1. Read more 2. Stay away from the news 3. Listen to your body 4. Don't check your phone early 5. Pick up an outdoor hobby

I used to be an NPR addict, and I was a nervous wreck all the time. Disengagement from social media and the news was the best thing that ever happened to me. And a divorce.

Theirs moments I forget on how life is so simple that I just need to enjoy the moments and ignore what’s going on in social media 🙌🏻

I deleted my Facebook and feel so much lighter ☁️

Great Video! One thing that helps me personally is journaling. All these tips are very useful, but sometimes you don't even realize when you stray away from the path you want to be on. If you take about 20 minutes per day to write about your thoughts and feelings, it gets way easier.

I was showering precisely thinking about living a simpler life, then right when i got out I saw thus video. Thank you !

I was way toooooooo excited when youtube notified me there was a new video from you! As always, excellent content. Straight to the point & the sense of humor is awesome!

Great video! Well produced and so true. I appreciate your honesty about sometimes getting out of good habits, recognizing it, and getting back on track. We all can relate. Simplicity really is the key. Thank you 😊 💓

Couldn’t agree more. This has been my life for the past few years and it’s the best. I love waking up to my own life every morning.

Simple life, a wonderful thing.

Great advice to read at night ... it's a super way to relax and get your head out of negative or anxiety inducing thoughts and into stories or history or anything else. I also sometimes read if I wake up in the night to stop my mind racing away. I also think that caring for plants is very restive and I'm quite sure there are physiological benefits too!

3:24 such a great quote, god damn, I really aprpeciate you saying that. We have the answers and we should stop looking outside. I can relate a lot. Keep up the good work!

I really enjoy your sense of humor lol. This one had me laughing out loud. Your videos are always interesting, engaging and fun to watch. Thank you for the added value. Ever since my dog passed away I struggle to get outside for activity without her by my side. So thank you for the reminder of how important it is. 😊

Oprah recommended a news break after 9/11 and I've never gone back! I choose when and how to be educated and informed on current relevant topics that are important to me.

Really enjoyed this video Nicholas. Good points made.

Finding joy is the smallest thing; how much better can it be said & lived!!! It's my lifestyle to the nth degree. Having a home my outdoor hobby is yardwork, watching my fish in the pond. Getting Vitamin D, therapeutic, invigorating, and so refreshing to step out your front door. Love this video and how living life living brings so much JOY and PEACE.

The video production is so soothing,

Amazing video dude! Super insightful and I love the perspective transitions with your filming. You’re killing it man!

Liked to support your effort and time in making content and I enjoy reading too :) Thank you for creating =)

Such an inspiration!❤

Good on you Nicholas. Good on you!

Great video! Thank you!

Great video, Nicholas! Trying to live a simple life as well! Thanks for sharing! Cheers form Brazil!

When you said "about 99% of the time my video ideas come to me when I'm not trying to come up with video ideas" I think a lot of ppl can relate.

Great and inspirational as always. I especially liked the part with the wooden "doll" bringing you the pen to work, instead of nap. Very creative!

God, I love your channel. I agree with the first point! I notice huge increase to my mood stability after reading! There is something about reading, sitting still in silence that calms me. I love using my imagination to comprehend what I am reading, over watching a movie. Although I love watching movies too on weekends with some snacks.

love your transitions

Love your video. I won’t take up skateboarding 😅 but your video really helped me clear up a few things

Your voice is very soothing!

Another good video. Like content and how was put together.

Just when I think that you’re videos cannot get any better-they do!

Love the video Nicholas, I’ve been subscribing for a few weeks and love the style of your videos. 😄

Great video Nicholas

Another thoughtful video, thank you😊

After watching so many videos of matt d'avella, youtube recommended your videos and at the moment Im trying to have a more minimalist life. I still want to have things, but I gave and sold a lot of my stuff including clothes, tech, magazines, books and dvd's/blu-rays.

Great video

🔝thanks for sharing buddy

Love your voice and content

Thank You! Really interesting and inspiring 😊

Love this video Nicholas! I'm definitely going to try and implement these things in my everyday life. Sending love from the UK. ☺️

I stepped on a skateboard once. It felt just like the time I stepped on a banana peel!

Intensely love this video. Why? Realistic

Great tips again Reading - something I’ve been working on for sure. Avoiding news - after the last few years I really need to do that more often Listen to body - for sure this is something else I need to get on top of. Sleeping I’m managing a lot better with nowadays. Don’t check phone early - already been doing this for 2 years now, helped no end by ditching social media back then too. Pick up one outdoor hobby - started that too this year, started doing things in the garden, something I’d never done before. Loved this video buddy, really great shot and really great advice. Your doing really amazing on here and it’s great seeing your journey.

