Japanese Minimalist🇯🇵: 6 Habits that help me stay minimal

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Күн бұрын

Today, I’d like to show you 6 Habits that help me with my minimalist lifestyle through personal experiences.
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【Things I have】
Many people have been asking me about the things I use,
I tried to find products that is the same or similar to my items
on amazon in the USA and JPNAN.
Honestly, as a minimalist, I don't want you buy many things.
However, If you really want to buy them, please ask yourself,
“Does this spark joy？“ before buy it:)
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【Bedroom Furniture / Décor】　
・Tenugui　▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3ny9l39
・Snow Peak sleeping bag　▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3FGEObb
・GOKUMIN mattress ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3CHfl23 (JP)
・Small paper lamp（Isamu noguchi） ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3l3QlIK
・Vivora Luno Exercise Ball Chair ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3V9QbjU
・Tatami floor ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3ej4B0v (This is not exactly same of mine)
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【Electronics】
・MacBook Air　M1 ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/38hAUtR
・Anker Nano Pro ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3SLyHc5
・Anker for MacBook 7-in-2 ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3SJD5Io
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【CAMERA GEAR】
・Camera sony α6400　▶︎▶︎▶︎amzn.to/3sW2KU4
・SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC D　▶︎▶︎▶︎amzn.to/32Xfnn2
・Ulanzi Claw Quick Release　▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3N7E9Td
・Neewer Camera Tripo　▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/38ClsIW
・Zhiyun Weebill S Stabilizer for Cameras　▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3ltQ3ee
・GoPro HERO6　Black ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3T8oUN1
・Desview T3 Teleprompter ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3rD7sUS
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【Cleaning tools】
・Magnesium　▶︎▶︎▶︎amzn.to/38gwnb3
・Magnesium bag　▶︎▶︎▶︎amzn.to/3eHCmoB
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【Aroma supplies】
・TADAIMA wood dish　▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3Mn6gyM（JP）
・Ikea Glimma Unscented Tealights ▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3rFjsFB
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【Toiletries】
・Manuka Health Throat Spray　▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3SJRHr7
・Philips S9186　▶︎▶︎▶︎ amzn.to/3RGc0o5 (JP)
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【Other small things】
・MOFT Laptop Carry Sleeve　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3ekesiP
・Innova Disc Golf Set　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3CGg9nJ
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【Bags】
・Furoshiki　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3V8PfMC
・Fjallraven　Kanken（TOTEPACK NO. 4 TALL）　
　▶︎▶︎▶︎　www.fjallraven.com/ca/en-ca/b...
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【Camping items】
・mont-bell tent　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3edxnQb　（JP）
・tent rainfly　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3fS3GnX（JP）
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【Shoes】
・Blundstone 　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3CHjO4L
・Montbell Sandals ▶︎▶︎▶︎ www.montbell.us/products/disp...
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【Kitchen items】
・Sarashi cloth　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3qmtgT
・Kai's Petty Knife　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3stL7dA
・Tetsubin（Iron kettle）　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3enUxji
・Yamazen Electric Kettle　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3en78qi
・Clay pot　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3ClrurU
・K&A BBC-01 Chopper　▶︎▶︎▶︎　Chopperamzn.to/3Ci6CC1
・Pearl Metal　Frying Pan ▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3SLESgh　（JP）
・NOUSAKU Guinomi Kawaii Sake Set　▶︎▶︎▶︎　amzn.to/3CILxlu
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Пікірлер: 651

@joshuatall8134 Жыл бұрын

If I am in a store and see something that i want to impulse buy....i just carry it around until i leave store, then put it back. By the time I leave i realize that I don't need that item.

