10 Minimalist Rules That Changed My Life

These rules of minimalism changed my life. As a lot of you know, I love setting up rules for myself; they become guidelines that keep me going in the direction I want to go with little effort because all I need to do is follow the rules I set up for myself.

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[GabeBult]

What minimalist rule changed your life?

[StaffyDoo]

No fluff, no unnecessary talking, not hipster or cheese storytelling: just plain down to earth, good to learn tips. Subscribed 😊

[cjhoward]

When I was growing up, my parents and grand parents didn’t buy us toys. We went on trips. And I remember those trips. Camping, traveling to Europe etc. 👍🏻
Yes, all about those experiences !

[mmp]

"Investing in experiences" That got me right there. That's golden ✨️ 💛

[burnt_toast]

As a person with ADHD, I feel like minimalism is the way to go. Loved the tips and I'm confident it'll change the quality of my life drastically if I follow it right. I'm commenting here so that someone can keep reminding me to watch this video. That way it won't just stay in my saved videos playlist.

[BL-rbjm]

My son is someone whooh put a lot of effort into getting me to think about experiences rather than material things. He's sort of a reflection of what I used to be before life took a lot of life out of me. He has taken me to mexico. New york city. And places i've never seen before. And it feels so awesome to feel like you're young again. He says mom I want you to enjoy life. I want you to experience things that you need to experience and that you missed out. So it doesn't matter what age you are start experiencing life. Leave the past behind because you're not going back direction.

[pinkmagicali]

I live in Australia and used to live in a spot which had a lot of bushfires. A scenario is you have 1hr to pack your car of stuff to evacuate. What would you rescue? It’s amazing how real it becomes when you have to evacuate your house. You really realise what’s important and what’s not.

[PeterGuzzardo]

Thanks for the 20/20 rule ! I actually did lose everything I ever owned. I put my entire NYC apartment into a storage locker and the locker was auctioned off because I missed one too many payments. For the 1st week it was devastating, then it became liberating. Minimalism is freedom.

[YuokiuKern]

00:04 The house on fire rule helps you evaluate your attachment to material possessions.
01:13 The 2020 rule is about letting go of items you keep 'just in case'
02:18 Use the two-day rule to develop new habits.
03:15 Consistency is key for forming and maintaining habits.
04:19 Investing money into experiences instead of stuff.
05:25 Focus on needs over wants and stop worrying about what others think
06:26 Implement the 90 rule to determine what to buy and reduce unnecessary expenses
07:29 Implementing the two-minute rule and nightly reset has cleared up my calendar and made a significant positive impact on my life.

[BL-rbjm]

Status symbol is a form of control. Knowing who you are inside and living by your own principles is the best control that you can have over your life.

[BrinnerDang]

I've been hand washing the dishes before bed. It's a nice way to begin winding down and it's sooo refreshing waking up to a clean and clutter free kitchen every morning. Subscribed.

[KatarinaWestRE]

These tips are great! My house really did burn down last year and we lost everything. It was a great lesson to know that our happiness wasn't tied to our material possessions like you said. And honestly it was a bit relieving because we got a fresh start to live more minimally with less stuff.

[YourMissMarianne]

The other thing I do now, is if I have to give someone a gift, I try to make it something edible. I think food gifts are better than knick-knack gifts, by far.

[queenzummo]

I have a 3 second rule when I’m trying something on in a dressing room, which is usually in a thrift store. If I don’t love it in the first 3 seconds, it goes back on the rack. That way everything I own is something that I loved in 3 seconds.

[glendahunt]

I would be relieved if they told me my $200/mo storage unit burned to the ground. Wow...I just realized that at this moment. Thank you.

[Gumby]

I am a minimalist but you have cleared my vision. I am humbled by your discipline. I subscribed to learn more so that I will do better.

[BRACubSP]

That is one excellent video. I rented my place in NJ and moved to TX. left 95% of my stuff in a storage unit in Hoboken. Came back and reopened all those boxes just to find out that say 80% of the stuff I had stored (and paid storage) had no real use or emotional connection. Unplanned act, but ended up helping me figure out I really didn't need so many jackets, small collectables, old laptops, sweaters, old or broken gadgets....all things I didn't really need. So I donated some, threw away some. And only kept what I really liked and USED. Excellent video. I feel so much better now, and ready for new things in my life!

[manuelacacciato]

You choosed Italy for your trip! As italian i’m proud for this. Thank you for your preference!

[deetrvllife]

Really enjoyed this video! Straight on point with no fluff! I have a rule I would call the Daily Touch Rule. When I’m getting ready for a trip to the VA, usually 4 days, I open a suitcase and everything I actually USE in a day, goes into the suitcase (minus gadgets). When I return home I know what I did NOT need and declutter some from that point. I’m going to incorporate some of your tips! Thank you!! PS the ‘Just in Case’ was a big realization!

[annamarie]

Thank you for sharing such great tips that I have not heard from other minimalists channels. I appreciate how your communication style is direct and concise!