Minimalism transformed my life. Here are my 5 tips to get started!

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00:00 Intro
01:39 start with your physical space
02:47 what is your version of a "simple life"
04:44 how will you re-direct your resources?
05:59 what are the habits and mindset to sustain this lifestyle?
07:23 what can you control vs. what can you let go
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@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

Hello, my lovely community! If you want to try BetterHelp, you can use my link betterhelp.com/malamalife to enjoy a special discount on your first month.

@bekah9344 7 күн бұрын

When I think about being a minimalist I don't think about what I want to stop, I think about what I want to trade it for. I want to trade social media for art projects. I want to trade binge watching shows for binge reading books. I want to trade a day shopping for walks with friends. That's helped me really look forward to making those changes

@Boymombestie 7 күн бұрын

Love this!

@lydiasalerno2320 6 күн бұрын

What a great approach! 👏

@user-nh7id9rj7n 6 күн бұрын

Well said!

@r.rinda03 6 күн бұрын

Good insight, never thought about it before, thanks❤

@la_elvie 5 күн бұрын

I love your perspective, thank you for sharing! 🤎😍

@aaerin_rin 7 күн бұрын

"minimalism isn't about how beige my things are" MADE ME LAUGH SO MUCH cause it's so trueeeeee 🤣🤣 i only want to be surrounded by beige/light pink things😅

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

😆 lol+!

@tiffanycraig8353 4 күн бұрын

It hit me as well!

@Elena-cq8ow 3 күн бұрын

“Does it add value to my life?” is my go to question in decision making.

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

It makes everything simple 😍

@TheAnimalsMagicShop 4 күн бұрын

For me, it's about time and how I want to spend it. Caring for things takes time and some things I'd like to spend more time on, and some things less. As you get older, the days go by much more quickly and although I like the Internet for learning and information, spending lots of time socializing with people you will never meet in person or arguing with strangers, or even emotionally supporting others and making their problems yours really isn't a good use of time unless those are you goals. Every day there is bad news and sad stories and they are an energy drain.

@chrisfinck5817 4 күн бұрын

The part about changing your mindset to trust yourself that you will figure it out when the time comes, and that there is no point in worrying about what hasn't even happened yet - this was wisdom I needed to hear at the exact time I played your video. Thank you SO much for sharing your experience and your guidance. It made all the difference for me. ♥♥

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that!

@maryab222 6 күн бұрын

I really love Marie Kondo’s advice when decluttering: to keep what sparks joy in your life. This prioritizes joy not just in terms of what you wear, use and surround yourself with in your daily life. It means your mindset changes generally and you consider what sparks joy in terms of your job/lifestyle/ friendship circles etc etc. So minimalism for me is not just about decluttering / minimizing the noise, the things that don’t bring me joy, put more simply it’s about maximizing joy. This recipe is different for every one of course in terms of what you keep and let go of. The end result however is the same: greater happiness - and that is the greatest luxury of all ❤

@JoyEmpress 5 күн бұрын

I love this way of looking at it! Makes me want to consider decluttering my home of what doesn't reasonate with me🤔

@username00009 5 күн бұрын

Some people get hung up with using this as a decluttering approach. I’ve seen people ask what they should do with their toothbrush because it doesn’t spark joy 🤣 Others have realized that none of their clothes spark joy, but they don’t have the budget to replace them. I loved that approach for clothing and books, but had a harder time with the miscellaneous category - probably because it wasn’t as clearly defined.

@ashleylynnisin 7 күн бұрын

"Minimalism is freeing yourself" - THIS is what it's really about. Thank you ❤

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

Yess 🙌❤️

@williamclark1244 7 күн бұрын

I love your channel. If I were to give advice to someone just starting out it would be to focus on what enhances your life in a positive way. Don't keep anything that is connected to negative experiences or emotions. Then gradually let go of the rest in a conscious and sustainable way. You will find that you gain so much more than whatever it is you release.

