SUPER 'EXTREME' MINIMALISM [14 POSSESSIONS]

I am an extreme minimalist that is currently living with under 80 possessions. The only reason I know this is because I have been downsizing to fit all my possessions in my 28 litre backpack. I do not think minimalism is about the counting of items. However, I think there is a fun spectacle element to it. That I personally enjoy doing as a Video Maker. I also practice mindfulness & slow living. In recent years I have come across several larger minimalist channels that have counted their items for fun. Such as Matt D’Avella & Samurai Matcha. Furthermore, I have also seen some smaller channels actually live with what I would call a ‘super’ extreme amount of belongings. Such as Craig and his 10 litre life channel. There are of course other extreme minimalists out there like, Robin Greenfield with 47 items. Youheum Son, whom at one point had about 82 possessions I believe. The truth is I find it fascinating what some people can comfortably live with and without. I like to learn about the simplicity of not owning or having many things. But also the trials that can also accompany these low amounts of possessions. As obviously there is then also a lack of convenience. That sometimes arises with owning less. I like to do these trials to learn about my own comfort levels and how to balance my having of possessions with the energy taken to take care of belongings. I am also intrigued with the idea of traveling very minimally, even if it isn’t a realistic endeavour for day to day life. The bum bag travel challenge for an extended period of time, not just 7 days, is my objective. Which is why I would like to trial it at home first… I have now completed the 30 days living with only 14 items as a ‘super’ extreme minimalist. Here are my final thoughts… Here is the 1st video in the series ⬇️ EXTREME MINIMALIST 3L Life | Living w/ Just a BUM BAG! https://youtu.be/EpdbI2t35qQ The 1/2 way Video ⬇️ EXTREME MINIMALIST Living w/ ONLY 14 ITEMS https://youtu.be/cjjv2BRtK9k ______________________________________ You can subscribe to my youtube channel for FREE below ⬇️or: MY YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE LINK youtube.com/c/SagelifeMinimalism?sub_confirmation=… For just £3 per month you can become a patron of my patreon channel. Currently approx 200 videos ⬇️ Cancel whenever you want. PATREON LINK www.patreon.com/sagelifeminimalism

As I always say, "minimalism isn't about what you get rid of - it's about what you keep." Having a clear 'why' you are keeping an item is the most important thing, and doing this 30-day challenge has given you a clear 'why' to keep or re-introduce items that make your life work for you. I am really tempted to give the 30-day challenge a go myself, to reconfirm my WHY and help me declutter the unnecessary (which I have done many times, but stuff keeps creeping back in😱😱😱). There is absolutely no shame in bringing back items to help in your day-to-day life as we all have to live and work in this world, and minimalism looks different for everyone. Keep up the great work. ❤❤❤

I highly recommend reading the book about Peace Pilgrim. She had less than 15 items. Only the clothes and shoes she could wear, and an apron over the clothes to hold her toothbrush, a comb, and a pen. No money. When things wore out she replaced them… gifted from others. That was it from what I remember reading the book about 20 years ago.

This was such an interesting video for me, I too have realized when trying to minimize my belongings, that much of what I have is to please or to appear respectable to others. We are social creatures and need allies, need to be at peace with our neighbors, and need a certain degree of acceptance from others in order to feel comfortable and secure. I also do not want to worry or hurt others, for conscience's sake. I will keep something so as not to hurt the one who gave it to me, or I will wear stylish clothes so someone won't feel sorry for me and give me half their wardrobe, (it happened when I was a child). People will treat or trust me differently depending upon how I dress and groom. Thank you for your honesty.

Oh yes, the camera is worth it! Such better quality 😌

One of my favorite deodorants isn't actually made as a deodorant. Here in the USA it's called Milk of Magnesia, not sure if it's called something else in the UK. It's traditionally used as a stomach medicine, but works absolutely amazing as a deodorant. You can put it anywhere where your body sweats. And the bonus factor is that it's super cost effective.

I don’t think you can count toothpaste, toothbrushes, or body-wash and shampoo as possessions: they are essential consumables that ensure health in the same way that food and water, are essential.

