Minimalism in thinking
The modern young generation is the generation born in the age of the Internet, with just one click, they can closely connect with the outside world through social platforms from a young age such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram. … should always face new pressures in this new era. From simple worries such as schoolwork, work, surrounding relationships to social issues such as epidemics, political issues, etc. can affect the psychology of young people.
According to a few recent studies, only 45% of Gen Z (people born between 1997 – 2012) say their mental health is good or very good while previous generations have this index much higher. The above figure also shows that Gen Z is the most depressed generation, they also often seek therapy or mental health counseling than other generations.
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| Young people are tending to pursue a minimalist lifestyle |
Therefore, in order to partly “dodge” from the inherent pressures of daily life, many young people have begun to learn and choose a minimalist lifestyle. To achieve the maximum effect in the minimalist lifestyle, thinking is the first thing that people who follow this lifestyle need to aim for.
One of the characteristics of a minimalist is knowing how to remove and organize. It will not be difficult to see a young person “enjoy” this life with a minimalist style, making use of all the features of his objects in an interesting and effective way. They accept to get rid of bulky things and move towards objects with more advanced and modern utility features.
Starting a minimalist lifestyle for more than a year now, Laura said she was really comfortable and less pressured when pursuing this lifestyle.
“There’s a song that I’m very fond of right now: “Growing up from many stumbles, but having tripped and bumped, you have to scratch”. So I think the more you think about it, the more tired you become. Instead of blaming others, learn from your own experiences to achieve your desired goals. Each person should only compare themselves with themselves the day before, instead of comparing with other people’s lives,” Khanh Linh expressed.
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| Kevin chooses a minimalist lifestyle from thinking less and seeing life more positively |
Similar to Laura, Kevin also expressed his opinion: “How round the world is around is for me to decide and see, if I am positive enough If you know how to be positive, know how to love, be less deductive and hateful, life will be fun.
I’m not a pure minimalist Gen Z, but I’m still practicing minimalism first in consumption. I only buy what I really need, not everything I like. Gradually, I also got rid of the financial pressure because I no longer spent too much like before.”
Be more active in stormy times
One of the pressures that young people are facing at the moment is the mental crisis because the “cold storm” is creeping into every corner of their lives. It can be said that this is the “first shock” of many Gen Z under the impact of the global economy. This has made the modern young generation bear more than the cost of inflation.
Despite such difficulties, with their acumen in the age of technology and their favorite minimalist lifestyle, young people have been making changes in line with today’s “unstable” situation.
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| Minimalist lifestyle helps young people be more active in stormy times |
When asked about the current situation of spending in difficult times, Jamie (24 years old, a bank employee) shared her secret: “In the past, I would fall into a situation near the end of the month. empty wallet because at the beginning of the month I usually hunt for sale. However, when prices escalate, I think it’s time to spend more planned.
Limiting the use of cash and switching to spending by card or banking application helps me manage spending more clearly because just open the phone to see it, avoid forgetting to pay electricity, water, and internet fees. I also actively monitor cashback programs, discount offers to reduce and optimize costs. Since then, it is easier for me to better manage my personal expenses.”
Not only Jamie, the situation of “pocketless” is literally a worry of many other young people. Therefore, choosing a minimalist lifestyle helps them be proactive and manage their spending more reasonably during the price storm.
Before moving back to her hometown to choose a minimalist life, Lily (26 years old) is an extrovert. However, after this decision, the young girl balanced her introversion by changing her living environment.
Lily’s current job is a freelancer with a fixed but decent income. While living in ThaiLand, Lily lived in an apartment that was rented but comfortable and clean. The salary is enough to pay for meals, living expenses and social relationships and leaves about a third of income.
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| Lily decided to return to her hometown so that she could save more for herself as well as reduce the pressures in life |
After leaving ThaiLand to live in the countryside, even though the salary is the same or has decreased but not too much, the spending part has a big change. Returning to her hometown to live, Lily did not lose money on housing, food and drink costs were reduced by half. In addition, there are no additional costs.
At this time, calculating her spending, Lily said that she only lost about 1/5 of her salary. Not only that, the money that should be used to pay the monthly rent in Hanoi is also used to give gifts to family members.
“I feel comfortable with my current life and minimalist lifestyle. No more innocuous fun or “rushing” to hunt for branded goods, I feel much more comfortable in spending,