@user-xy6hs4tw9p Күн бұрын

Your words about not being able to control everything in life nor curate life to how we want everything to be is something everyone needs to hear. It’s important, yet so hard, to relinquish our false illusion of being able to control everything in life. Thanks for your wise words delivered in your soothing manner 🌸.

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@chisuku 7 күн бұрын

I'm not really a minimalist, but I used to shop for clothing nearly all the time... until one day I decided to just stop. Now I only seldomly go shopping, only when I really need something and it's much more intentional so I only really own the clothing that I need. It's really very freeing.

@nicky_bee 2 күн бұрын

I did this with books...

@tiffanycraig8353 4 күн бұрын

Wow, it’s been four years already? Congratulations Sophie!!! I am honored to say that I followed your journey very closely from the beginning, and your philosophy has truly reshaped how I see “minimalism” as well. You’re absolutely right- it’s not just about having “less stuff”, but being able to translate the concept into daily lives that is catered to our own individual lifestyle. I have to admit, I first thought minimalism meant just living with only the necessity, it seemed daunting and overwhelming. However, your practical advice and POV throughout the year have helped me carve my own version of “minimalism”. I think for me, minimalism has helped to prioritize my needs and wants and not exhaust my energy on things that do not bring any value to me mentally and physically. It’s amazing how having a tidy physical space has translated into a tidy mindset as well. I am forever grateful that you are sharing your journey, and thank you for always being an inspiration. Cheers for many more years of success, joy, and learning :)

@anamisidro8453 7 күн бұрын

When we start this kind of journey, the most important is to be honest with ourselves, otherwise we might fail time and time again because this should be an inner journey and not a trendy path to fit in. Thank you Obrigada God bless you ❤

@juliestyleandstory8934 7 күн бұрын

💯

@startpage717 6 күн бұрын

Agree the physical space is a direct reflection of your life...My bedroom has only my queen size, built-in closet, and yoga mat. The art studio needs a revamp but it is moving slowly which is okay...Simplicity simplicity Cleanliness and simplicity...☺

@user-ti2qi8vp3r 6 күн бұрын

Malama Life I am new to your channel. I've been going through your minimalism playlist for a week now, and I'm writing every main point you make in the videos in a separate book. I am in Sri Lanka. Seeing your surroundings, I think it is very beautiful. But even though I don't have that much environment, I understood one thing from what you said. No matter where we are, no matter what kind of house we are in, no matter what level we are in, we can make all this to suit us as best we can. So thank you for all your videos. I'm a guy but I'm trying to change my life a lot through your minimalism videos. It's not that easy. Because my family sometimes sees this in a different way. But I will definitely do the right thing.

@emmagracie9272 7 күн бұрын

The elephant watering spout is so cute!

@gmac1384 7 күн бұрын

My minimalism journey is similar to yours…it started with the same thought of stopping shopping and also went into the friendship boundaries and simplifying and my physical space really affecting my life.

@yerushalisanne 7 күн бұрын

This came at the right moment, I am just now starting to get back into minimalism and I’ll definitely use these tips!

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

🙌🙌

@sandys6379 6 күн бұрын

I love this channel and all of the content! What I have learned in this journey is that the first step isn’t to declutter items that you own…it is to stop the influx of items coming in to our homes. 🙏🏽

@divyathawani5513 7 күн бұрын

Decluttering has ofcourse been my first step in the minimalism journey and then shifting my mindset from What I really need v/s what I want? I haven’t mastered it at all however I have Somedays given into temptations but that’s okay I don’t want to be hard on myself so a lot of days I forgive myself ❤

@PagAmuma 6 күн бұрын

I got into minimalism 4 years ago too because of this channel. Thank you for being a light to us Sophie. ❤

@bekah9344 7 күн бұрын

I'm so glad I found your channel! It's so nice to have a reminder that other people also want to slow down from a fast paced life

