Seeking Minimalism - Part 3: Things I Thought I Needed | ANN LE
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- Опубліковано 23 січ 2021
- Welcome to part 3 of Seeking Minimalism. In part 3, I share with you some of the REGRET purchases I’ve made 🤦🏻♀️. Looking back, I can see how many terrible decisions I’ve made but I think that is the biggest growing process in life. But only if we can recognize and acknowledge them. I definitely wish I’ve spent my money differently but I don’t think I would have ever come to this level of understanding if I don’t come to the point of having these regrets. At first, I wanted to kick myself for spending so much and now I just laugh at myself. Maybe I can save you the money and time but altogether this is a conversation I thought worth having. Thank you for being apart of this journey.
⭐️ SEEKING MINIMALISM:
- Part 1: The Emotional Purge: • Seeking Minimalism - P...
- Part 2 The Exterior Process: • Seeking Minimalism- Pa...
- Part 3 Things I Thought I Needed: • Seeking Minimalism - P...
- Part 4 Social Media Reset: • Seeking Minimalism - P...
- Part 5 My Relationship with Money: • Seeking Minimalism- Pa...
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I feel you so much with this video. One of my biggest regrets is the amount of high heels I used to buy. I have never been a big high heel wearer... but I bought them for my "fashion blog".... One day I just threw them all in a box and donated 95% of them. It felt so good and I didn't even miss them.
Thank you. I recently seperated from my husband and starting a new chapter. I came from big house into an apartment with three kids and a dog. It's definitely been an emotional adjustment. I appreciate your videos :)
The fact that you attracted the "wrong" people when you purchased those expensive bags is so inspiring!
I love watching videos like this, they calm my anxiety for some reason. Also, I must say I prefer videos that are made simply, just a person sitting down talking about their experience as opposed to a big production that requires a lot of equipment. It just feels more personal, like hanging out with a friend.
Thank you for the feedback Milka!!!
In the past year I stopped dyeing my hair and painting my nails, because I realized that both were unnecessary, didn't make me feel any better, and both are terrible for the environment.
LOL... yes!!! Terrible for our health as well! I've saved so much time and money when I stopped doing things. 😆
I think over this past year, we have all realized there is a lot we gorged on that no longer serves us.
This is so good Ann! Really loving these minimalist videos. 💕
Thank you Christine🙏💕😊
I absolutely agree with everything you mentioned. I too have been guilty of buying things just because my friends have it or recommended it, but after about a year or less I DON'T love it and end up selling it or just giving it away. The older I get I am not buying or doing anything unless I absolutely love it and it has a true purpose. Now I am team love what I like, my life, and NOT theirs! Thanks for sharing Ann I thoroughly enjoyed the video. :)
Yup and being able to see something, admire it and not feel like I must have it. It is a freedom most don't understand.
I identify so much with most if not all the things you talked about in this video. Starting with regretting some purchases that only would take space in your home and mind and weren't practical. Very important that you don't care about fitting in anymore, that's a big one. I feel like the older you get and the more experience you get in life the less you follow what other people do and start thinking more for yourself. I'm turning 38 in March and I feel so free from caring about what others think of me or what I have to do because society pressures me to do it. It may just come with a small price, wich is that you may not have as many friends or people in your life but it's ok because you have found yourself and you're not willing to be someone else just to fit in. Thinking way more about what is more practical for your life according to your lifestyle and what you really like is also very cool because it makes your life flow better and just be more practical wich equals peace of mind and functionality. It's very true that is nice to be and look young but the beauty of being more confident and knowing what you want makes up for aging wich is part of life. Sorry for the long comment but I felt so happy to hear someone else put into words the way I feel. Thanks for sharing!
I totally agree! I am embracing my age 51! Feel like we're going through the same process of minimalism. I love bags and havent bought one the whole year of 2020. I'm not striving for the perfect bag anymore and using what I have. I'm learning to let go of the material and add more experiences. Thank you for your videos.
The furniture thing it's so tru, I never want any heavy furniture in my house anymore, I love the space, the praticality, so easy to clean.
