My Minimalism Journey - Decluttering and Moving Abroad as a Teen Mom // Frugal Minimalism

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0:00 Intro
2:02 Inspiration in my childhood
3:03 how my room looked
3:41 decluttering in my childhood
6:18 no minimalism in my teenage years
7:23 moving abroad and decluttering
08:56 discovering the minimalist lifestyle
10:48 living in my boyfriends childhood bedroom
11:21 moving to our first apartment
12:36 moving to our current apartment
13:45 the role of minimalism in my life
14:41 non material minimalism
15:48 decluttering never ends
16:39 the benefits of minimalism in my life
17:43 harmful minimalism /ecofriendly
18:14 how I use minimalism/What it is for me
19:47 the future of my minimalism journey
in todays video I am telling you the story on how I became a minimalist. Minimalism has in fact already been in my life when I was a kid, just in a different way. But moving abroad as a teen mom made it necessary to declutter my whole life which I loved. From there I downsized even more.
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@juliebarr6403 3 жыл бұрын

We just do 3 gifts per child for Christmas too. It goes with the story of the three wisemen. Plus it teaches the kiddos to be more grateful and not get greedy expecting more gifts. We don't like clutter either, so they also give away their clothes and toys they outgrew at this time. They get excited that their nice old belongings will bring joy to other kids!

@naiasworldd 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you are taking the initiative to educate yourself about racism its so very important for everyone to do that sort of self reflection and work. I really have been enjoying your videos, just found your channel yesterday but I can already tell you are going to be one of my favorite KZfaqrs!

@DrKatyaMay 7 ай бұрын

Hello Lia, your open hearted statement about your willingness to create a very welcoming space for all, was very moving! I could feel your sincerity and you touched my heart. If I was not already subscribed to your channel, those comments would have convinced me to support you. Love 💛from an American in Australia 🌏🐨

@janinetoliver5455 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being an ally and your supportive statement! Means a lot. I'm excited to watch your minimalism videos

@culinarygurly987 2 жыл бұрын

So to quote my son's favorite sweatshirt " Everybody Love Everybody" he is my hippie who really is a lover not a fighter. We should all live and live like small children. Blind to differences in looks and material things but love them as a living being and cause no harm intentionally and try to understand that we share this world. Love and Peace

@Trainerlife8805 3 жыл бұрын

Your intro gave me chills & put a little lump in my throat & tear in my eyes. I just happen to find you the day you shaved your head. It was a beautiful video, as I’m finding all your videos are. I’m 54 yrs wise & love that I relate to you so much! Thank you!

@isai1331 4 жыл бұрын

My minimalist journey began when I started moving to different cities (because of the job) and I realized that it was not easy to move with too many things which I did not use or like

@ecofriendlia 4 жыл бұрын

So true! Moving is so much easier with less stuff ☺

@minimalzebra 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling your story.

@cardingsan 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do a house tour . And also could you show some of the different outfits you make from your minimal wardrobe please . I found your channel yesterday and I have watched about half your videos already . I live with my husband we are in our 50s and have a very cluttered house . I am really interested in minimalism and have been decluttering for months . So your videos are so inspiring to me thank you :o)

@queenjeski591 3 жыл бұрын

it must be hard to start your minimalism journey when you are in your 50’s since you have a whole lifetime of stuff to go through! i’m 22, turning 23 soon, and i’ve found it hard to declutter the few things i do have in my apartment. i’ve practiced concious shopping and decluttering of my clothes for about 6 years now, so i’ve got that down pretty good by now (i FINALLY managed to get my wardrobe down to under 100 pieces of clothing a little over a year ago now and that has been my goal since i started! i think i have something like 70 at this point). i’ve only lived on my own for 2 years now, so i haven’t got that much stuff. i almost didn’t have to buy anything for my kitchen when i moved out of my parents’ house since my mum and dad had a ”rule” that me and my brother had to get at least one thing that we would use when we moved out (things like glassware, cooking utensils, ceramics etc) every birthday and christmas starting when we turned 15. i think that’s why i’m having such a hard time decluttering my kitchen since the majority of the stuff i have in there were gifts. there’s so much stuff that i haven’t even touched since the day i moved into my apartment and unpacked all of the boxes because it’s impossible to know what things you’ll use when you’re like 17. there’s some things that i thought i would use all the time but in reality i’ve only used once or twice, and also the other way around with things i thought i’d rarely use that i use quite often. i have adhd and i’ve noticed that my brain is at its happiest when things are clean and tidy and when there’s not a lot of things around and where i’m having to make the least amount of choices. tidy house, tidy mind and all that jazz.

@SimplyBeautiful516 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this from Texas. Thank you for sharing your journey into minimalism. You always have such great insight into how minimalism serves you in much deeper ways than just mere aesthetics.

