17 things I quit to simplify my life | minimalism & slow living

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  • čas přidán 17. 06. 2024
  • welcome back to another video - this is one i am SO excited to share because it is on 17 things I quit to simplify my life! embracing simple living has been such a life giving process. minimalism has truly changed my life, and this video on how to simplify your life will hopefully inspire you to try a minimalist lifestyle and explore slow living. these things i don't do as a minimalist are all ways to simplify your life and explore a simple life.
    slow living is honestly the best form of self care if you ask me, and learning to simplify life has been a total game changer. I really hope this video is helpful, encouraging and inspiring in some way to you!!
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    00:00 intro
    00:31 Using my phone as a hobby
    01:09 Not prioritizing my leisure life
    01:41 Having a morning routine
    02:17 My “just in case” items
    02:48 Absolutes
    03:19 Trying to make everyone happy
    04:02 Unnecessary appointments
    04:36 Productivity for productivity’s sake
    05:19 The need to be taken seriously
    05:48 Browsing sales
    06:17 Maintaining a scarcity mindset
    06:49 Toxic products
    07:11 Staying up late
    07:53 Social media apps
    08:13 Fast food
    08:43 Expecting uniformity
    10:12 Choosing options over simplicity
    11:00 outro

Komentáře • 402

  • @anikajgreen
    @anikajgreen  Před 5 měsíci +78

    Thank you to a commenter who let me know that the 20/20 rule is from the Minimalists!! They have super helpful content - I actually just watched their documentary and it was great, highly recommend :)

    • @rick0721
      @rick0721 Před 4 měsíci +1

      You are so adorable and beautiful and intelligent 😍😍😍 your husband is very lucky to have u 😊.

    • @elsaireland
      @elsaireland Před 3 měsíci +1

      Randomly clicked on this video, love it, full of fantastic, practical advice to make life more joy to live. Thank you, great work all the best to you 🌷

  • @vitzbig
    @vitzbig Před 6 měsíci +617

    the infinite cicle of changing your morning routine really killed me as a person. To hear someone online saying its ok not to have one was a relief

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +41

      I feel you on that so deeply. You do NOT need a morning routine!!

    • @doctork1708
      @doctork1708 Před 6 měsíci +19

      You NEVER have to have anyone else’s routine or life.

    • @33carey33
      @33carey33 Před 5 měsíci +6

      For me was anxiety to hear that lol, love how we all function differently. You just got to find out what your day turns out like by what YOU do from getting up. Enjoy the new year of inspo x 💐

    • @dorioflame8536
      @dorioflame8536 Před 5 měsíci +10

      The other thing is maybe we don’t need to listen to people online?😮

    • @Gilmourka
      @Gilmourka Před 5 měsíci +3

      I also felt guilt for not being able to implement a morning routine for years in my life. Recently, I let go of that and started to write in my journal (almost) every morning. That changed everything, and now I feel happy with my routine and added a meditation to it

  • @sharonstory8747
    @sharonstory8747 Před 6 měsíci +256

    Tulips in a teapot would be a good name for a book

    • @marysnovellife6415
      @marysnovellife6415 Před 6 měsíci +11

      Is it bad that I think it would be a cozy mystery hahaha

    • @HD-bq9iq
      @HD-bq9iq Před 4 měsíci +3

      @@marysnovellife6415 Ha, I see it as more of a book about decorating/revamping your home. Fabulous title though,isn't it?

    • @meh5069
      @meh5069 Před 3 měsíci

      Or album name lol

    • @treluvstrees999
      @treluvstrees999 Před 3 měsíci

      Yes!! I think the whole idea sounds great!

  • @FourThreeSeven
    @FourThreeSeven Před měsícem +16

    My morning routine is dope. I drink coffee and read for a hour or two, then brush my teeth and go to work.

  • @mariamartoral793
    @mariamartoral793 Před 6 měsíci +192

    Simplicity was my word for 2023. It was such a game changer. I've simplified my home, cleaning, cooking, make-up routine, work-out routine, and finances! I'm choosing the same word for 2024 to simplify my decor and hobbies!

    • @softsophisticate
      @softsophisticate Před 5 měsíci +3

      I started simplifying last year and yes it really does make a difference. I will carry on this year. Our modern world has become so complicated.

    • @katherineh.9379
      @katherineh.9379 Před 5 měsíci +2

      That's a good word of the year. Mine will be simplicity AND creativity. Going to make lots of art this year, but simplifying the rest of my life (which I have been doing for while now, but still needs some more of it!)

