https://www.reddit.com/r/minimalism/comments/1i9im7p/back_to_minimalism_for_sanity/
created by No-Tennis-6991 on 25/01/2025 at 08:29 UTC
85 upvotes, 3 top-level comments (showing 3)
About 10 years ago or so I radically reduced the stuff I own. I basically was left with a simple but comfortable bed, a small kitchen, a table and a place to sit with friends (aka sofa). Additionally I owned just enough cloths to be able to go a week without washing. A single pair of shoes. No tv. All of my belongings fit in 1 big suit case.
It was the best time of my life. I focused on social relationships. Had a great time.
Moved to the US 3 years ago and gave up my minimalistic life style. Feel awful. Tomorrow will be the beginning to getting back to minimalism again. Can’t wait…
Comment by SheCantbelieveit at 25/01/2025 at 08:39 UTC
12 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Good luck. I need to go back as well. The mental quiet alone is worth it.
Comment by bichostmalost at 25/01/2025 at 20:50 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I can imagine that being a minimalist in the US must be harder than in other countries, where space is more limited, and buying things is not as easy (in the US everything is huge: cars, milk bottles, houses. Plus I find that there are more opportunities to spend because stuff is cheaper or marketed much agressively… and you have endless credit it seems). I have always found that limiting the space I have can help me keep the amount of things I own to a minimum. That might help you in some way? And I do keep doubles of stuff I use up quickly (groceries, toilettries, etc.). We have a busy professional and private life, so we dont always have the time to go get what we need. Where we live, stores are open mo-sat, 8am-4/7pm. If you work full time, by the time you get out you barely have time to go get what you need…
Being a minimalist isnt as easy depending of your lifestyle or where you live. To be so hard on yourself!
Comment by CozyHalloween at 25/01/2025 at 17:21 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’ve followed a similar trajectory over the last decade. In what way will you start back into again? What steps will you take?