@qianliow4421 7 күн бұрын

you're the only youtuber i follow about minimalisim! you have a balanced view and don't go the extreme way, and I've been following your channel for 2 years and my life has been better ever since following your tips and reminders to live an intentional life ❤ so thank you !!! 😊

@made_bymace 7 күн бұрын

Your first video you made about minimalism popped up on my feed yesterday and I can’t stop watching all of your videos. You are so inspiring 🙈

@pwalk4160 6 күн бұрын

I'm slowly realising that I'm actually a minimalist... I resonate with you. You have a new subscriber🙏

@jodidabroski7824 2 күн бұрын

On my minimalism journey there has been ups and downs. Times I have had to spend more on resources for unforeseen circumstances. And times I felt my resources were content. Do not beat yourself up on mistakes you made, lessons are learned, and knowledge is gained. With that being said take a moment to think of where you want to be and what you want to be doing. Mine is taking care of people, and having my dogs at my feet while I worked. Not worrying who I need to impress, and being happy and comfortable in my own skin. And my home having what I believe to be beautiful. Food is for nourishing the body and soul. Stop following trends! Life changes and things change. So be gentle to yourself and give yourself grace. Being stagnant can hinder our ability to grow and evolve. We are evolving as we speak learning different ways to live, and what is best for us.

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

Beautiful!

@lauraembalo Күн бұрын

Just the video I wanted. I woke up not feeling myself today I want to be like these people around me and at the same time I want to be in my own beautiful space and time, and be myself.

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

❤️ love that!!

@margarettownsley9500 7 күн бұрын

Thank you Sophie for sharing your knowledge in to minimalism I’ve been on this journey for 3 years and I’m still not organised I must take it a step further

@CBA-kc9rc 6 күн бұрын

You're a real lifesaver. Be blessed. Thank you for your efforts.🙏

@user-eb4og7vv6t 7 күн бұрын

Just by watching you and your content, I feel I'm getting the right therapy for my. Thank you for doing this.

@sanghamitrag7270 3 күн бұрын

I remember watching your initial videos and commenting in one that you would make it big here. Came across your channel after a long time and happy to see my judgement come true.😌 Love your vids a lot!

@fayetabora9706 5 күн бұрын

I am glad to be part of Sophies journey. I resonated a lot from your channel Malama life. All of your thoughts and contents goes along whats in my mind. Yeah I agree thats minimalisim isnt about curating with beigy and light colors, not about having less, but having what is valuable, true and essential to live your best life. It includes people, values, stuff, and other resources. Thank you Ms Sophie for being an inspiration. I am avid fan of your page and its contents. Goodluck on your journey always🤗🙏

@Innerworkk 7 күн бұрын

I’m glad i found this idea of minimalism and it changed my perspective in life

@andrejoyner7864 7 күн бұрын

Thank you, it’s always nice to watch your content 🙌🏾

@emmanuelleadell8241 6 күн бұрын

Un grand merci depuis la France pour toute ta bienveillance ta douceur tes conseils

@nelsonduviella5119 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for all the help 😊 👍

@mandychin 15 сағат бұрын

Always feel so soothing watching your videos❤ it really helps me to spend my resources with more awareness, which is more important to continuing how much stuff i own ~~~ And now I am starting the journey to do the content with minimal makeup, to help people feel beautiful in any easier and simple way:)

@aartishukla402 4 күн бұрын

"Minimalism is freeing urself " well said Thank u soo much ❤❤ lots of love ❤️

@carolinewallace2530 7 күн бұрын

Thank you ❤

@LoveFluffybums1 5 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊 🙏 💓 for this video!!

@rosedoenz5721 6 күн бұрын

Love your Videos Sophie! You always have such wonderful ideas to share with all of us! 👍❤️🥰

@KoalaTravelSolo 7 күн бұрын

it's amazing how much you've grown on youtube!!

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

🥹🫶

@craignovy2090 6 күн бұрын

Beautifully done! Yeah sometimes, as illustrated here, more things can rob one of the enjoyment of the things they already have and of life itself.