  • @ThisEditedLife
    @ThisEditedLife Před 2 měsíci +3

    "Trying to make everyone happy" was a big one for me for many years. As I've gotten older I'm less likely to do/say things just to please others. I appreciate there may be times we need to do things we don't necessarily want to do but consistently putting other people's needs before my own is not something I do anymore, and I'm happier for it.

  • @superlissy90
    @superlissy90 Před 5 měsíci +41

    I guess the common thread is: be more gentle with yourself and listen to what you need, change accordingly. Very inspiring; thank you!

  • @BallroomJenni
    @BallroomJenni Před 6 měsíci +135

    The notion of using my phone as a hobby has stuck with me these past few days and really made me reevaluate how I do things. I often read on my phone but also spend far too much hobby/impulse scrolling. Its given me great pause for things I want to change for this upcoming year. I have had on my goals list for about 3 years now to write in my children’s journals (a birth to 18 book) and am about 3 years behind. Seems like I will be focusing on journaling as a hobby in 2024. Thank you for such thought provoking content. ❤

    • @marysnovellife6415
      @marysnovellife6415 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I am also years behind in my baby books (I have two)

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +5

      I’m so glad this was thought provoking!! It really is so easy to fall into habits you never intended to build - cheering for you this year!

    • @vickyb9918
      @vickyb9918 Před 6 měsíci +3

      That really resonated with me too as I’ve been thinking about how much time I spend on my phone with social media, email, etc and how it’s kept me from doing other things I enjoy.

    • @KaseyMoore-hc7mf
      @KaseyMoore-hc7mf Před 5 měsíci

      I send my child emails on her own email that I said up when she was 2 days old! Be careful because they can be deleted so also save them somewhere else too. But it makes it easier to do when you have some free time when you’re not at home

    • @loveyourselfdamn
      @loveyourselfdamn Před 4 měsíci +2

      if youre able i totally recommend investing in a kindle and a quality case you love. i download books whenever i want and have begun reading as my main hobby. best purchase ive ever made !

  • @larissacampbell8919
    @larissacampbell8919 Před 5 měsíci +63

    Hi Anika! Something I've removed from my life is not taking things personally or on a deeper level. It's probably not that deep or that person could be having a bad day. It has changed my life for the better.

    • @ritastutler1470
      @ritastutler1470 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Yes i get my feelings hurt easily..trying to be tougher.

    • @softsophisticate
      @softsophisticate Před 5 měsíci +4

      If someone is mean to you, stand back and watch them and you will see they are likely mean to others too. Whenever I run into mean people, I just stand back and observe them and it makes it so much easier to realise it has nothing at all to do with me. I had a boss once who, when the Syrian war broke out a few years ago, virtue signalled by saying that theyfelt they needed to go there to help. I said if you want to help improve other people's lives, why not be kind to the staff who work for you. I left a few years later due to her mean ways. Life is too short to put up with that.

    • @larissacampbell8919
      @larissacampbell8919 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@ritastutler1470yes it was challenging to be tougher. Be gentle on yourself during the process.

    • @larissacampbell8919
      @larissacampbell8919 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@softsophisticateyes life is too short to deal with that. I had a supervisor who got mad at me for leaving early one day. She said later to me, "I wasn't the best supervisor I know that." Like no duh!! They notice their behavior way later on. I'm glad I left that job!!

  • @mbbenfield
    @mbbenfield Před 12 dny +2

    Purging clothes and old decor, returning to basic eating, cutting way down on Diet Soda, silly spending, and exercising self control in so many ways. All of this is so rewarding. Being mindful of wants vs. needs. Less is more. 😊

  • @MadisonEran
    @MadisonEran Před 6 měsíci +7

    You are absolutely killing it! Love the new content so so much and I can tell that you seem to be too as your joy just seems so much more radiant!

  • @TheAboriginal1
    @TheAboriginal1 Před 5 měsíci +69

    I can definitely relate to your morning routine comments. I love getting up early but I hate having it structured. So this year I started doing something very similar to you. Some days I'll read in the morning, some days I'll listen to music. Some days I'll stretch or do yoga. Some days I'll work. It really depends on what's going on that week and what "activity" is calling to me.

  • @Farwenn
    @Farwenn Před 6 měsíci +10

    Most of these were really refreshing to hear! We are pulled from so many directions all the time and expected to stay on top of everything constantly, it's eating at our quality of life. Definitely a needed video, thank you!