@karolinebeaudin9623 Жыл бұрын

😂

@delphinemam5530 Жыл бұрын

👌

@nickibarrett2718 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing that lately, I think like do I really need this right now

@i_am_a_freespirit Жыл бұрын

That's what I do...😂 And the entire time I have the item in the cart I think to myself do i really need it? And before I leave i have decided that it looks better on the store shelf then at my house!😂

@atrayeeroy4501 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have used this tric and...it works for me.😊

@nickdegroot222 Жыл бұрын

My mother taught me a rule to help stay organized. “Everything has a place, everything in its place.” This implies if something doesn’t have a place, maybe it doesn’t belong 😊

@donnahuck1744 11 ай бұрын

If I run out of room for the new thing, I must remove an old thing to make the space. And try to remember, your stuff will require stuff to be maintained....it is a terrible trap!😮😮

@lovelygeorge1950 9 ай бұрын

👌👌👌

@user-uw4yb7sp4v 9 ай бұрын

it's a pity that my husband's mother did't teach him the same, so only way to keep house clean and neat for me is to get rid of husband and kid (though kid is just too small to be taught such a wise things)

@reasontosmile_ym 9 ай бұрын

True

@boloroosodnomsteren8842 8 ай бұрын

@@donnahuck1744wldd😊s

@indian_oak Жыл бұрын

I am from India. Being on the job that requires me to be away from home and need to travel for job, i needed a guide to teach me how to stay minimalist. Your videos have taught me a LOT. Now realise i need very little to be happy. Infact lesser possessions have give me much greater peace and happiness. Keep posting such valuable videos.

@TS-gp9ep Жыл бұрын

I " Practice the pause" Waiting atleast 24 hours to buy something I think I need. A lot of the time the urge to have it goes away

@resmiatwork572 Жыл бұрын

With books, giving up is always difficult!

@dees.daniel7 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Years ago when I began my studies in Buddhism, I threw out all my furniture and everything I felt I did not need, including cell phone. Everyone warned me that my life would be awful because I threw too much out...but I became happier than ever, and more focused on my true passion in life.

@user-ts3mi4zk2n Ай бұрын

Something that helped me tremendously is. "Do I "need" it, or "want" it ?... 90% of the time it's a "want", and I can just walk away....😊

@brendanbang6636 Жыл бұрын

Consumerism is a very powerful thing. It’s important to constantly follow and inspire by people like you who talk about intentional living and minimalism. It’s not easy. I love your tips.

@defaultworkouts Жыл бұрын

it's not consumerism it is marketing

@mariahhasfuntimeshere Жыл бұрын

@@defaultworkouts marketing's goal is to promote the mindset that is consumerism (in order to earn someone a profit). Consumerism is deeper and can be caused by marketing, comparison, and more.

@my_unexpected_journey 10 ай бұрын

Exactly. For every person like him there are thousands of inputs to act on the contrary.

@fortitudo1409 Жыл бұрын

Use multi functionnal things , like one soap to wash my body, hair and hands in the bathing room, one fork to eat all my meals , one cleaning product to clean the house 😁

@juliahelo9270 Жыл бұрын

I have a rule that helps with cleaning--not necessarily with accumulation. The rule is "Never go anywhere empty-handed." When you move from one room to another, bring along with you objects that don't belong in the room you are leaving, and move them closer to the room where they belong. It is the single most powerful technique I have found for keeping the house tidy.

@gulnozakenjaeva3466 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, Samurai Matcha!

@Chummairu123 11 ай бұрын

Great

@Handsoflight7766 2 ай бұрын

Yep I do this too and sometimes I have to go to 5 rooms, start the dishwasher and clean some pots or pans, and maybe even start a load of laundry or put clothes away to get it all cleaned up.

@danman3163 Жыл бұрын

I have a few tricks that keeps my home quite light: - When I want to buy something non-essential, wait 10 days first. Then if it still makes sense after 10 days, get it. - When I get my salary, I pay my bills, set aside some money for food, and then I transfer the rest to another bank and save it in index-funds. When I have just enough for food + a few restaurant-visits easily available, I focus on making that money last. And I dont feel like using any more.

