I tried extreme minimalism a long time ago (partially by choice, partially by circumstance) and for me that was only the beginning of the journey. Over the years I acquired things with intent and forethought, and that was the biggest benefit. A big part of my mindset came from treating my small apartment just as a place to rest - most of my free time was spent out alone or with friends in the city, in the park, the gym, community center, library, etc. The world was my living and dining room, and I was acquiring experiences more than acquiring items. To me that's the value of minimalism - the intention that comes with living your life "outside" of the possessions you can acquire.
Yes! This is how I feel too, as a mom of 4. We spend as much time outside as we can, and it’s their favorite thing! They always want to be outside. I have found that the stuff we own just gets in the way of being outside more so I’m donating as much as I can!
I tried extreme minimalism for awhile and found that it limited me more than it gave me freedom, I felt more restricted and it made me quite depressed, I brought back things that made me comforted a few examples are my extra pillow that stopped me from faceplanting the wall in my sleep, my bedside lamp that has a warm orange glow that my mum got me, the crocheted table cloth for my desk my grandma made when she was young. These aren't necessary but they make me feel happy, comforted and at home. My minimalism practice has become more essentialist now, as I still don't own much but definitely have a few extra things that I could easily live without but I view these items as essential to my well being/mental health, minimalism was the stepping stone to a more meaningful relationship with my belongings.
Love me some cloud gazing. I have been decluttering for 9 years now. Firstly, the stuff I didnt use. Then I moved house - some 300 miles. I found that I didnt need my teaching stuff - so I decluttered that. Then came the books and paperwork from my 3 Univeristy degrees and teacher training. Then came the stuff from my 'fantasy self' ( clothes that I would be unlikely to wear again, that other people thought i should wear, crafts that, realistially, I was never going to/ complete). Then came sentimental stuff from turning out my Mum's house. Next came giving keepsakes back to my lids from their childhood. Ive got to the stage where I am now going back round areas of my house and going 'why on earth did I keep that?'. Off to explore the linens area today and to do some cloud gazing! Fascinating video - Ive always wondered if I could live in an empty room. Thank you
@@kaitlanmorehouse3776 isn't it in the name? it's okay to consume, and it is inevitable, we need to purchase things to survive and to enjoy life. But there are people out there who buy so much of certain things that they never get used. and spoil/break. When someone who needs/would appreciate them could've gotten them instead.
Thank you. One thing I've wanted to do for a long time is make my house "extreme minimalist" but not get rid of stuff right away. Box it all up like I'm moving, so it's sorted and ready to find, and stack it all in my garage. My thought was that over the course of a month to get items out when I NEED them and maybe some convenience items, but see what what I don't even think about once it's gone, or think I need, but don't. Except for holiday stuff, if I didn't need it over the course of a month (I have three children) then I probably don't need or really want it.
What a great video! 🙏😀 It was really funny, and at the same time, it makes me reflect about purchases I've made, and to be more mindful in the future. We really don't need much in our homes! I enjoyed this experiment, and it was very helpful. Thank you 🥰 Greetings from Denmark
I tried this once for 5 days and just like you. The 5 days were fun, but on the long term it's nothing that I want to do permanently. My back was killing me and I did miss the comfort of a regular bed and a real chair. 🙂 Thank you for your video ❤️
The most important thing you said in your wonderful video is: It's not about living with as minimal as possible....I often have that feeling when I watch videos about minimalism, it's a kind of competition of who has less than the others, kind of the other way round as before.
Hi, thank you for the video, was very interesting. I moved once across a continent and made a similar experiment. I started with a literally empty room and only bought one thing at a time when I truly wanted it. After 3 years 80% is still empty, but I do have things that add value to my life. I think this kind of experiments are important to evaluate common assumptions of what it’s “needed”, but are not a permanent state nor the goal on their own, as you said :)
I used to be very minimalist (not extreme... more like your previous set up before you moved). During the pandemic I bought a lot of stuff... started actually liking my apartment and making improvements. But also I bought stuff because I was bored with nowhere to go. In the last year, I've started cleaning that all back out again. However, I picked up two hobbies that I really enjoy during the pandemic which take up some room. At first it stressed me out, but these are activities I do every week and they require supplies and space. But I just "check in" with myself to make sure I'm still enjoying them and still need all the space. I bought a couple of pieces of furniture to organize all of recently. I didn't want more furniture because I'm always in a "I might move soon" mindset... but I need to make my place cozy for myself, room for my hobbies, and know that the stuff I DO keep serves a purpose. I still feel minimalist, just not as extreme as before.
