1. Outside 2. Reduce social media 3. Ditch phone 4. Save money 5. Gratitude

4 years ago I did an experiment where I dropped off of social media to see how long it would take for a friend or follower to notice I was missing. It was a full 2 weeks before I got a "hey, I noticed..." text. That moment was extremely eye-opening to me. I realized how much room I had made for people who made no room for me.

I find myself happier when I’m off social media. Like you said, it makes me compare my life to others’ and not feeling grateful for what I’ve achieved with my own effort. I install and uninstall them often and that feeling of relief when I’m off them is priceless

I quit social media 6 years ago and I’ve never missed it once. I now only watch intentional content on YT , like your channel😀

2:07: Spend a lot of time outside 3:37: Delete social media 4:58: Stay off your phone 6:06: Start saving money 6:48: Practice gratitude

When I had Covid, I had no energy…even to look at my phone. I would stare out our big windows and see the sky, trees, my little garden, and birds. Just staring at them and interacting with my family made those days bearable. I learned that sometimes when you have limitations, that’s when you can take a pause and actually appreciate what is around you.

I deactivated FB since Feb 2022 and also started going off a few mos too in 2021. I also deact IG since May 2022. As a result, anxieties dropped tremendously. I no longer have FOMO and now feel so much joy in missing out. Never have I ever been this much intentional in living. and valuing only things that truly matter. I have always looked out for CK Space and Gabe Bult here in YT and I am very happy my algorithm landed me on your channel. Keep it up! I just wanted to validate your disclaimer too that I’ve got so much value out of what you share here so thank you so so much and know you’re appreciated.

I agree a lot with getting rid of social media altogether. I slowly got rid of all of mine & have never felt better. The hardest was Instagram. I just downloaded every photo that meant something to me & finally said goodbye. Zero regrets.

I like slow paced peaceful life ❣️

You are truly one of my favorite content creators. I'm an introvert and love your laid back low key style and that you get right to the point. Watching one of your videos is kinda like spending some time listening to a good friend while having a cup of coffee. Thankful for you and the work you do.

I don’t know if anyone has experienced this, but I notice tangible relief simply by turning off my phone. It’s like a level mental static just goes away. This is beautiful content. Thank you.

Nicholas, One of first question that came to mind is; Why I became a minimalist and honestly never really asked myself that question. But reflecting back on my life it just feels so damn good and peaceful. It's beyond words almost having a simple, decluttered life. I find myself more at peace, creating continued positive energies, etc... I'm not one whom finds social media of much use. I rarely watch news nor TV. I seek out documentaries and you tube documentaries such as yours. Living with less all around is more. And folks remember; novelties wear out quickly. Find happiness in sustainabilty, e.g., working out and improving your health, mind and body. Paint with fresh new colors throughout your home and live outdoors with nature, beach, forests, etc... We are our own architect.

Having happiness as an internal instead of external focus is awesome!

“We are living in a time where everything feels really connected, and busy, and very loud.” Wow. I was just telling a buddy a few days ago that we live very noisy lives. They just didn’t see it. You do. Subscribed!

I agree with so many things here.. It's refreshing seeing another similar point of view to validate my own feelings... Thank you friend. 🥰👍🏻

Thx, those tips really helps me a lot

I needed this. thank you.

I love your videos, man! God bless you!

thanks. keep up the good work!

This is simply amazing, great advice ❤️ Exactly what I needed to hear, thank you.

Thanks for the video!

I appreciate how you articulate this topic, on living simply. I’m glad you focus on the specific details of choices we can make and healthier patterns we can maintain. I am having trouble balancing reducing social media interaction, but I do find that KZfaq creates a more specific boundary that I enjoy. I interact a lot on Facebook less so on Instagram but I agree with yes I might look like the constant unnecessary interaction online. I like how you bring out the virtue of going outside. I do the same thing, but I’d like to get more than 20 minutes closer to 30 or more like you.

Great video, Nicholas! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Brazil!