Space, air, light - is the best way to live - all of that heavy furniture is also representative of the western mindset - Leting go, and being free of it all is the greatest feeling in the world!
I really love this series, thank you for sharing and being you!
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I love how you point out that some of the items doesn’t fit your lifestyle instead of how an item is a bad purchase.
I love these series, watching ann is like having a friend speak to you, it's so calming and comforting!
I've followed you for years and I love seeing you evolve and grow! Your energy is so calming and I really like these simple, sit down videos.
I am very happy for you Ann 😊 you have come a long way from when I used to watch your old videos. You're videos now are more "real" more organic...not cluttered if that even makes sense. You're more calm and it radiates as I'm also affected by it. Thank you for sharing and for your wonderful energy!
Very much appreciate this video, Ann! I went through same process of purging clothing and designer bags that just collected dust. Started it last year and enjoyed the freedom from consumerism. I get to enjoy moments that matter most, and not things. It’s truly a mindset shift. Cheers to more breakthroughs for us all!
Ann. I remember watching one of your first videos. It was using glue to remove blackheads. And then there was a coffee scrub using Folgers coffee grounds. I’ve been a follower and then I strayed away during the phase of hauls and luxury purchases. I love seeing this you. So much growth. So much beauty. I am learning so much from you again. Thank you 🙏
I love watching you do this kinda videos, lots of great ideas seeking minimalism, I need this in my life right now :)
I totally agree with you on your new vision. I was just like you until my perspective in life changed and wanted to focus on what is important which is family and friends... ❤️❤️❤️
Girl...I think 2020 gave everyone more grey hairs 🤣🙈 🥴
I love this series! I am moving towards a minimalist life myself as a 27 year old. The things I once look forward to ie buying luxury goods and trying to fit in no longer interests me. This extends to coffee, fast fashion, books, perfume, bottled water just to name a few. Also when you mentioned not wanting to be tied down to a mortgage.. I felt that. I don’t want to have to stress for the next 30 years - I just want to live for now and be here in the moment enjoying doing the things I do.
Looking forward to seeing more of your content :)
I’m 65. I’ve been listening to and fighting against social ageing (against women in particular) for 25 years. It’s exhausting.
Oooh I wish this video was longer, it was so nice to listen to you. I have been following you for a long time and feel like we have been on the same journeys at the same time. I am so happy to "know" you and your channel. Much love !
Yes! It is a process, but as long as we learn, then we have grown! I am a photographer. I work with a basic Cannon camera, with an extra lens. That's it'. I try not to edit my pics too much. I am considered boring and basic, but I love it. I let my hair go silver and white at 36. Best thing I have ever done. I do not buy into standards of beauty and feel wonderful! I am now 46.
I am so happy I have someone who’s with me on my minimalism journey. Thanks, Ann.
I am with you, too!
Love this series 😍 I used to think luxury items would make me happy but what makes me happy is spending time with my friends and family and traveling. Experience > materialism
This is a beautiful video. I’m in a similar stage of life and am reviewing what I love to live be what I’m using. Thank you for sharing! 💖😊
Thank you for sharing. I too have been minimizing. Your message is extremely helpful and motivating.
Love this series so much and have been finding a lot of similar mindsets as I am decluttering and streamlining my life slowly. You are doing great! One suggestion I would mention is that you might want to sell those luxury items and put those money towards your retirement accounts and see the compound interest flourish for your future 😊
I really love this series! I’m so glad I was able to find you again!
I have a friend who was grey by the time I met her in university, and seeing how cool her hair looked really started to change my opinion of greying. I'm 29 and my greys are starting to pop up much more now, and I'm actually kind of excited to get a grey streak! I personally think gray hair on women looks so chic. It's all a matter of attitude!
I had white hair at 11. It was strange but as I am 30 now it is definitely more pronounced. I never equate it to anything like how society does. My brother also has a lot of white hair. It's just genetics. Embrace it because even if you don't it'll still be there so why not.
I look forward to the new episodes of this series! Thank you!