A very interesting video. Consider other objects for greater comfort. A Murphy sofa bed, chairs for the dining room. If you don't want to use the dining room as an office, a Murphy desk is a good solution. A couple more plants would make it more cozy. Thank you
Admittedly I am an extreme minimalist and I am very happy with it, I don't need many things, I want to do poems, and write daft letters for my friends to read and then read books on my phone and just be! Having almost nothing makes me calm, and calm is rather enjoyable because I am rather hyper in general! My view, if it works, go for it, if not, leave be! ^_^
I love my comforts (I think im minimalist, but others might disagree since I am not as stringent but I use minimalist principles to organise my belongings etc). But I would love to try something like this: knowing you can get by with very little makes you grateful for those small comforts and less stressed about losing what I have and have time to think and connect with my spirit. Unless someone finds joy in living like this, there is a sweet spot of where you have enough to be comfortable but not too much that it affects your mental health, finances or is purely selfish against the environment.
I totally agree with you. Life is to be enjoyed ,as far as possible, and not to be deprived of necessities or comfort if we can avoid it . I find extreme minimalism ridiculous, just a " fashionable trend" with no soul nor real meaning. I prefer the term " minimalish" , that is possessing what you need and enjoy, not much more but not less. I enjoy my comfortable home with the things I like, books, art work, some family possessions, and I will never ever get rid of sentimental items( which seems to be the current trend: have a good cry then trash everything.. ). Yet my home looks minimalist....
I couldn't agree more. The fashionable trend IMO is a competition as to who can live most extreme. What does it actually prove other than you can minimise your impact on the environment but at the cost of being uncomfortable every day of your life.
@cbcb102 then they aren't doing EM right. Discomfort beyond an experimental length of time (I.e. the wooden spoon broke, let's live without it, and see if it's comfortable. Is it? Cool, do not buy it! Is it not? Well, at least I know now it's essential in my life!) isn't the point of EM.
Another great video. I am trying to follow minimalism for two reasons, firstly to de-clutter and make life easier (Thinking housework here). Secondly I am getting older, although not ready to pop my clogs just yet I don't want my kids left with extreme house clearance. I found that when my mum died she had so much 'stuff' it was hard to know where to start. I went through stuff, there were quite a few memories that went with stuff so it was hard to part with. As a result my house became even more cluttered. Thankfully working through the guidance you and others have given I am at least 25% lighter of 'stuff'. My main obstacle is my husband, he really hangs on to stuff 'just in case'. I felt your experiment showed a degree of discomfort (well a lot actually). The blow up bed took space up just as a single bed would. Having to keep the inflatable bed inflated means more work IMO. I couldn't see the point in having a table without a chair, you could have worked with comfort with one chair. As you said extreme minimalism is not the best if you wanted company over for a meal. I think you had it right when you made your video a year ago (Is it really that long ago!). Thank you Peter.
A part of me wants to shave my head, sell all of my belongings, and set forth into the wide world as a traveler once again as I did in my early twenties with just a single backpack. The urge to become extreme minimalist becomes especially strong when I feel like I’m stuck in my life, everyday repeating over and over again with no hope for a change. If I ever reincarnate, I want to do so as a bird - an albatross perhaps - and glide freely around the oceans and continents with nothing but winds under my wings. I envy those birds for how free they are. They have no belongings and the entire world belongs to them.
Lovely video and great insights. I once thought that I could only transition into a new chapter of life by making my current life an “empty house”. As I began to shed unintentional activities from my schedule and possessions from my house, it only took letting go of a few activities and maybe 1/3 of the possessions to feel free of the “baggage”. Like you say, it is all personal.