So true.. But definitely challenging 😀

Classic list but very effective presentation 😄 Thanks

Great video and really good content. I have been trying to live more simply for a few years now and starting to see the benefits. Thanks Nick

This message helped me thanks have a blessed day

The irony with videos like this is that, social media kind of leads you into these rabbit holes. So without it, I wouldn’t be aware of this video or about this guy.

Thanks for the ways to living simply. I'm trying really hard

Thank you for this.

Great video, it has me thinking about a lot of things.

I think a smart watch is a good idea, so any calls, messages or texts can pop up and get responded to if needed, but the screen being small makes social media either impossible or less tempting to check on. I have notifications turned off on social media as well, so that helps.

I really enjoy your content. Although I don’t always agree on everything and have my own opinion on some of what you say, the way you put your perspective across is really refreshing. It’s really great content. Thank you and I wish you well on your minimalist journey. It’s a great path and I love it.

I really loved your explanation of practising gratitude. I always also thought of it as a pretentious concept but this explanation makes so much more sense. Thank you!

This video was so helpful!

Wow this video read my mind of what I've been suffering from depression from 2017 N this is so relatable

Actually needed or wanted to hear this. Thanks for the honesty.

All I can say is "AMEN BROTHER!" At first, minimalism can be difficult when I am throwing out/giving away "things" that in my head have meaning that I have attached to. I'm so grateful that this morning, your video popped up on my feed to remind me to keep going!

I always find your content very meaningful and useful. Thank you Nick!

I like you, being simple, contented and being for what you had, be contented. I love you

Really loved the vedio. Hoping for next good ones . All the best✨✨

thank you! I'm currently staying away from socmed.I'm grateful creators like you exist like we both like to live a simpler contended life.

This video is what I need right now! Thanks Nic! ☺️

This is such an inspiring video. I’m incredibly impressed with just how great your videos are getting over time. The detail, writing and editing is absolute gold! Thanks for the motivation man!

Wooooooowwww that’s sooo good!!! Really like the way you talk without some no need information

Haha , love your humour. 💥🌱

lovely....❤ a hug too for your cat...

Honestly the instagram part really hit home for me. About a year ago I finally had the courage to delete the app, because I spent hours at a time scrolling through my feed. It was actually even an OCD kind of thing for me, where I couldn't close the app before I came to the end of my feed and had seen everything, because of this fear of missing out. And since over the years instagram has designed their feed so that you spend as much time as possible scrolling through it, it progressively got worse for me. I still have my account and I'll occasionally log into the web version to see what's going on with more distant friends but I can almost immediately feel a wave of discomfort if I stay on there too long. I truly believe social media can make you sick, especially if you're a more sensitive person. It sure does me no favors psychologically.

keep doing what you're doing brother, this really helped me a lot and sure enough for some people watching u too, more power and continue spreading the wisdom behind minimalism💗

i don't own a television. if i want passive entertainment i have to decide (independently from streaming/broadcasting services) & source the media on my laptop. this is often youtube or my favorite DVDs, yet it results in less screen time than a tv & more intention with what i'm consuming.

Viewer here from Singapore. Thanks for this video, very helpful

Simple life style.surround ourself with family and friends also love one.. connect with nature that's the happiness.appreciated little things.life is too short....so enjoy every minute we have.no one know what will happen tomorrow.🙏😃 Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

Amazing video . Thank you for your sharing. It really changes my perspective .

Thanx for a good video. And don’t forget to smile if life feels uninteresting.

So glad I found your channel! I feel like we have same values and I like watching your videos. I like the aspect of sharing experience. From my experience it’s difficult to practice what you preach, and it’s ok to slip into old habits. But what I always appreciate about people is their direction and that they don’t give up on living the way they want. I would love to see more videos just about your experience, your ups and down, maybe something like a vlog style (liked the shot in the car, a change of scenery), how your lifestyle changes the way you do everyday tasks. If vlogs are not your style, that’s ok, keep on doing things the way you see and I’ll be watching!

Thank you 😊

I'm 40 years old got my first cell phone at 24, first smart phone at 31. Never got into social media except KZfaq. Sometimes I wish I never got a phone life was much better. Now I feel like it's a must. I do feel anxious not having it on me because I have kids and worry I'll miss a call from them. I do need to limit myself from KZfaq. The time just passes by so quickly.

