Minimalism for Beginners: 10 Tips to Get Started

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Everything That Remains: A Memoir by The Minimalists

Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

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The Minimalists Podcast

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[IAmPeterCook]

*TIME STAMPS:*

0:29 1. Start with why
1:32 2. Research & get inspired
2:33 3. Follow the guidelines
3:12 4. Start decluttering
4:05 5. Categorise the clutter
5:01 6. Take it easy
6:07 7. Remove temptations
7:01 8. Be grateful
7:25 9. Don’t deprive
8:31 10. Create your own

Loved the domino with the laundry clips, when talking about removing temptations. I enjoy all these little editing tricks you mix in each video to keep it engaging. It's got to be a challenge, when shooting most of the b-roll at home, but you def make the most of the situation!

[ajaymomin]

None of the videos that I have watched over the years made me follow minimalism, or to be honest, I didn't exactly know the real meaning of it until I was exposed to your channel. I am really grateful to you for coming up with such great contents week after week. Keep shining, Cheng. 💪

[reyeskateellasantos]

i've been into minimalism for 2months now! ❤️ but im having a hard time of not buying things that fall under the category "wants" hehe

[ravlz]

The first rule of minimalism is: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT MINIMALISM.

[abayoguing]

I want to start being a minimalist. Thank you for this. ♥️

[afifahzulkefli]

I’ve started with this lifestyle about 2 months ago thanks to you. From one of your videos, I then discovered The Minimalists and have been listening to their podcast since. From there on, I discovered a book by Dan Harris called 10% Happier. As a person battling with major depression and borderline personality disorder, this whole process has been enlightening and eye opening for me. So thank you. Keep up with the good content ❤️

[cUser]

“ Why” for me = Less Visual Distraction so I Can Focus Better [am in IT]. Liked point of not tossing/donating everything but being conscious of what one might need and value. Thx for beautiful vid- watched twice.

[ullis]

Your videos are so great and really good looking. I love to watch them.

[pdkuped]

I find your videos really helpful with maintaining a minimalist lifestyle and not falling back into bad habits. thank your for your amazing videos!

[tejaswisreenivas]

Have searched your channel for new video yesterday. Been waiting.

[RyanYeo]

Thanks for the useful and actionable video for all of us trying to get started! I totally agree that the "why" is super important whenever starting something. For me, minimalism is about more freedom/time and less stress/fatigue.

[joanndionne]

Hi, CK! High quality content as always. And all good reminders for those of us who have been on the minimalist path for some time now, but have not quite decluttered everything just yet! I’m glad you focussed on the different ways to mindfully discard things. The chore of properly getting rid of stuff is, I think, one of the best deterrents for not bringing more stuff into our lives. Now, most times (but still not always), when I am considering a potential purchase I also think about where it will go when it no longer serves me. Why, just this morning at the Oxxo (Mexican 7-11), I had to decide between buying a tin can of beans and beans in a plastic pouch. I chose the tin because it is more easily recycled, and even if it doesn’t get recycled, it will break down thousands of years sooner than the plastic! As always, fabulous edits! The sequence with the clothes pegs was so fun to watch! How many takes did you need to get them to fall just right? Saludos desde México 🇲🇽!

[dogie]

Beautiful video. Very creative eye. Great message!

[unsonmelvinjr.]

Thank you! I'm starting to a become a minimalist, as a student this might be helpful to focus on study and to release the stress.

[jewelshauck]

Thanks for sharing, it really helped me a ton.

[afpsamson]

I look forward to every tuesdays for your uploads because it's always so timely and it brings so much value to my life. Plus, the quality of your videos is amazing! Love from 🇵🇭

[NaomiOop]

The shameless plug was hilarious! Love your videos, the way you pronounce purchase genuinely makes me so happy. Thank you so much for continuing to create!

[coreyw]

Your shots just just keep getting better and better. Also out of all the minimalist channels, I love how you explain the best.

[hopescott]

Thank you so much for creating this channel. It really adds a lot of value to my life. I find that when I'm dealing with stress or anxiety I often watch one of your videos. It relaxes me and helps remind me that anyone can be a minimalist if you just take it one step at a time. Keep up the excellent work!

[nijhayoung]

Definitely needed the reminder to reconnect with my intentions behind minimalism. Coming to the end of the minimalism challenge and looking forward to the future!