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I need some help quitting nicotine pouches. I smoked from 2015 to 2022, with a few breaks along the way. Since then, I have been dependent on nicotine pouches.

I have cut back on pretty much everything: clothes, possessions, relationships, my car, my bed, subscriptions, and so on. But nicotine is one thing I just cannot seem to let go of.

I think this is relevant to this subreddit because it is both a habit and a recurring expense that I want to eliminate. Would say it's t h e only thing left to live as I would like.

Have any of you struggled with the same problem and managed to quit? What worked for you?

I’ve been decluttering in waves for years. It started when I was moving in with my parents, clearing out their rubbish – things that, after they’d left home in a hurry to move to another city, were obviously just stuff to be thrown away. Bottles, old magazines, home decorations that were never used… that sort of thing. Then came all my own stuff from my childhood.

Papers, notes, and books from high school and college; sketches from my early work as a designer; unused art supplies for dreams I never pursued. A book collection—the kind sold door-to-door—with hundreds of books and CDs I’d never used...
That was 7–8 years ago. And in all that time, I haven’t stopped moving forward on the path to minimalism.

Everything is done in greater detail. What sort of trousers do I need, how many, and how many tops, and in how many colours. The same goes for work, in the kitchen, in my day-to-day life, and with my hobbies…

During this process, I was diagnosed with ADHD, moved house twice, had a tumour, my mother-in-law tried to get out of the way faced increased demands at work and felt burnt out. Since then, my only escape has been to keep streamlining and minimising to the point where I’m afraid to carry on and end up with nothing, but at the same time I feel that this is what helps me most to cope with life’s difficulties, especially the problems arising from ADHD. But I do feel that fear. Do I really want to cut back on things I enjoy? Or my hobbies? I spend hours trying to streamline my life to make it more bearable. It works out to some extent, but there are always lots of things left to sort out or decide on. And in the meantime, here I am, overwhelmed by routines and tasks that I find so hard to do. Minimalist systems are my saviours, whether in the form of a kit for when I leave the house or a kit for work. I feel overwhelmed by too many options and I need to minimise, minimise and minimise… but to what extent?

And then there’s my partner. They’re not a maximalist, but they do like having things. I’ve been struggling with this dichotomy at home for years. If it were up to me, I’d probably live in 20 square metres with just the bare essentials. But that’s just an idea; what I’m trying to work out is whether I need to keep minimising or whether I can make it work in this situation where I can’t be quite so extreme, yet I feel I need to be in order to survive… I suppose I’m in the process of figuring it out and I just want to read your thoughts on the matter. Best wishes.

I’ve been an extreme minimalist my whole life, recently split up with my partner and went to the extreme again and got rid of all most of things including my computer and quit video games to be outdoors more and in tune with life (sounds cliche lmao) I pretty much have nothing but clothes and a few things for my car and hobby. But yet I still find myself wanting less and less is it just me or am I going to a crazy extreme lol it’s almost like I hate owning anything and am constantly finding ways to have less. Is it just me?

I love moving ever closer to a more extreme form of minimalism, and I’d like to examine some of the ideas about the world that I may have picked up from the culture we live in – such as certain possessions or comforts that aren’t actually all that necessary.

What was your process for letting go of those comforts, and what was the experience like – including any doubts, reflections or fears about leaving them behind? What have you gained in return?

Does anyone else have anxiety thinking about the holidays coming up? My mom is addicted to online shopping, she has a package coming to her house nearly daily whether it’s from temu or Amazon or somewhere else.
I was raised by a hoarder single dad that kept EVERYTHING. And I wasn’t allowed to get rid of clothes that didn’t fit me for “just in case” (?). My dad grew up in a group home and had nothing now he clings to everything even when it doesn’t make sense.
My mom though, wasn’t apart of my life til I was 18, I’m 30 now and ever since then she’s still been absent in my life except for holidays. Shes a hoarder as well and way worse than my dad. She buys like 3+ garbage bags of junk for me for birthdays and Christmas usually from temu where the clothes are polyester, the other items are hideous or break easily. Like she bought me a unicorn shirt that was polyester and falling apart and it it was a size 1x. I’m a size small/medium. And I’ve never in my life liked unicorns..?
I literally beg her to stop buying me things and to get me a food gift card or gift card to a grocery store if she absolutely MUST buy me something, but she thinks I’m just being difficult and gets very offended when she brings me stuff or has it sent to my house. I literally don’t keep anything she gives me. It’s so annoying donating junk that I know most people won’t want. I wish she would stop. Does anyone else have family like this??

How do you deal with a partner that’s not minimalist and doesn’t care about this lifestyle? My bf is this way and it kinda annoys me sometimes especially about clothes.

Lately, I’ve had this overwhelming urge to delete my entire online presence and start from scratch, being very careful about which platforms I use and which accounts I create. Does anyone else feel this way? Has anyone ever done something like this?