Just found your Channel and it’s perfect timing. Message is just as helpful at age 62 restless and bored when I take a vacation and struggling to unplug staycations are hard but I’m learning to catch myself.

Helpful - thanks for sharing

Great video!!!

I love your videos. I had never heard of 'minimalism' till last weekend, and suddenly so much about myself and how I live for years has made sense. So much of what you say, is how I have lived for years and its funny to heat of others.

The production quality of this video, just amazing.

Nick!!! OMG I hit LIKE as soon as I saw the first smile 😀then another, then another!!! Great hair. Great smile. You've made my day x

Great insight! I've been feeling quite unhappy these days no matter how many milestones I hit or material possessions I get. They just don't make sense anymore! Your words hit so well and I do hope I can practice more gratitude every single day. 🙏

I think more than 1 person got something out of this my friend. Thank you and I hope you keep going. You're helping a lot of people with this struggle.

I came across your channel a few months ago and really like your content. This video however, really caught my attention, and made me "THINK" and actually get out of my chair this morning, put my walking shoes on and I headed to a park in my area that I use to walk almost every day...... I put on instrumental music, and just enjoyed the walk. We truly do get caught up in the "noise" of life and it's so important to take time for our shelves. GREAT video! THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for that inspirational Video. I consider myself a minimalist for several years but lately saw myself buying a lot of stuff I don’t need, just because I wanted this felling of owning something new. I noticed that these things I wanted so much were normal for me after a few day and i started thinking about minimalism again. For my whole life I wanted a drone. Lately i got one and now it’s the same as you described it. Iam so grateful that I discovered your channel. Greetings from Germany

my excitement for your videos since day one never change

Great video Nick! Right on point. I do most of these... no social media, practice gratefulness and don't feel the need to have my phone ALL the time. I would love your input on mindfulness. That is something i struggle with. Simply being in the moment in order to not miss out on what life actually is... the NOW.

I couldn't agree more , especially about the social media thing, I've been off fb and snapchat for a few months already, and never had the other social media accounts anyway. I've never really been a big spender, more of a saver, but the last few months I also have reduced my expenses much more, and it feels so impowering, especially during these times. Thank you for all the info.

Sooo muchhh truth! My only problem is that I feel like I know all of these but somehow everything around me it's an obstacle, it's like something that has gained so much inertia in my life that now is extremely difficult to stop it, and I feel trapped. 💔 on the good side, I leaved social media a couple of months ans it has changed completely my relation to them. Now everytime I catch myself in them I can only feel that it's a waste of my time, bad for my mental health, and yeah I can't go back to use them what makes me super happy.

Just discovered your channel as I think more about living intentionally myself, for me one of the reasons to live a simple lifestyle is to be able to travel more. Love hearing from others what’s helped them and the chill delivery is a great change of pace from a lot of creators.

I did brother. I got value from this.

All good things to do😊it was great to see your cute cat again. Thanks again for another video. Have a great weekend 😊

Love your videos, Nick! You should do podcast. I would love to hear you while driving 😂

There's so much to unpack here lol..I got so much value out of this video. I have had the worst decision fatigue lately with food, and finding something to do and I didn't realize that it was from overindulging in these areas of my life. Lol to the subscribe button and I have never seen anyone wear their airpods the way you do... I noticed it in your last video and I tried to wear mine that way and they literally don't fit in my ear like that so I am baffled 😂 but I digress... This was one of my favorite videos so far. Great message!

