MINIMALISM FOR BEGINNERS | 10 tips to embrace minimalism

Hello Beauties! Today I'm talking about the 10 ways I'm working to embrace minimalism in my life. I've been exploring the world of minimalism as a lifestyle for a few months now, and I feel like it's helping provide the clarity I've been looking for all along in my Low Buy. I'm not a full-blown minimalist, and I would definitely say that I'm a beginner, but these 10 tips are really helping me dive into a more minimalistic lifestyle & mindset that I'm ready for. These tips may be helpful for any beginner just starting their journey exploring minimalism, and it might just be a good reminder for the minimalist veterans on this channel. :)

Are you a minimalist already or are you just starting to check out minimalism? What ideas and mindset shifts did you embrace to help you get there?

#minimalism #minimalismforbeginners

TIME STAMPS ⏱
intro 0:00
minimalism from a non-minimalist 0:57
the fear of "waste" 1:58
"just in case" 2:07
make it a habit 2:40
get honest with yourself 4:00
consider the future & your goals 5:13
one in, one out 7:27
embrace the change 8:38
no one gives a 💩 10:10
it's not all or nothing 11:25
it's YOUR journey 12:46
final thoughts 15:10

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Hi, I'm Christina - I'm a blogger slash vlogger slash human on the internet slash pharmacist, hence the "apothecary" theme in my name. I'm living in Toronto, Canada and on my channel you'll find me on my journey towards minimalism, being content with less, my debt free journey, and content on my LOW BUY. I also focus a lot of fashion. I think anyone can curate a personal style we can be confident in, using pieces from out own closet or with carefully thought out new pieces. I'm happy to take any requests, too! Your girl is flexible (not physically). Feel free to leave me a comment below - I always make sure to read and respond, and I love chatting with you guys. Thank you SO much for watching and taking the time out of your day to support my teeny little channel. Love xx, Christina.

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[pezjunkie]

I didn’t think I was a minimalist, until I heard how people talk about what they own and saw other people’s homes. Not a judgement, you do you. It just made me realize that I live my life VERY differently. A lot of my minimalism has come from having to live within my means (having a baby really changed my mindset on this) AND that my mental health requires a relatively tidy, clean and organized home. Your Instagram and YouTube channel have helped me feel less alone in this strive for responsible consumption.

[positivity]

I appreciate how honest you are about your mindset.

[itoshiibaka]

1. Let go of "finishing everything on your plate".
2. Let go of "just in case".
3. Make minimalism a habit.
4. Get honest with yourself about stuff and debt and what you're doing and why.
5. Ask: "who am I now and who do I want to be? How will I get there?"
6. Ask: "am I willing to part with 2 or 3 things now to bring this new item into my life?"
Note: just because there's space doesn't mean you need to fill it up!
7. Embrace change.
8. Recognize that no one else gives a sh*t about what you're wearing.
9. Recognize that minimalism is not all or nothing, and it doesn't happen overnight.
10. Recognize that this is your journey, and you get to have your own set of rules for what minimalism looks like in your own life.

[samanthameyer]

Re: compliments, I had an ah-a moment when someone complimented pants that I had worn probably 50 times in front of them. But they hadn't noticed until the 50th time. Because, to your point, no one really gives a shit and very few people actually pay any real attention to what we're wearing!

[kathrynp]

Since I became a minimalist my bank account has exploded. I declutter everyday👍🏼

[louisespiteri]

My approach to "just in case" is that if the situation ever did arise, I would simply deal with it then (e.g., rent a dress, borrow an item, etc.). There is always a solution.

[SoloRenegade]

I still finish everything on my plate. I love leftovers, but once it's on my plate, I finish it. But, I instead switched to a smaller plate to begin with. That way I put less on it.

[pixi]

Thank you for being a non judgmental voice in the YouTube world of minimalism ❤️

[karlamemmott]

I am starting the process. I started with my closet. I loved the freedom I experienced the first week or so. Then I noticed a general feeling of angst with the empty closet. I started to journal and discovered this feeling “what if I don’t have enough?” It has been much more of a spiritual and psychological journey! Love the comment that do not have to fill negative space.

[OfWavesAndWinds]

'You can't declutter into minimalism.' - Golden words. Most people think that minimalism is about how many things you have. No! That is called materialism. Minimalism is NOT about things: it's a different way of living, being and thinking, in contrast to the materialistic world of today.

[Christinamychas]

I'm no expert minimalist, but I think if you are interested in the lifestyle, these are some useful tips to embrace the concept if minimalism a little bit more and put it into practice...especially if you're a non-minimalist. How do you embrace minimalism?

[christined]

This is. A great video, I am living this way for over 4 years, I can’t imagine living any other way now. I buy intentionally, if I need a particular item that is when I shop for it, and only look for that particular item in stores, no browsing. Besides keeping my home minimal, I have narrowed my wardrobe to about 35 items per season. Once you figure out your style, it is so easy.
I always keep a donation box in the back seat of my car, once it fills up, I bring it to donate

[karenmerhige]

I also found minimalism by being an overspending 😳. I had so much stuff that I didn’t need and so much debt that I finally hit a wall. I have been decluttering for about 3 months now and I feel so free now! I’m on a roll, my bank account is stable, I’ve started to pay off my debt, which will take several years !

[saraeclipse]

Wow - this really speaks to me! I was doing the same with shopping and putting off saving for a new home! I've stopped shopping for unnecessary purchases and decluttering items around me home. I've been donating and selling items and I'm feeling so much better!

[itoshiibaka]

I've been a minimalist for a few years now, growing on my journey, and I really enjoyed this video. ❤

P.s. I have a toddler, kids' toys, clothes, normal furniture, and an average 3 bedroom house, and I'm still a minimalist. 😊 It doesn't have to be bare walls and empty rooms!!

[madeleinesvensson-my]

I love this video! Both the advice and the visuals! Really beautiful and crisp 😍😊

[silverfish]

I done a few huge declutterings, that lasted a whole weekend, or all the afternoons of a work week. Now I m at a point where I still have 3 small clusters of clutter. I plan to tackle those by spending an hour at a time. The rest of my house is decluttered and tidy.

[drx]

Thank you for this! The past two years I’ve WANTED to start being a “minimalist, ” but I had and all or nothing approach. I’m realizing I can start small, just start. A low-buy approach would suit me better. Also, having all this stuff yet not REALLY having substantial to show for it really resonated with me. I keep telling myself I can get this and that because I have a good income, BUT I’m still renting and my goal is to own. And, you’re right, that compliment on your clothing is so fleeting! I have also hid packages and have said something was old when it was new. New to me is a month and now I feel foolish when I think about how silly that sounds. My birthday is next week and that’s when I do my yearly reflection and set my goals. This time I need to get to the bottom of my spending problem. Thank you for this, I’m subbing and I’m going to keep watching to keep me motivated and inspired.

[loub]

You are one of the few you tubers who can blah blah blah without my eyes gleaming over and that’s a compliment .

[marciannewagner-heaton]

I'm not sure how I found your channel, but I want you to know how much you have helped me and continue to inspire me on my debt repayment and simplification journey. Thank you!