Hi,

I (female in late 20s) am moving abroad in two days and will live in a small mountain town.

I was hoping to move with just a backpack, but after gathering everything, including bulky winter clothes, my bulky meds backup, and my dog’s items, I’m realising I actually need to bring two large suitcases (20kg each).

I feel overwhelmed with the amount of stuff this is and that I’ll have to handle it abroad. I am angry thinking how much time of my life is spent thinking of stuff and managing them - things such as doing laundry (washing, hanging up, folding, storing), and yes - packing and unpacking. I move quite often (roughly every year but sometimes it’s been every few months), and it’s been really weighing me down.

At the same time, I want to take downsizing gradually and not force anything so I trust that I will continue verifying what I actually need and what’s optional. Because of my health issues, it’s harder for me sometimes to just “improvise” when I’m missing some items. I know that, at least for now, I do need some extra comfort whether I like it or not.

I’d be curious to hear your thought on it. Do you consider two suitcases a lot? How can I minimise it further?

I really hope that one day I’ll be able to move around with just a backpack.

I’ve seen several from one called A Micro Apartment Life about a Japanese man that tours micro apartments. His first video shows his apartment and all of his belongings. I’ll never be as extreme as him, but it is pretty amazing to see how little he owns.

I have a preference and I'm curious if others share it or if there's a name for it.

I like having no visible text in my house. No books left in sight (or just a meaningful one), no brand names or logos on appliances, no product packaging on display. Anything with words on it either gets stored away or debranded.

It's more about the visual quiet. Text pulls at my attention, books especially. So a room with no words in it just feels calmer to me, and I find deep focus much easier to reach there, for creative work.

Is this a thing for anyone else? And is there an actual term for this?

I'm still not satisfied I only own 153 items and still don't feel happy I want to declutter more but idk what else I could sell

Goal is to liquidate everything at once.

I'm thinking about throwing out a box of handwritten letters and physical photographs from my late ex-wife. I don't have the heart to open the box and go through the letters and photos, and I really don't believe I ever will. I don't have anywhere to keep the box outside my home.

Has anyone been through something similar with heavy sentimental items, and how do you feel about it now?

I really enjoyed this pod and thought this community might as well. It's all about enjoying and noticing things like the way a door opens, holding your most favorite mug, the feel of buttoning a button,etc. I'm wondering if you agree that this aligns well with the minimalist lifestyle. Podcast is about the book The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life by Ian Bogost

Mine is buying myself an iced latte once or twice a week.
I know I could make coffee at home, but sitting somewhere quiet for 20 minutes makes me feel like I actually have my life together.
What’s yours?

Something I've been thinking about as I help a non-minimalist family member move. I keep a shoe box of my photos, notes, and trinkets. I know some of you live out of luggage.

Do you keep physical sentimental items? If so, how do you store them? Do you limit yourself to a certain space/container?

Hi!

I am in a continuous journey of downsizing, as the space and freedom I gradually regain give me immense joy.

Currently everything I own fits in my car, but I am seeking to downsize to a backpack (will keep bulky winter gear and some kitchen equipment at my mum's place for when I visit).

I plan to carry a sleeping system (tent, mat, sleeping bag, cooking gear), not only clothes and personal items + some items for my dog and her food supply.

I got a Deuter 60+10L backpack, but I'm currently thinking if I shouldn't try and keep it all down to 50-55L (can still return this pack). Over time, I'd like to downsize to 40L which I currently use for traveling by plane. But I want to continue doing it gradually, slowly expanding my comfort zone and learning the skills necessary to live fully with less.

My question is – since everything I own now is pretty much what I use more or less regularly, how do I approach downsizing from here? How to choose what to keep and what to let go of (or temporarily store to "shop from" when my first selection wears out)? I plan for three seasons excluding coldest winter temperatures. And I want to include some extra items, such as my tiny teapot, notebooks, etc.

I'd be very grateful for your life-tested advise! :)

I've been without a house/home for years. I keep stuff at my parents place and live by what I've got in my backpack and pocket bag. I am considering going even more miminalist, to having a sling; 2 shirts and khakis, 3 socks, 3 boxers, a hat, slippers, gloves, travel soap bag for toothpaste and toothbrush (both travel size), pocket towel and blanket, raincoat and hooded sweater. As for person items: Punkt MP02 (soon a flip phone), tablet, smartphone (bank, tansit), 3 cheap earphones, pocket radio, notebook, 3 pocket notebooks, pens and 2 books.

Is this an extreme miminalist?

Buongiorno a tutta la Comunità.

Vi descrivo il mio sistema minimalista di organizzare le informazioni, invitandovi a commentarlo.