  • @lea3225
    @lea3225 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I’ve learned a lot from this video. I also just started practicing most of the things you’ve shared 2 months ago & there have been days where I just wanna give up & I’m tempted to go back to my old habits, but I really try my best not to, on the right track so far. Good suggestion about having kind of a self check a year after!

  • @leoniex2629
    @leoniex2629 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This is what I needed on so many levels. Thank you so much for this video! :) Can't wait to further explore your channel and follow along on your journey! ♥

  • @susannee.colella6109
    @susannee.colella6109 Před 6 měsíci +12

    I absolutely love this! This is real life and you hit it perfectly. Love the clean products path. I too am working on going to bed early. 💕

  • @jjjks5
    @jjjks5 Před 5 měsíci +21

    I started dying my roots at home, as well as doing my own nails - total game changer! Freed up so much time for myself. ❤ not to mention I’m saving money too!

  • @MathildeG
    @MathildeG Před 6 měsíci +90

    Unfortunately if you have a 9 to 5 (which I hope I won’t be doing forever) productivity for productivity’s sake is not escapable 🫠 because it very much is part of corporate culture. If you have a healthy work environment putting boundaries with coworkers can help alleviate some of that but it doesn’t get rid of it 😢.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +7

      I totally get that. It’s so hard & frustrating - particularly when you’re in a position where you have little to no control over both what you do or how it has to be done.

    • @jesshillon1334
      @jesshillon1334 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Would the productivity be for your jobs sake rather than productivity’s sake tho? So it’s cool

  • @katrinastacie
    @katrinastacie Před 6 měsíci +14

    Only 3 mins in, but I love this video and just subscribed! I agree w/ so many of these but what really resonated was your take on morning routines - I spent yeaaaars trying to have a 'productive morning routine' that I'd see everyone talk about, just to constantly feel like crap about myself cause I wouldn't achieve it. I finally decided to ditch that pressure and my new goal is to aim for harmony with my body, mind, and energy levels for the day rather than trying to check off all the boxes of some 'ideal morning routine' checklist.

  • @abundancemindsetloading
    @abundancemindsetloading Před 6 měsíci +75

    Being kind to myself has become so much easier now that I'm viewing my life through the lens of a 28 day cycle. So grateful to people like you who share it

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +3

      what a beautiful statement - I relate entirely. thank you for being here.

    • @katieehrlich4415
      @katieehrlich4415 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I totally agree! I can now just accept that this is going to be a low energy week and cater my plans and workflow to that mindset.

  • @ThinKtakeNotes
    @ThinKtakeNotes Před 3 měsíci

    i love the energy in which you speak. "Today is a Good Day to have a Good Day" my quote for the Week now. Much Thanks!

  • @caroljoygreen5188
    @caroljoygreen5188 Před 6 měsíci +21

    This is simply brilliant. I’m in awe of all you’ve learned. I want to watch it again and take notes! So happy for your joy.

  • @wilhelmina8843
    @wilhelmina8843 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great advice. Thanks for being honest about what struggles you have and how you overcome some of them.

  • @angelalumia5759
    @angelalumia5759 Před 6 měsíci +18

    This is so good Anika!! Its nice to see young people speaking out about this.

  • @tylersatterley3219
    @tylersatterley3219 Před 5 měsíci +1

    So many topics covered but I feel like I needed to hear them all. Especially about routines, flexibility and control. Thank you for verbalising this ❤

  • @imamahhanif612
    @imamahhanif612 Před 3 měsíci

    you have answered the most cardinal worry of mine which has been being super productive EVERYDAY, being best at anything and everything immediately, being better than everyone and being in uni i just want everyone to take me seriously and let me lead. These are the things i use so much of my mental strength at and watching this vid has made me realize how hard i am on myself. i a m 18 and just got into uni an di also have a fear of underperforming in life and eventually having an ordinary 9-5 job and a husband which i donot plan oh having. now this vid is goona help me alot and i love u for this

  • @angelikat4577
    @angelikat4577 Před 6 měsíci +23

    ohhh this is so simple and honest and straight forward, I get a lot of reassurance and warmth from your words Anika! Thank you, watching this video brightened my day. :)

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +2

      thank you so much! oh i’m so so so glad 🤍🥹 thank you for being here!

  • @SarahArnoldHall
    @SarahArnoldHall Před 6 měsíci +14

    This list was *chefs kiss*. There’s something so satisfying hearing what you removed when there’s so much pressure to add add add all the time.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Thank you Sarah!! I so appreciate that.