@mrsjaynesarah1923 4 жыл бұрын

I liked what you said about race and Black Lives Matter. I'm trying to educate myself too. Regarding minimalism, I'd like to hear your thoughts on being a minimalist parent 💙

@ecofriendlia 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I want to do a video about minimalism with kids (or only one in my case) but also he is not that minimalist... But I guess it still plays a role in our family life☺

@lindamacrae342 4 жыл бұрын

It's nice to hear a story from another minimalist! Love your videos Linda Oregon US

@user-ot1jo2mp3h 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lia, I realised you are Swiss but now living in Germany. Not too far from home as such. Much love from Zurich.

@Goingplaceswithskye 3 жыл бұрын

I've really enjoyed your content. Thank you for sharing your story!!

@desireemulley7909 2 жыл бұрын

I am so inspired by your mindset and love your videos!

@c.166 2 жыл бұрын

Can you maybe make a video how it was to be a teen mom and how you felt at this time of your life?(if it is not to private to you)

@wildwanderings11 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video! Thank you for addressing the big picture! 🥰

@buylessandtravelmore7088 3 жыл бұрын

I like your sincerity and simplicity 😊 congratulations for your videos!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you for sharing😊🙏🏼

@sigridmarley 4 жыл бұрын

As always a great video Lia. You inspire me. This week i let go of my tv. I was only watching it a couple of times a year. So glade i did it!!!

@ecofriendlia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! I actually never had a TV but we have a projector that we love to use on a regular basis to watch things on a big screen (wall in this case...) ☺

@fridaylightning5226 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Canada! Just found your channel today. Love it! Thank you for the great content :-) I subscribed!

@luvasaur 2 жыл бұрын

it was lovely to get to know your path to minimalism c:

@SunnivaAbelli 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos! Tack så mycket! 💛

@ecofriendlia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad you liked it❤

@kls8601 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I loved the pictures that went along with your story! I am really curious about your process for decluttering your digital photos. Do you have a video on that? Also, along your journey how did you know when it was time to let certain items go? Did you have a sort of mental shift or breakthrough?

@christinerenaud2334 4 жыл бұрын

This was really a great video. I enjoyed hearing about your journey and found it inspiring (I feel like the fact that you took photos of your rooms when you were young must be a sign that you were meant for minimalism haha!). I also appreciate your addressing Black Lives Matter and speaking about racism in our world. I follow other channels but very much like how thoughtful and authentic you are here. Great work. Keep it up!

@ecofriendlia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! ☺ I really believe in being open and honest because I think it makes better and more meaningful conversations and I personally like watching other channels where I feel the person talking is authentic and real!

@chiageme 3 жыл бұрын

It would be also interesting hearing how to be minimalist with children, if it’s possible!

@ecofriendlia 3 жыл бұрын

I have a video on that, published it last week I think ☺

@alanbirkner1958 3 жыл бұрын

When we travel, everything I need for a long trip fits in a small carry-on and a tote bag. We live near Chicago, USA. Tina

@d.i.d12 3 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful 💗💗

@sandracarter7264 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you mend items so you can keep using them. I do the same thing. The environment is somewhat protected when we do that. Can you make list of the sustainable companies you approve of. I heard on the internet that Everlane is not as transparent as, for an example, Patagonia. I have always had Everlane on the top of my list when I purchase a new item because I need something. What do you think are the best companies to buy from when you need to replace a item , like a piece of clothing or shoes?

@alice6083 3 жыл бұрын

Hi,Lia!!Love you,love your content,greetings from Romania ❤😘

@ecofriendlia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am really happy you like my videos! What would you like to see in the future? ☺

@dianneazarraga3989 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the brand of your trampoline/rebounder? What exercise do u do as a minimalist? I have a needak rebounder and i must say it’s a minimalist workout because it targets and works whole body by just doing gentle bounce.

@ecofriendlia 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but I don't know anymore... I don't think I ended up bringing the trampoline to Germany

@ilseleontine 3 жыл бұрын

when did you live in stockholm?:) i live there and grew up here

@Woeschhuesli 3 жыл бұрын

I also had my first child at 19 but only began decluttering at 34 so you are way ahead 🤣

@zensascha8690 3 жыл бұрын

How did you learn your English? It’s right perfect. Like your channel. Minimalism fits to me. I love it!

@ecofriendlia 3 жыл бұрын

In school, on KZfaq and when I lived in Sweden for half a year, but I do make quite a lot of mistakes still... But thank you and I am super glad I am able to express myself in English and hope it will get even better ☺

@zensascha8690 3 жыл бұрын

ecofriend. lia I understand everything you said but for me it is difficult to express myself and speak. Go on Lia! 😉

@missdead1 3 жыл бұрын

you know youre a true 90s kid when your childhood bedroom was a pine box, haha

@renegaderese 2 жыл бұрын

I love your video! This year I read an amazing book- Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor is a book by Layla Saad. I highly recommend this book. 😊

@ecofriendlia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I read that and really liked it too ☺