It was so insightful to watch this because I feel like I’ve got an insight into the lessons I will eventually learn as well :)
Thanks for sharing your journey! I’m really enjoying these videos!
I just sold by 10th and final Louis Vuitton item! All done! I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. It was a goal for 2021 and I am so proud of myself that I followed through. I also stopped dying my hair 6 months ago - most days I love it - some days I struggle but tell myself that I am a different person now. Next on my list to declutter and sell are more mid-level purses. I am so impressed by your honesty and courage with this video. Thank you so much! When I begin to doubt my decisions, I will remember your wise words on this channel. Happy New Year!
That is amazing! I can almost feel your good energy coming through... lol 🙌😄 What recommendations do you have for selling your designer bags? That’s next on my list 🙈
@@StudioAnnLe I recommend you sell that lovely Celine to me :) I'm a minimalist at heart and that bag is my unicorn bag. I'm slowly clearing the clutter and have downsized over 2020 but I heard you should surround yourself with things that are useful and/or beautiful. That Celine makes my heart sing. I'm so thankful I came across your channel. I can't wait to watch the other videos in this series. Like you and from the comments, so many others, I am embracing the grays in my hair and growing out the rainbow blonde that I was. So much upkeep, so many trips to the hairdresser for hours and so much money. Thank you for being you and such an uplifting and powerful series.
Hi Ann, I am about to move alone as well after a 7-year relation-sh*t (took it from ya), having major bowel surgery and moving back to my parents house. I am in the process of healing, not only physically but emotionally and part of the move consists of moving out with less, things that I can carry by myself, things that bring me joy. I am learning so much from your video series! TY
I am so loving this series....I am exactly your age and was starting to think that I am aging getting wrinkles and what not and kinda freaking out but what you said today changed my way of thinking towards a positive direction....thanks dear 🥰
I’m only 20 right now and I’ve been watching you for quite some time and even still we are matching energy i too look for and seek way i can implement minimalism in my life. I hope to use this video for the future
I stopped dyeing my hair in 2018 when I was 35.... I have quite a lot of grey too but not full grey. I love the amount of time I save not going to a salon or fighting with dyeing at home. I also still struggle every now and then with wanting to dye my hair again to fit in more.
This is a really great video! Conscious consumerism is so important.
Hi Ann, I love your look now (natural beauty) and I appreciate your sharing. Amazing change!!
I really see myself in you. Just feels nice to agree with someone on such a different level.
Been really enjoying these videos, thanks Ann.
As I have pinged you earlier as well, your videos are so calming. I have seen ur OOTD, hauls videos, loved it & now that girl is a minimalist... This transformation is wowwww & truly inspirational. I don't have any designed luxury handbag but saying NO is to them is definitely tough.. I can feel that..Loads of luv from India❤️
I love your plants in the back!!!
Thank you so much for your honesty!
I’m letting my grey grow out too! I’m 33 and I’ve got so many. I quite like it. I think it will really suit you too xxx
Love your minimalist videos, it gave me a lot of clarity!
I love your series ❤️ loved you mention on your hair, totally agree with you.
If you love outdoors, Subaru is the perfect car for you! I live in Colorado and I got a brand new Subaru 10 years ago, it is still my best friend !
That’s awesome, what are the worst conditions you’ve driven it in?
Great inspirations in this video. Enjoying the series ❤️
Wow Ann good for you! Thank you for sharing! I've been going through my own journey of clearing items out of my life and why hold onto certain things so long along with every purchase. It's been difficult, however, I'm getting better about donating several bags of items at a thrift store that works close with a church. Also the idea of making your own candles is such a great idea and I'll need to get into making my own as well. Wishing you safe and well! =]
Always always love listening while you put your thoughts out. Thanks so much and please know that you inspire me to do things..there is always something to learn in ur videos that makes sense to "life" 😍😍😍 more more videos please..God bless you..take care ❤️
Thank you so much for the feedback Jeng! I always appreciate it 😊💕
First time visiting your channel. I like your perspectives. You have great voice, too!