  • @sophie_vibes
    @sophie_vibes Před 4 měsíci +1

    thank you! ive stopped habit tracking just to “feel” productive and focus more on the doing! i realized that there are other ways i can see my habits in action: consistency, im in good spirits, i feel healthy, etc. one thing i will say is that i think its great to do personal maintenance on your own, especially if its a cost cutting measure for you and it makes you feel accomplished. but if you have the means and desire to have personal appointments, its so fun! being able to support service workers and build relationships with my nail tech, hair stylist, etc. are truly some of the bright spots in my everyday life. they get me out of my bubble and its so important to make relationships of all depths and forms with others in the world (especially as an extroverted introvert thats a mega homebody)

  • @juchidaf
    @juchidaf Před 5 měsíci

    These are such GREAT THINGS to live by! Thanks for sharing and reassuring some I'm actually applying.

  • @isabelle844
    @isabelle844 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thank you for this video! Many things you said made incredible sense to me. Some things I was already doing, but hadn't yet organized into words, and others I will certainly implement in my life

  • @aleithea2715
    @aleithea2715 Před 6 měsíci +5

    This is a great video. I have been watching decluttering videos for over 2 years but this was the first time I decided to take a note of the things that have simplified your life.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +1

      oh my gosh, this comment made my day - what a compliment, thank you. 🤍

  • @samanthapitts1910
    @samanthapitts1910 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I no longer have social media on my phone & it has nearly eliminated my scrolling, plus bringing me an abundance of peace.
    Like you, I choose my clothing each morning. I enjoy doing this. I feel my best each day.

  • @princesspisces
    @princesspisces Před 3 měsíci

    i'm so happy i discovered your channel through this video! i've never heard the concept of the 28 day cycle and it makes so much sense. thank you!

  • @Kayla-kd9hx
    @Kayla-kd9hx Před 5 měsíci +5

    This video is so helpful! I’m going through a life simplification journey as well right now and I really needed this. Quite honestly, I think we all do

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 5 měsíci

      I'm so so glad it resonated with you!!!

  • @susan5661
    @susan5661 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I found your channel this morning. I like your authenticity and straight talking. Keep up the good work, and yes I subscribed 😊

  • @katlantas5674
    @katlantas5674 Před 3 měsíci

    Umm. This was the single most helpful video on the internet (to me). I just - thank you. I've been on such a journey trying to become more productive/more healthy/more relaxed and it has felt nothing but restricting and forced. For some reason, they way you spoke about what you spoke about and these tips - it all clicked. Some, I am already doing myself, and with some I struggle greatly. I think it will become easier from now on. THANK YOU!

  • @user-cq9kj9zl2z
    @user-cq9kj9zl2z Před 3 měsíci

    Love learning from someone who has been thru it and come out on the other side successfully.

  • @Madeliefschram
    @Madeliefschram Před 4 měsíci

    I don't really use social media as a hobby, but I am constantly scrolling through whatsapp and replying to people. And it takes so much time out of my day! To just reply to friends, family and also work contacts.

  • @honeymvnchkin
    @honeymvnchkin Před 6 měsíci +1

    instantly loving your character and your perspective on minimalism

  • @suzanabarabas4615
    @suzanabarabas4615 Před 3 měsíci

    Today is a good day to have a good day! Thank you for this lovely video.
    I love to improve the quality of my life and getting organized helped a lot.
    Simplify to amplify what really matters to the soul ❤

  • @33carey33
    @33carey33 Před 5 měsíci +1

    First time watching, lovely video. I’m on board with this lifestyle and yet I love to still learn and grow. Thanks for some new points for my notebook ready to progress in 2024 💐😃

  • @dorioflame8536
    @dorioflame8536 Před 5 měsíci

    Anika, thank you so much for this post! You touched on many ideas that I resonated with. Such a high level of authenticity. Like you are finding your true self, and that in itself is inspiring, as well as your content!

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you so much for this comment!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it - and you for being here!!

  • @nishazed3278
    @nishazed3278 Před 5 měsíci

    That's so true - when we do have time , we are trying to fill it with something else

  • @danibethtoland
    @danibethtoland Před 6 měsíci +84

    This has been one of the most freeing, helpful videos on happiness, minimalism, and slow living I’ve seen. This isn’t one of those videos where someone is telling you a prescriptive list, you “must” do these things. You’re inviting us to examine practices that have helped you and giving permission to freely do what works and ignore what doesn’t! Thank you! I’m saving this video to come back to often. ❤

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +2

      This comment is so so kind!! Thank you so much!! I'm SO glad it was helpful!!