I’m actually half way through a 2-week “extreme minimalism” stay in an empty house, just with fewer things. No mattress just a sleeping bag on the carpet. No knives or cutting board or kettle in the kitchen. Just found out the fridge no longer freezes and barely cools after running for 17 years. No car either, so I’ll be sustaining life on ramen noodles and some eggs stored in the garage for another week. Tomorrow I’ll have a new fridge delivered. The one thing I miss the most is a table and a chair to sit at to eat or use my laptop. Sleeping on the hard floor actually helped with my bad back. In 7 days I’ll return to normal life which is in a maximalist bordering on hoarder house😂The contrast could not be starker.
Dogen put out a video "Why Japan Loves Small Things" about how the Japanese seem to have a mindset of "just enough." It feels like you found extreme minimalism was inadequate to meet your "just enough." 🤔
I’m almost 70. I love minimalism but it’s a spectrum. Experiments teach what our individual needs consist of. As I age I need things to help me cope -like a desk with stool to sit while I dress, put makeup and earrings on for the day or a bed that’s high enough I don’t struggle getting in and out of. Good lighting to see better and navigate safely. But only the essentials because clutter and excess complicate daily life. For me: Bedroom: An elevated comfortable bed, a good lamp and nightstand that holds my essentials (glass of water, clock, Bible, kindle, Kleenex, Rx meds, Tylenol, lip balm). I have a desk & stool plus a small chest of drawers that add comfort to my daily routine of safely sitting down for getting dressed and putting makeup on. Living, dining and kitchen: A comfortable chair, footstool and couch for relaxing with company. A good lamp. A coffee table with room for coffee and meals watching TV. I don’t use my table & chairs to eat at but I do use them for meals with company. I have a minimalist closet. 40 items of clothing year round, plus 2 pairs pajamas, a nightie, a robe. 3 overcoats, 2 purses, a pair of winter boots & gloves, 2 pair loafers, Teva sandals, slide sandals and gym shoes. I have some silk scarves and 3 cashmere shawl scarves. I only wear earrings, Apple Watch and my wedding rings for jewelry so that simplifies life. I keep skincare & makeup to my essentials. I don’t bake anymore! I have several company meals that I rely on. I eat simple meals- the same for breakfast and lunch, dinner is a meat and vegetable I cook for several days worth (&freeze meal portions). Fruit and cheese for snacks or dessert. I have what I need to make those things. I shop once a week using grocery pickup. Enough dishes and silverware for company, and to last me 2 days as I run my dishwasher every other night after dinner. Linens- A set of sheets on the bed and 1 in the drawer so I don’t have to wash them the same day. I am too tired by day’s end. Towels - 2, but I prefer to change hand towels and face cloths more often so 4 & 8 respectively. I do laundry once a week.
Leuk dat je dit hebt gedaan Peter, helemaal terug naar nul. En vanaf dat punt alleen nog maar spullen in je leven toe laten die je echt nodig hebt en waar je echt gelukkig van wordt. Ik heb dat ook gedaan, in aanloop naar mijn komende verhuizing. Maar alle Haruki's gaan mee! Hen je Norwegian woods al gelezen?
Ha Peter, leuk experiment! Ik herken de boekwinkel met horeca waar je bent geweest:). Ik voel me soms vergelijkbaar in een hotelkamer of vakantie huisje, ook als ik daar niet alleen ben. Het gebrek aan (persoonlijke) spullen en items (afleiding) om je heen doet iets met je. Je gaat meer lezen bijv. Ook als er een tv of laptop is.
I like to hang a telephone cord hair tie on my keys and put keys around doorknob. Sofa I would replace with hammock. I have one and it’s super comfortable. You can sleep on it too though I haven’t tried.
You can still have a proper bed and be extreme minimalist. I do as i was recently diagnosed with cervical spondylosis - arthritis in thr C6/7. I need basic furniture such as a chair and desk to work at too.
aka 'jail cell'. No gezelligheid. No comfort, no joy or memories to reflect on. No personality that reflects your spirit, interests. So unwelcoming of others.
