20 Things that I let go of to make my life SIMPLE, more MINDFUL, and FREE as a Minimalist

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12 күн бұрын

Today, I'm gonna share 20 habits that I let go of to make my life simpler, more mindful and free.
Back in the day, when I was living in Tokyo, I was having a stressful life.
I wanted to change that, so I took a step into the world of simple living.
As a result, I now live a simple, mindful, and free lifestyle.
What did I do? Basically, just started letting go.
I'm sure you'll find something helpful, so stick around till the end :)
00:37 1. Treating things roughly
01:37 2. Eating lunch
02:32 3. Bed
03:07 4. Checking the phone after waking up
04:05 5. Folding clothes
4:40 6. Seeking happiness
05:35 7. Using a bath towel
06:10 8. Going to the gym
06:44 9. Using social media app limitlessly
07:45 10. Drinking coffee
08:22 11. Staying up late
08:49 12. Using coins
09:24 13. Television
10:22 14. Watching the news
11:10 15. Saying YES to everything
11:42 16. Doing a big cleanup
12:11 17. Checking e-mails multiple times
12:37 18. Aiming for perfection
13:28 19. Keeping the phone near the mattress
14:01 20. Saying bad words
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@isaacramirez3729 10 күн бұрын

I used to work in sales and say "let's get this bread" every morning to manifest prosperity. And when I was working from home, I'd start my day by saying "Today is the best day ever" now I work the career I've always wanted and I say "I know the things I have are enough" which is a phrase I learned from you.

@marys5299 10 күн бұрын

Love the idea of treating things gently for increasing mindfulness. So easy to do. I watch my roommate 'slam' things down and toss things on the floor and there is so much unrecognised anger, as well as carelessness, in those actions. It is really shocking.

@xoxoKitBarry 9 күн бұрын

That was my favorite on the list! Definitely going to try this. I’m not rough per say but definitely think I can be more mindful and gentle with stuff

@shre9 8 күн бұрын

I was amazed by this tip!! ❤

@paulapetlowany2736 8 күн бұрын

Where do you get the bath towels you use?

@MvrKhan 11 күн бұрын

1. Treating things roughly 2. Eating lunch 3. Bed 4. Checking the phone after waking up 5. Folding clothes 6. Seeking happiness 7. Using a bath towel 8. Going to the gym 9. Using social media app limitlessly 10. Drinking coffee 11. Staying up late 12. Using coins 13. Television 14. Watching the news 15. Saying YES to everything 16. Doing a big clean up 17. Checking e-mails multiple time 18. Aiming for perfection 19. Keeping the phone near the matress 20. Saying bad words

@CrossFitterinRealtime2359 10 күн бұрын

A few years ago I read the 5 am club from Robin Sharma, since then I Spent the first hour of my day doing exercises and yes it’s a game changer 😊

@SamuraiMatcha 10 күн бұрын

Thank you! I forgot to make a table! I'll make one!

@2cr8gdtimes 9 күн бұрын

The key is moderation.

@Minothing33 8 күн бұрын

I would add: Letting go of toxic people

@gigiteh9749 6 күн бұрын

maybe# 21. not having a husband or wife to make life simplier and not complicated. ha ha ha . just joking. actually a spouse can enrich ones life

@ladylocust1118 5 күн бұрын

Great list. I have been without TV for over 20 years and don’t regret it. 😊.

@celinefederici6951 5 күн бұрын

First tv when I was 45. Last tv at 62 and now it 17 yrs later and still no TV.

@everydaykiva6377 6 сағат бұрын

Y’all, I’m going to cut waaay back. I hate to think of how much time I’ve spent mindlessly listening to or watching tv. Thanks for inspiring me ❤

@xpsxps1339 6 күн бұрын

I always treated (and not only my own) things gently - I was raised this way (thanks, Mom and Dad). The result is that my things look like new and last for decades! It saves time, money, and energy. Purchase simply designed (then, it's almost impossible to identify which year the thing was manufactured) timeless stuff you indeed need, and take good care of; you will be surprised how long your things can last in great condition and how much money you can save. It's valid for everything - from houses and cars to furniture, clothing, books, ceramics, just about everything!

@AdwaithJayakrishnan 10 күн бұрын

i read a comment which said commenting helps feeling the algorithm, so heres my contribution. love your video! i just made a sticky note calculating that i would lose 12 years of my life if i used electronics daily for 5 hours everyday for 60 years, this was an eye-opener! thank you so much!