  • @SamanthaRae.
    @SamanthaRae. Před 5 měsíci

    Oh my gosh it made me feel so good to hear something else talk about how morning routines and having to have them always be the same or insaely productive didn't work for them too! 💖 I love the mornings, but I found when I had the pressure to make the routine the same every day or constantly productive I wasn't able to enjoy them or love them as much. I've been taking each morning as it comes as well for the past couple months and love them so much more and get way more out of them! 😊
    Love this video and your content and thanks so much for everything you share! ✨

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 5 měsíci

      That's exactly how I felt!! I feel like we are on the exact same page haha. Thanks for your comment & for being here!!

  • @nakias8362
    @nakias8362 Před 4 měsíci

    One of my favorite videos on this topic.🤍 Simplicity is key! I'm definitely saving it and might journal some of the information you have here. Ive wasted so much time and money on a excessive wardrobe/make up collection and trying to find the "perfect" routine or planner/ notebook system for productivity. I love having a small wardrobe now!🤍🤍🤍 Getting dressed used to be an exhausting chore. Thank you for the tips!🤍

  • @TheClutterLady
    @TheClutterLady Před 3 měsíci

    Ohhh, I love these! I watch a lot of videos like this, but your examples (especially the first several) are still unique. Thanks for sharing!

  • @therobotdevil2284
    @therobotdevil2284 Před 6 měsíci +8

    My proudest quitting commitment of the year: opting out of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Only CZcams and Pinterest for me now. I used to find myself scrolling, especially on Facebook and instagram, for hours and looking at people I knew / used to know's feeds and feeling SO deeply disconnected, even though I was fully aware of the reality that these feeds are 100% highlight reels. And as unpleasant as that feeling always was, they were still so addictive! After a year of not having the apps on my phone and cutting down dramatically on how often I would log onto them on my computer, I began to look beyond mere moderation and fall in love with the idea of not even having social accounts to have the option of logging onto. Three months ago, I ended up doing it, permanently deleting my social media accounts, and I haven't regretted it once since. I no longer have that horrific doomed feeling I used to get while scrolling, and I've found myself more frequently reaching out to friends to chat over text / phone, or set up real life meet ups, which has definitely strengthened the relationships I care most about in my life. Love this video, can't wait for more! 😊

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci

      That's amazing!! good for you!! I love this so much - I go back and forth on whether or not to quit Instagram altogether so much :')

  • @sharhondarivera6378
    @sharhondarivera6378 Před měsícem +1

    Choice paralysis and decision fatigue are two things I didn’t know I was experiencing until you gave them a name.

  • @tjs723
    @tjs723 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I guess the biggest thing for me is the 'allowing' ourselves not to be caught up in the vortex that is modern life. Your videos are like an antidote to the rush of the world. The world feeds us constant messages that we must do this, have this, aim for this, have this many friends: the messages are overwhelming and incessant. It keeps most people on the treadmill using FOMO. In fact, I'd say that our whole political and economic systems are based on it. Please keep spreading the word, please keep assuring those of us who are caught up in the cycle of 'must do' that it's ok to be the anti-hero, that we're ok and we're not alone. Thanks Anika.

  • @mikaylamanke4640
    @mikaylamanke4640 Před 5 měsíci

    This is my first time on your channel and I've recently been looking for some content on minimalism and simplifying my lifestyle. This video was my favorite so far because you have great energy and understand that strict rules and routines don't always help!! Subscribed :)

  • @joyfullysimple
    @joyfullysimple Před 4 měsíci

    Loved this! I have been getting into minimalism in the past 6 months, and it changed literally everything about my life! I have started reading again, putting away my phone, taking walks, baking etc. It has been such a freeing experience. I have personally quit extreme business. I was addicted to being busy all the time, even with productive things. But realizing that I had to cut back on certain things to keep my sanity has helped me so much personally. This is what I used to do: Work a 9-5 job 3 days a week, selling vintage at an antique mall, on etsy, and marketplace, going thrifting constantly, run a CZcams channel, go to church 3-4 times a week. I also have a husband and two kids. It was killing me. I stopped posting videos on CZcams (in the long-run I do want to start it again, as a creative outlet) and I stopped selling vintage on Etsy because it was stressing me out so so much. I also only thrift once every two months or so and started treating it as a hobby and creative outlet. I am still working my normal job, but that financial security actually helps me to see my side income very relaxed and has relieved a lot of stress.