If I lived there, I think that a comfortable lounge chair and a good desk chair to use at that table that sits below the mirror would have gone a long way. I would have added the desk chair and moved the table near the window as a minimum.
The echo is the worst thing about an empty apartment. Also, your neighbours will hear everything you say or do as if all the sounds you produce were coming off of a loudspeaker. I have neighbours who are very noisy in an almost empty apartment and they are driving me crazy
Cars are the biggest thing that people waste money on. Imagine if you took that 30k euro difference between a cheap and a medium car and put it in the stock market. You would have an extra 3k each year, plus the value of your car would probably drop by 4-6k less each year. Plus many costs would be lower. So now you suddenly have an extra 10k each year, about 800 euros a month to spend on traveling, going to restaurants, etc.
Когда в твоей жизни ураган, то приятно было посмотреть твоё видео. Оно меня успокоило. Спасибо тебе, Петер. Ты тоже наверное пришёл к этому через ураган?
Aah yes, the inflatable matress, the true meaning of misery. Ours normally last a week before they need re-inflating more regularly. A great experiment, but as you note, maybe not the sensible option for so many people. An interesting video, thank you.
"Use it or lose it". Dat is wat ik denk als ik ga opruimen. Het geeft even dat zetje om er afstand van te doen. Met "lose it" bedoel ik *weggeven *verkopen *kringloop En als laatste optie pas de vuilnisbak. Leuk om je video's te kijken. 😄
This is far beyond extreme minimalism, no seating, an air mattress isn't really a bed, you're missing a half dozen items I'd consider a need. - A work desk and chair as you mentioned. - A comfortable sofa. - A reading lamp.
@JosephDickson I slept on the carpet last night (toddler weed on the bed) and besides my hips (because I am really thin or too hard idk) and then a very soft thin blanket underneath so it wasn't rough against my skin, I was absolutely fine.
It's not the stuff. It's people. More people require more stuff. People require feeding constantly. And cleaning, and space away from each other. It's easy to do anything on your own. Make a small lunch with minimal dishes. sit down on two cushions. no big deal. feed 3 kids and two adults 3 meals plus snacks daily. Plus pets. Now try adding food allergies, and autism and general food fussiness. Think of the dishes and laundry. Not really that practical.
While i appreciate your video-we need to talk about your coffee game.....I mean...Dude! First, you need to weigh your coffee..don´t use a spoon. Second, you are grinding it way too coarse.... Third: No need to pre-heat the metal filter.....you only need to flush the paper filter (to get rid of the paper flavor).... You got the right tools to make a great cup of coffee...don´t settle for mediocre!
You know furniture free and extreme mimimalism are two different rooms in the same house right? You can be extreme and own a real mattress or a sofa. 😅
I tried extreme minimalism a long time ago (partially by choice, partially by circumstance) and for me that was only the beginning of the journey. Over the years I acquired things with intent and forethought, and that was the biggest benefit. A big part of my mindset came from treating my small apartment just as a place to rest - most of my free time was spent out alone or with friends in the city, in the park, the gym, community center, library, etc. The world was my living and dining room, and I was acquiring experiences more than acquiring items. To me that's the value of minimalism - the intention that comes with living your life "outside" of the possessions you can acquire.
Yes! This is how I feel too, as a mom of 4. We spend as much time outside as we can, and it’s their favorite thing! They always want to be outside. I have found that the stuff we own just gets in the way of being outside more so I’m donating as much as I can!
I tried extreme minimalism for awhile and found that it limited me more than it gave me freedom, I felt more restricted and it made me quite depressed, I brought back things that made me comforted a few examples are my extra pillow that stopped me from faceplanting the wall in my sleep, my bedside lamp that has a warm orange glow that my mum got me, the crocheted table cloth for my desk my grandma made when she was young. These aren't necessary but they make me feel happy, comforted and at home. My minimalism practice has become more essentialist now, as I still don't own much but definitely have a few extra things that I could easily live without but I view these items as essential to my well being/mental health, minimalism was the stepping stone to a more meaningful relationship with my belongings.