😂 The wearing a small wardrobe thing cracked me up because. A) I am poor and I think I have wore my clothes for years until they get holes or literally fall apart...B) they become rags to clean with. Then again...20 step make up routine is where I am at because I look deathly ill and pale if I don't. I look like I have 2 black eyes 😂

whatever u did with the lighting today I love it

When you were talking about clothes, it reminded me of the problem in the book The Paradox of Choice, by Barry Schwartz. In a situation where we have too many choices, it can lead to indecision and fatigue. In the opposite situation, no choice will probably make you feel restricted and lacking freedom. Then there is the concept of enough choice, where you have enough options to feel free, while not having so many that will suffocate you. A lesson to be learned is that pushing your boundaries to either one of the extremes may suffocate you. And, as one of the whole points of minimalism brings to light, it is not about the items, but about the purpose. Personally, I have experimented with very extreme levels of minimalism, especially in clothing. In the present, I just wear black jeans or shorts, black socks, black boots, black t-shirts, and a belt. The most common jacket I wear out of my three tops is my leather jacket, but I also have a hoodie and a sweater. Being able to combine these few things, and layer them when the cold comes, is enough for me to have variety without any fatigue. A quick tip for people towards the more extreme side of minimalism is that, when you want variety, you can incorporate different accessories to create a different visual identity for that moment. My examples are my glasses, digital watch, scarf, gloves, and beanie. Thanks for the amazing video. Keep up the good work!

I wore the same dress every day for a year. 😂 i got the idea from the One Year One dress video. She used a knit dress and i made a linen dress lined with Bemberg in a neutral color. I had to hand wash it a lot since we're minimalist anyway and do laundry only about once a week. I started getting bored about 9 months in and i didnt wear it for parts of our trips to Tahoe and Yosemite where we were hiking in the mountains. I thought i might try it again with a different dress and go for 18 months next time. 😅

I have one pair of clothes. The trick is wash and dry the internal layer - socks, t-shirt and underwear while wearing the shell layer - shoes, shorts, and jacket. That way you’re not walking around naked for an hour waiting for them to dry. Also, pick an outfit you enjoy wearing that is active, and makes you look hot. I hope this helps.

I only found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I'm so happy I did. You are such a thoughtful, honest person and i really enjoy listening to your thoughts. The experience you are sharing is truly valuable to me and my life. Thank you

I would have used the lotion mixed with burnt almond and some kind of berry to diy makeup. they are food products anyway so you can use them without considering them as possessions. lemon juice as deodorant

It’s so true about the societal pressures and also regular day to day life compared to hiking, or travelling around. I think female presenting minimalists have a much harder time being extreme - it is incredibly easy for men to “get away with” wearing same pants and shirt every day and never worry about being under dressed for any kind of event, especially if they are wearing a black or navy. My hair has a wave and also cowlicks around my fringe area, so I use bobby pins to hold it in place while it dries, and also to keep it off my face normally - I like how small and minimal they are. I found Dr Bronners too drying for my hair, and made the texture straw like. When I use something more moisturising I have less annoyances with it. 😊

The thing is that none of them is self-dependent. They borrow / share items all the time. Or they just use disposable items where this really would not be necessary (e.g. period products, towels, plastic cutlery, paper cups, etc). It it more appearance than reality. Number of items would rise quite a bit when they could not push ownership of the items they use to other people or buy and throw stuff all the time.

Have loved following your very genuine journey!

woahhhh this is extreme!

I saw a video where someone in Japan brought one item back into his life each day for 30 days, so he had to be very strategic about what he picked. It was pretty extreme because at first he had no bedding. Pretty sure he had an outfit, but maybe I'm remembering wrong. It's another angle to start from 😂 really shows you what you need (and want) and why

As for deodorant - I think eating garlic and onion really affects it. So you could test no deodorant while you don't eat those things. I've also seen some people say nightshades affected their body odour. So if you really want to ditch deodorant and be near people, there are ways 😂 My fave is my Esca, but it contains beef tallow, which some may not like. My second favourite is by Chapel, but it's not as smooth. Both work though! And don't stain my clothes like the ones with sodium bicarbonate do. I feel your pain on the hard water, too! I do no shampoo in nice water and my hair is perfect, but here in the UK with the hard water all the no shampoo options I've tried haven't worked well.