  • @emmacolleen
    @emmacolleen Před 5 měsíci

    this video was so full of timely encouragement! thank you!!🕊

  • @macafreakinroni774
    @macafreakinroni774 Před 2 měsíci

    So much of what you said resonates that I had an "I am not alone!" moment. I do love a morning routine, sometimes. I have one routine for the days I am going into the office and a modified one for the days I am working from home that work incredibly well. So obviously one for my off days should work, too, right? Wrong. I love routines but routines for their own sake can lock you into a rut and suck the joy right out if life. Sometimes I have errands to run, other times I go on a cleaning spree, some days I go for breakfast with a friend. And some days I just need to take time to rest. Trying to lock myself into an off day morning routine was limiting and frustrating. It is absolutely OK to not have a routine for everything in your life. So glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing.

  • @patbrooks7712
    @patbrooks7712 Před měsícem +1

    I really like your style and agree with your quit-list. Tired of being a slave to a phone. Avoid fast foods like the toxins most are; still working on reducing clothing options and curate a simply quality closet.

  • @julesg7684
    @julesg7684 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the first video I actually watched in reduced speed :D but it was very good, thank you! And you said a lot of things I was thinking and feeling already - I hope I can start doing some changes now.

  • @garyfowler5585
    @garyfowler5585 Před 4 měsíci

    Wise and practical. I have made many of the same choices. Thank you for captioning some of it-- my senior ears don't always process as quickly as you speak.

  • @kimberleyannvega1403
    @kimberleyannvega1403 Před 3 měsíci

    This was so good! I can relate to so many things you said here. Thanks for making this video!

  • @savannahhall8161
    @savannahhall8161 Před 4 měsíci

    This is so good! I can relate on like every level. I think you and I are definitely kindred spirits!

  • @vanessacastles3682
    @vanessacastles3682 Před 5 měsíci

    I'm really surprised you don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Love your content and how you present it - keep up the great work!

  • @stop08it
    @stop08it Před 2 měsíci

    I really thought this would be the same old information I hear on these minimalist videos but these are incredible ideas and you gave me alot to think about, thank you.

  • @dominiquecalder4689
    @dominiquecalder4689 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, I’ve never resonated so much with a video the way I did with everything you mentioned here. Thank you for sharing.

  • @melissamackin5064
    @melissamackin5064 Před 2 měsíci

    I SO APPRECIATE YOU!!! This video is sooooo encouraging for me!

  • @user-cq2ue4xl2z
    @user-cq2ue4xl2z Před 4 měsíci

    This video is amazing! Thanks for the wholesome and nourishing content!

  • @ElectrcLotus
    @ElectrcLotus Před 4 měsíci

    I am so grateful to have stumbled upon your channel. Thank you for the wisdom! ✨

  • @MOTHsan
    @MOTHsan Před 6 měsíci +2

    Wow, you really got a lot of stuff figured out (or at least it seems!!), I really love your little insights. It makes me so happy

  • @Honeyslider__
    @Honeyslider__ Před 6 měsíci +20

    OMG! YOUR TULIP TEAPOT GIRL!!!
    I loved that! I saw it just before mother's day and I did that for my mom and it was one of her most favorite gifts so now I bring her tulips all the time to refill the teapot!

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +4

      OH MY GOSH HAHAHA THAT IS AMAZING

  • @shirlferguson294
    @shirlferguson294 Před 5 měsíci

    You are so sweet and I feel those people, haters were just jealous of you. Keep being you. I love your straight forward and easy to understand you are.👩❤️

  • @sophiayastrebov9352
    @sophiayastrebov9352 Před 4 měsíci

    Ohhhh my goodness - thank you so much for saying your opinions on keeping social media off your phone! I read "Digital Minimalism" as well, and I tried sooo many cycles of deleting socials, and trying to add them back, and none of it has worked. Usually, when I try to tell people that I can't access Instagram in the moment because I don't keep it on my phone, I get something like "Well, you can always incorporate it in a healthy way." Thanks for sharing that there's other people who just can't work through that, too!