@phoebe2350 Жыл бұрын

same here- i always wait to buy something even if i think i might need it. i dont buy something if i dont miss that thing after some days! also, i throw out things that's labelled " i might need this someday", clothes that i dont wear in a year.. really enjoy this very nice video!

@francescacreo8565 Жыл бұрын

Lofty ideas….then come 4 kids

@lillysummer3546 Жыл бұрын

To see Akki uploading a new video makes me so happy it makes my whole week. Watching your old videos and new ones make me so happy. Thank you Akki

@ramalakshmipradeep Жыл бұрын

So true

@SamuraiMatcha Жыл бұрын

Thank you so matcha!!!:)

@sweetdivyapatel Жыл бұрын

Same feeling watching his old videos..

@mharrod258 Жыл бұрын

I have just discovered Aki, and my heart is singing. I can’t wait to start my list and get things moving OUT of my house!! This is brilliant! ❤️❤️ off to watch more!

@MarkCMoran Жыл бұрын

Habit 7:Watch Samurai Matcha? :-)

@SamuraiMatcha Жыл бұрын

haha! Thank you!!

@rosabellaalvarez-calderon4586 Жыл бұрын

Actually, the repair on the shoe looks beautiful because rather than just carelessly slapping on a patch, you took the time to make said repair look beautiful and in a lovely shape. What is not to like about someone respecting their old shoes?

@BrickTemplar 20 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, modern sneakers only live so long before the molecular connections weaken. In addition, it’s not the sole that suffers the most, but the outer part, which cracks, and the inner one under your feet, which gets ruined by your weight when you run and loses shape, becoming harmful for your foot.

@maazzzaa Жыл бұрын

Knowing your "enough" is liberating, and life-changing.

@simiangripcollective Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this inspiring video. I retired two years ago and have started eliminating items that I no longer need, such as clothes that I used to wear to work. Unloading such items helps me move onto a new chapter in my life. I feel lighter, less burdened.

@llakshmitv976 Жыл бұрын

Best wishes 🤗😅

@dogloverjb6873 Жыл бұрын

I love the Japanese cultures... we could all learn so much from it.

@19683 Жыл бұрын

Yeah killing dolphins and eating everything after horribly torturing them

@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Жыл бұрын

@@19683 and have all other the countries been perfect in every way ?

@19683 Жыл бұрын

@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 No

@diw2756 Жыл бұрын

I practice the ‘ one in one out’ rule too! Not just to avoid impulse purchases but also remind myself to carefully think whether something is worth purchasing

@tzi_music Жыл бұрын

*If you love Japanese culture, you might like my music! You can listen to it for example on my channel! Thank you for the attention and have an amazing day! 😊*

@AnhNguyen-hn9vj Жыл бұрын

find some good hobby. It helps you save a lot of money. like doing garden, reading books, hunting, fishing, yoga, meditation, and doing gym. If you have hobby like, shopping, smoking, drinking, hanging out with friends partying, using drugs, so on, it gonna cost you a lot of money.

@karolynknight931 Жыл бұрын

Me too! And it works! Thank you Aki!🙏

@blessyoudaylight12 8 ай бұрын

After watching many of your wonderful videos I decided to start becoming a minimalist. I found myself trying too many things at once though and found myself failing. I then made a rule for myself that I would focus on two things at a time. Currently the first goal I am working on is getting myself up at 4 in the morning. This is difficult as I suffered from sleep insomnia so I had no regular schedule. I had an aha moment after realizing this and made staying up for 16 hours my goal. I then plan to walk back my wake up time little by little until I reach 4 am as you suggested. The second goal is getting rid of my excess items. I have set a 30 day challenge for myself that I must get rid of one thing a day. I may buy one item for myself if I get rid of three items. (there is something I need to deal with a bug infestation that I currently have.) . I want to thank you for your wonderful videos. They are always pleasant and quite inspiring. Bless you whoever may be reading this and may you all have a wonderful life.

