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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/SlowAndSteady101 on 2023-09-27 07:40:55.

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I'm wondering if anyone here is able to do both: be pretty minimalist (own only what they use daily more or less & not buy anything new) + also consume content that promotes consumerism (people showing off their hobby, collections, new acquisitions, luxury goods, etc)? I would imagine most people would eventually give in but I'd be curious to hear stories / thought process, etc.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Sriracha11235 on 2023-09-26 14:51:04.

So I’m in my late 20s and move out from my parents place long ago. Over the past 4 years she has given me over 30 pairs each of jeans, dress pants and shorts. I don’t like to own more than say 5 pairs in each category. If I give away the stuff my mom gives me she gets emotional and enraged. I try to explain that I don’t want so much stuff, and when she drowns me in clothes she basically takes away my ability to dress myself because there is no room for me to pick out my own clothes. Every time I see her she gifts me multiple outfits. How do I get through to her that the gifts are more of an annoyance and are wasting her money?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/penartist on 2023-09-26 14:27:46.

I am originally from New Hampshire, now living in North Carolina, but the need for mental and physical preparing for winter has never left me.

Living in a place where temperatures can reach negative teens, the fall season is one of preparation. Laying in stores for the winter, doing a deep clean of cupboards and closets, stocking your pantry with dry goods. It is a time of pulling forward sweaters and longer layers in the closet, freshening up the quilts for the bed, and physically doing any winterizing of the home that was necessary. This is something I always called "wintering".

I now live in a more temperate climate, but the need for wintering has never left me. Wintering has always been a time of deep cleaning and decluttering as well. While I have lived a minimalist lifestyle for over 20 years, I find that things do get picked up along the way and a little reassessment never hurts.

So, as the cooler weather of fall approaches, I pull out things from closets and cupboards in order to clean. I keep a donation box and a trash bag near by as I go and while not much makes its way to the box or bag anymore, there is always something. When I do this, I take care to remove clothing and repair what needs repairing, remove what needs donating and making a list of things I need to purchase (I noticed that two out of my four pairs of jeans are threadbare at the inner thigh so they need replacing). I have a few books that I purchased because they were not available from the library, but are not something I will reread, so into the donation box they go.

Along the way I will reorganize as I put things back in and make a list of things to purchase for my pantry. While I won't get snowed in for weeks here in NC, old habits die hard.

Does anyone else do some form of "wintering" ritual as the weather starts to cool towards fall?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Professional_Bed870 on 2023-09-26 14:24:49.

I don't know about anyone else, but finding the line between useful and hoarding is really hard. Marie Kondo talks about not keeping things that are aspirational - books on subjects you intend to learn, craft items, etc. It's possibly the area I've struggled with most.

Thirteen years ago, a friend bought me a complete set of wood working tools. I've always been keen to try my hand but never had the chance. Despite their redundancy, they've survived every purge because I guess I've still held out hope. Well now I'm about to enroll on a woodworking course - their moment has come!

But - now I'm even more confused about that line🤦‍♀️

What are other peoples thoughts on this?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/StealthBazooka on 2023-09-26 09:25:48.

Hey,

I've been on the minimalist journey for a while now, getting rid of the excess & it has been great overall, however one thing i've not pulled the trigger on is my TV.

On one hand i'm contemplating getting rid of it entirely & only watching on my laptop.

On the other, i'm thinking about selling it & getting an ipad for watching movies etc instead.

Or maybe just switching it for a smaller one.

Does anyone have any experience or insight in this regard?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/One-Access2535 on 2023-09-26 03:23:06.

For the first time in my life I've gotten something repaired instead of just getting rid of it, and I'm really pleased with the results. Maintaining clothes is a skill, and it's not one that many people have anymore - simple stitching, getting stuff professionally repaired, washing properly, etc. I feel like most people just throw it into the wash until they're bored of the piece or it's not "perfect" anymore and then they get rid of it.

In the past my clothes have been of shit quality so it honestly wasn't even worth trying, but I have some higher quality stuff now that I've had for a few years, and I'd like to keep them for at least a decade each. These are good clothes, so if they fall apart that's on me, not on the company that made them, and I know that.