Love me some cloud gazing. I have been decluttering for 9 years now. Firstly, the stuff I didnt use. Then I moved house - some 300 miles. I found that I didnt need my teaching stuff - so I decluttered that. Then came the books and paperwork from my 3 Univeristy degrees and teacher training. Then came the stuff from my 'fantasy self' ( clothes that I would be unlikely to wear again, that other people thought i should wear, crafts that, realistially, I was never going to/ complete). Then came sentimental stuff from turning out my Mum's house. Next came giving keepsakes back to my lids from their childhood. Ive got to the stage where I am now going back round areas of my house and going 'why on earth did I keep that?'. Off to explore the linens area today and to do some cloud gazing! Fascinating video - Ive always wondered if I could live in an empty room. Thank you
what an awesome video. There definitely should be a balance. Overconsumption is bad, but also don't feel guilty for owning stuff that makes you happy.
I don’t think overconsumption is bad.
@@kaitlanmorehouse3776 isn't it in the name? it's okay to consume, and it is inevitable, we need to purchase things to survive and to enjoy life. But there are people out there who buy so much of certain things that they never get used. and spoil/break. When someone who needs/would appreciate them could've gotten them instead.
Thank you.
One thing I've wanted to do for a long time is make my house "extreme minimalist" but not get rid of stuff right away. Box it all up like I'm moving, so it's sorted and ready to find, and stack it all in my garage.
My thought was that over the course of a month to get items out when I NEED them and maybe some convenience items, but see what what I don't even think about once it's gone, or think I need, but don't.
Except for holiday stuff, if I didn't need it over the course of a month (I have three children) then I probably don't need or really want it.
Your dance moves make my day Peter!! Lol 🕺
What a great video! 🙏😀 It was really funny, and at the same time, it makes me reflect about purchases I've made, and to be more mindful in the future. We really don't need much in our homes! I enjoyed this experiment, and it was very helpful. Thank you 🥰 Greetings from Denmark
I tried this once for 5 days and just like you. The 5 days were fun, but on the long term it's nothing that I want to do permanently. My back was killing me and I did miss the comfort of a regular bed and a real chair. 🙂 Thank you for your video ❤️
Yes, the whole blow-up mattress thing was beyond extreme.
@@kathleenp3135 I have seen the video of a girl whose bed is a hammock ...Nothing else in her bedroom, her belongings fit in a small bag.
The most important thing you said in your wonderful video is: It's not about living with as minimal as possible....I often have that feeling when I watch videos about minimalism, it's a kind of competition of who has less than the others, kind of the other way round as before.
Hi, thank you for the video, was very interesting. I moved once across a continent and made a similar experiment. I started with a literally empty room and only bought one thing at a time when I truly wanted it. After 3 years 80% is still empty, but I do have things that add value to my life. I think this kind of experiments are important to evaluate common assumptions of what it’s “needed”, but are not a permanent state nor the goal on their own, as you said :)
I used to be very minimalist (not extreme... more like your previous set up before you moved). During the pandemic I bought a lot of stuff... started actually liking my apartment and making improvements. But also I bought stuff because I was bored with nowhere to go. In the last year, I've started cleaning that all back out again. However, I picked up two hobbies that I really enjoy during the pandemic which take up some room. At first it stressed me out, but these are activities I do every week and they require supplies and space. But I just "check in" with myself to make sure I'm still enjoying them and still need all the space. I bought a couple of pieces of furniture to organize all of recently. I didn't want more furniture because I'm always in a "I might move soon" mindset... but I need to make my place cozy for myself, room for my hobbies, and know that the stuff I DO keep serves a purpose. I still feel minimalist, just not as extreme as before.
what are your hobbies?
That salad looks so delicious!!
Awesome channel 👍 And thanks for the introduction to broodje kaas. Simplicity is best ❤
Hi Peter, thank you for another thoughtful and inspiring video.
A very interesting video. Consider other objects for greater comfort. A Murphy sofa bed, chairs for the dining room. If you don't want to use the dining room as an office, a Murphy desk is a good solution. A couple more plants would make it more cozy. Thank you
Admittedly I am an extreme minimalist and I am very happy with it, I don't need many things, I want to do poems, and write daft letters for my friends to read and then read books on my phone and just be! Having almost nothing makes me calm, and calm is rather enjoyable because I am rather hyper in general! My view, if it works, go for it, if not, leave be! ^_^
p.s. I LOVE cloud watching!