@cedfi0z Жыл бұрын

The only "influencer" I love. Thank you for your integrity! 🙏

@timriehl1500 Жыл бұрын

When I see something I don't really need, but just want, I usually wait a month. Then, most of the time, after a month has passed, I find I really don't want it anymore.

@toshirok4481 11 ай бұрын

Everything you say are words of wisdom! I think they are common advice valid to all people around the world, but they seem to have forgotten them. I am an Orthodox Christian from Greece (also a high school teacher-teach religion-in a small town) and I highly appreciate your videos that teach practical things that a man should know for a balanced life. Also I like your charismatic way of expression. Keep up the good work!

@leebradford6283 Жыл бұрын

Trash attracts trash! You’re right, I learnt that a while ago….lately I got my cubby house cut down, binned. Donated a bbq, outdoor settings, and I move items into sections and get rid of the excess. I put my mirrors up, painted some of the kitchen and fence. I think more along the lines ‘how much time do I have to do these things?’ Much love as always from Australia 🇦🇺 keep up the great work!

@shannonwold638 8 ай бұрын

I have long lived a pretty simple and minimal life. I pretty much do everything you talked about, other than counting everything and making a pie chart 😅 I have a "one-in, two-out rule." Empty drawers, cupboards, closets, and one entire bedroom make me happy. I believe in "cluttered house, cluttered mind." There is pretty much nothing I want and very little I need. I prefer to spend my money on experiences and lunches with friends.

@vyn8594 Жыл бұрын

Being minimal in japan is easy, everything is too expensive and simplicity is encouraged

@vie1445 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video. I’ve spent the last 3 days decluttering and was hesitating with my collection of cds. But I haven’t really played them for years. They spark memories which I think is a bit different from joy. So I’m going to play each one and say goodbye to them. I love how a good declutter makes the space around me and my body feel so clean. However, letting go of my books would require counselling! 😊

@Ckawauchi35 9 ай бұрын

Having been brought up in a 3d-world country, frugality has been a part of me. But I am still finding new ways to be even more frugal. I need outlets for my artistic nature and I am very organized but being a minimalist has been hard. I have decorated my home in the Old World Mediterranean/French Country style which doesn't exactly scream minimalist. Thank you for the suggestions which keep me motivated and will not stop trying till I have reached my goal.

@truffaut650truffaut6 2 ай бұрын

Being a minimalist is good for people with too much clutter. For people from poor countries being a minimalist just looks poor I think. I have relatives in Nigeria. They only laugh about minimalistic lifestyle. They need things. A lot.😊

@mojyoqueen350 Жыл бұрын

I borrowed my bf pen yesterday. Writing with it was more than smooth. I thought about buying it, or asking him if he has more of these pens, but i have a lot of stationary. After this video I realised that I don't use many of my pens because they are uncomfortable to write with. I guess we're saying bye to all of them and inviting one new. Also thanks for motivating me to clean my room.... It is pretty messy after a hard week

@melindastanners Жыл бұрын

I have a box of pens that are fine but that I don't use, and your comment helped me realise that the reason is the same - they are not nice to use, but I keep them in case I need them. Maybe time for me to say goodbye to my pens too 😊

@michelleduong8450 Жыл бұрын

Would it not be quite wasteful to not use up the ink before throwing them all out and replenishing?

@melguilhemjouan9747 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It helps a lot to have all of these tips summarized. One of my personal rules for buying, which also goes with "buy what sparks joy" is : always know where your money is going/to whom are you giving your money. It encourages me to spend only for things that matter to me, for example local businesses, artists, small cinemas or cafes, and encourage this type of local, small and slower production in my everyday life.

@eleanorbatang7419 Жыл бұрын

I borrow items from family members so that I don't add more stuff in the house. Your tips are great, Aki! You are one of my favorite minimalist youtubers to watch. Even if some of your videos are not about minimalism, I still enjoy watching them.