This is such an eye opener Ann...loved it ❤
Watched all three parts 🥺😇 I found myself matching to your descriptions
Great video, also dying you have the Celine luggage bag -that’s the name! You mentioned you forgot the name but referred to it as “carrying luggage around” 😂😂 so cute.
This is so relatable and helpful, thank you.
You should sell the stuff ... it’s great to see how much you have grown and changed for the better!❤️
Thank you for sharing Ann!
This series is wonderful and so helpful for all of us.
Love ur videos!!! I can relate to some things !!
We have all bought and did things
we later regretted. But hopefully
I have learnt my lesson now. More
haste less speed when shopping.
You channel is great and highly
informative.
Oh, so getting lost in the world of equipment might be the root of my focusing problem...... I get it now, thank you for sharing this video 🌸
I never liked the celine bag! Yeah and I stopped buying designer bags, clothes, and stopped doing my nails - it just not meaningful anymore. I used to love my LV speedy 35 but now I regret buying it. The only thing I still have a guilty pleasure is buying Makeup, but try to stick to what I already own. Yes I want to get a RV car too - I never liked them before and was more into sporty cars, but because I got into more hiking during the quarantine so I really want a RV now for travelling.
I loved your video again! Very beautifully think through and gave me such an insight how are you as a person. I always felt and sometimes still do when someone post about certain products and they say "you need this" and I am like why I need this? What purpose would it give me? And most of the time I say no and don't purchase anything because I don't need it.
When you said "I made as a purchase of your job" or something like that with the LV bag, I have been noticing that people just use them on the photos for ecstatic purchases and when they are vlogging they just use a simple bag.
Thank you so much for sharing and I cannot wait to see your next video! 🥰
Plus RAV4 cars are the best! 🥰🥰
I feel as though without mistakes or regrets we can't learn and move forward and become our best selves so it's okay to have some regrets!
Thank you about the candles thingy
Good on you for embracing the greys...I’m not quite there yet, maybe one day 😉
I’m building my forever home so I had to buy new furniture but I have only bought the essential items. My new house is a 3 bedroom townhouse so I don’t want it to feel cluttered.
I am also looking to buy a RAV4 hybrid. In Australia we don’t have that many charging stations yet as electric only vehicles are very expensive here. I think a hybrid is a good compromise.
Indeed and congratulations on the cover home!!! ❤️
Hi Ann! Great vid... thanks for sharing! Confirms thoughts I've been kicking around in my own head. Have a nice day! =)
Love this
Love this! I had ombre hair & finally grew out and got rid of all the blonde. I started a journey for healthier hair, then I started to notice all my grey hairs! I currently 35 and learned to accept it as well. I didn't want to chase the dye or use the chemicals either 🙂
Yay grey is the new black! 😆💕
I feel you!! As we grow older, we learn what we really need and don't. My Celine bag is deff one of my regret! Used it no more than 3 times. What fragrance oils do you use for your candles? Miss you girl!
Thank you so much for your sharing. Really love it. You are so beautiful and genuine. I am trying to be more minimalist but it’s a struggle. I am taking baby steps.. I used to spend so much money on clothes and shoes. I am learning to be more mindful of my purchases now. And you touched on hair dye, I am not sure if I am able to quit hair colouring soon. I know it’s expensive and bad for us, and not necessary at all but I am so used to colour my hair... I guess it will take a while for me to work on this.
Hey Ann, I just wanted to update you that I actually cancelled my hair appointment to colour my hair yesterday. Your message is so timely and I am so happy that I took this step. I am on my journey to embrace my natural hair. Thanks Ann! ❤️
Love this video! Happiness and health are the most important thing! I have only 3 friends and my Facebook has only 40 friends and family. I’m still happy :) same with material things. 3 purses :)
I hope growing out the greys becomes a thing! I’ve had them since I was 11 ugh.. love this series!