@classyhistoricalsewing 10 күн бұрын

I completely agree on the news; the news in my country are also horrible, all negative and it just made me so sad that I cried after watching them. It is too sad for me watching worldwide bad news that you can't really do anything about. Since watching the news at dinner is something that my family does, I try to not listen to them and focus on my food only.

@lolychan1 10 күн бұрын

All I can think about these days is the movie "Perfect Days"; this video is no accident popping up on my feed. Appreciation is the key. Appreciating EVERYTHING in life. Even the pain.

@Pp4Gd 10 күн бұрын

I so enjoyed Perfect days! He is inspirational.

@folksurvival 8 күн бұрын

It was a good film but he had no family.

@joanpaez4445 6 күн бұрын

Having family isn't everything. I very much cherish living alone.@@folksurvival

@SprayArtNYC 5 күн бұрын

@@folksurvivali believe this is part of the message. Even if you don’t have "everything", you still can enjoy little things and be happy. It is up to you. Not everyone will be rich, not everyone will have family but everyone can be happy if they set their mind to it.

@susantietz8241 10 күн бұрын

Greetings from Minnesota, USA. Nothing makes me happier than opening up your next videos. I get a huge smile on my face when I hear you begin to talk. I have implemented many of your ideas on simple living and my anxiety is barley noticeable now. I love my home because only the thing within makes my heart happy. I'm anxious to try having Macha in the morning out on my deck early in the morning greeting the new day that The Creator has made. Listening to your voice brings such peace & anticipation of what I will implement into my simple life next. Thanks!

@licy4032 11 күн бұрын

I learned a new Japanese word, “kotodama”. It’s so true! I’ll gradually try all those things, except, maybe, my morning coffee 😊

@anastasiya5781 10 күн бұрын

In Russian kotodama can be translated as "lady cat"))

@thepilgrimofinfinity4830 10 күн бұрын

I can't stop morning coffee either. I enjoy it so much, it makes me want to get out of bed. I love everything about it, the smell, the taste, the sound when it's preparing and pouring in the cup.

@licy4032 10 күн бұрын

@@anastasiya5781 🤭

@annemwangi4607 2 күн бұрын

“Kotodama” the power of the tongue.

@MegaThefuture 10 күн бұрын

The first thing really surprised me, no one mentions this but it is so good and profound when you think about it.

@johnwick8548 11 күн бұрын

I love how your videos bring refreshing wind to my life, they are very inspirational, thank you.

@IlVenturetto 10 күн бұрын

Happiness is already there: CATS 😻😻😻

@SamuraiMatcha 10 күн бұрын

Yeah！

@RoaringBuffet 10 күн бұрын

Meahhhhh 🐈 😊

@kristinm4005 12 сағат бұрын

❤

@roxtendo 11 күн бұрын

This video came perfectly in time! Gonna leave this comment early to feed the algorithm.

@Mangesh_Don 11 күн бұрын

👾

@SamuraiMatcha 10 күн бұрын

Yeah!!!

@AndresJara5 11 күн бұрын

I love your videos. I have found inspiration in the things u try to teach. Thank you so much 💚

@SamuraiMatcha 10 күн бұрын

Thank you so matcha❤︎

@residentialdreamer 11 күн бұрын

You inspire me. I love watching your wisdom in action! Thank you. ❤️

@user-ef2xm6zi3b 10 күн бұрын

All your videos look like 100% to me! Love Samurai Matcha

@SamuraiMatcha 10 күн бұрын

Haha! I am maybe still a perfectionist when it comes to creation...

@gracemakeslace 11 күн бұрын

After I read Goodbye Things, I bought a 3 pack of tenugui. They make GREAT kitchen towels, but if you have thick hair and you keep it in a bob(a short and easy to maintain haircut for many women) and are relatively tall, the bath towel ends up being easier. I have to use multiple towels to dry myself and unless I want to own many many tenugui, it's easier for me to keep towels. The fluffy material simply absorbs more.

@raffaellamura3360 10 күн бұрын

Hi, where did you buy Tenugui?

@parsyxdvertreter7021 10 күн бұрын

I read and drink tea in my loved bed. Very important, a warm and fluffy Nest.