@melissasheridan5660 Күн бұрын

Your channel is so beautiful. Thank you for always being an inspiration ❤

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@Merel64 7 күн бұрын

Thxxx, love the portugal clips in this one X

@myrnaj4502 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. ❤❤

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for supporting me all these years ❤️

@cq7415 7 күн бұрын

Sophie…..I love this and your mindset. Things are not what bring us true happiness, experiences and freedom are what bring us happiness. I wish I could meet you, would be so fun to talk. I am a minimalist also and have gotten rather wealthy from being that way. I own my time and my life. Thanks for sharing.

@Dontletthemdullyoursparkle 5 күн бұрын

Minimalism decreases anxiety and brings peace and freedom. I'm working on decluttering. It's a process.

@Kalonlifestyle 7 күн бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch your videos 😊

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

@mastandstars5869 7 күн бұрын

Lovely video Sophie ❤️ Hopefully we may get a sneak peek of the new place ☀️

@suecoles7824 7 күн бұрын

Awe the Elephant watering can! Cute 😊 x

@kathyfelix3081 5 күн бұрын

So lovely calming

@MalamaLife 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching

@mansoor3159 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so so much Sophie for sharing this video and I really really needed this video and I really really love your contents so so much♥️♥️🤗

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

❤️🙏 thank you!

@CitrouilleCitron 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for these tips Sophie. Love from France.

@MalamaLife 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for always supporting ❤️ I appreciate you

@chloelebee 2 күн бұрын

Love your energy

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

🥰❤️

@juliestyleandstory8934 7 күн бұрын

Loving your content as always, especialy the plant at your back 😂😊

@hannahbentson9374 7 күн бұрын

Happy 4 years! Congrats on how far you’ve come! ✨🪩

@anitagahlot3494 7 күн бұрын

U always inspire me dear. Love ur videos.

@raiderfrankdatank 7 күн бұрын

Aloha, another great vid. Mahalo

@nijanacordero8493 7 күн бұрын

Another video that instantly inspired me..

@ClaudyneHappy 6 күн бұрын

J'adore tes vidéos et tes partages.🥰 J'aime tes valeurs, ta bienveillance et la manière dont tu définis le minimalisme.😊 Bonne journée et à bientôt😘

@akirayoung1101 7 күн бұрын

@ scene 8:53 I like turning all of my personal experiences into poetries as you were writing your diary perhaps :) Just so you know it you're one of those special people that I followed and look up to :) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍👍👍👍

@romansoehuazelei1925 7 күн бұрын

First. It is useful. Thank you

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

❤️ thank you

@leyangggg 7 күн бұрын

hello sophieee can you give us a house tour? 🥺 I really love the design of your house🤧💛

@eckehareckbert2731 7 күн бұрын

I often enjoy watching/listening but the therapy ads came off in middle of video, changed the mood. Wish it was in the end part

@Jen-fg3zu 6 күн бұрын

I needed to change my mindset the rush the drama the I need was killing my soul / now i think do I truly need this am i going to regret this no the dogs dont need that now i have more peace and calm

@ishitasengupta7082 6 күн бұрын

Hey what's that app in which all your outfits were?? Love love your videos

@user-wh2rk4md7f 7 күн бұрын

Where did you live when you were in Portugal? Do you have a recommended list of things to do/places to eat?

@patriciamedel6848 3 күн бұрын

Cuando veo sus videos y hablan del minimalismo me entuciasmo pero cuando veo mis cosas me es dificil botarlas o venderlas no se I can try

@lili-go3ue 6 күн бұрын

You have a beautiful skin 😊 plzz can you do more video about your natural skin care....

@Pleiadian_starseed 7 күн бұрын

You must have a lot of virgo ♍️ in your chart.

@carolinafajardo5284 3 күн бұрын

Nice video…Which books about Minimalism do you recommend?