@jannahkhalid1119 Жыл бұрын

I really like the ' being content with what you have '..It's absolutely in line with Islamic teaching

@user-qz2uy4ug3h Жыл бұрын

recently i’ve been a little overwhelmed with desire to buy more things & your videos always help me to calm down. whenever i watch your videos, i become more grateful for things i already have. thank you

@Chummairu123 11 ай бұрын

Great

@alanbirkner1958 Жыл бұрын

Every day, I throw out, recycle, or give away at least 5 things. Empty bottles, old papers, and craft items were on today's list. Tina, Al's wife

@VoodooViking Жыл бұрын

Ware-Tada-Taruo-Shiru is something I’ve always felt. I’ve been using a Japanese futon and tatami mat for over a year now. And I use/possess only a few items in everything in my life. Now I’m glad to find a term that actually fits what I’ve felt

@nerd_alert927 Жыл бұрын

I'm a minimalist that has had a relapse. Thank you for this video, I really needed it. 🙏

@ChristysChannelYall Жыл бұрын

I used to be the sale/limited edition person. Now I am much more careful. I ask myself, do I want to use this, wear this, right now? Am I willing to replace an item for this item? If the answer is no, then I don’t love it. I will just pay full price and buy the exact item I want. What I have noticed is that I now love all of my things. There isn’t the dilemma of, “well, this color is not quite right, but it was cheap” Also I must add that I really love how you all fix things, with the gold and silver. It’s beautiful. We are too quick to throw things away these days.

@helenafactome 9 ай бұрын

Two houses, 3 sons, 1 lesson: a messy house full of people, or a simple home environment void of people.

@waterfull2907 Жыл бұрын

Stop going out for nonsense shopping !! But only what's necessary to survive such as food & drinks!! That's my best tip

@TaraB1134 Ай бұрын

I have a funny true story. I recently moved across country and the shipping company that was moving my furniture took many weeks to make the trip while I had taken a jet and was there in a day. So I had a month to live in an empty apartment and…loved it. When the moving company arrived and began brining in all my boxes and furniture, I actually cried…and NOT from joy. That was a huge lesson for me and ever since I’ve been on an intense path to minimalism. (Love your videos)

@AmandaWRU Жыл бұрын

I've become minimalist in my 60s.the problem I haves people giving me things because they think my home is sparse and they think I don't have enough clothes etc

@lolahernandez6871 Жыл бұрын

I NEED to visit Japan!! Still in my bucket list! ❤

@wakeup4729 Жыл бұрын

I like your life style as well as your kind talking. I am so glad to find your channel. I am Korean and I hope Japanese people are happy too. Thank you for your sharing your life style.

@karinwade Жыл бұрын

Read and shred/recycle all mail before entering the house

@jerryjones7293 Жыл бұрын

Knowing what is enough.

@georgeandrews2839 Жыл бұрын

I use the thirty day rule and am currently in a buying fast during which I don't buy anything unless it's absolutely nessecary.

@dianelishe Жыл бұрын

When I find some fancy items, I never buy them immediately. Always give yourself a few days before buying something. You can buy it only if you are still thinking about it.

@rattananankarn1373 Жыл бұрын

Minimalist life style makes life much easier.

@RaviPuthooraan Жыл бұрын

The piling of cardboard boxes is something I've experienced personaly.... Aweome video... ❤️ from 🇮🇳

@TilikaVispute Жыл бұрын

Hahah the ending “SPARK JOY” expression was amazing 🤣👏🏻✨✨✨✨💕

@biancabianca6800 Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you give trough your lifestyle everything a meaning and everything got automatically more worth. I try to teach that to my kids too👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@yonashira3853 Жыл бұрын

I love stationary and physical art supplies. But they pile up fast too... So I set the rule of not buying more than which fits into drawer x. Works 95% of the time, it only piles up a little more when I get gifts, such as on Christmas and for birthday. After I´ve shopped too much of this stuff during the last months a shopping ban for the rest of the years works fine so far.