  • @CreatingSelfCarePlans
    @CreatingSelfCarePlans Před 4 měsíci

    I definitely agree about the whole shift from thinking about our tasks in a 24 hr day versus 28 day cycle. Once I learned that some points in the month are better for certain things, I’ve been better able to get the right things done at the right time and not feel guilty if I don’t have the bandwidth when it’s not the appropriate time. 😊

  • @shristidangol1024
    @shristidangol1024 Před 2 měsíci

    This video is by far the most realistic video i have come across. Thank you so much

  • @ann-kristinkrause4598
    @ann-kristinkrause4598 Před 3 měsíci

    Loved your view on the fact we use technology (a phone) as a hobby even though it's not really satisfying in the end, not like finishing a good book or actually picking up a pen to sketch or write or whatever else. Using something different to fill the need and feel of dopamine (like an actual hobby) is such a struggle nowadays, because you always see things you want to do and save them to remember later- but who actually does that? (I even now get anxiety just thinking about all the things I have saved for later). Such a toxic relationship and cycle with being on a phone for endless scrolling. That's definitely on my list this year to feel more satisfied and inspired by using my phone and social media less!

  • @literaturtee
    @literaturtee Před 6 měsíci +8

    This is such a super helpful video! I can relate to so many aspects like using my phone as a hobby. I am so guilty of doing that too, and that needs to stop! Also having too many options to choose from. I own like twenty different kinds of tea, it's really too much and takes up so much space in my kitchen. I really need to reduce that. There's a ton more that was helpful for me, so thank you for all of that inspiration.

    • @marysnovellife6415
      @marysnovellife6415 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Omg me too with the phone. And then I sit around cranky being like why don't I have time for my hobbies while I read reddit for 45 minutes gahhhh. So yeah I need sit and actually do hobbies not scroll

    • @TheAboriginal1
      @TheAboriginal1 Před 5 měsíci

      Indecision fatigue is a real thing and it can definitely stress you out if you have too many options. Unfortunately I can relate to your tea example as I literally just bought 3 new boxes at the store yesterday ugh!!

  • @nikkimurray9942
    @nikkimurray9942 Před 4 měsíci

    Man, I needed this reminder, especially the phone as a hobby one!

  • @TimeToStartOver
    @TimeToStartOver Před 6 měsíci +4

    Great content! Trying to overcome my scarcity mindset is hard work and seems almost impossible.

  • @MarcelClementi
    @MarcelClementi Před 2 měsíci

    Great video! Love your message and appreciate your honesty 👏🏼

  • @kaileywaal6610
    @kaileywaal6610 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I don’t think I’m at a phase in my cycle where I have the capacity to explain why (lol) but I just want you to know that I really loved this video!!!

  • @shiftourwayscollective
    @shiftourwayscollective Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you this was helpful to watch, you have an amazing energy!

  • @bewareogre
    @bewareogre Před 6 měsíci +8

    I am currently on my way to simplify my life. I already wanted peace and quiet years ago, but now that I work in retail, watching consumerism happen in real time made me finally take the plunge. I got rid of heaps of "what if" stuff, made rules so that I don't buy more of these "what ifs", and I'm getting ready for a low-buy year in 2024. If I want peace, I also need a tidy, minimal space without too much visual clutter. And since I live in a studio apartment, it doesn't take long for it to look messy if I keep adding stuff. These tips in your video feel reassuring, thank you for sharing your insights :)

    • @shannonwold638
      @shannonwold638 Před 5 měsíci

      One of my longtime rules for myself is "One in, two out." (other than grocery items and I don't have very many of those)

    • @shannonwold638
      @shannonwold638 Před 5 měsíci

      100% agree with going to bed early. My friends think I'm nuts, but I am never tired during the day. I'm in bed at 8p, I read until 8:30, and my alarm goes off at 4a. I even stick to this when I'm not working and on vacation.

  • @EmmaGrantham
    @EmmaGrantham Před 14 dny

    I am you. What the heck. Thank you for this! Currently working on goals for myself and my lifestyle as a new airman in the Air Force. Love self-help videos and books, yours was great! ❤

  • @gabi.a
    @gabi.a Před 3 měsíci

    I didn't expect this to be actually usefull haha very original, no obvious things I've heard everywere!

  • @unit333angel
    @unit333angel Před 5 měsíci

    your insight and perspective is so refreshing!!! thank you!!!

  • @MrBuddlesBooty
    @MrBuddlesBooty Před 6 měsíci +2

    6:40 ❤❤ thank you for being bold! this really witnessed to me and helped me today!!!!

  • @justnikki6837
    @justnikki6837 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This was so aligned, exactly what i needed to hear. Thank you.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 5 měsíci

      thank you so much for being here!!

