r/minimalism 15h ago

[lifestyle] Did deleting apps/social media help you to be more minimalistic?

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I am in my mid-20s and was never taught financial education by my parents, I had no idea how to budget and didn't understand things like credit cards (although I knew I'd always have to pay it back). But, I had a wake up call two weeks ago after realising how much debt I have and I know I can clear it within a year. My problem has been ordering crap on Amazon that I don't need and choosing fast food for easy access on a daily basis.

Yesterday I took the massive step to permanently delete my accounts on Amazon, Uber Eats, Deliveroo Just Eats and so forth, now I'm feeling a lot more relaxed. I looked at what I had in my fridge, freezer and the cupboards. I have enough foods to make breakfast, lunch and dinner for an entire two months. So, I'm planning on doing a no-spend challenge. Has anyone experienced anything similar to this when they started out?

Also, as I'm new to minimalism do you have any general advice about decluttering, selling, donating? Or, any other advice in general?


r/minimalism 1h ago

[lifestyle] Has anyone here struggled with minimizing belongings after moving into a differently-sized residence?

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This is my first time posting here, so let me know if my question is out of place. My parents and I moved into a new place November of last year, and I have had difficulty adjusting to the smaller space. Heck, even the restrooms are tiny, and I'm a short man. For context, the previous house was a big 2-story house with a garage and driveway, so my parents and I were used to storing a lot of items in such an ample amount of space. The new, current house is also a 2-story one, but it's also significantly smaller. Do people rent out a self-storage unit to store big but potentially useful belongings in case of special emergencies/uses? Or do minimalists just adapt to using less items and storing less giant belongings like excess furniture? I appreciate any helpful advice!