What's Your Take On Minimalism? (1 Viewer)

[Lovely_Cornchips]

Just a general question about Minimalism as a lifestyle.
What do you think of it?

Also just to preface if you don't know what it is-it's essentially living a life of minimal things.
Only keep things that are essential to your day to day life and functioning.
It doesn't mean you have to toss everything meaningful to you.
But it's more about only keeping what you need and not living in excess and
blowing your money on a bunch of useless crap.

My boyfriend and I both watched a documentary on it and he's already started clearing some of his things.
It's honestly amazing to see the difference it's made in how things look around his place
and how his life hasn't been impacted negatively by parting with these things either.
I'm probably going to start trying to clear out some of my stuff next week myself.​

 

[Ahsoka]

I don't see an issue with it but it's not for me

 

[Lovely_Cornchips]

I don't see an issue with it but it's not for me

Just a question because I'm curious-why do you think that?

 

[Ahsoka]

Just a question because I'm curious-why do you think that?

Some things that are important and enjoyable to me are definitely not things I need. I'm too sentimental over some things that are definitely considered materialistic. Plus, I feel like a lot of the things that are materialistic are ways for me to express myself in a way.

 

[Lovely_Cornchips]

Some things that are important and enjoyable to me are definitely not things I need. I'm too sentimental over some things that are definitely considered materialistic. Plus, I feel like a lot of the things that are materialistic are ways for me to express myself in a way.

That's what I thought but things that pertain to your hobbies and stuff are things you use daily or frequently so those aren't things you would get rid of. I use my sketchbooks here and there but they are still things I use frequently enough that I would keep them when getting rid of all the things I don't need or use. (I think I fudged saying things you need not things you use).

Oh and like it says it doesn't mean getting rid of all your sentimental stuff either.

 

[Abeamus]

Well I don't consider myself a minimalist but I don't care to be extravagant either however either way just live however you feel most comfortable as long as it's sustainable

 

[Lovely_Cornchips]

Well I don't consider myself a minimalist but I don't care to be extravagant either however either way just live however you feel most comfortable as long as it's sustainable

Yeah I think minimalism would personally work for me because I can't function in clutter very well.

 

[Ahsoka]

That's what I thought but things that pertain to your hobbies and stuff are things you use daily or frequently so those aren't things you would get rid of. I use my sketchbooks here and there but they are still things I use frequently enough that I would keep them when getting rid of all the things I don't need or use. (I think I fudged saying things you need not things you use).

Oh and like it says it doesn't mean getting rid of all your sentimental stuff either.

Yeah but I also have a lot of memories tied to things like stuffed animals, I like collecting things from other countries that just sit around doing nothing, I like posters, ect. In general I'm just a collecting type person.

 

[Lovely_Cornchips]

Yeah but I also have a lot of memories tied to things like stuffed animals, I like collecting things from other countries that just sit around doing nothing, I like posters, ect. In general I'm just a collecting type person.

So am I-I'm the same way except for I collect books which I obviously don't use daily. The point is collecting is a hobby of sorts so you wouldn't toss what you collect.

But if you have an over abundance of blankets you would like to donate those maybe instead of clinging to them when you maybe only use one or three of them. Or if you have a bunch of clothes you don't wear or that don't fit anymore just parting with those things. I'm not trying to be pushy I just think I didn't explain it well enough so I'm trying to fix that.

 

[Abeamus]

Yeah I think minimalism would personally work for me because I can't function in clutter very well.

I can get that, I keep some things spare for when they are needed but try and avoid hoarding things that would just sit somewhere and i'd never touch

 

[Lovely_Cornchips]

I can get that, I keep some things spare for when they are needed but try and avoid hoarding things that would just sit somewhere and i'd never touch

I'm kind of the same way-the only difference is I collect books and beanie babies LOL

 

[Abeamus]

I'm kind of the same way-the only difference is I collect books and beanie babies LOL

Maybe one day you'll need a bunch of books and beanie babies for something

 

[Tickita]

I like the concept. It's something I've tried to do, but I end up thinking "Well what if I need this later" and then I don't really give much away.

 

[Lovely_Cornchips]

I like the concept. It's something I've tried to do, but I end up thinking "Well what if I need this later" and then I don't really give much away.

I'm nervous I may try to do that once I start my cleaning process.

 

[Michael]

I have not done it honestly; but people online say they live happier lives living like that. I don't personally know.

 

[dnb]

I'm not quite a minimalist but close. My rule for stuff (especially clothing) is if I haven't used it in 2 -- 3 years I should get rid of it.