@ivnaseabra9059 18 сағат бұрын

O would never get rid of my bed either

@SarrahStrange 10 күн бұрын

I have to laugh at number four because that is what I am doing right now 😂 I love the first tip, I find that as I reduce more and more I automatically treat the remaining things with more respect and kindness ❤ Thanks for the video ❤

@warrikata 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video! Very positive message, which is always welcome ❤

@melissapena6005 9 күн бұрын

I’ve already started doing some of theses things and it really is unbelievable how much they help. I used to have no energy and was always in a bad mood but now I have tons of energy and I’m generally happier than I was!

@Diharu 6 күн бұрын

Totally agree on the happiness segment. I ended up in icu on new years night and didn’t come out of the hospital until over a month later. Life is precious. I had to learn the hard way how the simplest things make me happy

@lisalisa3515 10 күн бұрын

I have been practising #20 for a long time. Our mindset can really influence one's perspective. By avoiding bad words and use good words instead, it can create a positive outlook on things. Great video Aki San 👍

@user-su1ru1fx5c 10 күн бұрын

Aki, thank you so much for your videos. Despite your comments regarding reducing social media, these videos really inspire me to rethink things and focus on what’s really important. Much love from California!

@burmanbugman 10 күн бұрын

Your videos really have changed my life. I have applied so many of your principles in my daily life and find myself living more mindfully and intentionally. Keep doing what you're doing!

@aquietwild 10 күн бұрын

I think this is one of your best videos yet! And I’ve been a follower for a long time and never noticed the shift from 100% to 80% in your videos - perfection is just a subjective mental bar set too high

@CamMeetsWorld 9 күн бұрын

I love watching your simple living and minimalism videos. Thank you

@patti2870 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for your smile and positivity, it lights up my day! I am also on a jounrey to simplifying my life and I have never been happier. I am realizing I don't need a lot of money or status or things to be happy and this gives me a lot of freedom and flexibility and relives pressure. Your way of speaking ans your smile is so uplifting, I want to be a person that gives other people good feelings just like you :)

@atomicastros 10 күн бұрын

As someone who has one recently started to re-learn the art of letting go after a few years of chasing others and things again, this appeared on my feed at the right moment. I have always believed our words affect our days so it was nice to learn that in Japan you actually have a word for this and believe the same! I enjoy your channel - and as a cyclist myself I totally dig that bamboo bike! 👌🏻🙏🏻

@MyHomeschoolSpanish 4 күн бұрын

Not just another minimalism video! I love that you start with #1 as something that not even a "thing" i.e. tangible item. I don't have time to watch the whole video right now, but felt compelled to comment (which I don't do often) and am looking forward to coming back to hear and see the rest.

@bonniebranch6083 9 күн бұрын

Great video as always Aki 💞 I was so excited when I saw your new video pop up yesterday and even more excited this evening when I had a moment to watch it after my 5 children went to bed. I have been decluttering a lot since February as we prepare to move to Japan next year and now have lost momentum. But as always, your video reminds me to continue and to let go of those things that are not important in our lives 🥰 Love you so much 😘 Hope you are enjoying your new day in Japan as we get ready for bed in USA.

@squishy-melonpan3290 11 күн бұрын

Calming and inspiring as always, thank you~

@SamuraiMatcha 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@FilosofoNeo 2 күн бұрын

I really love this kind of minimal topics. I love you man.

@faithcritchfield1066 9 күн бұрын

Samurai Matcha I love your videos so much, watching them is like hanging out with my older brother! Thank you for all the helpful advice you share with us, your contributions to the KZfaq space have such a positive impact on me.

@JanineAnita 4 күн бұрын

For some reason, your videos have not been popping up for me and now suddenly when I am at a kind of crossroads I am seeing your videos again. I clearly needed your timely reminders

@mmajinn 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Samurai! Needed this on a sunday❤

@jonathanm9436 11 күн бұрын

Thank you again for sharing your wisdom. I realise that I desperately should go to bed much, much earlier than I do. It is not uncommon for me to not get to bed before 1am (even though I have set a 10pm reminder on my watch!). I'll do it tonight! On the plus side, it is several years now that I have been leaving my phone out of my bedroom all together. The effect? I read books now. I love this change. How do I set my alarms? Well, I just use my smart watch, which is set to prevent any other interruptions between 10pm and 8am. It is so great.

@lana7422 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for the wisdom of living a simple life. It really helps one sleep at night and wake refreshed.

@3greenaliens729 8 күн бұрын

These are great. Ive started cleaning my toilet more often from another of your videos, and it inspired me to clean my refrigerator. So great suggestions. Thank you for taking time to make these videos. They really help.