Great video as always 😃

God bless you

I agree with you most of the time, and I quit social media years ago because of toxicity, but ignoring the news is irresponsible. I avoid the extreme news outlets, but reading AP or listening to PBS gives me the news without the drama.

Do you edit your own videos? If so, I really love how your videos flow. Subtlety funny & just more interesting than other videos. ❤️

Decluttering gives space for new or innovative ideas

I have that same board!

Nick it’s been years, i haven’t seen you since probably highschool. You randomly popped into my head. I’m glad you’re doing well!

Simple life. Simple video

Proper kickflip... subscribed.

OMGGGGG ... NEW SUBBIE HERE!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I've been watching alllll morning. Thank you so much for sharing. Peace

Great video!!

You always talk about other youtubers but for me YOU ARE THE BEST KZfaqR!

I too resist listening to my body when it wants to take an afternoon nap. My resistance comes from the fact that a nap does not sound as interesting as whatever I am focused on at that time. Perhaps I should arrange to be doing some boring activity mid afternoon . I thought of a few things I could be doing, but I realize the next wall of resistance is my need to complete my tasks. I am going to give this some more thought. I need a good prep-nap activity. Any suggestions?

Hi Nicholas. I don’t have much to say today. Just wishing you a very happy week and my best wishes. Thank you for helping me. Love, Luis.

Great video again thank you ... your landscape looks beautiful couldn't you make a video about the area you live in? Kind regards from the north of Germany 😊

I try to listen to audio books if im tired or not in the mood of reading.

You had me when you said you like reading fiction🥰😊 I'm new here and I love the way of your videos. Thank you for doing what you do!

solid vid, mate.

Yes to read more ❤ for fiction I love reading short stories

❤💯

Nice kickflip :)

I could never skadeboard, not even as a kid.

Love your content dude. New subscriber here

Hi, Nicholas. I'm new to the Chanel. I enjoyed this video and subscribed from the very first seconds of the video. Keep up the good work... -iliana

Be more conscious increasing our focus on things requiring more attention

🥰

Great video! Can you tell me what’s your recording camera and the lens? Your video just looks smooth and delicate❤

Clean Kickflip!!!!!!!!

Time spend on urself and having health benefits for example checking phone now n then

May I ask, what do you do for food? Does it also involve minimalism in some way?

Iis it better to spends time on video games or on social media? i need your opinion Nic. Thanks!

How do relationships work for you? I feel like I need to cut out a chunk of people around me, given they seem to be ‘fair weather friends’ only since I started being more focused or meaningful in my day to day. It’s a step by step process for me, but would probably struggle if I were to meet someone I want to be with but they’d be an opposite ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Dude, I *DON’T* know why I like your channel or you for that matter. I guess I _identify_ with your humor. It’s dry, intellectual, and bland. All in a *GOOD* way. Thanks for making content man!

Just curious, what do you do for a living brother?

Do you use twin mattress?

What do you do for living?

Pick up an outdoor activity

What are your favorite books?

Instructions unclear: Ended up,becoming a jjba fan,started a wattpad account,got into gacha and a anime fan

Ignorance is bliss

Give attention to minute details we get more time to disengage from social media n it's deleterious health effects

This is how life was BEFORE the internet. Finally a small percentage of humans are actually starting to EVOLVE outside of the interweb of anti social media driven behaviour.

Big videos. Where are you from?

Very inspiring.. I need a husband like you 😂

Anyone else thought the thumbnail was Matt at first glance 🤔

Wow, this is truly remarkable content. I had the pleasure of reading something similar, and it was an unforgettable experience. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove

I've watched a dozen of your videos and I just realized I'm not subscribed... whoops

Wondering do you have a job?

Play tennis😅

Aren't you on social media?

those plants are more junk around the home you must maintain.

Your phone charger still uses power when you remove your phone and the phone charger is still plugged in. Please remove the charger when you do not use it. Better for the environment and your money. Thank you.

Do you want kids someday? Would you still live a simple life with kids?

SIMPLE LIFE but you have expensive items like car, iPhone, expensive Gadgets, airpods, etc? I think that's not a simple life. Simple life is living self-sustainable countryside life and not dependent in luxurious materials.

nice punishment for the subscribe button this time.

U become financially more independent

It's your prerogative to not watch the news. Originally only rich white men who owned land were allowed to vote in the US because the founding fathers thought no one else would take the time to become informed voters. You have the freedom to prioritize your own needs but also think about giving back to society.