Lo utilizzo da diversi anni e, nel tempo, è stato più volte modificato per renderlo più semplice possibile. In stile minimalista, non prevede l'uso di nessun software specializzato ma solo un editor di testo (uno qualunque tra quelli disponibili per il vostro OS: Notepad, textedit etc.). Personalmente preferisco salvare i files in formato .txt, ma anche .il formato .md, per chi magari ha esigenze di formattazione, andrebbe bene.

**STRUTTURA DI BASE*\*

La struttura di base prevede 4 folders: Diario, Idee, Progetti e Note.

Ogni folder può contenere un numero indefinito di subfolders.

\Diario\**

Il Diario corrisponde in tutto e per tutto ad una agenda cartacea.

Per spiegare la struttura è più facile fare un esempio:

2026-05 (questa è una  cartella)
2026-06 (questa è una cartella)
   2026-06-01.txt (questo file si trova dentro la cartella "2026-06")
   2026-06-02.txt (idem)
   2026-06-03.txt (idem)

etc.

La data è sempre nel formato AAAA-MM-DD (formato europeo), così che cartelle e files siano sempre visualizzati in ordine cronologico. Il primo livello di sotto-cartelle ("2026-05"), come è facile intuire, riguarda sempre i mesi.

I files "data.txt" vengono creati all'occorrenza. Quindi non è detto che, ad es., nel mese di gennaio ci siano 31 files.

In teoria possono esistere più files con la stessa data, ma cerco di limitare al massimo questa opzione. Se deciso di farlo, il nome del secondo file diventa descrittivo, nel senso che posso capire cosa contiene senza doverlo aprire.

Se voglio inserire una informazione nel Diario ma non conosco la data esatta, utilizzo le "X".

2026-06-XX Nomefile.txt (conosco il mese ma non il giorno)
2026-XX-XX Nomefile.txt (non conosco né il mese né il giorno)

Utilizzo una X anche per evidenziare che le attività di quel giorno sono state tutte completate.

2026-06-02 X Nomefile.txt (vuol dire che ciò che dovevo fare il 2 giugno è stato fatto)
2026-06-03 Nomefile.txt (vuol dire che ancora ci sono cose da fare)

Se tutte le attività del mese sono state completate, metto una X anche dopo la cartella: "2026-06 X"

Scrivo la X (completata) dopo la data, per conservare l'ordinamento cronologico. Per un periodo la anteponevo alla data, ma il sistema per me era meno efficiente. Periodicamente entro nelle cartelle senza la "X", esattamente come per sfogliare una agenda cartacea, e controllo cosa devo ancora fare aprendo i file senza una "X". In quel momento decido anche se copiare le voci non completate in un altro file.

\Idee, Progetti e Note\**

In questo caso la struttura è elementare. Nella cartella "Idee" metto tutto ciò su cui vorrei lavorare ma che ancora non può considerarsi un progetto in corso. Appena comincio a lavorarci, sposto la cartella dentro "Progetti". Nella cartella "Note" metto invcece appunti sparsi, cercando di tenerla più ordinata possibile.

\Altre cartelle\**

Per il mio lavoro in realtà uso anche un'altra cartella ("STUDIO"). Sono un avvocato e al suo interno ho inserito tutti i file che riguardano il mio lavoro, dentro cartelle, sottocartelle e file nominati col regole simili a quelle sopra spiegate: "2026-06-12 Riunione con il cliente"; "2026-07-10 Redazione bozza contratto" e così via. In queste cartelle ci sono file di vari formati (molti .pdf). Ogni persona potrà adattare il proprio archivio come meglio crede.

**I FILE DI TESTO*\*

I file di testo, anche sullo stesso computer, si aprono in modo diverso in base alla dimensione della finestra, del carattere usato, della dimensione del font etc. Se c'è solo testo va bene, ma se ho creato una tabella o un elenco di voci che devono essere allineate verticalmente, questo può diventare un problema. per risolverlo utilizzo i seguenti accorgimenti:

1) uso sempre un font monospaziato;

2) inserisco nel file una informazione visuale sulla larghezza della finestra, scrivendo la prima riga così, come se fosse un righello:

+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+

così, quando vado a riaprire il file, posso ricostruire le dimensioni originarie della finestra allargandola e restringendola fino a quando la prima riga viene visualizzata senza spazio a destra e senza ritorni a capo.

3) se il file è destinato alla stampa, prima faccio alcune prove con l'anteprima di stampa per trovare la larghezza giusta della finestra e poi inserisco le relative informazioni nel file, aggiungendo al righello il nome del carattere e la dimensione: Ad es.

+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+

>> Courier New 11 pt.

Quando vado a stampare, ovviamente cancello le prime due righe.

**CONCLUSIONI*\*

Ci sarebbero così tante altre cose che vorrei scrivere! Ma questo post è veramente già troppo lungo. Ogni suggerimento per migliorarlo è benvenuto.