@vivianallen9772 8 күн бұрын

Kotodama! A good word to know, and I’m going to share it with my sisters. Your list of 20 is fantastic, but I know I will never give up my bed, and probably not the coffee, either. One more thing! I’m going to take your advice, and stop cleaning big. Spending 10-15 minutes in the morning, to keep my bedroom clean and uncluttered, sounds doable! Thanks for this inspiring video!

@JP-ve7or 9 күн бұрын

I love the prints on those little towels! Alas, I inherited enough bath towels to last the rest of my life and I avoid wasting things, so I'm just going to keep using them. My version of simple living 😊

@LittleKikuyu 2 күн бұрын

I love my bath towels 😂 Not giving up my fluffy monsters 🙈❤️🤣 But the tips are great nevertheless 🥰

@JMcYrk 10 күн бұрын

I love the concept of kotodama- so powerful! Thank you for another very helpful video! 😀

@rosierosie62 10 күн бұрын

Great advice, I will try and take the first one to heart. I am not a gentle person but do think I would benefit greatly doing things more deliberate and gentle. Thank you for the wise words, Aki.

@anndwyer6398 10 күн бұрын

Hi samurai What a welcome change your video is on a rather dismal Sunday Love your wisdom and knowledge There is always something good to learn from them Wishing you peace and good health x

@Cyclestopper 10 күн бұрын

I’m happy you are feeling better and have your 20% back. I enjoy your videos and look forward to them. :)

@anilhugoabdulhaqwilliams4613 11 күн бұрын

The prophet Muhammad also had minimalistic tendencies. He used roughly 3,1 to 5 litres of water to wash in. I tried it and it is indeed possible. The trick is to scoop water with hands and rub it over body. This way, one washes with a lot of intention, while saving water. Lots of people don't have save water to drink, cook and wash in. How lucky we are to have this right of water.

@anastasiya5781 10 күн бұрын

All religions are about simple and minimalistic life. Unfortunately, nowadays people don't care. Here in Russia where I live muslims are mad about clothes, cars, furs, brands, etc. Some guys don't rent an apartment and stay at work overnight to save money for a fancy car. This is so crazy.

@ros8986 10 күн бұрын

unfortunately he also married a nine year old when he was 60. Perhaps he did this as a sort of adoption? (except I think I heard he married her at 6 years old but waited until she was nine to have sex with her).

@folksurvival 8 күн бұрын

@@ros8986He kept the age of his sexual victims minimal.

@SophiaTseng-ok1wk Күн бұрын

@@ros8986you beat me to that, was going to say the exact same thing. How selective people can be

@ros8986 Күн бұрын

@@SophiaTseng-ok1wk thank you for your reply

@linguini56 10 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed your video on the 20 things you let go of to simplify your life and become more mindful. Your ideas were all great, and I found them very inspiring. I especially liked the suggestion to swap out a regular bed for a fold-away mattress and cutting back on bath towels-such interesting and practical tips! Thank you for sharing.

@margarethubbard1173 10 күн бұрын

Great ideas! The TV and social media distractions are a real challenge today in the U.S. It is really affecting our youth and I am very glad I grew up during a simpler less techy time! Cannecting in person and being outdoors was a natural part of our existence and try to incorporate this today. Love the suggestion about watching our words and I would add watching our thoughts.

@SamuraiSquirrel 10 күн бұрын

I’ve only found your channel today, I’ve literally been binging your videos, this one is fantastic 👏🏼❤️

@xoxoKitBarry 9 күн бұрын

Great list!! I do a few of these already but I’m going to try a few of yours too. I LOVE the idea of not treating things roughly. To be more mindful with even common , everyday things

@jazzycat312 10 күн бұрын

#20. Thank you for reminding me of my speech and the power of my words. Your videos are always delightful! Also, so sorry to hear you were very sick with lung problems but even so, you maintained a nice spirit. Welcome back to good health!

@francescocanigiula5178 5 күн бұрын

I really love you and your channel. You give me inspiration and makes me feel great. Thank you and keep going! ❤

@AngelaDavis-yz3xf 9 күн бұрын

Thank you Aki, I really enjoy your company 🤗💚

@elena_a-2023 4 күн бұрын

There is so much wisdom in this. Thank you so much for this wonderful videos!

@patriziajaneprojillo8642 6 күн бұрын

Hello I'm a fan of yours since I watched your minimalist video. I love this list of yours and would definitely try to follow some (because I think I can't give up a bed and a bath towel) especially number 20. I'm looking forward for your future videos. Thank you so much, your such an inspiration. 😊

@rafaelkoga5762 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing!! Great tips!!