For those of you who know your clothes and keep them forever, what should a person look out for and what's some important maintenance intel you have for people who are new to being reasonable consumers?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Vanilla-Affogato on 2023-09-24 21:17:47.

What to do with old prescription glasses and glasses cases? Where to donate/dispose of correctly? I have several that I can't wear anymore, so need to get rid of but feels wrong just throwing them in the bin.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/LoserOfCarnivalGames on 2023-09-25 20:55:32.

Discovered Launchbox yesterday and realized I don't need to keep my Gameboys, Gamecube, Atari, Xbox 360, or PSP! Launchbox works as a front-end launcher to connect your emulators and ROMs and recreate your retro gaming experience.

Can be installed on an SSD. Download ROMs & emulators, install Launchbox, configure your settings and interface, and BOOM ready-to-go. Now I can sell my equipment/games for 10X the cost of my SSD. Considering copying the drive and giving it away as an Xmas present, too.

Best revolution to minimizing my long-term physical storage space I've had in years. Had to share.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Gardenof_Estee on 2023-09-25 19:26:37.

I really love his videos and aesthetic and video style, is there any minimalist YouTubers really similar?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/ir0nuckles on 2023-09-25 18:46:29.

Just wanted to share my thoughts on minimalism. It can mean many different things to different people. If you believe Netflix and YouTubers, it means buying a big California mansion and keeping it empty. I find this version of minimalism very alien and unrelatable. Here is my version.

"Make it so that you only have what you want, and you only want what you have."

When the things we want is equal to the things we have, we feel contentment. When we want something we don't have, we feel stress and anxiety. When we have things we don't want, we also feel stress and anxiety.

This applies not just to physical belongings but also digital products and services, relationships, responsibilities, accomplishments, reputation, status, etc.

For me the point of minimalism is to narrow the gap between what I want and what I have. I don't worry about what I need vs. want. I just think about what I actually want. Getting rid of things is only a small part of that. The other parts are to let go of things I don't have so that I stop wanting things I don't have.

Anyway, just a couple ideas.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/CommercialHoliday652 on 2023-09-25 01:36:53.

I'm sure that this has been asked and answered a million times before, but I can't find a good answer with the search function, please be kind.

I want to dumpster my smart phone. It's failing at simple things like "tell me I have a fresh text from a live human" and "tell me a live human is calling me" while being great at sending notifications for me to add more services and increase my app engagement.

What is the easiest, cheapest way to revert back to a simple, late 90's phone? You know, back when phones actually did exactly what they were supposed to do.

I'd love to keep a thing in my pocket for maps and occasional internet access, but the Apple and Android family have both gotten so bad at simple phone functions that I want to just go back to the 90's when competent engineers made phones. If there is a way to keep my idiot mirror alive to rarely use the Internet, that would be cool, but if I need to go all the way, it's worth it. Help me please, how do I get out of the smart phone cult?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/starspawnrecords on 2023-09-24 19:44:48.

Finally I feel free of just so many possessions. Took me all summer to really just declutter. I have more work to do. I just have my work desk, a few camera lenses, one car. That’s it.

One thing I did learn in this journey is to just take it easy. Our society is so addicted to buying stuff is insane. I literally bought a shirt I donated (color orange 🤢) just for a family photo they changed the matching color of last minute. To them it isn’t a big deal. It’s only $20. Yes, yes it is a big deal.

Anyways don’t be to hard on yourselves. America is disgusting in the way everything is an eye sore. Just clutter, obesity, trash.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/NudeMoodCpl on 2023-09-24 15:33:49.

I love the idea of minimalism. I didn’t realize we were going down this path until we started to love not wearing clothes.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/space_pirate666 on 2023-09-22 22:59:55.

Which option would you pick considering you have a very limited space and don’t usually have access to sockets. The choice seems obvi (wired) but would you choose the same option if you had different devices? Let’s discuss

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/houtarou_00 on 2023-09-24 09:46:02.

I'm not really fashionable so I don't really know a lot of brands. I usually dress in plain clothes, jeans/joggers, and often in basic colors, or as some would could this style, minimalist. I would also often buy 2-3 of the same shirt, just for the sake of convenience. Consequently, I don't have a lot of chances to shop around and look for clothes and shoes that would be convenient for me.