Hello fellow extremist 😂@@childlikejoy
I love my comforts (I think im minimalist, but others might disagree since I am not as stringent but I use minimalist principles to organise my belongings etc). But I would love to try something like this: knowing you can get by with very little makes you grateful for those small comforts and less stressed about losing what I have and have time to think and connect with my spirit. Unless someone finds joy in living like this, there is a sweet spot of where you have enough to be comfortable but not too much that it affects your mental health, finances or is purely selfish against the environment.
Would be interesting to find out how you felt when you returned home after this experiment. Did your place seem too cluttered or cosy and welcoming?
I totally agree with you. Life is to be enjoyed ,as far as possible, and not to be deprived of necessities or comfort if we can avoid it . I find extreme minimalism ridiculous, just a " fashionable trend" with no soul nor real meaning. I prefer the term " minimalish" , that is possessing what you need and enjoy, not much more but not less. I enjoy my comfortable home with the things I like, books, art work, some family possessions, and I will never ever get rid of sentimental items( which seems to be the current trend: have a good cry then trash everything.. ). Yet my home looks minimalist....
I couldn't agree more. The fashionable trend IMO is a competition as to who can live most extreme. What does it actually prove other than you can minimise your impact on the environment but at the cost of being uncomfortable every day of your life.
@cbcb102 then they aren't doing EM right. Discomfort beyond an experimental length of time (I.e. the wooden spoon broke, let's live without it, and see if it's comfortable. Is it? Cool, do not buy it! Is it not? Well, at least I know now it's essential in my life!) isn't the point of EM.
Another great video.
I am trying to follow minimalism for two reasons, firstly to de-clutter and make life easier (Thinking housework here). Secondly I am getting older, although not ready to pop my clogs just yet I don't want my kids left with extreme house clearance.
I found that when my mum died she had so much 'stuff' it was hard to know where to start. I went through stuff, there were quite a few memories that went with stuff so it was hard to part with. As a result my house became even more cluttered.
Thankfully working through the guidance you and others have given I am at least 25% lighter of 'stuff'.
My main obstacle is my husband, he really hangs on to stuff 'just in case'.
I felt your experiment showed a degree of discomfort (well a lot actually). The blow up bed took space up just as a single bed would. Having to keep the inflatable bed inflated means more work IMO.
I couldn't see the point in having a table without a chair, you could have worked with comfort with one chair. As you said extreme minimalism is not the best if you wanted company over for a meal.
I think you had it right when you made your video a year ago (Is it really that long ago!).
Thank you Peter.
What’s your take on extreme minimalism?
I have a whole channel on it... so, I love it. 😂
I’m currently slowly going more extreme. So far so good.
A part of me wants to shave my head, sell all of my belongings, and set forth into the wide world as a traveler once again as I did in my early twenties with just a single backpack. The urge to become extreme minimalist becomes especially strong when I feel like I’m stuck in my life, everyday repeating over and over again with no hope for a change. If I ever reincarnate, I want to do so as a bird - an albatross perhaps - and glide freely around the oceans and continents with nothing but winds under my wings. I envy those birds for how free they are. They have no belongings and the entire world belongs to them.
Lovely video and great insights. I once thought that I could only transition into a new chapter of life by making my current life an “empty house”. As I began to shed unintentional activities from my schedule and possessions from my house, it only took letting go of a few activities and maybe 1/3 of the possessions to feel free of the “baggage”. Like you say, it is all personal.
Cette expérience était très intéressante! Je partage vos conclusions.
I’m actually half way through a 2-week “extreme minimalism” stay in an empty house, just with fewer things. No mattress just a sleeping bag on the carpet. No knives or cutting board or kettle in the kitchen. Just found out the fridge no longer freezes and barely cools after running for 17 years. No car either, so I’ll be sustaining life on ramen noodles and some eggs stored in the garage for another week. Tomorrow I’ll have a new fridge delivered. The one thing I miss the most is a table and a chair to sit at to eat or use my laptop. Sleeping on the hard floor actually helped with my bad back. In 7 days I’ll return to normal life which is in a maximalist bordering on hoarder house😂The contrast could not be starker.