@mariavictoriasalita5273 Жыл бұрын

Having a checklist of what you have and making inventories also help to instill discipline.

@everettedl Жыл бұрын

Ware-Tada-Taruo-Shiru describes exactly what I want to be as a minimalist - Content. I also like the rule of buying only what sparks joy, and will be always used

@duckipnguyen7473 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you Matcha, that's what i need for my minimalist life !❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

@J.e.r.o.e.n Жыл бұрын

When I feel the need to buy something, I put in on a list and wait 30 days and when I still want it I buy it. Good against impulse buying 👍🏻 love your video’s Aki, thnx for sharing.

@akhidevi6960 Жыл бұрын

That got me into action. I looked over at the shelf next to where I was watching this video, and realized there were things there that I no longer wanted. One thing led to another. It turned out to be a bigger task than I thought. I'll finish up tomorrow. By rearranging things in this room, I freed up space to move things out of another room. This will give my new housemate a lot more space and privacy.

@Rockin_Ross Жыл бұрын

The “one-in/one-out” rule is one I’ve done for a while. It doesn’t help me minimize, but it does keep me from having more than I need. The repair idea with metals is a great one. One that I want to try very much. I just started my minimalist journey this month and am looking forward to seeing where this takes me. You are a true inspiration.❤️

@jr19cv Жыл бұрын

I don't know why but i always somehow depend on your videos, old or new. Like it's one of the things that motivate me on my minimalist lifestyle. Always eager to see more videos in the future. Thank you, Aki!

@inawzays234 Жыл бұрын

i'm not minimalist, but living minimalist life because i'm broke as hell. but anyhow i feel happy that i dont consume more waste than i should.

@el_famoso_albatar Жыл бұрын

I live most of the time in my delivery van, so I try as much as possible to only buy things that I need, to avoid being overwhelmed by useless stuff.

@hollypk Жыл бұрын

One of my rules is if I purchase this, where will it live. Often I find that I would rather have the space the item would claim rather than the item.

@i_am_a_freespirit Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Video. I have been using the Sommer months to go through a 4 bedroom House after the death of my husband and my 4 children moving on their own. I am left with the getting rid of everything not needed. I limit my shopping to cat, dog and chicken feed, as well as my staple food. I am trying to get out of debt from my husband's and my illnesses before his death. To me the minimal lifestyle is my way to live in the future. I have been getting rid of many things, but now I am at a complete stop, where I am discouraged from going on with it. I feel like I am walking in circles, not Knowing what to keep and what to get rid of. I hate having to search for items and at the moment I only do things that i find and ALREADY haves box for that gets moved to that Box. Every time I have to search for something, the stuff I already organized into piles, get thrown around again, making another mess. I find it hard to finish a job i started if it has to wait another day to finish. I already know for the most part what I want to keep, but when it comes to paperwork or clothing, I am at a loss. Plus my husband's tools in his shed, i am afraid to touch right now, because I have enough on my plate. I am planning on having my life organized by July 4th 2023, but i am afraid that i won't make it by then. This last Winter i had s pipe burst in my home, so i had to shut the indoor plumbing off until I can fix the pipe. That means I have to move my sink, my wash machine and all the pipes inside my home to redo ALL pipes! I am getting older now and it seems like a daunting job to do, even though I myself put my plumbing into my home by myself. So i have a long way to go with my 62 years of age in regards to organization and going minimalistic. That is why I watch Videos like yours

@venugophalandaram3503 Жыл бұрын

I am from the state of telangana, indian nation. After along days I seen most use full content in your vedios. You are more admirable.. Thank you brother,, for sharing a great knowledge with us. Which make us to see inside of us

@ChibiLetsPlay Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. I will try to follow your wisdom. In germany it is very difficult to avoid the temptation to buy stuff. Some days I find myself surrounded by things I no longer want or need. I have to declutter! 😐

@robertashagam1599 Жыл бұрын

As an American, whose favourite pass time is shopping, this was very helpful. Going to live in Israel where apartments are smaller and neatness is admired, tu for these helpful tips.