With shoes, I only use 2 pairs at max, until one or both are unusable. I've only worn things like low Chucks, both the white and black ones, Stan Smith, and Gazelle. I also had a Huarache before, which I had for a long time along with the other pairs I mentioned.

I need to buy shoes probably in a couple of months, so I was wondering if there are shoes that you could recommend that fits with my fashion choice (if you could even call it one), or are pretty similar to the ones I've had before?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/youre_the on 2023-09-24 04:55:33.

I know a lot of minimalist emphasize that you've already lost the money and it is best to just donate it. But for me I want to know my stuff is going to another home directly. I see donation centers like goodwill as just another landfill. Only 1 in 10 things will get purchased, the rest is landfill. I also don't have very many friends I can give my things too and without feeling like they don't really want it in the first place

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Mentals__ on 2023-09-24 01:50:32.

Hey all, I've been slowly going through my food backlog. I love cooking and am just wanting to get through all of the pantry items I've bought and accumulated (not necessarily staple pantry items) over the months or years.

I want to move toward less processed foods, fresh produce and herbs, eating fruits for snacks, etc. Also, planning out weekly meals to help with shopping decisions and reduce waste. Any tips from people who've gone in this direction? I don't want a ton of food stored anymore.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/mentallydoomed on 2023-09-23 22:17:22.

The amount of options available around for everything is insane, and I'm easily getting overwhelmed by them. Result, I procrastinate as I cannot make a decision and it's easier to put my head in the sand, until it's absolutely necessary for me to make a decision. I'm struggling with this in every part of my life, and can really do with some advice on how to make decisions fast, and filter out the amount of options available.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/lunas_alchemist on 2023-09-23 18:36:45.

Im in the midst of decluttering and I'm trying to find the best places to sell my stuff online. Things seem to move slowly on FB marketplace, even after reducing the price.

Where do you sell your stuff when decluttering, or do you just donate them? Any tips for selling stuff online? Any tips appreciated- thank you! :)

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Physical_Weakness_28 on 2023-09-23 12:42:42.

I have no idea what to declutter anymore. I still have too much stuff tho. What do i do?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Physical_Weakness_28 on 2023-09-23 10:00:01.

Yep

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/No_Middle_5376 on 2023-09-23 09:31:49.

Lately I have been feeling the need to get rid of things, I don’t have a lot of things as I consider myself a minimalist but lately there has been this constant urge to get rid of things that I hardly use or use less, including apps on my phone, i just feel like I am a very busy person and I don’t like the idea of having too many things around me, I just want space

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Aggravating_Film475 on 2023-09-23 03:23:36.

I bought a camper and have solar panels and a water filtration system to filter lake, river, ocean water. I found an off grid piece of land on an island for a 1000 a year. I've decided to try to live on 8 dollars worth of food a day, although I think I can stetch it out to 8 dollars every two days. What books should I read to live on this budget? I'm wanting to cook cheap Indian food any vegan recipes?

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/ChanYogi on 2023-09-23 01:54:18.

Because they really do not want you to see you’re the one driving the harm when you buy so much stuff.

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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/[deleted] on 2023-09-22 10:07:33.

Don’t know if this is the right place, because I don’t want to become a minimalist perse. But I am completely drowning in stuff at the moment and am panicking.

We have come to a point that we have too much stuff in our home. So much, we don’t even have storage space anymore so it’s lying around everywhere. Our attic is getting done, but because we have used that as storage for years, we have to remove all the stuff. So we are moving it to a garage now. But seeing it alone, makes me panic. I am afraid to go up te stairs.

When my wife came home with even more Tupperware containers and bags last week, I completely broke down. It is keeping me awake at night and causing panic attacks.

We really need help, but my wife sees asking help as a weakness. Whenever I try to talk to her about our situation she gets mad and says I don’t have faith in her to fix it. We rarely have people around (because of the mess) but when we do, we just throw stuff in a basket and hide it somewhere in the house. Only to never look at it again.

Again, I don’t have to be a minimalist. But this sub knows how to get rid of stuff. Where do I start without completely losing my mind?

Sorry for my chaotic story. But I am panicking right know. I feel so ashamed it makes me cry a lot.