Dogen put out a video "Why Japan Loves Small Things" about how the Japanese seem to have a mindset of "just enough." It feels like you found extreme minimalism was inadequate to meet your "just enough." 🤔
I’m almost 70. I love minimalism but it’s a spectrum. Experiments teach what our individual needs consist of.
As I age I need things to help me cope -like a desk with stool to sit while I dress, put makeup and earrings on for the day or a bed that’s high enough I don’t struggle getting in and out of. Good lighting to see better and navigate safely.
But only the essentials because clutter and excess complicate daily life.
For me:
Bedroom: An elevated comfortable bed, a good lamp and nightstand that holds my essentials (glass of water, clock, Bible, kindle, Kleenex, Rx meds, Tylenol, lip balm).
I have a desk & stool plus a small chest of drawers that add comfort to my daily routine of safely sitting down for getting dressed and putting makeup on.
Living, dining and kitchen:
A comfortable chair, footstool and couch for relaxing with company. A good lamp. A coffee table with room for coffee and meals watching TV.
I don’t use my table & chairs to eat at but I do use them for meals with company.
I have a minimalist closet. 40 items of clothing year round, plus 2 pairs pajamas, a nightie, a robe. 3 overcoats, 2 purses, a pair of winter boots & gloves, 2 pair loafers, Teva sandals, slide sandals and gym shoes. I have some silk scarves and 3 cashmere shawl scarves.
I only wear earrings, Apple Watch and my wedding rings for jewelry so that simplifies life.
I keep skincare & makeup to my essentials.
I don’t bake anymore! I have several company meals that I rely on. I eat simple meals- the same for breakfast and lunch, dinner is a meat and vegetable I cook for several days worth (&freeze meal portions). Fruit and cheese for snacks or dessert.
I have what I need to make those things. I shop once a week using grocery pickup.
Enough dishes and silverware for company, and to last me 2 days as I run my dishwasher every other night after dinner.
Linens- A set of sheets on the bed and 1 in the drawer so I don’t have to wash them the same day. I am too tired by day’s end. Towels - 2, but I prefer to change hand towels and face cloths more often so 4 & 8 respectively. I do laundry once a week.
I lived for 2.5 years in a large apartment with only an air mattress, one chair and a card table. I got used to it.
Thank you for this super video. I found it really entertaining.
Leuk dat je dit hebt gedaan Peter, helemaal terug naar nul. En vanaf dat punt alleen nog maar spullen in je leven toe laten die je echt nodig hebt en waar je echt gelukkig van wordt. Ik heb dat ook gedaan, in aanloop naar mijn komende verhuizing. Maar alle Haruki's gaan mee! Hen je Norwegian woods al gelezen?
I love your videos and whacky personality.
I love having nothing and travelling a lot ❤🇦🇺
Ha Peter, leuk experiment! Ik herken de boekwinkel met horeca waar je bent geweest:). Ik voel me soms vergelijkbaar in een hotelkamer of vakantie huisje, ook als ik daar niet alleen ben. Het gebrek aan (persoonlijke) spullen en items (afleiding) om je heen doet iets met je. Je gaat meer lezen bijv. Ook als er een tv of laptop is.
Peter heeft het te druk.......'slappe lach'
I like to hang a telephone cord hair tie on my keys and put keys around doorknob. Sofa I would replace with hammock. I have one and it’s super comfortable. You can sleep on it too though I haven’t tried.
Interesting, Thanks for sharing.
This is actually how the traditional Japanese hotels are. I love it.
But I suppose the volumes of the spaces take into consideration how they will be furnished.
You can still have a proper bed and be extreme minimalist. I do as i was recently diagnosed with cervical spondylosis - arthritis in thr C6/7. I need basic furniture such as a chair and desk to work at too.
aka 'jail cell'. No gezelligheid. No comfort, no joy or memories to reflect on. No personality that reflects your spirit, interests. So unwelcoming of others.
