush ahead to the change without stopping to ask why.
Fantastic video! Also thank you for actually linking your other video both in video and below in the description! Peeve of mine being so many youtubers say they'll put something in the description but then legitimately don't. Lol
In my family we have a "room in the basement 😅
A well stated talk about your concept of minimalism. Hope you do more on this subject.
Why not just use satellite phone only
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and being so genuine (including the note that you want this to be realistic). Cheers
Just found your channel. I love your style.. I had a question for you … When you were just starting out , did you have a major purging of your stuff of did you just stop buying and got rid of your stuff gradually? Sorry, if this answer is in your video, I just found your channel and have not watch many of them yet. The reason I ask is that I am doing a “one in-two out” method. If I buy a shirt, I must get rid of two old ones as an example. While this will work in theory, the process is going so slow, I am losing motivation, but am afraid to make a major purge for fear of regretting some items. Does that make any sense? My goal is fewer but more quality items in my life..
That’s a wonderful question! A one-in-two out method seems very sustainable way to slowly minimize your possessions. Of course like any method, there’s no perfect method, so it won’t work for everyone. When I started minimalism 10 years ago, I was a senior in high school living with my parents, so I just had my room, a basement full of childhood toys, and some miscellaneous sports equipment, so it made sense for me to do as once large batch. At this stage of life I would certainly approach things much more slowly.
Your channel is gonna blow up once the algorithm picks it up, keep putting out videos Nick!
Great video. Haven't seen as much content about minimalism as I did a few years ago. Simplifying just comes naturally to me. Excessive stuff truly becomes a burden. Thank you for your message. Enjoy your Time!