Answering all your minimalism questions
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- I'm finally doing the decluttering I've been waiting to do for ages! In the spirit of Christmas, I've decided to declutter instead of buy some more. I'm sitting down and answering a bunch of questions you've asked me on minimalism as I ruthlessly decide to chuck-away 70% of my wardrobe. Let's hang out :)
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To make your life easier:
0:00 Intro
2:14 Are all parts of your life minimalistic?
5:04 Were you minimalistic yourself or did you get influenced?
10:03 Have you ever thought of selling everything you owned?
10:49 How do you not buy random things when you feel bad?
13:16 How much money can be saved by being a minimalist?
13:44 The Marie Kondo method?
14:15 Is it hard to be a minimalist?
16:26 Does a minimalistic life lead to a clear mind?
16:67 I feel as though I'm wasting value if I throw things
19:47 How can you get happy with only a few things?
23:20 How to let go of sentimental things?
24:25 How do you become minimalistic if your partner isn't?
27:37 Outro
To me, minimalism is not just about having less stuff - it's more specifically not having things that you don't need/use/really enjoy. It's more about only keeping things around that really serve you. By that definition your tech could absolutely be minimalist.
Thanks for this definition and perspective. I’m going to ask myself this question later this week and get rid of things I don’t really enjoy/use/need.
Agreed✨
As a former and occasionally current all black wearer, this video made me feel some type of way. I still look the best in all black but now wear colour because I like colour and how I look in it is not as important. I've also accidentally found colour that looks fantastic on me that I never ever would have picked to put on my body but when I did, because event wear, everyone kept complimenting me on how nice I looked. That was a very surprising thing to learn.
So true. I was such a hoarder in my teenage years, moving homes have made me want to own way less things and appreciate how minimalism makes me feel relaxed and less burdened w/ the responsibility of storage and upkeep
It was such an engaging and charming situation I almost wanted to say "I'm off down the shops. Do we need any milk or anything?"
nobody:
my dad when i was 6 and he left to get ‘some milk’:
@@moon-to3rk 🥺💗
perfect time to watch this as i’m deep cleaning kitchen & deculttering!!
Ohhh hope it went well!
"Those carpets have four colors, and I don't like that." Girl, same. Two colors is enough.
Ahhh it’s not just me 😅
I move year to year for some of the same reasons. Recently gave away most of my furniture and "stuff" to a friends daughter just starting university and it felt pretty good to pass things on. Looking forward to moving again in a month - gotta do some closet pruning myself.
wow it's amazing to hear from someone who is so naturally minimalist---it makes me feel better about struggling to match those perfect houses, just understanding that some people come by it more easily than others.
Lizzy! Now this is what i call early Christmas!!!🎄🎄
Really respect the Vlogmas grind Elizabeth! Especially this one being 27 minutes I know it’s not easy to script, film, edit something that length every day. Taking inspo thank you :)
Thank you!!
No he sido yo quién a atacado pero lo voy a hacer y ella pagará las mentiras y daño que me ha hecho ella lo ha buscado no yo
good calming music in the background, especially when you can hear the ave Maria 4:00
Really great idea, planning to do this myself soon too!
Good luck :)
All joys 💗 and happiness your way, Alpha.
Happy decluttering!
The rug was bothering me and I wasn't sure how it fit you, then you explained! Phew!!
Divine ♥️thanks for the video much needed!
I often watch and listen to your videos , Thanks for making videos
i hope these havent gone in the bin!!
Nooo I’ll gift them/give them away!
Do you have a video on your hair care routine? It's always so beautiful!
Thanks for this it was the inspiration to clean out my closet lol ^-^
Decluttering is a must😊 I don't buy too many clothes.....We must have just what we need. Remember that we need to make space for new things in life that are essential, if we don't have the space, how will new things come. Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻
Loved this style of video and the topic too completely agree as lots of us find joy in things rather than experiences. Please make a whats on my iphone video soon.