@yomiseno 5 ай бұрын

Put all you own in an area, maybe your bed or sofa 1) Do i need this 2) do i want this 3) why cant i let this go and should i 4) I AM THROWING WHAT'S LEFT AWAY OR GIVING IT AWAY :) Youll be shocked how many stuff "has to go"

@edurnegalan Ай бұрын

Yes. I use old towels to make it in pieces for cleaning, windows or the Fett of the kitchen. So the new towel's never be dirty.

@stwida91 Жыл бұрын

My hard rule that I live by is "If you literally haven't touched it or thought about it in over a year, get rid of it." I leave a small exception for sentimental items, but I limit the amount of sentimental items I keep as well (because suddenly you'll be trying to justify everything as sentimental).

@ivinitmittal Жыл бұрын

That repaired cup!💯

@kabe2588 Жыл бұрын

Dziękuję za podzielenie się swoimi zasadami!

@lorenawellness Жыл бұрын

Love love ur videos. I live pretty minimal and always was fascinating about Japan 🇯🇵 and its culture so you combine both 😝 thanks Aki!!! ❤ Much love from 🇮🇪 Ireland

@Markthemaun Жыл бұрын

Hello, I am from Germany. I realy want to thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Actually, I am in a lifecrisis at the Moment. Your Videos, your love to life and your inspirationally way of living helps me a lot to gain new hope and joy in my life. I will add some of your ideas and advices to my life. For exemple, I want to learn the Tea ceremony to focus more on the Moment. Please continue with your great work. ありがとうございました (I hope this is spelled right 😊)

@zenojami9173 Жыл бұрын

I will pray for you to bravely go through the crisis u are going thru n be victorious in Jesus name.

@misssunflower8731 7 ай бұрын

Me too. I wish you happiness. I am from Russia. Minimalism is very useful thing ☀️

@gessa03 Жыл бұрын

Such a fresh perspective that I simply needed to hear to start my minimal lifestyle. Got bored of the other similar lists about minimalism. Glad I found your channel for having original content that I could apply in practical life. Keep making more videos.👍 Thank you so much, Aki!

@mischavandenburg Жыл бұрын

I've been living a relatively minimal livestyle for years but after I discovered your channel a few days ago, I became very inspired and have managed to get rid of a surprising amount of stuff. The one in, one out rule is definitely something I'm going to start practicing. Thank you for the great content and the inspiration, keep it up!

@doloresguevarra9232 Жыл бұрын

I used to be a sale addict, ending up with things I don't really need. But now I am able to control or check up with my list before buying anything

@bettewall235 Жыл бұрын

Minimalism rules for me: I don't have too many rules. I move clothing along that I don't feel good in, I buy good quality clothes, new or used. I don't use the 1 in 1 out rule, it seems to happen naturally, this way. I don't repair too much, some things just get pitched. Sewing holes or buttons etc, not using a dryer and hanging my clothes up properly keep them in good shape. I throw trash away, and regularly clean out drawers, closets etc. and keep everything neat and folded. I like to clean the area from the garage leading into my work area. Dirt doesn't get tracked throughout the house. Keeping things neat and clean help with minimalism -- I can see what I need and get rid of the rest.

@gracea1435 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Aki! I learned a lot from your videos. I totally agree with you, less is more, contentment is not achieved by having lots of stuff, it is achieved by enjoying the existing stuff that you have. Keep it up Aki! You always have our support!

@marie20142 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with knowing what you have!👏👏 I actually bought the sane item a couple of times as I don't know I already have it! That started me on the journey to tidy and group my things

@rexboaden1441 Жыл бұрын

The “one thing in, one thing out” is quite satisfying and really works for me. If I buy a large item, then two things get thrown out. Thank you for your videos !😊

@64ytb Жыл бұрын

We want so much, but we need so little. -enlightened master Sri Chinmoy. Meditation helps me to constantly delete useless thoughts. Everything starts with thought, including buying things and owning things. The more I meditate, the less I want to buy. Things no longer hold any value in my life. Peace is more valuable.