@krisha017 5 сағат бұрын

I’m glad I found this video. Such a big help. Thank you so much.

@sleepymonsteraddict 8 күн бұрын

This channel really brings me hope and motivation when I pick up bad habits or feel stressed out. I am no minimalist, but this channel always reminds me to sit back and relax, and admire the simple things in life! Recently got a bonsai tree and realized plants bring me a lot of fun even though they are so simple, when I move to a bigger room, I will purchase many plants!

@h3arty 6 күн бұрын

I LOVE so many of these ideas and will definitely try them!!! ❤️

@tairam9383 10 күн бұрын

Love your videos. Thank you! I have done some of your suggestions for years but need to making these good changes.

@RomiNa-wo6mu 10 күн бұрын

"It's already there" that was amazing👌

@mmpinango3734 9 күн бұрын

Thank you, Aki. Love your videos.

@Akhen. 9 күн бұрын

a very valuable video! Listening to you list those things i immediately knew you were right... i do some of these... and i know they are holding me back! Thank you for encouraging me not to give up :)

@SimpleHealth83 7 күн бұрын

Lots of good tips/reminders, thanks!

@jedlimen123 10 күн бұрын

Great suggestions! As they say, “Less is more.” Thank you.

@emmat7643 8 күн бұрын

Great video as always. Treating things gently is a great way to be mindful and grateful ❤

@leniesgarden9501 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this ! It’s an eye opening 😊

@deniseclark2139 10 күн бұрын

Great video as always. It makes my day better when I see them. 😍

@matteodigiandomenico228 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expereince, the way you act so positively and simply is truly inspiring, makes me revalue the simple things, i will try to apply some of this rule, thank you!

@wamwam5410 6 күн бұрын

Very nice video! Thank you for sharing will definitely try implementing a few of them

@anpix4604 10 күн бұрын

Someone wise came up with this, and it is beautiful; I don’t eat just anything, I don’t do just anything, and I don’t think just anything. Warm greetings from Poland.🙂🙃😉

@goodlife3869 9 күн бұрын

I do a lot of these and aim to change! Thank you for another excellent video.🥰

@chantalyt 10 сағат бұрын

Life-changing! Thank you for sharing your content!

@Dollcan 9 күн бұрын

Great tips today! Simple changes moves our lives forward. Blessings

@lightbright1681 10 күн бұрын

your videos are so wholesome, thank you!🙏

@j.dhivyapriyadharshini5550 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for this inspiring video. Needed such videos often from you.

@alinat9743 8 күн бұрын

Love your mindset and you talk english so clearly that i also can improve and learn from you 😊🙏

@DLeadVox 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Aki! 💛💛💛

@zotory88 3 күн бұрын

Oh I love this video. We came across it and now we are subscribers. Thanks so much for sharing we are implementing some of your ideas.

@Manowar9908 10 күн бұрын

One of my favorites channel on KZfaq.

@ladyg7796 8 күн бұрын

I especially like the concept of "kotodama". It is something I always believed in, but never knew there was a word for it.

@veroniquebeaunoyer306 9 күн бұрын

Wow! Just to watch this, I feel better! Thank you from Québec ! 🙏🦋✨️

@mewapinya8214 2 күн бұрын

Wonderful! I did some of the list earlier and it really helps, esp. not place phone near the bed. I actually thinking of removing my bed just the same reason because my room is so small. Thank you! I'll try more tricks in the list!

@SumaiyaHasnat-ih5en 10 күн бұрын

Very important for everyone's life Thank you for making this video 😊

@MyLife-qk5od 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!! This really helps!

@SkyBlueWooHoo 4 күн бұрын

Thank you. Genuinely helpful and positive. 😎🥰

@kaydixie5727 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for the totally wonderful video with so many positive ideas!

@beverlyfernandez5403 10 күн бұрын

yayyy! I really need this! thank yoouuu

@md.fahmin9438 8 күн бұрын

adjusting & improving micro habits is a good practice when it leads to a peaceful life, thanks for sharing Mr Samurai 😊

@maryshaffer3801 9 күн бұрын

Great timing as I'm currently evaluating my things for their usefulness and habits for their bringing health and happiness into my life. The first thing I did was go back to only drinking Matcha. I used to have no TV, then I had 2 now I'm back to one. Today I put music on instead. I'm going to get the app and limit social media to half an hour.