Exactly
I think that is just perspective. It sounds like you think we have to cater to others.
Agreed- I started that way when I moved for a few months
If I lived there, I think that a comfortable lounge chair and a good desk chair to use at that table that sits below the mirror would have gone a long way. I would have added the desk chair and moved the table near the window as a minimum.
The echo is the worst thing about an empty apartment. Also, your neighbours will hear everything you say or do as if all the sounds you produce were coming off of a loudspeaker. I have neighbours who are very noisy in an almost empty apartment and they are driving me crazy
Cars are the biggest thing that people waste money on. Imagine if you took that 30k euro difference between a cheap and a medium car and put it in the stock market. You would have an extra 3k each year, plus the value of your car would probably drop by 4-6k less each year. Plus many costs would be lower. So now you suddenly have an extra 10k each year, about 800 euros a month to spend on traveling, going to restaurants, etc.
great video! thanks
Already try for 5years and in worth it
Когда в твоей жизни ураган, то приятно было посмотреть твоё видео. Оно меня успокоило. Спасибо тебе, Петер.
Ты тоже наверное пришёл к этому через ураган?
I would not be able to work without a desk chair! Other than that it looks like a lovely reset
Them sheep on day 4; they know how to do extreme minimalism 😊
Aah yes, the inflatable matress, the true meaning of misery. Ours normally last a week before they need re-inflating more regularly. A great experiment, but as you note, maybe not the sensible option for so many people. An interesting video, thank you.
"Use it or lose it".
Dat is wat ik denk als ik ga opruimen. Het geeft even dat zetje om er afstand van te doen.
Met "lose it" bedoel ik
*weggeven
*verkopen
*kringloop
En als laatste optie pas de vuilnisbak.
Leuk om je video's te kijken. 😄
I work remotely.
A table and a comfortable chair would be indispensable.
Also coffee. 😅
Where can I find the checklist you mentioned in the video?
Here: subscribepage.io/minimalismchecklist
@@IAmPeterCook Thank you
Your space is to big for super minimalism. That's why the livingroom became unnecessary.
Start Reading Bhagwat Geeta and you will see minimalism in totally different way.
This is far beyond extreme minimalism, no seating, an air mattress isn't really a bed, you're missing a half dozen items I'd consider a need.
- A work desk and chair as you mentioned.
- A comfortable sofa.
- A reading lamp.
Tbf... no EM I know has an air mattress.
@@extrememinimalistparentbasically indoor camping, but it looks like a fun experiment.
@JosephDickson I slept on the carpet last night (toddler weed on the bed) and besides my hips (because I am really thin or too hard idk) and then a very soft thin blanket underneath so it wasn't rough against my skin, I was absolutely fine.
I tried Extreme Minimalisn for one full hour. Maybe I am qualified to make a video also now??
Solitary confinement, anyone?
Don't have a sofa but have a plant in a vase???
Minicalm (belg) is een ander kanaal dat dit heeft gedaan. Groet
Do things in moderation, bro.
Go to tiny house
You need a couch mate lol
It's not the stuff. It's people. More people require more stuff. People require feeding constantly. And cleaning, and space away from each other. It's easy to do anything on your own. Make a small lunch with minimal dishes. sit down on two cushions. no big deal. feed 3 kids and two adults 3 meals plus snacks daily. Plus pets. Now try adding food allergies, and autism and general food fussiness. Think of the dishes and laundry. Not really that practical.
Your lunches scares me
While i appreciate your video-we need to talk about your coffee game.....I mean...Dude!
First, you need to weigh your coffee..don´t use a spoon.
Second, you are grinding it way too coarse....
Third: No need to pre-heat the metal filter.....you only need to flush the paper filter (to get rid of the paper flavor)....
You got the right tools to make a great cup of coffee...don´t settle for mediocre!
You know furniture free and extreme mimimalism are two different rooms in the same house right? You can be extreme and own a real mattress or a sofa. 😅
lol
Minimalism for a minimal time 👍🏻🤡