Minimalism VS Consumerism

Let's talk consumerisms dark side. We all have to consume, but when does consumption start taking over our lives in a negative way?

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I am a Mom, Wife, Teacher, and Minimalist! ⬅️⬅️
I love teaching others about the amazing power a good declutter can have on your life, and how living slower and with more intention has forever transformed my life and can do the same for you!

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[daryljohnson]

Because the last several years have been harsh for small business owners, I’ve been forced into a minimalism-or-else life and I’m SO grateful for it. Reassessment of what is truly valuable is such a great ongoing, evolving exercise.

[danaseger]

As we grow, we learn that it’s not about the things.
When we appreciate all we have, and that our needs are met- we lose the desire to shop.
I need very little, and appreciate all of it, when we pare down to what we love and what we use.
It’s about investing in our relationships- not cleaning and shopping and acquiring.
My life has real purpose now and profound meaning ❤️
I wish peace, contentment and love to all of you!

[Margriet]

All of what you said is so true! I just finished reading Joshua Becker’s book about this. How stuff gets in the way of living your big dreams. A collegue declutterred her life to finally move to Spain with her husband after having had this dream for over 20 years! I’ve started declutterring too and I don’t even feel like buying stuff I don’t need at all anymore. All my needs are met. Nothing we buy will make us happy. Only WE can! ❤

[smrivera]

Thank you for your video. I was praying to God what to do about my car and I think I got the answer. I bought my dream car 10 years ago, and I still love it so much. But it has been presenting some issues and the mechanic called me to say that fixing everything will be around $5, 000 and recommended me to get a new car 😢. Which I didn’t have the intention nor want to start paying for a car. I have not payed for a car in the last 6 years, and it is amazing. I think I prefer to fix it and squeeze that car a little bit more. English is not my first language, so sorry for any mistake in my writing.

[jennyjenkins]

♥ This is such an important topic! When I was on my decluttering journey, my daughter had just become an adult. She was working and buying a lot of clothes off websites like Shein and Thredup because she wanted to build her wardrobe and try a variety of styles. It's a few years later now and she feels the weight and the struggle of managing too much clothing. She has trouble keeping up on the laundry and fitting it all in the closets in her apartment. She also has a closet and dresser full of clothes here too. She came home to visit this weekend and pulled out 3 black trash bags worth of clothing and footwear to donate because she's ready to live with less now too.

[rikkeknudsen_]

Powerful video, thank you❤As an artist, I find that if I have too much paints and brushes and stuff to choose from, my inspiration and lust for working decreases. It’s just too much sensory input. And after a good equipment declutter, I instantly get a lot of ideas. Like everything gets clear, and there is space both in the room and in the mind, to create!

[cindypreece]

❤❤❤Just discovered you and right when I needed it most! My husband and I are moving to a new house in a new state after 34 years in the same one! We have both decided we want to become minimalists! The stuff has not brought us happiness, it’s like you said, things can become a thorn in our sides! We have donated and tossed so much and still feel overwhelmed! I love watching your videos and insight! As we start a new life after 50 years of marriage, we plan to take the years we have left and enjoy more nature, more interaction with family and friends and not fill our home with things we don’t need! You are a blessing and joy to watch and listen to! Thank you for being here! ❤

[williamclark]

❤ So true. When you have so much nothing has value because nothing means anything.

[TraceyBergum]

What a great video! I'm getting ready to move states and I truly don't want to move 85% of my belongings. I have been in a horrible funk as I have lost 3 family members whom I was closest too and my beloved little border terrier all with in the shortest amount of time. I am moving to start fresh in a state with sunshine and good walking trails and now that I am alone and have been so sad because the loved ones who meant the most to me are gone it's even more clear how things don't matter, people and animal do, and the time spent with them brings happiness not stuff.

[SimplyBeautiful]

I think most people have to experience for ourselves how things rarely bring us the promise we assign to them long term. I think that’s where a lot of depression comes from. Instead of recognizing that concept, we feel like we’re the problem not the consumerism. That’s why I love channel like this who help us see that individually we are not broken, the concept of consumerism is.

[lyndallparker]

❤ I can relate to what you said buying things does give you a high but later on when you get home, the rush feeling fades and left with more clutter! Especially clothes

[carolisdanavage]

Enjoyed every single word. I only wish I found minimalism 30 years ago! My husband and I are both 58 and let’s just say it’s never too late. I also fantasize about living in a tiny home.😂Keep up the great work, you are so incredibly inspiring!❤️

[CesiraKelleher-imnu]

The cars I know we need them but the cost has reached unbelievable levels. We bought a used Honda crv. Great car!!!! Will never buy any other make. I see how the western world judges us by what we drive. School drop offs, gym, work etc. I just ignore although I think for the millennials it’s harder I am nearing 60 so I don’t care lol. Love your channel ❤

[Daniel_Ho_Status_]

As a minimalist, the one minimalist subculture I despise are the ones who constantly churn their possessions. Small footprint, yet with huge ecological footprint. Your husband had a point.

[Pinklily-rh]

Thank you so much for that talk! You are so right! I fell for all that stuff for so long! I’m doing much better now. I’ve decluttered about 80% of my stuff and our house and lives are much more simple and manageable. ❤❤❤😘 hugs Becky!

[MyCozyLife-Lisa]

My husband has basically said the same thing to me over the past year too. He was happy I was decluttering, but he knew I’d replace what I decluttered with new items. I’m finally ready to start letting everything go and I have zero desire to replace any of it. My anxiety recently had reached an all time high and I just felt like I was drowning in stuff. It was starting to affect all aspects of my life. I’ve had a major shift in my mindset and my minimalism journey has officially started. I already feel lighter and less anxious. It’s wonderful❤

[GSDsforever]

IMO, this is your best video yet. Thank you.

[mizz.livinglife]

I love all your videos but girl this one is my most favorite!!! This video was straight facts. I used to be a consumer of all things up until maybe about a year or so ago when I had an eye opener. I experience a shift in careers that came with a huge pay cut and also racked up around 30k in consumer debt based off bad spending habits, and job loss. I do still have some debt but I’m so much more better off than where I started and now I only spend my money on things or experiences that are important to me❤❤

[eileenmanganella]

So true about the novelty fading! Great video. ☺️

[michelleevans]

I still enjoy shopping, but I have learned to do more looking than actual buying & I have learned that I can like something or think something is beautiful without having to have it in my home.