About 5 years ago I moved across the country and 3 years later my family sold the home I grew up in to move closer to me. I knew I was in the state I wanted to live forever, so during those years I slow brought as much of my possessions that I could each time I visited via whatever I could stuff in my luggage, my family's luggages, my relative's luggages when they visited. I ended up accumulating things that did not matter to me. I carried over countless and heavy crafting supplies that I bought years ago and hardly used, decorations that cost under $10 that I had no attachment to, and things I were gifted from family and friends that I felt bad not saving with me, though the position did not add any value to my life beside it being from a loved one. A couple years after I moved, I got further into minimalism and ended up donating a large percentage of what I had brought over! Though now I do want to take it as a lesson learned to be more mindful of what I bring into my home as it truly does cost rent in physical realestate in your home and rent in your head!
Would love to see a candle making video!
It would be awesome to see your living room now 😊
Adding this to watch later
You go girl! No more lying with the deying
Great video!!!!
A more positive twist to the Celine bag? A not so smart investment lol. It has a better feel to it? I appreciate you and the videos. Been following you for yeaaaaaaaars! 💕
I commend your journey! I would like to be there one day! The thought of getting rid of things makes me anxious!
Lol... thank you love! It’s a tough shift but one well worth it 😊💕
Me too. I recognize one thing and then when I feel ready I put it in the donate pile. I never revisit that pile I just donate it when I get enough things.
@@barefootrasta2363 I have a bag of things to donate. No more like three! I make the like but never seem to take the trip to Goodwill!
Agree with everything you’ve said here, thank you for sharing. Sounds like the stabilizer is more appropriate for the photographer/videographer’s inventory, not yours.
I’m happy I found your channel. I share your mindset.
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As a female, MAKEUP and COSMETICS! Nobody can tell what brand of shadows you used on your eyes. And thank you for inviting us into your journey!
I really wanted to by LV.. same week I got my funds to get one.. I drop my camera while shooting.. replacement was about 2000$.. I quickly go in to mood camera first.. bag later.. priority can change in second.. my embrassing moments are all expensive.. Breaking 2-3 camera so far accidentally.. also phones had replace about 6-10 time.. Learning now to go simple n not rush and get caught up is the key..
Grey is wonderful!
Love how this video make me feel calm. For your grey hair, maybe instead of cutting hair dye completely, how about we limit the use of hair dye like one time/two times a year. I think there’s a golden medium rule of a lot of things in life. For the Celine bag, just try to sell it now. Even though you might not be able to get back what you paid for, but the price you paid is ‘sunk cost’ anyway, and you can invest the money you get from resell and earn interest 😇 Totally agree with you that all the decisions we made in the past help make who we are today ❤️
Glad to stay connected, like & all the best to your channel Best Vlog!!! ^^*
Too many of us are greying (even I had my first shock of grey hair at 13-14) because we live in very toxic environments. Our food is almost always soaked with bad chemicals. I am seeing so many (not funny) kids greying even as young as 8/9 years old now. It is not aging but yes these signs that showed age earlier are afflicting the very young now. It is not pleasant....one has to reconcile to it...but neither is it shameful. We take on that shame....it's not there.
I have learned never buy anything to impress others or be accepted by society. If ima buy something it because it brings value and happiness to me
Will you be sharing what furniture you have now?! I am all about not having heavy furniture, also a bit of a nomad. Thanks for the video!
Yesss... I will be filming my update soon 😉
I heard that if you freeze your candle it takes less time to consume. I never tried it though, I am not into candles :)
Hi Ann, I’d love to know more about your thoughts on attracting the wrong attention. Would you do a video on that? Thanks!
I'm loving your Seeking Minimalism series! I've been decluttering and have already sold/given away so many things.
I'm curious, do you have a bed frame and mattress? I know there are a variety of sleeping arrangements for those who practice minimalism.
Thank you for the feedback 😊 I do still have my bed frame and mattress. I think those are the only bulky things I own now. They are such a pain and super heavy. I hope to be free of those soon. Ideally I like to have something lighter in the future and keep it to just a light (and comfy) mattress!
Wow wonderful mam🙏
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Can you a do a video on making candles, please?
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