Strain = if its Changeable as a Decision-( Decision break it down contains the word incision as in inc. not what Potentially Keep but also what need to Sacrifice , as it cuts both ways like ! One Pair of scissors Hence the Pair is One Tool ) ... Pain-( or Bordering on being a Pain )-( Much like Exercise ! Strain Not Pain ).. if still then Struggle- bordering on Pain then Try Make a Decision by bringing it a Coin Flip so if it is to land on the side of coin that disappoints u than its saying a Hell of a Lot about what yr Intuition Really wants so Go with the side of the coin that were face down. However it only is a coin to assist , as intuition can some times let u down as is like in the case of Intuitive eating sometimes it favours & sometimes it doesn't , but at least the coin favours the odds of a Favourable out come & Tells & Confirms Yr Underlying Thoughts , so Look for True intuition ( as in Oh Yoll Know if its True ), But if its Standard Intuition it will Help wade the info .
Gorgeous!
Good luck!
Love from Siberia 🌹
Ah good luck with the decluttering 💪
Estoy de acuerdo contigo, ahí que deshacerse de todo aquello que no usamos o no necesitamos. Por cierto me encantan tus videos
I need to do this. I was introduced to minimalism by watching youtube videos
I need to declutter my digital devices😅
Ahhh same!
Very cosy video 😊 my only comment is I'd love to see what the clothes look like as most of the items were folded, inside out. Of course if this is something you'd be comfortable with! I love ur style, I mostly wear black too xx
Ahhh great point! Didn’t think of it at the time 😅
I was introduced to minimalism the same way as you were but instead of Matt De'Avella one of your video told me that minimalism is a concept and now I boast about it infront of my friends 😋😋
yay, such a relaxing, calm video :))
Awesome video, just what I am doing now ... :D, I love your accent by the way.
To be honest, was more stressful is, keeping things that you know you won't use and maintaining a space to keep the item and maintaining the item, as its still in your possession. That's why, I just get rid of it the moment I find out i don't need it, or that I dislike it and have at least one practical reason to not actually use it. Also, I hate to know that I will never use it and have to keep taking care of it and it has no purpose. That's why, I want to find out whether I need it or not, asap.
I see you have a digital piano in the backgroung. It would be sweet to hear your playing one day.
Just watching this video now and late to the party so people might not see this comment. Wanted to respond to the point about extreme minimalism not being normal or healthy. I am personally a very natural minimalist - I enjoy decorating but I really to keep it simple and add little touches. And I’ve realised this because people always describe my personal spaces as « bare » whereas I consider them decorated haha. It does really stress me out when I walk into a « busy » room. I am also neurodivergent, the kind that is really easily stimulated by things. I genuinely struggle to think and do things in spaces where there is « a lot » going on. I love empty spaces, I’ve actually lived with someone who couldn’t stand empty spaces and it drove me nuts. It does make me anxious, and I’m grateful for that - it’s my body cueing me that My nervous system isn’t thriving. Aesthetically I also think less is more because it allows the pieces to shine. Culturally, in the same way that there is more respect granted to extroversion, there is more respect granted to stuff. Stuff is fine, but no stuff is also fine as long as people are honouring themselves and not just following trends (whether minimalist or maximalist).
I relate so much to this ❤️
Don’t know if you’ve read but Alain de Botton has a chapter on it in his book The Architecture of Happiness
The best way to declutter, is to not clutter in the first place.
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Thanks for this video I need help in this area.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg the skirt is gorgeous! It would probably look great on you with sth like a black sweater
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I feel so anxious about decluttering…i used to not be conscious about my style and now i have nightmares looking at my pre pandemic clothes…i really feel like grabbing everything and burning it…i have waaaay too many blue hoodies with zippers…I HATE THEM…just wanna build fire outfits and…blend some Metal band t-shirts in cuz Metal is life…strange thing is…family gets angry when you want to de clutter clothes or find new owners for them…im not into charity and “helping” people out…but we take care of clothes we wear and i would feel so happy if someone in need could take my clothes that are not so “stylish” for me anymore but they definitely work 🦾
Very nice
Great
You can totally dye those jeans black 🖤🖤🖤
You've got a very pleasant on-camera presence. :)
Thanks Jessica!