Dude This is Refreshing ✨👌

I’m only 3 minutes in the video- but your subtle humor is awesome. I genuinely chuckled

Thank you my dear, I needed to hear this and not feel alone on this journey. One of the aspects that I can relate the most is when I stopped listening to music or doing the things that I like. I just couldn't feel any connection with the songs, it was depressing because I love to sing my lungs out, and not even that I could do to feel better... Also I live on an island that for my luck and huge blessing has a rainforest. I remember the days I would car-camp by the beach to catch the sunrise and head to the rainforest 30 minutes away for a slow hike; I also included ether my dog or my cat on these random weekend trips. I had stopped doing fun and motivating things, without a reason; at least a reason that I could pin point. I share this just in case someone can relate. If you feel depressed to the point that you can't even cry, just give yourself time, reach for professional help if you need it, LET YOUR FAMILY LOVE YOU (don't become a hermit), and be kind with yourself (very very kind and loving, please). If the house is messy for a week or two, don't believe the voice in your head that says that you're a failure (YOU ARE NOT) , just do little tasks here and there and as soon as you see little improvements you will get motivated to get it all together. DECLUTTER, that has been my lifesaver. Discarding things honestly helped me lift up some weight off and my unnecessary responsibility to stuff. I send you all a warm hug and best wishes for your journey!! Much Love!!! ^-^

I just deleted my Instagram 3 days ago and my Facebook for 1 year. Feels so great!!!! Just taking a break that I needed ..I live in Hawaii so I shouldn't complain that I have nothing to do 😂

I own a laptop and a flip phone. I am not distracted when I'm out and about since my phone has never had anything interesting on it so it's to call and text plus receive. I do not have social media. I am trying to be in the "moment" more.

Great content man keep it up!

I'm 20 years old and I don't use social media I never was a fan of social media , but I did have Instagram for 1 month or so ( actually I never really used ) when I was 16 but I realized very quickly that it isn't for me. Now I don't even think about having social media, It doesn't really add any value to my life

How do you practice gratitude towards the things you own? I really liked that point.

Your videos always give me energy, motivation, and make me think for my life and what I can do for improve it . ❤️👏🏻

Hey Nicholas! I have the same issue, I don't realize I'm not practising what I preach till I'm exhausted of whatever it is I'm obsessed with! Great tips! I gotta get outside more myself lol

I am in a situation where I depend on my phone for my disability so sadly I cannot just leave it behind. However it's a bit on the old side and therefore annoying to use for things like social media. I mainly use the camera to help me see and google maps to find my way around since I am visually impaired.

Wow been feeling the same 🤔

I'm seriously considering an old school flip phone. I enjoy your videos and your sense of humor!

I think something cool to look into would be diet, especially wholesome foods etc

Hell, my younger self is proud of you for landing those tricks.

I watched this video over the day and I really got inspired I’m a minimalist myself and also don’t use social media or I game on my computer I recently sold my gaming pc and now have a Mac mini and only do work. I am a 28 year old student and live with my girlfriend in nyc. We both are minimalists and I am German but moved to nyc she is from the Asia and we met over tinder. I have a clean room/apartment with her and we love and share the same hobby’s and I love my live rn but you really inspired me even more and I got to see that the live I live is the right thanks for the video and have a great live.

A great video :-)

Recently found your channel and it's a great inspiration for me. Just started my own channel on KZfaq. Your content is so interesting and your video quality is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration 👏👏👏

Thank you ofr sharing Nicholas, i think most of us have issues with our phones, i knew i had problems when i couldn,t switch off in bed to sleep without asmr, i also knew i had a problem when i eliminated things to the point i felt a little invisible, i have realised we can have things they are there to bring us some fun and enjoyment and pleasure, and hopefully have a good balance. I love going along side a river where i live its so freeing and no one demands anything, always some thing happening in the wildlife and climate, the clouds and trees and all the colours, appreciating Gods creations. i will skip the skateboard, small wheels and only a thin board for my feet speaks of injury haha take care have a great week.

Hello my friend! Greetings from Philippines!❤️ I always wanted to switch my entire life.. I was very bad at ditching out my things ,stuff.. don't know where or how to start.. love ur t shirt An ideal color of a minimalist.. Ur channel moved me.. Thank u so much... Looking forward for more infos and videos..❤️ Keep rokcn Nicholas!!🤟!

Excellent content. I need to get better with putting my phone away.

You should start podcast at some point... I will definitely be your daily listener. It definitely helps me calm down to see someone looks at life the way I do.

because there is no comparison between in both people who have their own preferences and choices what they want to do or what they will planning to their life we cannot control other people wants and needs because we are born different

07:45 really hit home for me. I know exactly what you mean