@fluffyplasma9596 7 күн бұрын

I prefer to call this lifestyle essentialist rather than minimalist

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

😁🙌❤️

@marylynch2510 4 күн бұрын

❤

@Jazzsmith10 6 күн бұрын

👏👏👏

@chrisoulalakkas7935 4 күн бұрын

“For any particular thing, ask: What is it in itself? What is its nature?” - Marcus Aurelius

@carysaper2499 5 күн бұрын

You're so pretty 😍

@산림치유 7 күн бұрын

단순하게 사는것은 매우 현명한 판단입니다. 평온한 주말 보내세요!

@jaybilal4601 3 күн бұрын

My first "hi..!" here.

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

👋 hi!!

@morganstubie 2 күн бұрын

So easy!!!! Stop shopping and give things to Goodwill! Imagine that!!! A solution one would never think of!😂

@tanjagardner285 4 күн бұрын

Hi Sophie - reposting this comment since apparently, KZfaq autodeletes them if you have links, and I included two in my previous comment: one to the FTC ruling for one lawsuit and another to an earlier news piece talking about the other two in my previous comment. The comment basically said 'Just checking whether you're aware that in May this year, BetterHelp had one of the three class action Federal lawsuits against it (I'm not sure what's happened with the other two) upheld for selling users' health and therapy data, and has agreed to pay millions of dollars in damages to previous users whose data they sold. I know you've mentioned wanting to support companies with ethical business practices in previous videos, so I suspect you'd never want to unknowingly recommend a company that's been found liable for these kinds of unethical behaviours'

@KrizmKazm 7 күн бұрын

@per_growth 7 күн бұрын

I really want to try this - unfortunately - with a wife and 2 kids who really don't believe in this - it is next to impossible.

@maratrenzas673 15 сағат бұрын

Donde hallar respuestas , que sentido tiene la vida

@neilmckay8649 2 күн бұрын

Minimalism includes reducing social media, right?

@MalamaLife Күн бұрын

It can be 🥰

@BenQotsa 6 күн бұрын

omfg you are so beautiful. You are perfect.

@nareshbalwada4063 7 күн бұрын

👍👍😘😘🙏🙏

@ladadih1047 7 күн бұрын

I started minimalism with email inbox. Huhu it was plenty. 😂

@chandnikajahan4411 5 күн бұрын

I want to take your permission I want to start a new channel like yours

@MalamaLife 5 күн бұрын

You absolutely do not need my permission 🥰 we need more people spreading the word!

@mkznan5963 5 күн бұрын

Not sure if I should follow minimalism advice from someone who has been moving a lot in recent years. Moving involves a lot of planning, packing, and can be quite stressful. It seems contradictory to the simplicity that minimalism promotes. Maybe I'm just also wondering if she’s truly committed to the lifestyle, or if she’s just following trends?

@canopus0898 7 күн бұрын

Greetings from Chile as always, Sophie!!! Still learning English for undertanding your videos and your topics... Damn it, it's a f*cking pain in the neck learning your language, hahahahaha... Just kidding. 😂😂 Take care of you and your husband likewise, bye for now.

@MalamaLife 7 күн бұрын

But your English is so good 🥹🫶

@BackyardEngineer334 6 күн бұрын

I wanna throw everything away except Bed, Refrigerator & A/C

@Aeon1019 4 күн бұрын

Materialism simply Feed EGO, which is a bottomless pit.

@MalamaLife 4 күн бұрын

So true

@dragonchoi9657 7 күн бұрын

I hope to see you speaking Korean. You look like a typical Korean.

@sniffableandirresistble 7 күн бұрын

I think being a maximalist would be more fun, especially if you weren't famous, just super unlimited wealth, private jet, round the clock massage, personal chef, but then you wind up also doing stupid stuff like going to see Titanac. So maybe what limits us protects us in the end. ❤

@Brownsocksflirt 7 күн бұрын

No thanks 😂😂😂😂😂 give me excess, give me debauchery, give me razzle dazzle… everyone is going to grow old and die anyway, unless fate takes them out younger. Might as well live in full color like a rock star.