Summary of 20 Things that I let go of to make my life SIMPLE, more MINDFUL, and FREE as a Minimalist
Key Strategies and Tips:
- Mindful Treatment of Objects: Treat belongings with care, akin to parting with a loved one, to cultivate mindfulness in daily actions.
- Skipping Lunch: Occasionally skip lunch to simplify meal preparation and enhance focus; adjust breakfast and snack wisely to manage hunger.
- Eliminating the Bed: Replace a traditional bed with a simple mattress on tatami mats to save space and allow for more versatile room usage.
- Morning Routine: Avoid checking phones upon waking; dedicate the first hour to self-care activities like Yoga, Matcha, and personal reflection.
- Laundry Simplification: Stop folding clothes; air dry and wear directly to reduce time and effort spent on laundry.
- Recognizing Happiness: Understand that happiness is found in appreciating simple aspects of life rather than seeking it externally.
- Using Smaller Towels: Replace large bath towels with smaller Tenugui or Moku towels to save space and simplify storage.
- Short Workouts: Opt for quick 5-10 minute workouts at home instead of gym routines to maintain fitness without stress.
- Limiting Social Media: Use apps to restrict social media usage, reducing distractions and reclaiming time.
- Switching from Coffee to Matcha: Replace coffee with Matcha to improve well-being and create a calming morning ritual.
- Waking Up Early: Establish a habit of going to bed earlier to foster a healthier daily rhythm.
- Cash Usage: Avoid using coins to reduce stress; use bills and save coins for future use.
- No TV: Eliminate television to free up time for more productive activities.
- Selective Agreement: Adopt the principle of "HELL YEAH or NO" to simplify commitments and focus on what truly excites you.
- Daily Cleaning: Maintain tidiness by cleaning for just 5-10 minutes each morning instead of waiting for a big cleanup.
- Efficient Email Management: Reply to emails immediately upon reading them to avoid double work.
- Moderate Perfectionism: Aim for 80% quality in work to reduce stress and prevent burnout.
- Phone Placement: Keep the phone away from the bed to avoid distractions from social media before sleep and upon waking.
- Positive Language: Avoid negative words to foster a more positive mindset and attract better realities.
Presenters/Sources:
- The presenter (name not specified in the subtitles).
Notable Quotes
— 00:45 — « When placing things, do it as delicately as you would when parting ways with your lover. »
— 09:40 — « If you watch TV for two hours every day for 60 years, you'll end up spending 5 years of your life watching TV. »
— 10:33 — « Japanese news is terrible. Mostly negative news like accidents, murders, and political corruption every day. »
— 11:28 — « Instead of saying YES to everything, say YES only to things you're really excited about. »
— 12:40 — « I learned that moderation is the key to simple life. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement