Is there a good simple clothes place? in c/minimalism@lemmy.world
[-] doneinajiffy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Muji or Uniqlo are good go to shops.

What's the most common misconception others have about your minimalist lifestyle? in c/minimalism@lemmy.world
[-] doneinajiffy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

A few have thought it was a political or even religious stance e.g. environmental-based, anti-corporation/capitalist. No I just don't like lugging around and burdening myself with unnecessary stuff. although I suppose it does influence certain views e.g. sustainability.

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What's the most common misconception others have about your minimalist lifestyle? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by doneinajiffy@lemmy.world to c/minimalism@lemmy.world
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We've all heard the labels – vegan, city dwelling, young affluent, anti-capitalist hippies... the list goes on. But beyond the rage-baiting media's depictions, what's the funniest, most surprising, or common misconception someone has had about your minimalist lifestyle?

Space-saving tips? in c/onebag@lemmy.ca
[-] doneinajiffy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
  • Prepare to wash my clothes whilst traveling
  • Try to avoid bringing additional footwear, or west bulkier ones whilst traveling
  • Packing cubes if necessary (less so now)
  • Opt for a bag with less internal compartments
Pack light in c/onebag@lemmy.ca
[-] doneinajiffy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)
  • Passport
  • Wallet (Card and 150USD or equivalent)
  • Spare bank card
  • Smartphone with Organic Maps and location downloaded
  • Fully charged phone powerbank and cable
  • Small snack to get you through 6h
  • Mini First Aid kit - (Altoids tin or similar with a few pain killers, plasters, and wipes, perhaps a bandage)
  • Torchlight/Head Torch
  • Prescriptions (if necessary)
  • Hygiene kit
  • Weather appropriate layered clothing (1-3 days)
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Extreme Minimalists on YouTube (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by doneinajiffy@lemmy.world to c/minimalism@lemmy.world
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A lot of people are turning to 'extreme' minimalism, and there are some great content online. Here's a list of YouTubers I previously posted elsewhere, please add to it.

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Lost Yet Free - old series of videos about 'bum bag travel', thought-provoking but limited, definitely a gateway to zero bagging.
  • πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Anja's Art World - Really interesting videos with nice music
  • πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Aki (Samurai Matcha)- A minimalist who is a school teacher living in a small village in Japan
  • πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Mayo Uruk - Inspiring vlogger living in a small village in Nigeria
  • πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅One Minimal Life - London based vlogger, calming music, not very extreme but very inspiring
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Timothy Ward - American guy marching to his own beat, very engaging with viewers
  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Victoria Terekhina - Started as a vlog about Minimalism, now more general but very interesting
  • πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Simply Fatima Amiri- Kenyan rural minimalist, really interesting videos, different culture but many similarities, particularly in outlook
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sage Life Minimalism - British lady that seems to be starting out on her extreme minimalism journey
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Victoria Vlasenko - Some nice videos, generally self-improvement based but some interesting thoughts on Minimalism
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Undine Almani - Long term minimalist from Germany, occasionally discusses Extreme Minimalism
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Rob Greenfield - Eco-conscious activist, has a few videos (mainly outside his channel, but linked) about his Extreme Minimalist, Homesteading lifestyle
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Crystalline - More a wellness channel but with some nice walkthroughs and extreme declutters
  • 🌍Trying Hard Minimalist Extreme Minimalist, based in the UK, former hoarder. Really nice walk-throughs.
  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊShireen - Aussie extreme minimalist, focuses on simple living and finances.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Minimally Michele - Online journal, focus is on wellness and living light.
  • πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή Lusa Silva - Interesting videos, zero-bag travelling extreme minimalist lady from Portugal.

doneinajiffy

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