I should probably declutter my wardrobe as well 🥲
Man, I’m a hoarder that wants to be a minimalist and idk how to start. I’ll get rid of everything and eventually start collecting things again. Honestly, I see myself as a collector of things. Like a museum lol
I think being minimalist/essentialist is hard for me because decisiveness is something I struggle with.
What camera do you use? Loved the video!!
Nice video
Elizabeth flips
very fine cloth shop
Hey Elizabeth, do you remember where you purchase that navy skirt from?? @ 27:04
With time i did unintentionally went to black or white (and off white) clothes. No printing. I'm definitely not a minimalist, I'm too much into shoes, jewelry and home decor to be one but my clothes are getting more and more neutral just because.
Ditto
Wow! That's some serious decluttering! but i honestly felt bad when you put the King's top into the throw away pile🥺
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Great sharing! 👍 👍 👌
This girl looks like Monica Lewinsky! Very pretty
My problem isn’t so much clothes but books and shoes. Definitely will be decluttering over the New Year.
I think minimalism comes very naturally to me and some of my friends. But I can see it hindering my social interactions. I keep expectations from all my friends to become minimalists and get a little upset when they do not. There is part of me that knows it will be good for them but also I feel my expectations are hurting me and relationships at times. Any insight??
Realising everyone s on thier own journey and letting them know you are there for them when they are ready to let go 👍
You need to be direct with them and state your point clearly. If they cannot live up to your esthetic standards and pace let go of them
You remind me of Adele xd
You're so nice!
that's all your clothes? you're a great minimalist, worry not!
why would you not take off the price tags!? I'm so amazed. 😅
That carpet has so many colours ..definitely... jijijiji...
Now I'm sure of something I've already suspected that I'm a minimalistic person...don't like much staff around...consider it visual pollution, contamination...excess...unless it's useful has some utility otherwise is too much...
I don't know why but i m not getting my eyes off form uh😊😁
So you do get buyer's remorse?
Sometimes!
After a long while I'm watching your vedio
Were you donating the clothes you were throwing away to charity? I was just thinking they might make someone else pretty happy.
Yes!
23:22 haha sentimental* right?
Nah, some people just REALLY love keeping rocks.
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Just adding some accidental geology 😅
Everyone study Rick Owens. He is the minimalism god!
you mentioned, "my body has been changing".. can you elaborate on what's the cause of that? i'm just genuinely curious, only thing i can think of pregnancy lol 😀
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ANNE HATHAWAY'S TWIN ??? 😲❤
I want to buy you the jacket, just in case you're interested.
I hope to have Arabic subtitles in your videos so that we can learn faster. Thank you
Hello, May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, & a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." Also, can I share Isaiah 53:5 " But HE was WOUNDED For our TRANSGRESSIONS, he was BRUISED for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, & with His STRIPES we are HEALED."
God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, & abominable, & murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus & put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?
Question for you Elizabeth:
*Genuine* reason behind celebrating *Christmas* ??
And please don't mention Christ's Birthday, now everyone knows it's an forklore.
Please enlighten me with correct reason by *Substantiating* your belief
Many cold northern countries have feasts and celebrations in the middle of dark long winter. This helps people have something ti look forward to, socialise and share food to help them cope with the gloomy winters. These celebrations existed before Christianity.
If you have an internet connection you can figure this out yourself instead of demanding a stranger explain it to you.
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close call but now it's off my bucket list weeeha way to finish the year
what i can do i love you so much please help me
I find minimalism very beautiful. It's something that is a quite prized and full of long term fisherman food!
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you are a pretty girl i reckon ,i wanna see you without makeup
just make a video after waking up from bed to breakfast
11:30 OH COME ON, JUST SAY IT, YOU CANNOT WEAR IT CUZ IS NOT BLACK 🤣🤣🤣…or the shade of green is ugly for your taste
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@@phillimonchris6574 I was going out with my girlfriend, after she said a big Yes. We made plans about our future, and I told her. "Babe I'll throw a big party for you this Christmas." Then this video was seen in my notification bar. I disliked it as a vibe killer. Maybe when the girl leaves me, I'll be commenting here again how Elizabeth was right lol.
Plus, UA-cam doesn't have a dislike counter anymore. So commenting dislike = dislike.