@maddim8036 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos! They help me on my own journey to minimalism, forever grateful

@ameros4966 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Aki, for steadily posting your Videos. I really enjoy them and they help me in developing a new and positive approach to keeping things clean and organised while having fun doing so....really motivating to become contentful and happy with what is and caring more about the things I own.

@childearth4039 10 ай бұрын

Just listening to Samurai Matcha made me happy. the video is so well presented and one looks forward to the calming effect of minimal material belongings.

@karenlowry6803 Жыл бұрын

I made inventories of my things in the past, but I thought that was a little nutty of me, so I didn't keep them up. It's wonderful to know I'm not the only one who does that kind of thing! You've inspired me to get back to those lists. :)

@shannonannagins Жыл бұрын

Oh I love this! I really like the advice about "some day" items. Sometimes I do think, "Oops, I should have kept that thing." But every time that happens I realize I can make do with something else.

@YorkshireGirlinDarwin Жыл бұрын

Yippee! A new video, love it ❤❤

@mary-0807 Жыл бұрын

So true ,especially what you said about what leads to lack mentality. ❤ I'm defenatly on that path, but still working on my mindset 😊 Thank you

@cosia5072 Ай бұрын

Well, some time ago I canceld all my customer accounts. It's so easy to buy something just by clicking. That was one of my best decisions. At the same time I focused even more in reuseing and upcycling what I already hat and discovered how much fun it brings.

@AimelodyMusic Жыл бұрын

Super helpful advices and very nice video as always! Have been thinking about categorizing belongings for ages, seeing your doing it is inspiring. Loved the animations you inserted. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽💚

@regs3941 3 ай бұрын

I've adapted a different mindset about the things, I own: First, I stopped viewing them as just tools, I use. I now see it, as having relationships with not only the items, but also their history: Everything was made with someone's labour and with resources our beautiful world gave. I want to respect, what went into every item, be it as little as a pencil. I now think, that it's disrespectful to nature and all the workers, to own more, than we need and to treat their products careless. Whenever I take something new in, I'm getting responsible for it and all the work and resources and energy, that went into creating them. So, I try to think about "What will happen to that item, when I no longer need it? Can I give it to someone else to bring value into their life? Can I recycle it to reuse the resources? Second, I realised, that I don't need to posses something, to appreciate it. There are so many beautiful things in the world. I don't need to purchase them or bring them into my home, just to show my appreciation for them. I realised this while picking flowers. Why are we picking them? Then they are dying slowly in our homes, where only few can appreciate them for a short time. Let them be and let them live, where they are, for everyone to enjoy them!

@maroua9279 Жыл бұрын

I love applying your tips

@themidniteowl Жыл бұрын

Loved your video, practical and fun!

@poirotgirl8001 Жыл бұрын

In the voyage to minimalism I find that discarding 5 items a day helps me!! I make a list of what to discard ( donate of throw away) problem is that a love 90% of things I own !! 😢

@alexesquimico1 Жыл бұрын

I really like your videos. They teach me how to become a real minimalist!

@SadieRTrego Жыл бұрын

Thank you Aki, I really want to do this. I have so many things I don't even use. I love your videos they make me feel happy 🥰😁

@celticseahag 9 ай бұрын

I also have a rule for myself of no more than 2 of a "type" unless there is a truly compelling reason for it. For example, I have 2 hoodies, because I don't need more - 1 to wear, 1 in the wash, etc. Shoes I am only allowed 1 of each type, eg 1 hiking, 1 dress pair, 1 everyday, 1 boots. It really helps stop from buying more also, because I'll stand in the store going "If I buy these boots, I have to get rid of my current boots, which I love."