I'm a YouTuber creating videos about men's lifestyle, photography, coffee, and more. In this newsletter I'm sharing all things simple living, men's fashion, books and media, and anything that doesn't fit on the YouTube channel!
Minimalism for normal people
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As I discussed on my YouTube channel in August, I’ve been re-embracing minimalism. It’s been a bit of a bumpy road as I’ve gone through the process of analyzing and decluttering my unnecessary possessions. I’ve been consuming a lot of content surrounding minimalism, and it is disheartening to see that so many people still subscribe to the most extreme versions of minimalism as the de facto standard. Let me put it bluntly – Minimalism isn’t asceticism. You are allowed to own stuff, and not only that, you're allowed to own and enjoy those things. You shouldn’t have to feel bad about purchasing a new piece of clothing, if it’s something you value. You shouldn’t feel bad about buying a new piece of decor if you enjoy decorating and beautifying your home. Just avoid buying things that don't add value to your life or that others expect you to own. You can live a comfortable life with less and still enjoy possessions. I do. I own 5 coffee brewers. I own more than 3 pairs of shoes, I own a car (unfortunate necessity in America), and more than one pair of headphones! Here’s a good rule of thumb that I like to follow: I can keep what I want as long as I'm using it frequently, have the space for it, and it doesn't contribute to clutter – both hidden and visible. So yeah, I’m still going to keep my 5-10 coffee mugs, my 5 coffee brewers, and my books. These possessions don’t define me, but I love them, and take great joy in owning and using them. Minimalism is what you make it. |
Hey there! I'm Drew.
I'm a YouTuber creating videos about men's lifestyle, photography, coffee, and more. In this newsletter I'm sharing all things simple living, men's fashion, books and media, and anything that doesn't fit on the YouTube channel!
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