  • @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539
    @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I am so in with you. Life is to valuable and delightful without all kinds of blathering on. I just subscribed.. you are spot on with all of this.,

  • @Trib21ca
    @Trib21ca Před 4 měsíci

    Such wonderful ideas. Phone as a hobby...that was a new concept to me. And the morning routine, agreed. I want that freedom. Great video. The Tulips in a Teapot incident is definitely something to remember about life. I actually had to place some tulips given to me in a blender the other day, cause I got rid of all my vases. My guests the other day thought it was hilarious :)

  • @christelvanzyl5246
    @christelvanzyl5246 Před 2 měsíci

    Some great ideas, thank you! Scrolling wastes time and you are SOOOOO right about clutter. I also have a scarcity mindset and should work on that. The haters who commented negatively about your teapot video are just very sad people. Glad you managed to rise above such nonsense. You do you and don't let some trolls break your speed!

  • @williamclark1244
    @williamclark1244 Před 6 měsíci +4

    This is a great list. I shop from a wish list because I've given thoughtful intention to what is on it. This way sales no longer have an influence over my purchasing decisions. I can look at a lot of items and appreciate them for what they are but if they aren't on the list I have no interest in purchasing them.

  • @lesshustlemorecoffee
    @lesshustlemorecoffee Před 2 měsíci

    That was great! Great ideas! I’ve been going thru our stuff and eliminating and reorganizing. Still have excess but we are just getting started! It is freeing. I also set about this year simplifying some of the “rules” I had set for myself and it has been freeing also and letting some frustration out. I liked what you said about creativity and the cycle. I allow myself to brainstorm when it comes on no matter what’s going on! I’m grateful for those moments!

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you!! I’m so glad you are experiencing the freedom that comes with- it feels SO GOOD.

  • @laurawood7301
    @laurawood7301 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I absolutely loved this video, I’m so glad it came across my feed! Subscribed immediately ❤
    I try to do a lot of these things already but it’s a real reminder of the value of simplicity, which I definitely need more in my life these days!
    Would you mind sharing any person/resource that helped you to learn about more about your cycle? I’ve been trying to research the same to start living with my cycle and giving myself grace when I need to but alllll the voices really overwhelm me 😅

  • @treluvstrees999
    @treluvstrees999 Před 3 měsíci

    Wonderful video… you sound like you have found such peace! I am in the process of giving away tons of clothes. I have found that the capsule wardrobe works best .. just keep your favorites!

  • @MaddieMettler
    @MaddieMettler Před 5 měsíci +6

    I have been slightly forced into doing these things as a graduate student and it has been so nice. I don’t really have money for unnecessary shopping, I had to delete social media from my phone because it was distracting me from research, I am so exhausted at the end of the day that I am in bed at 9 most nights, etc. I really hope to carry these habits on after completing my program.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 5 měsíci

      That's so interesting!! I love that you were kind of forced into it and that it's actually been good - funny how life does that sometimes. Best of luck with your program!

  • @user-wc2xd5yb6m
    @user-wc2xd5yb6m Před 6 měsíci +7

    You are a beautiful intelligent person. I understand what you mean you can't please everyone. But just know you are inspiring others. I watch CZcams when I get depressed and it helps me.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Thank you so much!! This is such a kind comment - this means the world to me. Thank you for being here.

  • @jejrstans
    @jejrstans Před 5 měsíci +4

    SCARCITY MINDSET!!! Yep! Letting that go! Thanks for sharing your list!

  • @Madeliefschram
    @Madeliefschram Před 4 měsíci

    Everything is SO relatable! I subscribed because it is nice to watch your video's, knowing that you are just like me when it comes to productivity, makes me feel less alone, haha.

    • @anikajgreen
      @anikajgreen  Před 4 měsíci

      Ahhh I'm so so happy that this resonated with you!! Thank you so much for subbing and for being here!

  • @user-bc4en5ig8j
    @user-bc4en5ig8j Před dnem

    I think the hardest thing to remove from your life is guilt. I constantly feel guilty that I am not getting more done, that I haven’t secured the future, and even guilty that I am not enjoying the time that I have enough. I passed an electronic billboard the other day that flashed up the statement, “You are Enough”, a great statement to say but a hard one to feel.

  • @homewithava
    @homewithava Před 9 dny

    This was so good! Loved how you explained how our brains work. ❤

  • @sonialaureano8586
    @sonialaureano8586 Před 5 měsíci

    Great great vid..I’ve also incorporated some of these things ..looking to live as minimal as possible ..at the end of the day they’re just things ❤

  • @joanlorden6679
    @joanlorden6679 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have been really scrolling on my phone, watching CZcams videos, wasting my days. I have to stop, it’s hard!