Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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So recently I went through a phase where I felt disconnected from my desire to live a more simple, minimalist lifestyle. I was living in another apartment, and it had a lot of stuff. And I felt uninspired, dull, moody. At one point I was literally visualizing living in an empty apartment with just a bed and the absolute basics, like a toothbrush, a cup and a plate. Nothing else but space…
However, you can’t always control your environment. But what you can control are your actions.
So this experience led me to revisit why I was originally drawn to minimalism and living simply. What it means to me, what I hope to achieve. And a big reason is how it makes me feel. It grounds me, helps me to focus on the things I care about.
I’ve found that there are 5 proactive steps I can take that will lighten up my mood and make me feel happier, even – or perhaps especially – when my environment pushes me in a different direction.
Books mentioned in the video:
1. The Secret History - Donna Tartt: https://a.co/d/eC4Rvhs
2. Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir: https://a.co/d/dCQsRq3
3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl: https://a.co/d/5SH1cWJ
00:00 Intro
01:12 Tip 1
03:19 Tip 2
04:09 Tip 3
05:35 Tip 4
07:12 Tip 5
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
How To Read More Books: youtu.be/UK6HN-n1xVo
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
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So recently I went through a phase where I felt disconnected from my desire to live a more simple, minimalist lifestyle. I was living in another apartment, and it had a lot of stuff. And I felt uninspired, dull, moody. At one point I was literally visualizing living in an empty apartment with just a bed and the absolute basics, like a toothbrush, a cup and a plate. Nothing else but space…
However, you can’t always control your environment. But what you can control are your actions.
So this experience led me to revisit why I was originally drawn to minimalism and living simply. What it means to me, what I hope to achieve. And a big reason is how it makes me feel. It grounds me, helps me to focus on the things I care about.
I’ve found that there are 5 proactive steps I can take that will lighten up my mood and make me feel happier, even – or perhaps especially – when my environment pushes me in a different direction.
Books mentioned in the video:
1. The Secret History - Donna Tartt: https://a.co/d/eC4Rvhs
2. Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir: https://a.co/d/dCQsRq3
3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl: https://a.co/d/5SH1cWJ
00:00 Intro
01:12 Tip 1
03:19 Tip 2
04:09 Tip 3
05:35 Tip 4
07:12 Tip 5
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
How To Read More Books: youtu.be/UK6HN-n1xVo
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
