The Minimalists talk about the small things that feel like a big deal to let go of.
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Discussed in This Episode
- Do I count my straws, screws, and old paperwork separately when playing the 30-Day Minimalism Game?
- What small things turn into big problems?
- Listener tip: Preserving the memories of loved ones after they’re gone.
- What’s the kindest way to tell my partner that he’s holding on to clutter?
- If something adds value to my life but produces negative feelings, should I keep it or get rid of it?
- How can I talk to my young child about minimizing their things without forcing them to declutter?
- How can I encourage the people in my household to use resources more sparingly?
- Talkaboutable: What are three things JFM has renounced?
- Talkaboutable: Why is it so hard to lie?
- Talkaboutable: The average person loses up to nine items every day.
- More About Less: Good Housekeeping UK’s take on the Minimalism Game.
- Added Value: It takes a lot to really disappear.
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- Minimalism isn’t about counting the things you own; it’s about owning only the things that count.
- What’s left undone undoes you.
- Letting go of a thing requires letting go of the story behind the thing.
- Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life’s most important things.
- If a thing amplifies your misery, let it go.
- Children listen with their eyes, not their ears.
- Boundaries are best outlined by benefits.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “Bonnet of Pins”
- Article: “I Tried the 30-Day Minimalism Game and Decluttered 465 Things in One Month”
- Book: Everything That Remains
- Book: Love People, Use Things
- Game: 30-Day Minimalism Game
- Patreon: Home Tour 101
- Podcast: Conflict Frequencies
- Podcast: Lights On
- Podcast: Preserving the Past
- Podcast: The Renunciation
- Resource: Minimalist Rulebook
- Watch: The Perfect Closet
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